Welcome, listeners, to "Things to do in London" with your globe-trotting, sports-mad buddy, Oly Bennet! It’s Friday, October 31, 2025, and London’s feeling absolutely electric. There’s a spicy autumn snap in the air—perfect for spooky shenanigans, unbelievable art, and, if you’re like me, the odd cheeky mince pie to keep your spirits high.
Today the city pulses with Halloween energy as pumpkin lanterns flicker from Southbank to Dalston, costumed commuters prowl the Underground, and the cafes are battling over who’s got the punchiest pumpkin spice latte. Plus, we’re on the eve of Bonfire Night and Day of the Dead, so expect every street corner to dazzle with color, costumes, and some serious noise.
If you’re up for fireworks, Alexandra Palace is your launchpad—picture a sky painted with floating witches, vampires, and drones swooping over North London. It’s a Halloween-Bonfire mash-up with firework spectacles, a German-style beer hall, DJs, and even a ghost tour through the majestic, and perhaps haunted, Victorian theatre, as highlighted by Citizen Femme. For an extra dose of wow, Blackheath and Battersea will also be setting the skies ablaze with more classic displays.
Craving spine-tingling tunes? Halloween’s got live music covered. Gwenno’s hypnotic folk-electronic performance lights up the EartH Theatre. For rock fans, Those Damn Crows will be thrashing the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, while indie devotees can join The Royston Club at O2 Forum Kentish Town. If you want something on the edge, Jehnny Beth brings her raw, theatrical sound to Camden Assembly. And for those who like to dance with the undead, Juju’s Bar in Brick Lane is spinning 80s anthems at their epic Nightmare on Brick Lane party, complete with costumes and cocktails.
For families and art lovers in search of daytime thrills, the Tate Modern’s free “late” event today dives into Nigerian modern art with workshops, DJ sets, and inspiring talks. Over at the V&A, discover a queer rococo night inspired by the one and only Marie Antoinette, hosted by Riposte, filled with flamboyant fashion and revelry.
If you’re looking for autumnal adventure, London’s signature outdoor ice rinks are prepping to open, and according to Minicabride, Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland is poised to glow with rides, festive markets, and enough sugar to bounce you straight into the new year. Culture vultures, don’t miss the West End hit "My Neighbour Totoro," sure to charm crowds in the heart of Theatreland.
Announced just this morning, aspiring millionaires can hustle over to the Money Maker Summit at the Leonardo Royal Hotel near Tower Bridge for insider tips and business networking all weekend. And hey, for those planning ahead, tickets to climb Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower go on sale today—don’t miss your chance to have London literally at your feet!
Getting around? The Tube is running smoother than a well-oiled cricket bat, but expect spooky crowds at major stations tonight. Might be the one night of the year where dressing as a lost ghost gets you a seat on the Northern Line.
My golden local tip, straight from a London cabbie: the best street food this week is in Borough Market, where the queues for Day of the Dead tacos are only rivaled by the queues for apple cider doughnuts. Go hungry—with your dancing shoes on.
Don’t forget, tomorrow’s got the grand Bonfire Night build-up with more fireworks igniting across the city, a dazzling array of art pop-ups, and word on the sporting grapevine is that Regent’s Park will host a one-off Quidditch match—yes, Harry Potter fans, it’s happening! Tune in for the inside scoop and even more wild adventures.
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Today the city pulses with Halloween energy as pumpkin lanterns flicker from Southbank to Dalston, costumed commuters prowl the Underground, and the cafes are battling over who’s got the punchiest pumpkin spice latte. Plus, we’re on the eve of Bonfire Night and Day of the Dead, so expect every street corner to dazzle with color, costumes, and some serious noise.
If you’re up for fireworks, Alexandra Palace is your launchpad—picture a sky painted with floating witches, vampires, and drones swooping over North London. It’s a Halloween-Bonfire mash-up with firework spectacles, a German-style beer hall, DJs, and even a ghost tour through the majestic, and perhaps haunted, Victorian theatre, as highlighted by Citizen Femme. For an extra dose of wow, Blackheath and Battersea will also be setting the skies ablaze with more classic displays.
Craving spine-tingling tunes? Halloween’s got live music covered. Gwenno’s hypnotic folk-electronic performance lights up the EartH Theatre. For rock fans, Those Damn Crows will be thrashing the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, while indie devotees can join The Royston Club at O2 Forum Kentish Town. If you want something on the edge, Jehnny Beth brings her raw, theatrical sound to Camden Assembly. And for those who like to dance with the undead, Juju’s Bar in Brick Lane is spinning 80s anthems at their epic Nightmare on Brick Lane party, complete with costumes and cocktails.
