London listeners, are you ready for an unforgettable week packed with creativity, culture, and celebration? Today kicks off with art lovers converging for the grand finale of Frieze London 2025 in Regent’s Park, one of the world’s top contemporary art fairs. Over 130 galleries are represented and the festival atmosphere is electric, spilling into exhibitions, pop-ups, and special events across the city. Do not miss Frieze Sculpture, with works by fourteen international artists curated around a thematic concept for the first time. For something unusual, swing by Town Hall on Euston Road for Elmgreen and Dragset’s surreal cinema installation with haunting hyper-real silicone figures gazing at a blurry movie screen as part of Prada Mode’s immersive pop-up.

In Mayfair, the Mount Street Neighbourhood Arts Festival wraps up today, coinciding with Frieze and PAD London. This festival celebrates creative addresses with a burst of fashion, food, and art, all tuned to the theme of books and visual storytelling. For bibliophiles, the Walther Koenig Books booth at Frieze Masters offers a selection of art books you can peruse and purchase — finally something you can take home from the show.

The BFI London Film Festival continues all weekend, bringing galas, award contenders, immersive storytelling, and free events to venues like BFI Southbank. Botanical Futures on Sunday is a must for anyone passionate about plant-based solutions and sustainability.

Opera enthusiasts, tonight Music Theatre Wales premieres The Jollof House Party Opera at Kings Place. This lively pop-up performance blends hip-hop with opera, centering on Chef Adeola’s whirlwind life in a London kitchen. According to Music Theatre Wales, it’s a fresh spin designed to bring the excitement of opera right into everyday London life.

Music fans, grab your tickets for ABBA Voyage at the ABBA Arena, a hit digital concert with holographic avatars performing their classics alongside a live band. Join the fun until January and let the ABBAtars take you back in time. Over at London Music Hall, Wannabe: A Spice Girls Tribute hits the stage tonight, followed by Mat Zo spinning at System Saturdays for late-night dance enthusiasts. Looking ahead, Black Pistol Fire brings their explosive rock sound to Rum Runners on Sunday evening.

If you’re in the mood for autumn festivities, the Welsh Autumn Market has popped up with maker stalls, food markets, music and kid-friendly activities. Hampton Court Palace offers free garden entry today, and families can catch a Halloween rave or arts and crafts for half-term fun according to Babes About Town. On Sunday, Canary Wharf launches Diwali celebrations with a radiant five-day Festival of Lights featuring craft workshops, live music, and vibrant displays.

From art fairs and film premieres to musical tributes and foodie markets, London’s heartbeat is truly electrifying this week. Thanks for tuning in — don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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