Here's how to make the most of the month ahead.
September in London is a time for fashion, food and festivals. The city comes alive with London Fashion Week, Totally Thames Festival, and the first-ever FACT Dining Awards London 2025. If you're looking for the best things to do in London in September, then follow our trusted guide.
Monday 1 September
Get swept away by the Totally Thames festival
Running from 1 to 30 September, the Totally Thames festival is a month-long celebration of the River Thames. Taking place across the river, it's a fantastic opportunity to explore the history and future of the capital's river. The event features photography exhibitions, boat races, performances, talks, river tours and walks.
GO: Visit www.thamesfestivaltrust.org for more information.
Tuesday 2 September
Visit the new Eagle Bar at The Chancery Rosewood
The eagle has certainly landed. The bald eagle, the national bird of the United States, is famously featured on American currency, passports and on the Great Seal. Opening on 1 September, Eagle Bar at The Chancery Rosewood offers rooftop views rarely seen in London. The venue will also serve as a listening bar. It features the original eagle sculpture from the building's days as an embassy.
GO: Visit www.rosewoodhotels.com for more information.
Wednesday 3 September
Catch rock icons Coldplay at Wembley Stadium
After Coldplay's world tour went viral thanks to a canoodling couple, who knows what could happen in London? Watch the British rock band at Wembley Stadium on 3 September. Expect hits such as Clocks, Fix You and The Scientist.
GO: Visit www.wembleystadium.com for more information.
Thursday 4 September
Watch singing sensation Rachel Zelger as Eva Peron
Don't cry for Rachel Zelger. The American actress is starring as Eva Perón in the musical Evita at the London Palladium. The show will run until 6 September and is directed by Jamie Lloyd, bringing to life the musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. The musical features the songs "Another Suitcase in Another Hall," "Oh What a Circus," and "You Must Love Me."
GO: Visit https://lwtheatres.co.uk for more information.
Friday 5 September
Visit the Summer Terrace by Veuve Clicquot
Bask in the sunshine and enjoy Champagne, cocktails and delicious dishes on the Summer Terrace by Veuve Clicquot. Located at The Londoner hotel in Leicester Square, the terrace takes inspiration from the Mediterranean. The menu includes Greek Salad, Linguine Alle Vongole and Tuscan Baked Cod. For a Champagne twist, try the Champagne Sorbet dessert.
GO: Visit www.thelondoner.com for more information.
Saturday 6 September
Celebrate David Bowie in Soho
There's a Starman in Soho. On 6 September, Ziggy Green, a David Bowie–inspired restaurant on Heddon Street, launches ZIGGYFEST with live music, DJs and a Bowie lookalike competition. The same street was used for the album cover of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.
GO: Visit www.daisygreenfood.com for more information.
Sunday 7 September
Watch Post Malone at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Post Malone brings his world tour to Tottenham Stadium, with shows on 6 and 7 September. The rapper blends hip-hop, rock and trap, earning both critical and commercial acclaim. His hits include Circles, Rockstar and Sunflower.
GO: Visit www.livenation.co.uk for more information.
Monday 8 September
Visit Pecking House Pop-up at The Standard
London has welcomed the taste of New York. Pecking House, founded by former Eleven Madison Park souschef Eric Huang, brought its fiery fried chicken to The Standard hotel. The lockdown project evolved into a pop-up with "a mashup of Southern and Sichuan sensibilities". It closes on 14 September.
GO: Visit www.standardhotels.com for more information.
Tuesday 9 September
Treat yourself to Pahli Hill's weekday lunch menu
Pahli Hill, in Fitzrovia, showcases spectacular Indian cuisine with an elevated weekday thali-inspired menu. Available Tuesday to Friday, two courses cost £25, three courses £32. The new Canteen Thali is available with chicken, fish or vegetable options, and it is priced at £16.
GO: Visit www.pahlihillbandrabhai.com for more information.
Wednesday 10 September
See Rolling Stones Unseen
This is your final opportunity to explore Rolling Stones Unseen at Dockside Vaults, ending on 10 September. The exhibition features 100 never-before-seen photographs from the band's early days, captured by Gus Coral, and brings you back to the Stones' first tour.