For families and art lovers in search of daytime thrills, the Tate Modern’s free “late” event today dives into Nigerian modern art with workshops, DJ sets, and inspiring talks. Over at the V&A, discover a queer rococo night inspired by the one and only Marie Antoinette, hosted by Riposte, filled with flamboyant fashion and revelry.
If you’re looking for autumnal adventure, London’s signature outdoor ice rinks are prepping to open, and according to Minicabride, Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland is poised to glow with rides, festive markets, and enough sugar to bounce you straight into the new year. Culture vultures, don’t miss the West End hit "My Neighbour Totoro," sure to charm crowds in the heart of Theatreland.
Announced just this morning, aspiring millionaires can hustle over to the Money Maker Summit at the Leonardo Royal Hotel near Tower Bridge for insider tips and business networking all weekend. And hey, for those planning ahead, tickets to climb Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower go on sale today—don’t miss your chance to have London literally at your feet!
Getting around? The Tube is running smoother than a well-oiled cricket bat, but expect spooky crowds at major stations tonight. Might be the one night of the year where dressing as a lost ghost gets you a seat on the Northern Line.
My golden local tip, straight from a London cabbie: the best street food this week is in Borough Market, where the queues for Day of the Dead tacos are only rivaled by the queues for apple cider doughnuts. Go hungry—with your dancing shoes on.
Don’t forget, tomorrow’s got the grand Bonfire Night build-up with more fireworks igniting across the city, a dazzling array of art pop-ups, and word on the sporting grapevine is that Regent’s Park will host a one-off Quidditch match—yes, Harry Potter fans, it’s happening! Tune in for the inside scoop and even more wild adventures.
Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.
For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/
and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt
For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your Things to Do in London podcast. Welcome
listeners to Things to Do in London with your globe
trotting sports mad Buddy Only Bennett. It's Friday, October thirty first,
twenty twenty five and London's feeling absolutely electric. There's a
spicy autumn snap in the air, perfect for spooky Schumannigan's
(00:20):
unbelievable art and if you're like me, the odd cheeky
mince pie to keep your spirits high. Today the city
pulses with Halloween energy, as pumped in lanterns flicker from
South Bank to Dlstan. Costume commuters prowl the underground, and
the cafes are backling over who's got the punchiest pumpkin
spice latte. Plus we're on the eve of Bonfire Night
(00:42):
and Day of the Dead, so expect every street corner
to dazzle with color, costumes and some serious noise. If
you're up for fireworks, Alexandra Palace is your launch pad.
Picture a sky painted with floating witches, vampires and drones
swooping over North London. It's a Halloween bonfire mash up
with fireworks spectacles, a German style beer hall. DJs and
(01:06):
even a ghost tour through the majestic and perhaps haunted
Victorian Theater, as highlighted by Citizen Fem for an extra
dose of wow. Blackheath and Battersey will also be setting
the skies ablaze with more classic displays, craving spine tingling tunes.
Halloween's Got Live Music covered, Gueno's hypnotic folk electronic performance
(01:27):
lights up the ear Theater. For rock fans, those dam
Crows will be thrashing the O two Shepherd's Bush Empire,
while indie devotees can join the Royston Club at O
two Forum, Kentish Town. If you want something on the edge,
Jenny Beth brings her raw theatrical sound to Camden Assembly
And for those who like to dance with the undead,
(01:48):
Juju's Bar in Brick Lane is spinning eighties anthems at
their epic Nightmare on Brick Lane party, complete with costumes
and cartails. For families and art lovers in search of
(02:08):
daytime thrills, The Tape Modern's Free Late Event Today dives
into Nigerian modern art with workshops, DJ sets and inspiring talks.
Over at the VNA Discover a queer ro Coco night
inspired by the one and only Marie Antoinette, hosted by Rapost,
filled with flamboyant fashion and reverie. If you're looking for
(02:29):
autumnal adventure, London's signature outdoor ice rinks are prepping to open,
and according to minicab Ride, Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland is
poised to glow with rides, festive markets and enough sugar
to bounce you straight into the new year. Culture vultures.
Don't miss the West End hit my Neighbor Totoro shorter
charm crowds in the heart of Theaterland announced just this morning.
(02:52):
Aspiring millionaires can hustle over to the Moneymaker Summit at
the Leonardo Royal Hotel near Tower Bridge for insider tips
and business networking all weekend, and hey, for those planning ahead,
tickets to climb Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower go on sale today.
Don't miss your chance to have London literally at your feet.
