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The Definitive Guide to Autumn in the Capital

With all the exciting events going on in London, it’s impossible to list all of them. But we’ve had a go! Here are some of this term’s highlights from the Arts editors.

The Definitive Guide to Autumn in the Capital

Now until 7 October 2018

Frieze London and Frieze Masters art fairs in Regents Park.

Now until 13 October 2018

The Globe is still running open air performances; with £5 standing tickets it’s not to be missed!

Now until December 2018

Caledonian Express at the Pleasance – the best shows of the Edinburgh Fringe!

10 to 21 October 2018

Arguably the year’s most-anticipated event for international film, the London Film Festival is coming to the capital this October for the 61st time!

25 to 27 October 2018

Museums at Night. A festival of ‘lates’ where museums all over the country are open after hours – looks great!

29 October 2018

Ticket sales for the Royal Opera House open A DAY EARLY for students. Time to get those cheap seats for the Winter Season!

9 November 2018

Christmas at Leicester Square. The first Christmas market!

16 to 25 November 2018

EFG London Jazz Festival.

10 November 2018

The Lord Mayor’s Show. An 800-year-old tradition to celebrate the new Lord Mayor.

22 November to 5 January 2019

Christmas at Kew Gardens. Christmas lights for miles!

22 November 2018

Winter Wonderland opens at Hyde Park!

31 December 2018

New Year’s Eve Fireworks!

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