- Tat London
- Sep 17
- 26 min read
Things To Do In September 2025
However far my school days recede in the rear-view mirror, I can’t help but greet September with a mix of trepidation, a touch of anxiety, and a healthy dose of excitement. The world seems to ready itself for a new chapter: plays, films, talks, and auctions are all back on the menu.
August is a wonderful month, and if you’re lucky enough to truly switch off during those heated few weeks, fair play. But now—shall we switch back on? Shall we indulge in the delights waiting just around the corner, and get excited about what the coming months might bring? I think we shall.
This summer, the UK has given us some beautiful days. It has been a joy to see people lazing in the parks, chatting, drinking, and letting the world pass them by—not mediated by some tech nerd in Silicon Valley, but lived. Let’s keep that spirit alive. Let’s keep going to markets, to talks, to all those marvellous events that foster that most beautiful of things: human connection. Yes, I will bring this Pollyanna introduction to a close and just introduce you to some startling good events.
Week Commencing 1st September
Tom Faulkner’s Arizona Needles are seven midnight-blue stainless-steel sculptures, five at Mulberry Square and two at Garrison Square, blending striking geometry with their surroundings. This is the first and largest exhibition of his mixed indoor and outdoor work, debuting the Wave bench and Lily design in its outdoor form. Benches, stools, and planters create playful, interactive spaces while highlighting timeless design and craftsmanship across Chelsea Barracks.
Chef and author Denai Moore (Plentiful) teams up with Rambutan for the next Rambutan & Cousins dinner – the series celebrating London cooking with a Sri Lankan twist. This first vegan edition blends Jamaican and Sri Lankan flavours, with dishes such as pineapple & cho-cho acharu, “saltfish” & plantain bokit, grilled oyster mushroom skewers, and a mango & fevergrass Baked Alaska.
Petros Dimas brings Athens to the table. From his family farm to his Michelin-starred kitchen at Makris, his cooking is hyper-local, personal, and quietly dazzling. A rising star of Greek fine dining, Petros blends precision and elegance with a deep connection to his roots. Expect dishes that don’t just impress — they resonate. Makris may sit in the shadow of the Acropolis, but here it’s the food that brings the thunder.
Price: £69.50 - £75
Celebrate late summer at the RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show, with dazzling floral displays, specialist nurseries, expert talks and a wide choice of exhibitors. Explore the National Dahlia Society Show marquee, showcasing over 100 competition classes in every form and colour. Browse vibrant stands, shop for plants, and get advice from knowledgeable growers to help you find the perfect addition to your garden.
Price: £18.10
Veere Grenney at The Temple, 3rd September, Dreweatts, Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2JE
This September, Dreweatts will present Veere Grenney at The Temple, the first auction of the renowned designer’s collection from his celebrated Suffolk retreat. Nearly 150 lots, including elegant furniture, decorative lighting, and artworks by Maggi Hambling and Peter Coker, reflect Grenney’s distinctive style and design philosophy. The sale also features pieces from his London home, offering a rare glimpse into the personal world of one of Britain’s most influential interior designers.
French practice Barrault Pressacco delivers this year’s Rick Mather Lecture, showcasing architects shaping today’s conversation on sustainability. Known for their innovative research, including Wallness, they explore new possibilities for construction in response to environmental demands. Their projects, such as the RIVP apartments in Paris, highlight the contemporary value of traditional stone buildings.
Price: £15
Join a member of the team for a guided tour of Salford Museum and Art Gallery. Explore the history of this iconic building, uncover fascinating stories behind the artefacts, and discover how the charming Victorian street, Lark Hill Place, was created. Tours run on the first Wednesday of every month.
Price: £4
Experience The Genesis, a breathtaking contemporary circus like no other. Seventeen world-class acrobats deliver jaw-dropping stunts and intricate group formations that explore human connection, resilience, and unity. With an original score blending classical, jazz, R&B, and club-inspired sounds, the show celebrates diversity and defies expectations, leaving audiences of all ages amazed, moved, and inspired.
Price: From £18
Historian Dr Anthony Delaney joins Kate Lister to explore the lives of Georgians who defied societal norms. Drawing on archives, court records, and portraits from the National Portrait Gallery, Delaney reveals the joys and struggles of queer life three centuries ago, offering fresh insights into figures like Anne Lister and Chevalier d’Eon. A book signing of Queer Georgians with Dr Delaney follows in the Main Gallery shop.
