What’s On in London: September 2019
There’s no doubt that London does summer in style: thirsty sun-seekers pour out onto cobbled streets brandishing a beer-soaked shirt with an Aperol Spritz in hand; alfresco dining transforms regular mid-week evenings into lively, sociable events and perhaps most importantly, London parks become a hub for happy dogs, tipsy friends and a sense of community which can only be grasped under those sweet rays of sunshine.
You’re probably bracing yourself for the fearful end to this mini paradise, with thermals and the kettle at the ready. As September creeps up on us, evening light begins to fade and the promise of warmth is replaced with the prospect of snow.
But fear not.
September is an exciting time to be in London and, if anything, having a month with a bit of sun which doesn’t fry you like a Walkers crisp and cause you to have sleepless nights lying in a bed of sweat is surely more appealing?
Here are the top events that are not to be missed in London this September.
Totally Thames – 1st to 30th September
Hop on board for a month-long celebration of London’s very own river Thames. All kinds of exciting events and attractions will be yours for the taking in September including a mass regatta where you can test your paddle game, an impressive display of children’s paintings for you to marvel at (and wonder how a 5-year-old can draw better than you!), and even the opportunity to tango your way down the Thames – because walking and sailing are so last year. What are you waiting for? Get rolling with the Thames.
More info here.
WineFest South Africa – 1st September
Think we don’t celebrate the sweet nectar of the grape often enough? Stop wine-ing about it and head down to WineFest South Africa where you can speak to real, well-respected winemakers and ask them just HOW long do you have to keep crushing your Tesco grapes before they turn into wine? As well as sipping on a selection of hundreds of delicious wines, there are food stalls serving up South African grub so you can really celebrate the country which knows its Chardonnay from its Sauvignon.
Get tickets here.
Greenwich Comedy Festival – 4th to 8th September
Think there’s no good comedy on in September? Well, the joke’s on you because Greenwich Comedy Festival is back with a stellar line-up including Jason Manford, Josh Widdecombe, Sara Pascoe, Nish Kumar and Shappi Khorsandi. You must be having a laugh if you’re even thinking about missing out.
Get tickets here.
London Craft Beer Cruise – 7th September
Beer. River cruise. Beer. Sights. Beer. Combining 3 things that London is truly spectacular at, this river cruise leaves a great (albeit yeasty) aftertaste. Oh, and did I mention there’s beer?
Get tickets here.
Electric Soul Festival – 7th September
Have a fear of beer? Not to worry – London has more up its sleeve on 7th September. This one’s got heart and soul: lots of it. This Funk and Soul Fest is hosted by Trevor Nelson and welcomes four iconic acts to the stage, including legendary Kool & The Gang – so if you want to get your groove on and celebrate music which really has the ‘feels’, this one’s for you.
Get tickets here.
‘Dog Show’ – Until 8th September
Paintings of dogs selected by dogs… Sounds barking mad, right? Turns out our canine companions have a surprisingly good eye for art (even if they do see in black and white) and visitors across the capital are lapping up this unusual exhibition. Maybe Fluffy will be the next Van Gogh?
More info here.
Tower of London Food Festival – 12th to 15th September
It may be hosted beside a historic prison but you certainly won’t feel the need to escape this eclectic food festival – with street food, artisan producers, pop-up bars, a line-up of chefs and experts plus live music, all while exploring the iconic Tower of London. It really is a royal treat.
Find out more and get tickets here.
BBC Proms in the Park – 14th September
Head down to the Last Night of the Proms, where music and passion is most certainly in fashion with Barry Manilow’s headline performance. This year’s line-up will also feature 90s British pop giants Lighthouse Family, American singer-songwriter and founding member of The Pretenders Chrissie Hynde, East London-born RnB and soul singer Gabrielle, and Rock Choir, who return for the second year running. As if that isn’t enough, there’ll also be the 60 piece BBC Concert Orchestra and the sounds of 40,000 voices in a mass singalong. How’s that for big appeal?
Find out more and get tickets here.
Summer Streets on Regent Street – 15th September
Regent Street transforms from its usual traffic-filled hustle to a festival atmosphere for one day in September as it hosts its Summer Streets celebration. The street will be pedestrianised from Oxford Circus station to Piccadilly Circus station, and filled with a range of stalls and activities for the whole family. These include a helping hand from celebrity and magazine stylists to help you find your AW19 look, a showcase of sports style and Japanese heritage from Asics, tea sampling from T2 and table tennis with Tommy Hilfiger. There’ll also be street food from the neighbourhood’s finest eateries in case you get peckish – think oysters and champagne from Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill, gourmet doughnuts from Crosstown Doughnuts, and vegan and vegetarian delights from tibits.
Find out more here.
Buddy Up Yoga, Stratford – 21st September
We know how stressful it can be trying to find the right flatmate. Join us at ideal flatmate for our monthly yoga session and meet like-minded people whom you can potentially buddy-up with. The next one up will be a class at MoreYoga’s new Stratford International studio, from 1.30 to 2.30pm, and after we’ll provide some healthy snacks to munch on. You’ll get the chance to chat to everyone, build friendships and find your next potential flatmate.
Click here to book your place.
Park It in The Market – 26th September
Is the lack of car appreciation in this city driving you mad? Well hold your horses – because it’s the 21st century and we have four wheels now! Live music and food stalls are a fantastic accompaniment to this vintage car fest so don’t forget to head down to this wheeeel good event.
Find out more here.
