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Things To Do In London In October
Autumn has arrived. Yet colder days and darker nights are no excuse to hibernate. Seasons aside, the capital continues to offer ample entertainment. Embrace the autumn and enjoy our pick of events happening across in London this October.
London Cocktail Week – 3rd – 9th October
London Cocktail Week – Various locations (photo credit: London Cocktail Week)
From 3rd to 9th October, London Cocktail Week is back, enjoying its seventh year celebrating the capital’s colourful cocktail scene. From the bars and brands to the best mixed drinks available, this week-long festival honours the great and the good of the city’s cocktail scene. The festival hosts events, discounted serves and exclusive offers in over 200 bars across London. With a festival pass, you can enjoy everything from delicious £5 drinks to masterclasses and tasting tours. East London even boasts an epic Cocktail Village! The streets of Old Spitalfields Market will be lined with all manner of liquor to wet your whistle, featuring pop-up bars from a range of well-known booze brands. There’ll be new names to discover and fantastic food to soak up the spirits. The bars of Shoreditch itself will boast no less than eight festival events on our doorstep. From Rockaoke and Jack Daniel’s at London Cocktail Club to The Clumsies cocktail team at Callooh Callay bar, you won’t need to venture too far to get into the spirit of this week of world class cocktail consumption.
Hackney Wonderland Music Festival – 15th & 16th October
Hackney Wonderland 2016 – Various venues (photo credit: Hackney Wonderland)
Celebrating rock, pop, indie and blues, Hackney Wonderland returns for its third year, bigger and better than ever. Hang out in Hackney on 15th and 16th October to experience the UK’s best indoor music festival. Showcasing some of the most prestigious and up and coming bands around, the festival takes place in five iconic music venues, all within a few minutes’ walk from each other. Catch the Mystery Jets, Yuck, We Are Scientists, Lucy Rose and many more taking to the stage.
MCM Comic Con – 28th – 30th October
MCM Comic Con – ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL (photo credit: MCM Comic Con)
From TV and movies to comics and gaming, MCM Comic Con events bring together a broad scope of popular culture categories. From 28th to 30th October, the event returns to ExCel London, calling all sci-fi fans and anime enthusiasts. Last year, this huge celebration of modern pop culture attracted over 120,000 fans. From taking part in eSports competitions to exploring the Comic Village with its many resident artists and writers, this is every nerd’s nirvana. Set to be bigger and better this year, pop culture fans can meet special guests from the many worlds portrayed by TV and film. From Marvel to Manga, The Cosplay Masquerade allows enthusiasts to personify the appearance and mannerisms of their favourite pop culture characters. Who wouldn’t want to wield weapons and save the world at the weekend?
Museums at Night – 27th – 29th October
Museums at Night – Various locations (photo credit: Museums at Night)
Celebrating the country’s culture and heritage, Museums at Night is a festival of Lates in museums and galleries throughout the UK. From 27th to 29th October, you can enjoy a series of late-night, one-off events across the capital. Explore after hours and experience a host of quirky events, themed talks and immersive workshops. This three day, bi-annual festival sheds new light on London’s culture and history. You can wander around the galleries of the Natural History Museum, admiring the collection in a magical atmosphere with a glass of wine. Alternatively, discover the delights of Regency period cooking with acclaimed food historian and broadcaster, Dr Annie Grey. In situ at Keats House, discover the secrets of the era’s best delicacies and decorate your own Regency cupcakes.