London Events on Wednesday 8th October 2025
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EmailThings to do on 8 Oct include seeing the surrealist photographer Lee Miller at Tate Britain, and watching Shakespeare's rarely performed Troilus And Cressida
Theatre shows & Musicals on 8th October
Shakespeares Troilus And Cressida at the Globe Theatre A new adaptation of Shakespeares rarely-performed play set against the backdrop of the Trojan War
Dracula – A new adaptation of Bram Stokers horror classic Is the Count Dracula story merely memory or does it have the power to actually conjure up the dead vampire?
Mel Brooks The Producers at the Garrick Theatre Mel Brooks Tony Award-winning adaptation of his classic comedy is the coming to the Garrick Theatre
Hercules – Disneys electrifying new musical at the Theatre Royal A column-shaking adventure set in ancient Greece based on Disneys classic animated movie
Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical The story of how Live Aid united the world with songs by U2 David Bowie Queen Madonna and Elton John
My Neighbour Totoro at the Gillian Lynne Theatre The charming coming-of-age tale that celebrates the transformative power of childhood imagination
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Pay no fees Titanique The Musical – with the songs of Celine Dion The music of Celine Dion meets one of cinemas most treasured love stories in this comedy re-telling
The Devil Wears Prada - With songs by Elton John A new musical about fashion and glamour with a soundtrack of songs by Elton John
Operation Mincemeat at the Fortune Theatre A WW2 operation where we fooled the enemy by stuffing plans into a well-dressed corpse
Pay no fees Moulin Rouge - Musical based on Baz Luhrmanns movie The legendary cabaret club in Paris has been brought to life at the Piccadilly Theatre
Exclusive prices Harry Potter & The Cursed Child – JK Rowlings New Story A new story by JK Rowling which catches up with Harry Potter and his son in later life
SIX - Henry VIIIs wives as modern pop princesses Henry VIIIs wives have discovered girl power and take to the stage to tell their Tudor tales
Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical – Music by Tim Minchin Roald Dahls childrens story about Matilda teaching the grown-ups a lesson
Wicked - The untold story of The Wizard of Oz witches Meet the witches before they met Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road
Disneys The Lion King Musical (with songs by Elton John) The story of Simba and his Serengeti adventures with amazing animal puppetry
Save up to 41% TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at the Aldwych Theatre The story of Tinas life from her humble start in Nutbush to becoming a global superstar
The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre Will Cornley Drama Society crack under the pressure of putting on a new show?
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Music concerts & Comedy on 8th October
Comedy In Your Eye – Upstairs at the Camden Eye Watch up-and-coming comedians and comics from TVs most popular comedy shows
Soho Comedy Factory above The Blue Posts Pub Cheap comedy night watching stars of tomorrow and comedians from the TV
Sofar Sounds secret concert in a surprise location Get hold of an invite to a secret concert held in a surprise venue somewhere within London
Wednesday night stand-up comedy at The Spice of Life Enjoy some Wednesday night stand-up at the Spice of Life pub near Leicester Square
ABBA Voyage - A virtual concert with ABBA avatars See Agnetha Bjorn Benny and Anni-Frid back on stage as digital projections
Art & Museum exhibitions on 8th October
Surrealist photographer Lee Miller at Tate Britain The most extensive retrospective of work by the surrealist photographer ever staged in the UK
Blitz: The Club That Shaped The 80s at the Design Museum Explore the fashion and music of the legendary Blitz club in Covent Garden where 1980s style began
Kerry James Marshall: The Histories at the Royal Academy The UKs largest-ever retrospective of American painter Kerry James Marshall at the Royal Academy
Jean-Francois Millet: Life On The Land at the National Gallery The first UK exhibition of the French artists work in 50 years to mark the 150th anniversary of his death
Australian indigenous artist Emily Kam Kngwarray at Tate Modern An exhibition of contemporary indigenous art by one of Australias greatest-ever artists Emily Kam Kngwarray
Anselm Kiefer & Van Gogh at the Royal Academy of Arts An exhibition exploring the influence that Van Gogh had on Kiefer by displaying their works side-by-side
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Edward Burra & Ithell Colquhoun at Tate Britain Two exhibitions by two influential British artists - a master of watercolour painting and a British Surrealit
The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suhs Walk The House Enter the captivating world of Do Ho Suh in an exhibition of his large-scale installations and sculptures
Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur at the Wallace Collection The largest contemporary exhibition ever held at the museum to mark Grayson Perrys 65th birthday
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Family & Kid’s events on 8th October
Sherlock: The Official Live Escape Room Game Play detective in this fiendishly clever escape room game based on the TV show Sherlock