Getting around the Tube is running smoother than a well
(03:15):
oiled cricket bat, but expect spooky crowds at major stations.
Tonight might be the one night of the year where
dressing is a lost ghost gets you a seat on
the Northern Line my golden local tip straight from a
London cabby. The best street food this week is in
Borough Market, where the cues for Day of the Dead
tacos are only rivaled by the cues for apple cider donuts.
(03:37):
Go Hungry with your dancing shoes on. Don't forget Tomorrow's
got the grand Bonfire Night build up, with more fireworks
igniting across the city, a dazzling array of art pop ups,
and word on the sporting grapevine is that Regent's Park
will host the one off quidditch match. Yes, Harry Potter fans,
it's happening. Tune in for the inside scoop and even
(03:58):
more wild adventures. Thanks for listening, Please subscribe and remember
this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please Podcast Networks.
For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please
dot ai
This is your Things to Do in London podcast. Welcome
listeners to Things to Do in London with your globe
trotting sports mad Buddy Only Bennett. It's Friday, October thirty first,
twenty twenty five and London's feeling absolutely electric. There's a
spicy autumn snap in the air, perfect for spooky Schumannigan's
(00:20):
unbelievable art and if you're like me, the odd cheeky
mince pie to keep your spirits high. Today the city
pulses with Halloween energy, as pumped in lanterns flicker from
South Bank to Dlstan. Costume commuters prowl the underground, and
the cafes are backling over who's got the punchiest pumpkin
spice latte. Plus we're on the eve of Bonfire Night
(00:42):
and Day of the Dead, so expect every street corner
to dazzle with color, costumes and some serious noise. If
you're up for fireworks, Alexandra Palace is your launch pad.
Picture a sky painted with floating witches, vampires and drones
swooping over North London. It's a Halloween bonfire mash up
with fireworks spectacles, a German style beer hall. DJs and
(01:06):
even a ghost tour through the majestic and perhaps haunted
Victorian Theater, as highlighted by Citizen Fem for an extra
dose of wow. Blackheath and Battersey will also be setting
the skies ablaze with more classic displays, craving spine tingling tunes.
Halloween's Got Live Music covered, Gueno's hypnotic folk electronic performance
(01:27):
lights up the ear Theater. For rock fans, those dam
Crows will be thrashing the O two Shepherd's Bush Empire,
while indie devotees can join the Royston Club at O
two Forum, Kentish Town. If you want something on the edge,
Jenny Beth brings her raw theatrical sound to Camden Assembly
And for those who like to dance with the undead,
(01:48):
Juju's Bar in Brick Lane is spinning eighties anthems at
their epic Nightmare on Brick Lane party, complete with costumes
and cartails. For families and art lovers in search of
(02:08):
daytime thrills, The Tape Modern's Free Late Event Today dives
into Nigerian modern art with workshops, DJ sets and inspiring talks.
Over at the VNA Discover a queer ro Coco night
inspired by the one and only Marie Antoinette, hosted by Rapost,
filled with flamboyant fashion and reverie. If you're looking for
(02:29):
autumnal adventure, London's signature outdoor ice rinks are prepping to open,
and according to minicab Ride, Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland is
poised to glow with rides, festive markets and enough sugar
to bounce you straight into the new year. Culture vultures.
Don't miss the West End hit my Neighbor Totoro shorter
charm crowds in the heart of Theaterland announced just this morning.
(02:52):
Aspiring millionaires can hustle over to the Moneymaker Summit at
the Leonardo Royal Hotel near Tower Bridge for insider tips
and business networking all weekend, and hey, for those planning ahead,
tickets to climb Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower go on sale today.
Don't miss your chance to have London literally at your feet.
Getting around the Tube is running smoother than a well
(03:15):
oiled cricket bat, but expect spooky crowds at major stations.
Tonight might be the one night of the year where
dressing is a lost ghost gets you a seat on
the Northern Line my golden local tip straight from a
London cabby. The best street food this week is in
Borough Market, where the cues for Day of the Dead
tacos are only rivaled by the cues for apple cider donuts.
(03:37):
Go Hungry with your dancing shoes on. Don't forget Tomorrow's
got the grand Bonfire Night build up, with more fireworks
igniting across the city, a dazzling array of art pop ups,
and word on the sporting grapevine is that Regent's Park
will host the one off quidditch match. Yes, Harry Potter fans,
it's happening. Tune in for the inside scoop and even
(03:58):
more wild adventures. Thanks for listening, Please subscribe and remember
this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please Podcast Networks.
For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please
dot ai
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