Price: £15
Fireside Feast at Petersham House, returning after last summer’s success, this atmospheric outdoor dinner takes place in the Private Gardens of Petersham House. Guests enjoy seasonal cocktails, live acoustic music, and a long banquet cooked entirely over fire, surrounded by trailing roses, wild borders, and candlelit ambience. The evening ends by the pool under the night sky, celebrating the season’s finest ingredients and the magic of al fresco dining.
Price: £175
Home of Hai is hosting an exclusive Archive Sale on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th September 2025. The sale offers past-season ready-to-wear, accessories, footwear, and one-off samples at discounted prices.
To mark the launch of the Autumn Winter 2025 collection, The Curious Mind, a three-day immersive event, will be held at 14 Cavendish. Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s words on the power of interest, the programme brings together artists, thinkers and makers in a celebration of creativity. With installations, workshops, talks and performances, it invites all to explore, learn and create through curiosity.
A Decade of Ideas, Culture and Conversation. The FT Weekend Festival marks its 10th edition at Kenwood House Gardens with a one-day programme across ten stages, featuring debate, tastings, live performances and a remarkable line-up of FT writers and special guests. Speakers include Martin Lewis, Tom Hollander, David Nicholls, Roula Khalaf, Jay Rayner, Ben Pentreath, Jack Thorne and David Baddiel.
Price: £189
‘Everything thrown at me I should be able to handle.’ After the death of their matriarch, Joyce and her daughter Erica are left to pick up the pieces. She was the glue that held everything together – but what now? Joyce believes she gave Erica the better life she never had. Yet Erica wonders if, despite the therapy, the journaling, the recycling, she is destined to repeat the same patterns as her mother, and her mother before her. Can the cycle ever be broken? Starring Golda Rosheuvel (Bridgerton) and Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Not Your Superwoman is a world premiere co-created by writer Emma Dennis-Edwards and director Lynette Linton (Shifters).
Price: From £10
HS Garden Bridgewater welcomes the return of Pride in Nature for 2025, now in its fourth year. Celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities within the natural world, the event offers a warm, inclusive alternative to traditional Pride festivities, focusing on gardening, nature, and creativity. The day features talks, panel discussions with gardening and ecology professionals, Drag Queen storytime, Drag Queen Bingo, live performances, and a colourful parade of artwork made by visitors.
Price: £15.85
Week Commencing 8th September
Nicola Harding’s debut book, Homing Instinct, showcases her celebrated English interiors, blending colour, whimsy, and comfort with universal appeal. Featuring projects from Tuscan farmhouses to Thames-side homes, Harding reveals the soul she brings to every space. Her designs mix antiques, luxurious fabrics, and craftsmanship with personal significance, creating warmth and a sense of belonging. With a nature-inspired palette, her homes feel both familiar and lived-in, while her hospitality projects are bold and characterful. The book explores Harding’s philosophy, placing human experience at the heart of design.
The Land of the Living, 9th September - 1st November, Dorfman Theatre, National Theatre, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX
‘All my life – all your life – I’ve struggled with this: was what I did “wrong”?’ Germany, 1945. Thomas, one of thousands of children taken by the Nazis from Eastern Europe, is in the care of Ruth, a UN relief worker. Should she search for his parents or leave him with the family he has grown up with? Her choice will shape his life. London, 1990. Thomas visits Ruth, and together they confront the consequences of her decisions, raising profound questions about memory, morality and responsibility. Juliet Stevenson stars as Ruth in this powerful new play by David Lan, former Artistic Director of the Young Vic, directed by Stephen Daldry (The Jungle, The Inheritance).
Price: From £40
As Cecil Beaton’s Garden Party exhibition closes at the Garden Museum, join designer Luke Edward Hall and garden designer Duncan Cargill for a special talk. They’ll reveal how Luke brought Beaton’s visual world to life, explore his enduring influence on contemporary artists and designers, and share insights into the gardens of Beaton’s Reddish and Ashcombe homes. Curated by Emma House, the conversation highlights how Beaton’s whimsical, theatrical vision continues to inspire modern design.