The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience Re-live the classic TV show and complete for crystals to buy time in the Crystal Dome
Monopoly Lifesized – Giant Immersive Board Game Play the worlds favourite game on a giant board with physical and mental challenges
DNA VR: Virtual Reality Arcade Experience Immerse yourself inside a virtual reality world with more than 40 games to play
Ride the IFS Cloud Cable Car from the O2 Arena Ride a dangling cable car over the River Thames between the O2 Arena and Excel Centre
Immersive events on 8th October
The Mind of Moriarty: Live Escape Room Experience Enter the diabolical mind of Sherlock Holmes arch-nemesis Moriarty in this exciting escape room game
James Bond For A Day: Tour & Shooting Experience Enter the spy world of 007 with a chauffeured tour and vodka martini
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar – Immersive pub experience Get locked up inside Alcotraz and drink booze smuggled in by the inmates and corrupt guards
Discos, Parties & Pub Crawls on 8th October
The Case Of The Poisoned Chalice (Cocktail Experience) Take on Moriartys right-hand man and mix the perfect cocktail creation
Twilight Food & Drinks Tour – Soho West End & Chinatown Sample some delicious food and drink in Sohos best cafes pubs and restaurants
Beer Bike Tour around Piccadilly and Soho Pedal a 15-seater beer bike around London while enjoying some sights and drinks
The Chocolate Cocktail Club - A Bar For Chocoholics Sample one of the heavenly drinks from the UKs first chocolate cocktail bar
Afternoon Teas & Fine Dining on 8th October
Vintage Bus & Sightseeing Boat + Harrods Cream Tea Ride an open-top sightseeing bus and boat followed by a cream tea at Harrods
Dinner For Two at The Shards Shangri-La TING Restaurant Enjoy the views from the Shangri-Las TING Restaurant halfway up The Shard skyscraper
Harrods Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two at The Georgian Indulge yourself with a Champagne cream tea in the elegant setting of Harrods Tea Rooms
Afternoon Tea in Fortnum & Masons Diamond Jubilee Salon Enjoy an elegant Afternoon Tea in the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason
Gordon Ramsays Savoy Grill – 3-Course Lunch for Two Treat yourself to a 3-course meal in the luxurious surroundings of Gordon Ramseys Savoy Grill
Vintage Bus Tour with River Cruise + Fish & Chips Sightseeing tour on a vintage bus with a boat tour and fish and chips in a London pub
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Afternoon tea in the Ritz Hotels Palm Court Enjoy an afternoon tea at the Ritz in the luxurious surroundings of the Palm Court
Faulty Towers – A Chaotic Comedy Dining Experience A chaotic comedy dinner with lashings of laughter served up by Manuel Basil and Sybil
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Royal & Religious events on 8th October
Dress Codes – Decoding the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection Some rare and never-seen-before dresses and gowns from the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection
Royal Neighbourhood Walk & Luxury Afternoon Tea See St Jamess Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace followed by an afternoon tea
Kensington Palace Gardens Walk & Royal High Tea Take a walk through Kensington Gardens and enjoy an afternoon tea in the elegant Orangery
Choral Evensong service at St Pauls Cathedral Attend a choral Evensong at St Pauls Cathedral and see part of the Cathedral for free
Military Parades & Politics on 8th October
World War 2 Westminster Tour + Churchill War Rooms Visit Westminsters WW2 sites and Winston Churchills underground war rooms
Tower of London & Tower Bridge Early-Access Tour Get up early and see the Yeoman Warders opening ceremony at the Tower of London
Winston Churchill & London in World War II Walking Tour A walking tour around the London locations associated with Winston Churchill during WW2
VIP Tower of London Tour + Beefeater Meet & Greet Enjoy a private audience with a Beefeater and see the Crown Jewels and White Tower
Guided Tour: Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace Watch the soldiers marching after forming up outside St Jamess Palace
Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace Changing the Guard at the palace is one of Londons must-see sights
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Changing the Guard ceremony at Horse Guards Parade Changing the Guard at Horse Guards is similar to Buckingham Palace but a lot less crowded
Dismounting Ceremony (4 OClock Parade) at Horse Guards A daily ceremony of Foot Guards and cavalry that takes place in the courtyard at Horse Guards
Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London A Yeoman Warder has been locking up the Tower of London every night for 700 years
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Bus, Boat & Taxi Tours on 8th October
Jasons Trip – Canal boat from Little Venice to Camden A painted canal boat that runs down the Regents Canal from Little Venice to Camden Lock
Karts of London – The Ultimate London Driving Tour Take the drivers seat in an automatic street kart and see some of Londons landmarks
Jack The Ripper & Sherlock Holmes Evening Bus Tour A spine-tingling tour around Jack the Rippers murder sites ending at the Sherlock Holmes pub
Private tube tour of the London Underground A two-hour tour of the London Underground including a journey from Paddington to Sloane Square
Black Taxi Tour – Private sightseeing tour in a London cab Enjoy a 2-hour tour around Londons landmarks in the back of an iconic black taxi cab
