Unmissable Things To Do in London in September 2022

Ah, the blessed relief of Autumn, cooler in every way – this is when we find out what the creatives were dreaming up on their beach holidays.

Here’s our pick of the unmissable things to do in London (and beyond) this September.

Make your life fabulous by ticking off everything on this list – but do it safely!

Not F**kin’ Sorry | Soho Theatre | Until 3 September | From £11

Not Your Circus Dog a collective made up of disabled and neurodivergent present a sexy punk cabaret.

Moving Day | Lewisham Shopping Centre on 1 & 3 September / Deptford Lounge on 7 & 9 September | FREE

A touching and rib-tickling tribute to older people who are forced to leave their homes.

Read our interview with lead artist Remi Graves here

Embark Festival | St James’s Church Piccadilly | Until 3 September | Prices Vary

An inspiring new music festival themed around migrations with headliner and Mercury Prize winner Talvin Singh OBE.

Out of the Margins: Performance in London’s institutions 1990s – 2010s | Whitechapel Gallery | All September, and until 15 January 2023 | FREE

A free display depicting the history of live and performance art institutions.

Camden Inspire | Buck Street, Camden | 2 & 3 September

A free festival in a slightly polished Camden, let’s hope it brings a bit of community to the glass fronted malls.

Loud Women Fest | Amersham Arms | 2 & 3 September | From £10

The largest female-led festival in the UK comes to New Cross for a punk party filled with talented DIY heroes like I, Doris, Killdren and Pink Suits.

National Cinema Day | Various Cinemas | 3 September | From £3

For one day only experience a new (or your local) cinema for just £3.

9 to 5: Outdoor Screening | Coulgate Street, Brockley | 3 September | FREE

The ultimate boss-revenge flick starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin comes to Brockley.

The Cherry Orchard | The Yard | From 5 September | From £12

The immensely talented Vinay Patel reimagines Chekhov’s bittersweet (and often boring) play in space.

Where To, Now The Sequins Have Gone? | Lewisham Shopping Centre | 7-18 September | FREE

A thoughtful art programme and exhibition around lost LGBTQ+ venues.

BODIES | Leytonstone Leisure Centre | 8 September | £15

Dive in to Ray Young’s BODIES, a sound and performance installation taking place in Leytonstone Leisure Centre’s swimming pool.

CatVideoFest | Catford Mews | 8 September | £8

In Catford, the home of the giant cat sculpture, see non-stop feline films at this special event.

ps. Catford is actually named after a cattle ford as Rupert’s history teacher used to remind him. It is a monument to Lewisham’s stupidity. AND WE LOVE IT!

Elizabeth Line Late | London Transport Museum | 9 September | £15

Obsessed with the Lizzie line? Us too! Join in this late and you could even drive an Elizabeth Line train. HONK HONK!

Qwe’re 7 | Matchstick Piehouse | 10 September | From £6

A queer mashup of next generation performers in London’s beautiful Matchstick Piehouse.

POWERHOUSE Queer Arts Festival | Cambridge Junction | 10 September | Pay What You Feel

Get the train up to Cambridge for this epic LGBTQ+ fiesta including Dream Nails.

Ok Mentor Annual Summit | Havas Kings Cross | 14 September | £16.76

Women help women with interactive workshops, topical panels and talks to give you motivation and skills to succeed.

Open House Festival 2022 | Across London | 8-21 September

Delve deeper into London’s buildings and discover somewhere unusual on your doorstep. Create an account and book early for the best free opportunities!

Fringe! Queer Film & Arts Fest | Multiple Venues | 20-25 September

Queer films & parties in this kaleidoscope of colour, rebellion and light.

Did we forget something? We almost certainly did – please let us know in the comments below!