Price: £25
Stream - From Sophy Rickett And Rut Blees Luxemburg, 10th - 27th September, Cob Gallery, 84a Lamb's Conduit Street, London, WC1N 3LT
In 1995, Sophy Rickett’s Pissing Women transformed London into a site of feminist defiance, with acts of public urination disrupting the capital’s zones of authority. Rut Blees Luxemburg’s series Chance Encounters responded in parallel, documenting the charged atmosphere of these interventions and their playful subversions of corporate culture. Together, their performative and photographic approaches questioned how women inhabit and reclaim the city at night. Thirty years on, these works return with renewed urgency, confronting London’s ongoing struggles over ownership, surveillance, and the politics of occupying space.
The Lady from the Sea returns to London in a bold new adaptation at the Bridge Theatre. Henrik Ibsen’s classic drama follows a woman torn between the life she has built with her husband, a successful doctor, and a past love who suddenly reappears at her remote home. Oscar-winning Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl, Ex Machina) makes her theatre debut alongside Andrew Lincoln (Love Actually, The Walking Dead), with Joe Alwyn, Gracie Oddie-James, Brendan Cowell, Isobel Akuwudike and John Macmillan. Adapted and directed by Simon Stone (Yerma, Phaedra), this timeless play explores love, longing and the choices that define a life.
Price: From £32
Hilary Lloyd’s Very High Frequency is a new installation that reflects on the life and legacy of playwright and television dramatist Dennis Potter. Blending film, sound, archival material and performance, it explores the themes that defined his work—illness, mortality, sex, power and class—while drawing on the Forest of Dean landscapes that inspired him. Featuring new films with collaborators such as Melvyn Bragg, Kenith Trodd, Gina Bellman, Richard E. Grant and Alison Steadman, the exhibition offers a vivid and impressionistic portrait of Potter’s enduring influence.
The Best of The Woolpack and Juliet – One Night Only. Enjoy a collaborative dining experience from The Woolpack and Lypiatt Kitchen Garden. This special evening features five small plates crafted by Lypiatt Kitchen Garden, paired with five wines selected by Les Caves de Pyrene. They’re excited to launch the first in a series of collaborative dinners between their restaurants, in partnership with their growers at Lypiatt Kitchen Garden. Each of the five courses will be paired with carefully selected wines from Les Caves de Pyrene, their trusted partner for both venues.
Price: £59
Gillian Jason Gallery presents a solo exhibition by British artist Emily Ponsonby. Shortlisted for the 2024 NPG’s Herbert Smith Freehills Portrait Award, Ponsonby’s latest works explore human connection, materiality, and the emotional and physical spaces that shape their lives. The daughter of a beekeeper, Ponsonby’s practice draws on the precision of wax combs—structures that inform her intimate, quietly powerful style. Her new series captures the extraordinary in the everyday: a half-drunk glass, a foreshortened leg, the soft lean of a shoulder. With distinctive perspectives and bold compositional choices, she places viewers inside the scene—not as voyeurs, but as participants.
During the 19th and 20th centuries, Paris was a hub of innovation in the visual arts, attracting artists keen to explore new approaches, form friendships, and exchange ideas. This room showcases works by some of the artists who shaped the city’s vibrant artistic communities. There was no single style or approach. Older generations or their peers inspired some, while others were connected through exhibitions or the support of influential art dealers. Friendships often sparked new ways of working, as seen with Scottish painters John Duncan Fergusson and Samuel John Peploe. The south of France, with its Mediterranean light and dramatic coastline, offered both a setting for landscape painting and a lively environment for artist colonies, leisure, and creativity.
The 2025 Garden Museum Literary Festival will be held at Iford Manor, Wiltshire, hosted by William and Marianne Cartwright-Hignett. This boutique, travelling festival celebrates garden writing over two summer days, bringing together leading authors, designers, and historians. Set in a stunning Grade I listed garden designed by Harold Peto and lovingly restored by the Cartwright-Hignetts, the festival features talks on gardening, design, history, and flowers from speakers including Jinny Blom, Cath Kidston, Thomas Pakenham, Frances Palmer, and Molly Williams. It’s a unique chance to explore Iford Manor while enjoying inspiring conversations and insights from some of the best voices in the gardening world.
Price: £250
The UK’s most sustainable flower festival returns this September, transforming Strawberry Hill House & Garden into a magical faery-tale world. Over 50 of the UK’s leading floral artists will create spellbinding displays inspired by folklore and faery legends, using only homegrown British flowers and sustainable techniques—free from floral foam and single-use plastics. Guest curated by botanical artist Gaia Eros, with co-curator Leigh Chappell, this year’s festival features spinning wheels, a witch’s perfumery, flying carpets, a goblin market and even a giant garden spider. Visitors can also enjoy a seasonal afternoon tea or picnic by Roots & Berries.
