End of Summer Events throughout September in London

Say farewell to summer in style and head along to the Capital to enjoy some of the festivals, pop-ups and outdoor get-togethers held throughout London this September.

These upcoming events are popular with visitors and locals and ticketed events sell out fast so if any of them take your fancy make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.

·         Grillstock

5^th – 6^th September, Walthamstow, tickets: £30 per day

This is going to be the biggest BBQ event the UK has ever seen with the ‘King of the Grill’ competition teams being bigger than any other BBQ competition. With dozens of teams taking part, seven rounds in total and all trying their best to impress the judge – the one and only Dr BBQ (aka Ray Lampe) –you could easily get the chance to sample a taste of smoked BBQ heaven. With a music line up of indie rock, eclectic DJ and Deep South beats including headliners Fun Loving Criminals and Razorlight, entertainment acts including fire breathers, eating competitions and BBQ masterclasses accompanied by festival bars serving fantastic beers and spirits, Grillstock is set to be a smoking hot weekend.

·         Pup Aid

5^th September, Primrose Hill, free

This event is in its 6^th year and is an organised celebrity judged dig show to help raise awareness of the UK’s cruel puppy farming trade. Set in Primrose Hill, one of The Royal Parks, it promises to be a fun family day out with stalls, food, music, doggy shows and the Scruffs heats judged by dog-loving celebs.

·         Greenwich Vintage fair on the Gardens

5^th – 6^th September, Greenwich, free

This event turns the Cutty Sark Gardens into a pop-up vintage market. The market features clothes, collectibles, records, home-ware and tasty foods from vintage lifestyles all over the world, to give people an insight to how life used to be.

·         Klezmer in the Park: The Festival

6^th September, Regents Park band Stand, free

This is an event organised by the Jewish Music Institute (JMI) and provides a fun packed afternoon for all the family with hourly music performances including a traditional Klezmer Band, a special guest presenter and a kid’s zone with face painting, Klezmer crafting, family fun and a Balloon band.

·         Jurassic 5

10^th September, The Forum, Tickets £37.25

Jurassic 5 are an American alternative hip-hop group formed in 1993. The six piece crew recently came back to the stage in 2013 after splitting up in 2007 and have continued to release music becoming more popular with all ages and were recently in the line-up for Glastonbury 2014. This is a strictly over 14s event and under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult.

·         On Blackheath

12^th – 13^th September, Blackheath, Tickets: day and weekend ranging from £54.50 to £89.00

This is the 2^nd year of this event and it is a celebration of music, food and arts accompanied by activities and entertainment for families and visitors of all ages. The event hosts music stages with acts including Elbow and Madness, a food village which will be home to a Chefs Club Banquet where diners will enjoy a 2 course feast cooked by some of London’s celebrity chefs including Natasha Corrett, Gennaro Contaldo and Helmsley and Helmsley and workshops for kids of all ages including an Urban Arts experience and Circus skills.

·         Run to the Beat: London’s only music 10k

13^th September, Wembley Park, Tickets £37.60

This is a running event like no other with a challenging run combined with an energetic atmosphere. All runners will receive sets from some of the World’s best DJ’s such as Marvin Humes, Danny Howard and Jameela Jamal. They will also receive a running top wear before during and after the event, an awesome running 10k running route around Wembley, finishing medal and an epic after party invite.

·         David Blandy’s Hercules: First Cut Exhibition.

Ongoing until 19^th September, Bloomberg Space, Shoreditch, free

This exhibition is an installation of revolving imagery on HD spinning screens exploring the history and architecture of the City of London. Accompanied by a narrated verse, images such as ancient sites, shipping containers, car production lots and a London skyline at night are framed by one word headlines like: Civilisation, Humanity, Knowledge, Economics and Mythos. Blandy suggests the resilience, adaptation and industriousness of London is what keeps the Capital blooming.

If visiting this exhibition you may wish to stay in one of the luxurious 5 star cityhotels in London such as the Royal London House by Montcalm hotel london, Finsbury Square, London City which is a listed building that has undergone a £15 million upgrade and is located a 2 minute walk away from this exhibition at the Bloomberg SPACE.

·         Open House

19^th - 20^th September, London, free

This event is London’s largest annual festival of architecture and design and 700 buildings, walks, talks and tours open their doors for free to the public to allow them access to places and building otherwise inaccessible to them enabling them to become more knowledgeable, engage in dialogue and make informed judgement in architecture. There is an 80 page guide book to buy which is an essential companion in planning your weekend of exploration and provides information on which places need to be booked in advance so you don’t miss the opportunity to see inside.

·         The Candlelight Club

18^th – 20^th September, Secret location, tickets £25.00

The candlelight club is a pop up 1920s cocktail bar completely lit by candles in a secret location in London. Each party has a unique cocktail menu and theme with live 1920’s jazz bands and vintage DJing. The dress code includes 1920’s flappers, gangsters and molls, degenerate aristos, decadent aesthetes and corrupt politicians. Guests who buy tickets will receive an email 2 days before the event disclosing the secret location and password for entry.