Doc 'N Roll
(Until November 13th)
London's notorious music documentary festival has returned for its 9th outing and will be putting on a host of great films in cinemas across London and the UK. Expect films on New Orleans' jazz funerals, Detroit techno, legends of funk and krautrock, Australian punk, and much more.
View the full program here.
Pitchfork Music Festival
(November 9-13th)
Spread across thirteen great London venues, Pitchfork presents five brilliant days of music. The festival boasts an incredible and eclectic roster of artists. Expect Norweigan art-pop from Jenny Hval, Congolese electro-punk from KOKOKO!, avant-garde weirdness from William Basinski, Welsh freak-folk from Cate Le Bon, and virtuoso post-punk from the new-look Black Country, New Road.
Find out more and see the full line-up here.
Southall Carnival of Lights
(November 14th)
A one of a kind ‘Night Carnival’ featuring extraordinary performances, fabulously-lit floats and lots of community participation, all taking place in Southall, the oldest South Asian community in Europe. This is a Diwali celebration everyone can enjoy.
Find out more here.
Syon Park's Enchanted Woodland
Every Friday-Sunday between 11-27th November
Syon Park in Brentford will be transforming its house and grounds into a colourful Winter Wonderland using light shows and art installations. Find out more here.
London Jazz Festival
(November 11-20th)
London Jazz Festival returns to celebrate three decades of concerts. Expect legends of jazz from all over the world, as well as modern pioneers of jazz-influenced genres. The festival takes place over 10 days and a host of different venues. Find out more here.
FIFA World Cup
(November 21st, 25th and 29th)
Watch England's world cup matches against Iran, Wales and the USA (and hopefully more beyond that!) in London's official fan zone, HERE on Tottenham Court Road. Find out more here. Or, alternately, just watch the games at the pub or at home with friends!
Southbank Winter Festival
(November 3rd - January 8th)
Stroll along the Thames under twinkling lights and sample indulgent drinks and scrumptious street food at the Southbank Winter Market. Highlights include, alpine-themed curling at The Curling Club, marshmallow toasting at Jimmy’s and much more.
Find out more here.
Christmas at Kew Gardens
(November 16th - January 8th)
Kew Garden's after-dark festivities include sparkling tunnels of light, dancing lakeside reflections, and trees drenched in jewel-like colour. Journey through the mesmerising flickering flames in the fire garden, spot larger-than-life illuminations and say hello to Father Christmas along the way.
Find out more here.
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