Price: £22
Discover The Mint House – Home of Sussex Folklore. Join their Talk & Tour to explore how architecture reveals a building’s history, economy, and cultural heritage. Dating to the 1540s, the Mint House may have been an inn serving Pevensey’s bustling Market Square. Legends link it to Dr. Andrew Boorde and King Edward VI, though these are likely 20th-century folklore.
On 16 December 1775, Jane Austen was born in Steventon, Hampshire. In 2025, the world marks 250 years since the birth of this remarkable author. To celebrate, the Jane Austen Festival will host special events throughout the year, alongside its ten-day programme in September. Expect talks, tours, balls, croquet, theatre, films and more.
Price: Varies, Dependent On The Event
The exhibition celebrates Jean Rhys, author of the classic Wide Sargasso Sea, exploring her role as a vital colonial and postcolonial voice. Born in Dominica and later living across Europe, Rhys wrote with lyrical clarity about exile, marginalisation and empire. Her distinctive Creole perspective shaped a body of work both intimate and political. The show also features ephemera and works by writers she inspired, including Jamaica Kincaid and Derek Walcott.
Join them for their Food & Flea Market. Explore vintage finds, curios, flowers, and collectables, alongside artisan food stalls offering bread, cheese, wine, charcuterie, mushrooms, bagels, honey, kombucha, and more. Enjoy delicious meze plates, stuffed pittas, lamb koftas, and sausage rolls from joshcookslondon, with coffee and tea from flyingfoxcoffeeuk, plus a kids’ craft table by Sasha from amongst—a perfect day out for the whole family.
Price: £5 Entry
A Softer World – Brompton Design District 2025, curated by Alex Tieghi-Walker, A Softer World is Brompton Design District’s 2025 theme, celebrating design with empathy, tactility, and emotional depth. Studio Vedet’s identity reflects this vision through a confident, cohesive visual language. During London Design Festival, explore exhibitions including Mirroring Dialogue, Soft Worlds, Sharp Edges, Curious Habits, and Landscape, Silence, and Night, alongside leading showrooms like Molteni&C, B&B Italia, Cassina, and Armani/Casa — all responding to the theme in their way. Experience how design can move with care, inspire connection, and celebrate softness as strength.
Open House Festival 2025 invites you to step inside some of London’s most intriguing homes—ranging from striking new-builds to historic residences—and explore their design up close through guided and drop-in tours. It offers a rare chance to discover how architecture shapes daily life in creative and meaningful ways.
London Design Festival is back, offering a host of fairs, exhibitions and inspiring spaces to explore across the city. Highlights span multiple locations, including Tom Dixon, the V&A, The Design Museum, Museum of the Home, The Conran Shop, William Morris Design Line and Retrouvius.
The Max Radford Gallery is delighted to announce its forthcoming exhibition, GRAIN PILE, presented in collaboration with ERCOL. This partnership brings together contemporary practice and design heritage.
Carmela’s Pizzeria is a bold new East Coast-inspired spot open now in Islington. Created by the creators of Ugly Dumpling and Bite Twice, it serves classic New York–style pizzas featuring crisp yet foldable bases and top-notch ingredients.
Week Commencing 15th September
This September, Richoux opens its new flagship on London’s Regent Street, celebrating the golden age of Parisian cafés. Rooted in Parisian café culture, Richoux serves French classics and international favourites, from breakfast to dinner. Signature dishes include a 36-day dry-aged Ribeye, tableside Steak Tartare, and a crisp croque monsieur, alongside handcrafted patisserie and speciality coffees.
Jil Sander Sample Sale, 15th - 18th September, Showcase Regent St, 12 Regent Street, St James's, London, SW1Y 4PE
The Jil Sander sample sale offers 75% off luxury womenswear, menswear, footwear, and accessories. Founded in 1968, the German brand is celebrated for its minimalist designs, clean lines, and timeless elegance.
Focus/25 on Design is a must-visit for designers, architects, and enthusiasts, showcasing 135+ showrooms and 35+ pop-up House Guests—brands not seen elsewhere in the UK. Discover new collections, connect with industry leaders, and enjoy free talks, tours, and masterclasses from top talents like Maria Speake, Rachel Chudley, Luke Edward-Hall, and Jacu Strauss. With 600+ international brands under one roof, it’s the ultimate design showcase.