Private chauffeur-driven tour around Londons landmarks Create your own tailor-made route around London in the comfort of a chauffeur-driven car
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35-minute helicopter flight over central London 35-minute flight over the Surrey countryside and the landmarks in central London
No26 – Londons cheapest sightseeing bus past lots of famous landmarks A cheap alternative to riding those expensive open-top sightseeing buses
Big Bus Tours - London Open-Top Sightseeing Bus An open-top sightseeing bus taking in all the best landmarks with a river cruise and walk included
Tootbus Tour - London Open-Top Sightseeing Bus One of Londons most popular sightseeing buses is a great way to see all the landmarks
Uber Boat - Thames Clippers River Bus Service Uber runs a river bus along a 15-mile stretch of the river from Putney to Greenwich
See London By Night – Spectacular Nighttime Bus Tour A sightseeing bus tour past Londons famous landmarks beautifully lit up at night
City Cruises – Westminster to Greenwich sightseeing boat Enjoy a sightseeing boat trip between Big Ben and Greenwich and pass under Tower Bridge
Ghost Bus Tour – Scary nighttime ride through London A scary nighttime bus tour that will take you on a journey through the dark heart of the capital
Thames River Sightseeing (TRS) Boat to Greenwich Take a boat trip and see Londons landmarks on a TRS cruise from Big Ben to Greenwich
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Sightseeing walks on 8th October
Catch A Killer: An Immersive Murder Mystery Experience Follow in the footsteps of Jack the Ripper as you examine the evidence and crack the clues
Ghosts of London: Haunted City Exploration Game A self-guided tour which takes you past some of the most haunted houses in Mayfair
The Da Vinci Code – Walking tour of Dan Browns book See locations from Dan Browns bestselling novel including the Knights Templar Church
Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour – Books & Movie Locations Walk in the footsteps of Arthur Conan Doyle and the worlds greatest fictional detective
Harry Potter movie locations walking tour Visit the London locations that featured in JK Rowlings Harry Potter books and movies
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour with Ripper-Vision Walk the streets of Victorian London where Jack the Ripper committed his crimes
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London In A Day – Westminster Abbey Tower of London & River Cruise Make the most of your day in London with a tour of the capitals most famous sights
Palaces & Parliament Tour – 20 of Londons Top Sights See 20 of Londons most famous landmarks in this 3-hour walking tour of Westminster
The Murder by Buckingham Palace – Interactive Mystery Game Explore the landmarks around Buckingham Palace as you hunt for clues and solve riddles
The Murder by Trafalgar Square – Interactive Mystery Game Explore the landmarks around Trafalgar Square as you hunt for clues and solve riddles
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Sports events on 8th October
Indoor Skydiving Session with iFLY at The O2 Experience the adrenaline rush of a thrilling indoor sky dive at The O2 with iFly
Day trips & Coach excursions on 8th October
Shakespeares Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day Trip Drive to the Cotswolds to see Shakespeares birth-place and Anne Hathaways cottage
Cotswolds Blenheim Palace & Downtown Abbeys village See the Cotswolds and Churchills birthplace and the village from Downton Abbey
Oxford Stratford Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip Visit Oxford and drive through the Cotswolds to Shakespeares home and Warwick Castle
Lake District – Day Trip from London by Train & Minivan Admire the beautiful scenery and see the home of Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth
Visit Stonehenge Bath Cotswolds & Stratford-upon-Avon Visit four of Englands top attractions in one day on a coach trip from central London
Cotswolds Coach Tour from London with 2-Course Lunch Take a trip through the pretty little villages of the Cotswolds and enjoy a 2-course lunch
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Visit Oxford + The Making of Harry Potter Film Studios A coach trip to Oxford followed by a tour of Warner Bros Studios where they filmed Harry Potter
Leeds Castle Canterbury & White Cliffs of Dover Day Trip A full-day guided coach tour to three of south Englands most popular attractions
Stonehenge Windsor Castle & Bath Day Trip from London Visit three places in one day - Stonehenge Windsor Castle and the Roman remains at Bath
Day Trip to Windsor Castle Stonehenge & Oxford Visit three of Englands most popular attractions in a single day on an air-conditioned coach
Visit Stonehenge – Half-day coach trip from London Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site on a comfortable air-conditioned coach from London
Visit Stonehenge & Bath – Coach tour from London Visit Stonehenge and the beautiful Georgian city of Bath with its Roman remains
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Things to do in London on 8 October – The Post Office Tower opened on this day in 1965. They used to have a revolving restaurant at the top but unfortunately they don’t let the public up there anymore. But there are plenty more observation decks in London if you fancy taking some snaps of the skyline.