These are some highlighted things to do in London this weekend, September 20-21, 2025:
- London Fashion Week City Wide Celebration on Sunday, September 21, along Oxford Street, which will be traffic-free and hosting free events like art installations, live music, food, and drink stalls, plus special offers from retailers.
- Japan Matsuri 2025 at Trafalgar Square on Sunday, September 21, celebrating Japanese culture with food stalls, cosplay, traditional music, and dance.
- The Spirit of Art Whisky & Gin Festival near Fleet Street, open all weekend with tastings and art exhibitions.
- Open-air Shakespeare performances of "Macbeth" and "Romeo and Juliet" at the Actors’ Church in Covent Garden.
- Thamesmead Festival on Sunday with free live music including R&B, soul, and rap at Southmere Park.
- Paradise in the City music festival with house and techno music at Boston Manor Park on Saturday.
- Jazz on the Lawn concert at Fulham Palace on Saturday evening.
- The London Sewing Machine Museum monthly opening on Saturday afternoon.
- Drag Brunch with performances and bottomless brunch on Saturday.
- The Bartholomew’s Fayre community festival in Smithfield on Saturday and Sunday, with workshops, talks, and performances.
- Various theatre productions, markets, rooftop parties, and special exhibitions across London.
This selection gives a broad taste of cultural, musical, food, and community events available across the city for the weekend.
