Dishoom’s half-price week, Keira Knightley on stage, the wildlife photography winners, Frieze and the last days of the film festival.
Things to do in London this week: 12 to 18 October
A busy week: a restaurant opening at half price, a big new play, Frieze in Regent’s Park and the last days of the London Film Festival. Here’s what’s on, day by day.
Monday 12 October
Dishoom opens in Borough. The new branch in the Hop Exchange starts its soft launch with 50% off food until 20 October. It’s walk-in only. Our guide to the half-price week.
Free Magritte in Mayfair, open late. Gagosian’s Grosvenor Hill gallery opens until 8pm tonight for its free Magritte show. Details here.
Tuesday 13 October
Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners. The winners are announced at the Natural History Museum and streamed live on the museum’s YouTube channel. Dates and ticket prices.
Wednesday 14 October
The Lives of Others opens at the Adelphi. Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane and Luke Thompson star in the first stage version of the Oscar-winning film about a Stasi officer listening in on an East Berlin couple. It runs until 9 January 2027, with tickets from £78.
Frieze week starts. Frieze London and Frieze Masters run in Regent’s Park from 14 to 18 October. The tickets aren’t cheap, but the outdoor sculpture walk is free. How to see it for free.
Friday 16 October
Wildlife Photographer of the Year opens. The 100 winning images go on show at the Natural History Museum until 11 July 2027. Adult tickets start at £17.
Sunday 18 October
The London Film Festival ends. It’s the last day of the festival, with Jesse Eisenberg’s The Debut as the closing film. Our festival guide.
Coming up next week
Spiritland opens its listening bar at the Barbican on 20 October, and the next batch of Bayeux Tapestry tickets goes on sale on 21 October.
Sources
- Time Out: the best new London theatre openings in October 2026
- Official London Theatre: The Lives of Others
- Time Out: the best new London restaurants opening in October 2026
- Natural History Museum: Wildlife Photographer of the Year press release
- Gagosian: This Is Still Not a Pipe
Last checked: 10 October 2026. Dates can change, so check each venue before you go. Photo: Ewan Munro / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