GO: Visit www.docksidevaults.com for more information.
Thursday 11 September
Enjoy Pinxos and Sgroppini on Oriole's terrace
Chef Gustavo Giallonardo's Basque-inspired Pinxos pair beautifully with Oriole's new Summer Sgroppini by head bartender Samet Ali. Three flavours: peach aperitif, elderflower liqueur and raspberry sorbet each come topped with Moët Champagne. Available on the terrace Wednesday to Saturday from 3pm to 6 pm.
GO: Visit www.oriolebar.com for more information.
Friday 12 September
Visit the recently opened Hacha Bermondsey
Hacha, known for its award-winning cocktails, has expanded from Shoreditch to Bermondsey. Inspired by the laidback charm of Tulum, it features a summer terrace. Tequila fans will enjoy the Bermondsey Batanga, Hacha Paloma and Tierra Torero, all paired with a Mexican street food menu.
GO: Visit www.hachabar.com for more information.
Saturday 13 September
Dig into Berners Tavern Saturday brunch
The upmarket British restaurant Berners Tavern by celebrity chef Jason Atherton, located in The London Edition Hotel, offers a decadent Saturday brunch. Expect Black Truffle Scrambled Eggs, Eggs Florentine and Hash Brown Benedict, as well as salads, sandwiches and sharing plates such as Chateaubriand and Côte de Boeuf.
GO: Visit www.bernerstavern.com for more information.
Sunday 14 September
Join Somerset House's birthday celebrations
Somerset House marks its 25th birthday with a line-up of exciting events. Step Inside 25 runs from 13 to 14 September, opening the entire building to the public. It's perfect for some free cultural fun.
GO: Visit www.somersethouse.org.uk for more information.
Monday 15 September
Head down to the Chiswick Book Festival
Get ready for a page turner of a festival. Running from 10 to 15 September, the Chiswick Book Festival brings together fascinating authors including Reeta Chakrabarti, Jeremy Hunt, Jeremy Vine and William Dalrymple.
GO: Visit www.chiswickbookfestival.net for more information.
Tuesday 16 September
Enjoy the fun at the Future of Food Festival
Taking place in Regent Street and St James's from 15 to 21 September, the Future of Food Festival is free to attend. Explore zones dedicated to vegetables, urban gardens and sustainable practices.
GO: Visit www.regentstreetonline.com for more information.
Wednesday 17 September
Visit Theatre Picasso at Tate Modern
To mark the centenary of The Three Dancers, Tate Modern presents Theatre Picasso, reimagining Picasso's world through a modern lens. Curated by Wu Tsang and Enrique Fuenteblanca, the exhibition transforms the gallery into a theatrical space featuring paintings, sculptures, textiles, and works on paper, some of which have never been seen before in the United Kingdom.
GO: Visit www.tate.org.uk for more information.
Thursday 18 September
Check out London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week struts into town from 18 to 22 September, showcasing bold, diverse designers, from Baghdad to Bahrain. While the public can't attend the main runway shows, expect exciting fringe events across the city. The capital will be buzzing with stylish crowds, and trends in womenswear, menswear, accessories, and graduate collections will be making headlines.
GO: Visit www.londonfashionweek.co.uk for more information.
Friday 19 September
Head to Bunga 90 for nineties nostalgia
Re-launched as Bunga 90, the Covent Garden nightlife venue, famous for hosting stars such as Cara Delevingne, Margot Robbie and Prince Harry, reopens on 19 September. Expect karaoke, retro cocktails and fully loaded pizzas amid décor inspired by a vintage video shop: VHS tapes, SEGA consoles and CRT TVs.
GO: Visit www.inception-group.com for more information.
Saturday 20 September
Cheer on the boats at The Great River Race
On your marks, get set, race. On 20 September, watch over 300 boats, from dragon boats to longboats, take part in the iconic Great River Race over 21.6 miles from Millwall to Richmond along the Thames.
GO: Visit www.greatriverrace.org.uk for more information.
