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What's Happening in October

Discover what’s on in London, whether you're here this weekend or this month. Book shows at West End theatres, enjoy famous annual events and see top exhibitions.


1. BFI London Film Festival

Frieze Sculpture is back in Regent’s Park to coincide with the return of Frieze London. The free display has been curated by Clare Lilley for the tenth consecutive year and features 19 pieces that address themes like the importance of community, mythology and the sensibility of women from the likes of Péju Alatise, Shaikha Al Mazrou, Matthew Darbyshire, Ida Ekblad, Tim Etchells, John Giorno, N.S. Harsha, Emma Hart, Robert Indiana, Jordy Kerwick, Alicja Kwade. This year, Frieze Sculpture is also working with Sculpture in the City and the Mayor of London’s Fourth Plinth Programme, and together the trio will form Sculpture Week London, a city-wide celebration of public art.
Until 13th November, 2022

2. Frieze Sculpture

Frieze Sculpture is back in Regent’s Park this autumn to coincide with the return of Frieze London. The free display has been curated by Clare Lilley for the tenth consecutive year and features 19 pieces that address themes like the importance of community, mythology and the sensibility of women from the likes of Péju Alatise, Shaikha Al Mazrou, Matthew Darbyshire, Ida Ekblad, Tim Etchells, John Giorno, N.S. Harsha, Emma Hart, Robert Indiana, Jordy Kerwick, Alicja Kwade. This year, Frieze Sculpture is also working with Sculpture in the City and the Mayor of London’s Fourth Plinth Programme, and together the trio will form Sculpture Week London, a city-wide celebration of public art.

Until 13th November, 2022
Regent's Park, London
https://www.frieze.com/

3. The Art of Movement, Van Cleef & Arpels

Jewellery fans, you won’t want to miss this Van Cleef & Arpels exhibition at the Design Museum. For over 110 years, the French jewellery house has worked to create movement with precious materials. The show is divided into four themes – Nature Alive, Dance, Elegance and Abstract Movements – with almost 100 pieces from Van Cleef & Arpels’ patrimonial collection, alongside pieces from private collections and archive documents on display.

Until 20th October, 2022
The Design Museum, 224-238 Kensington High Street, London. W8 6AG
https://designmuseum.org/

4. 12 Piccadilly Arcade

Westminster City Council has taken over unit 12 in Piccadilly Arcade and turned it into a pop-up boutique, where a range of emerging and indie brands across sustainable fashion and homeware are able to take up residence, using it as a shop, working studio and living lab. You’ll be able to check out the likes of Lone Design Club, Angie Power, CQ Studio, L Saha, TSAU and Supernaturae, with more brands still to be announced.

Until December 2022
https://www.piccadilly-arcade.com/

5. Sample Sale, Mayfair Maison

This October, you can score up to 80% off huge brands and celebrated designers as limited-edition pop-up Mayfair Maison lands in town with a range of discounted ex-catwalk and archive collections. Taking over one of Grosvenor Square’s last remaining Georgian townhouses, the concept will transform number 38 into a nerve centre for luxury fashion, bringing pieces from the likes of HUISAN ZHANG, Jenny Packham, J&M Davidson, Malone Souliers, Pringle of Scotland, ROKSANDA, and jewellery designer Stephen Webster (among others) under one roof, as well as a cocktail bar from rosé wine and gin brand Maison Mirabeau. The pop-up will last just four days, so to make sure you don’t miss out, book your free slot now.

Thurs 13th – Sun 16th October 2022
38 Grosvenor Square, London, W1K 2HW
https://www.showcase.co/mayfair-maison/