Things To Do In London Next Week
Shining a light on the next 7 days of London life
London Art & Culture
Go to a gig. If you’re a lover of live music then you’ll likely be well acquainted with Sofar Sounds, a global music community that connects artists and audiences. Neither the artist or the exact location of the gig is revealed until 36 hours before each event but we can tell you that there’s 25 concerts over the next 7 days, across London, in areas including Mayfair, Brixton, Elephant & Castle and Hackney. Check out their instagram to be kept in the know.
Enjoy a festive themed musical such as ELF – the smash-hit Christmas musical based on the beloved film which returns to London’s Dominion Theatre next week on the 14th November and runs until the 7th January. ELF is the funny and charming tale of Buddy, who mistakenly crawled into Santa’s bag as a baby and was raised as an elf!
Soothe your soul at Southwark Playhouse on the 13th November as international concert violinist and local Southwark resident, Alda Dizdari, performs her intimate new album that captures the reflective mood of the nation. The album, which is called The Words Of The Candle, contains some of the most beautiful tunes written for the solo violin, and duets with harpist, Camilla Pay. It is said to pay tribute to the passing of a great monarch, a nation trying to heal after a traumatic pandemic and it reflects on the feelings of love and hope and the spirit of revival.
Related article: www.londonliving.info/blog/london-grilling-alda-dizdari-concert-violinist-and-founder-of-southwark-international-music-festival
Immerse yourself in London culture by joining a swinging sixties walking tour. This Saturday 12th November the tour will guide you through the ups and downs of 1966, traversing the iconic Carnaby Street, to one of Soho’s infamous rock and roll hang-outs, the house in which Hendrix lived and to where violent anti-Vietnam war protests were staged.
London Families
Wrap up warm and head down to Christmas by the River, the capital’s much-loved festive experience, at London Bridge City. Open to the public from Tuesday 15th, alongside the River Thames, Christmas by the River incorporates several locations including The Scoop, Hay’s Galleria and The Pier and runs until the 2nd January. It includes a traditional Christmas market as well as a variety of free activities including outdoor screenings, choir performances, fairy-lit wooden cabins, market traders showcase a range of hand-crafted items and festive fayre.
Get your skates on at the new Battersea Power Station ice rink which opens to the public on the 11th November. Set against a backdrop of one of the capital’s most iconic buildings, the ice rink at Battersea Power Station and brought you the Natural History Museum Ice Rink and Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, it is set to be the number one must-do activity this winter. Glide at Battersea Power Station features three interconnecting rinks with a 30ft Christmas tree as its centrepiece.
Journey through Kew Gardens with the return of Christmas Kew on the 16th November. The famously magical winter trail will light up the evening skies with sparkling tunnels of light, dancing lakeside reflections, and trees drenched in jewel-like colour. Throughout the trail you will find a flickering fire garden, larger-than-life illuminations and a rather jolly Father Christmas to whisper your Christmas wish list to.
Image: www.kew.org
Take the little ones to meet Santa at Hamleys. The Grotto will be opening on Saturday 12th November and is suitable for 2 - 8-years olds. These golden tickets do not come cheap at £50, but they do give access for to up 3 people and children will also receive a gift from the man in red to take home and treasure.
Image credit: www.hamleys.com/santa-s-grotto
London Eats
Step back in time for an immersive dining experience with The Great Christmas Feast . It’s opening night is on the November 15th and you can find the venue at The Lost Estate, 9 Beaumont Ave, London, W14 9LP, just 2 mins walk from West Kensington tube and 10 mins walk from Earls Court tube. The menu, created by legendary London Chef Ash Clarke, features three mouthwatering dishes which all follow the theme; a Victorian Market starter, the Dickens’s lavish Christmas Feast for main, a spice-laden, booze-laced dessert. The meal is accompanied by a menu of transportive Victorian cocktails. Final tickets now available, for a limited time only.
Image: https://christmasfeast.thelostestate.com/thehandbook
Go green for the day at Vegfest UK the ultimate vegan experience. On the 12th and 13th November at Olympia Grand, the event will be filled with foods, cosmetics and fashion items; many offering exclusive samples and discounts. As well as, a showcase of natural health and wellbeing products.
Image: https://london.vegfest.co.uk
Feast at God’s Garden at the Grade I Listed One Marylebone Church on Sunday 13th. Feast & Music Sundays offers tacos from Taqueria La Cantina, with classic Al Pastor to Jackfruit & Sweet Potato and Quesadillas and Charred Corn options on the menu. While you dine some of London’s most exciting live musicians will perform. It’s the perfect heated hideout.
image: www.godsgardenldn.com/food
Our favourite Indian street food restaurant, Dishoom has announced the opening of their latest venue in Canary Wharf, with a soft launch running from Tuesday 15th November until Tuesday 29th November. As a thank you for joining them during the early stages, all food can be enjoyed at 50% off across breakfast, lunch and dinner!
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