Best events: London, United Kingdom - October 2026

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October 2026 brings a particularly varied programme of concerts, talks, classical music and live entertainment to London, United Kingdom. This guide focuses on verified capital-city events scheduled for the upcoming month. It prioritises programmes with a confirmed date and stated start or door time. Arena-scale pop shows, intimate Chelsea concerts and cultural events in the City all feature. Greenwich offers major international tours and a heavyweight championship night at The O2. Cadogan Hall provides a strong counterpoint with choral, orchestral and vocal performances. Dates and timings below are local London time. Availability can change, especially for popular one-night events. Check the organiser’s current event page before making travel plans. Build in time for London’s busy evening transport network.

Greenwich Peninsula and The O2

Karan Aujla, London, United Kingdom - 4 October 2026

Date/time: Sunday 4 October 2026, 18:00.
Venue/city: The O2 arena, London, United Kingdom.
Why go: Karan Aujla performs with special guest Ikky at one of London’s largest indoor venues.

The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension, London, United Kingdom - 12 October 2026

Date/time: Monday 12 October 2026, 18:00.
Venue/city: The O2 arena, London, United Kingdom.
Why go: Experience a large-scale live presentation celebrating the music associated with Hans Zimmer.

The Pussycat Dolls, London, United Kingdom - 13 October 2026

Date/time: Tuesday 13 October 2026, 18:30.
Venue/city: The O2 arena, London, United Kingdom.
Why go: The group is billed with special guests Lil’ Kim and Deja Vu.

ASAKE: IN GOD WE TRUST WORLD TOUR, London, United Kingdom - 15 October 2026

Date/time: Thursday 15 October 2026, 18:30.
Venue/city: The O2 arena, London, United Kingdom.
Why go: Catch ASAKE on the London date of the IN GOD WE TRUST WORLD TOUR.

2026 LE SSERAFIM TOUR ‘PUREFLOW’, London, United Kingdom - 16 October 2026

Date/time: Friday 16 October 2026, 18:00.
Venue/city: The O2 arena, London, United Kingdom.
Why go: This is a major London arena date for LE SSERAFIM’s 2026 tour.

Dubois vs Wardley 2: The Heavyweight World Championship, London, United Kingdom - 17 October 2026

Date/time: Saturday 17 October 2026, 18:30.
Venue/city: The O2 arena, London, United Kingdom.
Why go: The O2 hosts a heavyweight world championship rematch.

J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour, London, United Kingdom - 19 October 2026

Date/time: Monday 19 October 2026, doors 18:30.
Venue/city: The O2 arena, London, United Kingdom.
Why go: J. Cole brings his first solo headline tour in five years to London.
Tickets/entry: Tickets are on sale; tickets purchased through The O2 or AXS must be displayed in The O2 app.

Professor Brian Cox: Emergence World Tour, London, United Kingdom - 23 October 2026

Date/time: Friday 23 October 2026, 18:00.
Venue/city: The O2 arena, London, United Kingdom.
Why go: See Professor Brian Cox’s live science-focused Emergence World Tour.

Cody Johnson, London, United Kingdom - 27 October 2026

Date/time: Tuesday 27 October 2026, 18:30.
Venue/city: The O2 arena, London, United Kingdom.
Why go: Cody Johnson is joined by special guests Emily Ann Roberts and Parker McCollum.

D-Block Europe, London, United Kingdom - 28 October 2026

Date/time: Wednesday 28 October 2026, 18:30.
Venue/city: The O2 arena, London, United Kingdom.
Why go: D-Block Europe’s arena show includes special guest French Montana.

Duran Duran: Halloween 2026, London, United Kingdom - 31 October 2026

Date/time: Saturday 31 October 2026, 18:30.
Venue/city: The O2 arena, London, United Kingdom.
Why go: End the month with Duran Duran’s specially billed Halloween 2026 show.

Chelsea and Cadogan Hall

The Tallis Scholars: Rachmaninov Vespers + Arvo Pärt, London, United Kingdom - 7 October 2026

Date/time: Wednesday 7 October 2026, 19:30.
Venue/city: Cadogan Hall, London, United Kingdom.
Why go: Peter Phillips conducts The Tallis Scholars in Rachmaninov’s Vespers alongside works by Arvo Pärt.
Tickets/entry: Prices start from £21.50.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Sibelius Violin Concerto, London, United Kingdom - 8 October 2026

Date/time: Thursday 8 October 2026, 19:30.
Venue/city: Cadogan Hall, London, United Kingdom.
Why go: Liya Petrova joins the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Adam Hickox for Bacewicz, Sibelius and Vaughan Williams.
Tickets/entry: Prices start from £24.50.

Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra: Wagner, with Lorna McLean, soprano, London, United Kingdom - 14 October 2026

Date/time: Wednesday 14 October 2026, 19:30.
Venue/city: Cadogan Hall, London, United Kingdom.
Why go: James Blair conducts an all-Wagner programme with soprano Lorna McLean, including music from Tannhäuser, Tristan und Isolde and Götterdämmerung.
Tickets/entry: Prices start from £19.50.

Carrie Hope Fletcher: The Ghost Light Tour, London, United Kingdom - 24 October 2026

Date/time: Saturday 24 October 2026, 19:30.
Venue/city: Cadogan Hall, London, United Kingdom.
Why go: The musical-theatre performer presents an evening of songs and storytelling inspired by the secrets and spirits of the stage.
Tickets/entry: Prices start from £39.50.

A Night at the Opera by Candlelight with London Concertante, London, United Kingdom - 28 October 2026

Date/time: Wednesday 28 October 2026, 19:30.
Venue/city: Cadogan Hall, London, United Kingdom.
Why go: London Concertante presents familiar opera selections by Rossini, Puccini, Verdi, Bizet and Mozart in a candlelit setting.
Tickets/entry: Prices start from £29.50.

Practical planning tips for London, United Kingdom

Book popular arena and one-night performances early, and recheck the official event page for schedule or availability changes.
Use contactless payment or an Oyster card on London’s Tube, buses and rail services; allow additional time after large events at The O2.
October weather in London can be cool and wet, so bring a waterproof outer layer and comfortable walking shoes.
For evening events, aim to arrive before the stated time to complete venue entry and security checks without rushing.

Plan your journeys carefully and enjoy an eventful October in London.