Price: Dependent On Event
After eight years in Peckham, Kudu will relocate to Marylebone this September, bringing all three sites together under one roof. The new restaurant will serve favourite dishes from Kudu and Kudu Grill alongside new creations, with a private dining room and bar. To celebrate their Peckham years, a limited ‘Best of Kudu’ menu will run throughout July and August. Founded in 2017 by Amy and Patrick, Kudu draws on South African roots, seasonal menus, and a focus on hospitality and family values.
The Right Look, curated by Sibylle Rochat, opens at CASSIUS&Co, London. Featuring nine portraits, the exhibition explores how the “perfect look” can both reveal and conceal identity.
Create a large two-part portrait bust and take it home. Perfect for up to 4 people, the workshop is held at the Nicholas H Wood working studio in Melksham, Wiltshire. Learn the art of two-part casting using professional silicone moulds, guided step-by-step as you cast a classical sculpture in the round. Experience the authentic behind-the-scenes studio, surrounded by moulds, materials, and ongoing artworks.
Price: £680
Greenwich Comedy Festival, 17th - 21st September, Old Royal Naval College, Royal Borough of Greenwich, London, SE10 9NL
This September, London’s biggest stand-up comedy festival, Greenwich Comedy Festival, returns to the iconic Old Royal Naval College, bringing a dazzling Big Top showcase of the very best in live comedy. Audiences can look forward to a night of laughter with headline acts including Ed Gamble, Frankie Boyle, Lucy Beaumont, Sam Campbell, Fern Brady, Phil Wang, Sara Pascoe, Nina Conti and Nish Kumar, alongside bars serving a full range of drinks and plenty of tempting street food.
Price: £29.50
Renowned historian Mary Beard brings Ancient Rome vividly to life in this special live event. Moving beyond emperors and battles, she explores the untold stories of gladiators, citizens, and a republic in turmoil. Timely and thought-provoking, Beard links Roman politics to today’s world, offering fresh insights into power, society, and history’s enduring lessons.
Price: From £31.90
Joe Locke (Heartstopper, Agatha All Along) stars in CLARKSTON, an intimate new play by Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale), directed by Jack Serio. Alongside rising stars Ruaridh Mollica and Sophie Melville, Locke plays Jake, who meets Chris during a night shift at a rural Costco. Their unexpected bond sparks a modern frontier adventure, exploring friendship, love, acceptance, and the courage to chase new horizons.
Price: From £25
The Chelsea Arts Festival is a new three-day celebration of modern storytelling, highlighting Chelsea’s rich literary heritage and its role in London’s cultural life. The programme spans music, theatre, dance, film, podcasting, literature and visual arts, with events at Cadogan Hall, Saatchi Gallery and the Royal Court Theatre, plus free outdoor performances across Chelsea. Celebrating both community and culture, the festival champions new talent and sustainability, supporting Cadogan’s 2030 Net Zero Pledge.
HOWE Materials at 36 Bourne Street will host a Bumper Bonanza Sale. The event features fabrics, leathers and wallpapers, including seconds, roll ends and unique archive pieces. Always lively and competitive, it offers a rare chance to uncover something remarkable.
Layered X Partnership Editions, 18th September - 8th January 2026, Canal, Mason & Fifth Westbourne Park, London, W9 2BA
“Layered”, a group exhibition curated by Partnership Editions, opens at Canal on 18th September, launching a new series of rotating shows. Featuring seven artists inspired by Canal’s vibrant surroundings, the exhibition runs until 8th January 2026. An Artful Breakfast with coffee and pastries from Layla will be hosted on opening day from 8–11 am. Exhibiting Artists: Claire Shakespeare, Daniel Dzonu Clarke, Jay Harper, Katarina Lalic, Matthew Richardson, Nathalie Basoski, and Robyn Packham.
Danielle McKinney will be in conversation with Ekow Eshun at Galerie Max Hetzler, London, to mark the opening of her solo exhibition Second Wind. Eshun, an esteemed curator, writer and cultural leader—known for landmark projects like In the Black Fantastic—brings crucial insights on art, identity and history to their discussion.