Sunday 21 September
Visit Kerry James Marshall: The Histories at the Royal Academy
From 20 September to 19 January, the Royal Academy hosts Kerry James Marshall: The Histories, showcasing over 70 powerful paintings that explore themes ranging from civil rights to comic books and science fiction. President Obama appointed Marshall to the Committee on the Arts and Humanities.
GO: Visit www.royalacademy.org.uk for more information.
Monday 22 September
See Ncuti Gatwa as Christopher Marlowe
British actor Ncuti Gatwa stars in the Royal Shakespeare Company's Born With Teeth. Running from 14 August to 1 November at the Wyndham's Theatre, it also stars Edward Bluemel as William Shakespeare.
GO: Visit www.rsc.org.uk for more information.
Tuesday 23 September
Check out the newly opened La Spot
La Spot, a tapas restaurant on Charlotte Street in Soho, is open from Tuesday to Saturday. By day, enjoy brioche sandwiches; by night, their tapas (including the now-viral Octopus Hotdog) will make you rethink comfort food. Dine on croquetas, patatas bravas and red prawns – and ideally on the terrace as summer winds down.
GO: Visit www.laspotlondon.co.uk for more information.
Wednesday 24 September
Try the new summer menu at Signor Sassi
The FACT Dining Award London-nominated Signor Sassi in Knightsbridge offers classic Italian fare with an exquisite summer menu. Highlights include Black Truffle specials like Tagliolini al Tartufo Nero, Ravioli Tartufo e Pecorino and Risotto con Spugnole e Porcini.
GO: Visit www.sancarlo.co.uk for more information.
Thursday 25 September
Check out the FACT Dining Awards London 2025
The first-ever FACT Dining Awards London takes place at ARCADE in Battersea Power Station. Following its success in the Middle East, this prestigious event celebrates culinary innovation, talent and diversity. Vote for your favourite venue ahead of the ceremony.
GO: Visit www.awards.factlondon.com for more information.
Friday 26 September
Be dazzled by The Devil Wears Prada
The Devil Wears Prada has gone from screen to stage. On Wednesdays, you can choose between a matinee or an evening show. The West End musical tells the stylish story of Andy, who lands a job at the fashion magazine Runway. As she works for Editor Miranda Priestly, she sacrifices her personal life to meet her boss's impossible demands. Expect designer costumes, catty lines, and catchy songs.
GO: Visit https://devilwearspradamusical.com for more information.
Saturday 27 September
Book brunch at Mei Ume at Four Seasons
The acclaimed Mei Ume, nominated for the FACT Dining Awards, serves a refined dim sum-style brunch at Four Seasons at Tower Bridge. Indulge in Cantonese Roasted Duck, Sesame Prawn Toast and Wild Mushroom Dumplings in an elegant setting.
GO: Visit www.fourseasons.com for more information.
Sunday 28 September
Indulge in Kona's A Midsummer Night's Dream Afternoon Tea
Set in St James's Court, a Taj Hotel, Kona presents an afternoon tea inspired by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The menu is structured like acts, featuring mystically named dishes such as The Enchanted Forest, The Heart of Love and Confusion, alongside delights like a dark chocolate heart tart with berries, and a pistachio–lemon treat.
GO: Visit www.taj51buckinghamgate.co.uk for more information.
Monday 29 September
Visit La Petite Maison's terrace
Experience La Petite Maison's terrace with a glass of their new private rosé, made in collaboration with Château La Coste. Open until the end of September, the terrace also offers a must-try dish: Warm Prawns with Olive Oil, which come highly recommended by FACT's Editor-in-Chief. You'll thank us later.
GO: Visit www.lpmrestaurants.com for more information.
Tuesday 30 September
Check out the Château Minuty x Summer Terrace
Located at the Park Hyatt London River Thames in Nine Elms, the Château Minuty Summer Terrace brings the elegance of Provence to the capital. Running until 5 October, it offers dishes designed to pair with Minuty's celebrated rosé wines, and features sourdoughs, salads and sides, plus mains like a Glazed Beef Rib, Fish and Chip Burger and Suffolk Wagyu Burger.
GO: Visit www.hyattrestaurants.com for more information.