Brat, Mountain & Brat and Climpson’s Arch will return to Pembrokeshire for a special residency at Fforest. Across two dinners and immersive experiences, the teams will draw inspiration from the local land and sea, celebrating the season with fire-cooked dishes made from local ingredients. Chefs, bakers, sommeliers and guest collaborators will come together to create a weekend of imaginative cooking, where the Welsh landscape shapes both menu and atmosphere.
The Southover Gallery POP UP! The Southover Gallery presents a special Artwave Pop Up with the online show opening to guests before going live at 6 pm. Visitors can discover works by Charlotte Salt, Peggy Poppleton, Janie Korn, Denver Sorrell, Kerry Louise Bennett and more. Spaces are limited, so RSVP is essential. Expect a curated mix of art, ceramics, jewellery, sustainable fashion, vintage finds, homeware, tarot, garden pots, wellness, and food from a range of inspiring artists and makers.
Glassblowing Experience: Make Your Own Drinking Glasses. Create your own set of drinking glasses in this hands-on glassblowing class. Working in pairs and guided by an expert instructor, you’ll learn to gather, colour, and blow glass into a mould in their hot glass studio. This private experience is perfect for friends or family seeking a unique and memorable activity.
Price: £190
Join them for the grand finale of The Queen’s Reading Room Festival in the historic Carriage House, featuring an evening of poetry and fine dining. The night begins with a drinks reception hosted by Gyles Brandreth, alongside poets Roger McGough CBE and Booker Prize winner Sir Ben Okri, with Nyetimber English sparkling wine. Guests will then enjoy a three-course dinner showcasing seasonal ingredients from the Chatsworth Estate and Peak District growers, accompanied by poetry recitals performed by acclaimed actor Dominic West. The evening concludes with tea or locally roasted coffee and Chatsworth Bakery petit fours.
Price: £195 per person
Moving the Needle, a first-of-its-kind Sustainable Fashion and Textile Symposium, is taking place in Lahore. Curated by Zain Ali, the event will feature panel discussions, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions exploring craft, innovation, and sustainability. This landmark initiative underscores the British Council’s commitment to fostering a more equitable and regenerative fashion and textile industry in Pakistan.
Week Commencing 22nd September
Kew Gardens presents Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey, featuring fresh floral mannequins inspired by the Crawleys, staff, and iconic fashions from Downton Abbey: A Grand Finale (cinemas 12th September).
Enjoy live floral demos, afternoon tea, and vote for your favourite mannequin in the ‘Fan Favourite’ contest. A must-see for Downton fans and flower lovers alike.
Price: £30
After acclaimed, sold-out runs at Nottingham Playhouse and the Young Vic, Punch transfers to the West End for a strictly limited 10-week season at the Apollo Theatre. Written by Olivier Award-winner James Graham and directed by Adam Penford, this powerful new play tells the true story of Jacob Dunne, a teenager whose single impulsive act led to tragedy – and whose meeting with his victim’s parents transformed his life. Punch is a moving story of remorse, reconciliation and the possibility of change.
Price: From £20
Special Rider Books & Records Presents: Geoff Dyer & Leo Robson, 23rd September, 7 - 9:30 pm, Shepherds Bush Market, Arch 156, London, W12 8DF
Special Rider Books & Records presents acclaimed author Geoff Dyer in conversation with critic and novelist Leo Robson at Shepherd’s Bush Market. Together they will explore Dyer’s new memoir Homework, reflecting on childhood memories and the shifting landscape of 1960s and 70s England. This event offers a rare opportunity to hear two of Britain’s sharpest literary minds in dialogue.
Price: £7
90 minutes. 70 years. 11 scenes. 5 Marys. 1 extraordinary life. The Old Vic presents the UK premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy Letts’ vivid, time-jumping portrait of a woman’s life. Starring Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon (Dead Man Walking, Thelma & Louise) and Academy Award nominee Andrea Riseborough (To Leslie, Matilda The Musical).
Join acclaimed photographer and author Sally Mann in conversation with art historian Katy Hessel for an exploration of the creative life. Renowned for her intimate and often unsettling black-and-white photographs, Mann is a recent recipient of the Prix Pictet for her Blackwater series, and her work is featured in galleries worldwide, including the V&A’s current display, American Photographs. She will discuss her latest book, Art Work, reflecting on creativity, the role of luck, and the value of hard work, alongside insights from her celebrated career and memoir Hold Still.
Price: £15 - £18
London Design Social showcases leading boutique brands including Farrow & Ball, Jamb, and other renowned textile, wallpaper and homeware makers at Chelsea Old Town Hall. Visitors can shop directly from designers and enjoy talks with celebrated interior experts, hosted by editors from House & Garden and other leading publications. The event offers inspiration and insights into both British and international design.
Few leaders have taken a more remarkable path to the presidency. In a time of uncertainty, Barack Obama returns to share his vision for what lies ahead. This rare event offers the chance to hear from one of the most influential voices of this age, as he reflects on hope, resilience, and the power of unity.
Price: From £86.75
Join Jane McCall at The Hay Barn, Hampshire, for a creative day of painting furniture or lampshades with a Bloomsbury-inspired twist. Bring your own primed piece, wear old clothes or an apron, and enjoy the included lunch while exploring your artistic side.
Price: £150
Ochre presents Stitch & Sensibility, a selling exhibition by Lucy Bathurst, founder of Nest Design. Known for transforming textiles into works of art, Bathurst’s creations blur the boundary between interior furnishing and collectable design. Hand-crafted in her London workroom, the pieces showcase hand-dyed velvets, natural silks, cottons and wools, alongside a specially commissioned curtain divider for Ochre. The exhibition highlights Bathurst’s instinctive artistry and Ochre’s shared appreciation of natural materials, celebrating beauty, imperfection and refined craftsmanship.
Since 1965, Cosprop has redefined costume design for film, television and theatre. Founded by Oscar and BAFTA-winning designer John Bright, the London-based house specialises in period costume, dressing iconic characters such as Helena Bonham Carter in A Room with a View, Meryl Streep in Out of Africa, and Colin Firth as Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice. This exhibition offers a rare look behind the scenes, showcasing costumes, sketches and accessories, and revealing the journey from script to screen. A beautifully illustrated book celebrating sixty years of Cosprop, with a foreword by Dame Judi Dench, accompanies the exhibition.
Price: £12.65
Riccardo Dalisi (1931–2022) was an Italian visionary whose work spanned architecture, design, art and social engagement. A pioneer of radical design and participatory architecture, he is renowned for his experimental, poetic spirit. For the first time in the UK, Spazio Leone transforms into a dreamlike showcase of his fantastical creations.
Academy Award-winning actor and bestselling author Matthew McConaughey takes to the stage to celebrate his new book, Poems & Prayers. Blending humour, faith, love and reflection, he shares personal writings gathered over decades. An evening of honesty and connection, it promises to inspire hope and belief in all who attend.
Price From: £40 - £90
Wales Bonner is hosting a London Archive Sale at Young Space. Shoppers can expect footwear, adidas Originals by Wales Bonner, mainline collections and rare archival pieces. The sale reflects the label’s distinctive approach to cultural luxury, fusing European heritage with an Afro-Atlantic spirit.
Week Commencing 29th September
The Chickpea Group have opened their ninth pub with rooms in Dorset, restoring the 17th-century Fleur de Lys in the village of Cranborne. Once closed for six months, the pub has been carefully renovated to preserve its historic character while introducing the group’s distinctive style. The refreshed layout now includes nine elegantly appointed bedrooms, bringing new life to this much-loved village inn.
This summer, Australian artists Heath Wae and Tais Rose Wae are in residence at Kelvedon Hall, an 18th-century Grade I listed estate just outside London. Living and working on-site, they are creating new works in response to the house’s layered history, natural surroundings and architecture. Heath’s elemental, earth-based paintings and Tais Rose’s delicate, ancestral weavings come together in a collaboration exploring impermanence, inheritance and the porous boundaries between body, land and time. The residency culminates in a duo exhibition within Kelvedon Hall itself, showcasing earth-hued canvases and suspended textiles that reimagine the estate’s cultural and physical terrain.
Price: From £28
New Film Releases
Twinless (5th September), Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (12th September), A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (19th September)
Antique Markets & Fairs
Hackney Flea Market, The Giant London Flea - 14th September Runway Monday at Newark Antiques and Collectors Fair - 15th September
Auctions
Wimbledon Auctions, The September Auction of Fine Art and Antiques to include Local Estate Contents - 8th September
Bamfords Auctioneers, The Bakewell Country Home Interiors & Collectors Auction including Furniture, Ceramics, Textiles, Jewellery, Contemporary Design - 10th September
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