Nights are drawing in, the weather is getting colder, but luckily the list of things to do in London is only getting better! If you’ve got no plans this weekend, have no fear, our weekend guide is here to show you all the awesome things to do in London this weekend.

The Fashion Exchange

things to do in London this weekend 17-20 September
Fashionistas! Get in quick and grab your ticket for the fashion exchange, organised by Enterprise Nation. Join inspiring fashion experts and entrepreneurs and top British retail chain representatives to learn how to start or scale your fashion business. You’ll get to hear from such brands as River Island, John Lewis, House of Fraser and ASOS to name a few, and better still, have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have regarding starting or scaling your fashion business.

Nearest Station:    Victoria
Date & Time: Thursday 17 September 2015 09:30 am to 5:00 pm
Cost: From £40

 

#SEGAXL Retrotainment

things to do in London this weekend 17-20 September

Re-live the golden era of SEGA gaming at Far Rockaway this Thursday. We’re talking playing on the Master System, Mega Drive, Saturn, & Dreamcast on 6-8 huge projector screens. It’s every gamers dream to be able to play such classics as Street Fighter II, Sonic II, Micro Machines and of course loads more classics. Drinks will be flowing, music will be pumping and gamers will be gaming! Sounds like the perfect Thursday night to me.
 
Nearest Station:    Old Street
Date & Time: Thursday 17 September 2015 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Cost: FREE

 

Open Air Film Screenings by UP Projects

things to do in London this weekend 17-20 September
Those guys at The Floating Cinema are back with UP Projects, bringing you a collection of film screenings all for free. The theme for this weekend is humans in space and will be showing such classics as Metropolis and Flash Gordon. If the weather is anything like the time of writing this, you may need a rain poncho, sweaters, an umbrella, basically you’re whole winter wardrobe! But whatever the weather, we’re sure you’ll have an amazing time, as this is definitely an experience not to miss out on. Nobody wants FOMO!

Nearest Station:    King’s Cross
Date & Time: Thursday 17 September- Sunday 20 September 2015 
Cost: FREE

 

The Friday Night Mullet Bowl

things to do in London this weekend 17-20 September
After a short lived farewell at The Macbeth, Midnight a go-go is making it’s way back and are heading to an old haunt, Bloomsbury Lanes for a night of 80’s magic! From Madonna to Duran Duran, Springsteen to Hall & Oates, they’re covering one of the most diverse decades of music for your listening pleasure. And let’s not forget that you can bowl, whilst listening to all the killer tunes. We’re sure this night will bowl you over with it’s awesomeness.

Nearest Station:   Russell Square
Date & Time: Friday 18 September at 8:00 pm till Saturday 19 September 2:00 am
Cost: FREE

 

Cocktail Masterclass: Gin Cocktails

things to do in London this weekend 17-20 September
Gin lovers! This masterclass will take you on a journey through the timeline of gin styles and production methods, highlighting the evolution of this delicious tipple. You’ll learn about the specific styles of gin, and how techniques can influence a cocktail. But that’s not all, oh no! You’ll get to make and (more importantly) try a collection of delicious cocktails. That’s more like it! You learn to create a gin and tonic based on the first form of the g&t, as well as try the Martinez with dry gin and old Tom, a Koln martini, the classic gimlet and levante, John and Tom Collins and a Ramos-two-ways gin fizz. Chin-chin! Or should I say, Gin-Gin!

Nearest Station:    Farringdon
Date & Time: Saturday 19 September 2015 from 2:00 pm till 4:00 pm
Cost: £40

 

KOTR Battle Rap

things to do in London this weekend 17-20 September
A battle is coming this weekend; think less Game of Thrones battle and more 8 Mile and you’ll be in the right ball park as KOTR (That’s King of the Ronalds for those that don’t know) is one of the biggest up and coming UK battle league, and are hosting an international match up, bringing you rappers all the way from Philadelphia, plus many more known names within battle rap. We may even come down and spit some bars ourselves, and what?!

Nearest Station:    Kilburn / Brondesbury
Date & Time: Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Cost: £10

 

The Bootleg Club – The Underground Prohibition Party

things to do in London this weekend 17-20 September
Opening its doors to London’s most glamorous pleasure seekers, The Bootleg Club will be stepping back in time to party as if it’s 1922. Tucked away from the prying eyes of the police, revellers indulge in the glitz & glamour of a bygone era. A decade wrought with excitement, stemming from the stunning economic growth and the birth of celebrity culture. The Bootleg Club brings you an unforgettable evening filled with rip roaring band performances, flamboyant floorshows and illicit drinking. Leave your Tommy Guns at home!

Nearest Station: DLR_Picto_RGB Shadwell
Date & Time: Saturday, 19 September 2015 at 6:00 pm till Sunday, 20 September 2015 at 12:30 am
Cost: £30

 

DREAMHACK LONDON 2015

things to do in London this weekend 17-20 September
Gamers, put those controllers down as the world’s largest computer festival  is heading to the Copperbox Arena in London! DreamHack London will feature world-class esports, expo and DreamStore! DreamHack London is one of the stops for DreamHack Open which will feature a $40,000 prizepool for Counter Strike: Global Offensive. You’ll get to watch some of the best gamers around the world, button bash there way to victory. This is an event no hardcore gamer should miss!

Nearest Station:  Hackney Wick
Date & Time: Saturday, 19 September 2015 at 1:00 pm Sunday, 20 September 2015 at 11:59 pm
Cost: From £10

 

Tequila & Mezcal Fest

things to do in London this weekend 17-20 September
Tequila & Mezcal Fest is the UK’s first ever and only festival dedicated exclusively to showcasing the best of agave spirits. It was born with one objective,  to educate us on how to drink and enjoy these two traditional beverages. There are loads of different things happening at this festival including Tequila and Mezcal Food Pairing, Cocktail Master Classes, Seminar and Master Classes by Industry Experts, Superb Live Entertainment, Live Music with Mariachi, Mexican Art, Photography Exhibition, to name a few! So as you can tell, this is a jam-packed festival celebrating all aspects of the Tequila and Mezcal. Bottoms up!

Nearest Station:    Liverpool Street Station
Date & Time: Saturday, 19 September 2015 at 12:00 pm Sunday, 20 September 2015 at 21:00 pm
Cost: From £15

 

BEHIND THE TRACKS: “Hounds Of Love” by Kate Bush

things to do in London this weekend 17-20 September
Celebrating 30 years since its release, the second in this series of behind the tracks turns the spotlight on ‘Hounds of Love’ by Kate Bush. Join Strongroom resident Haydn Bendall, was one of the engineers on ‘Hounds Of Love’ and legendary rock writer Mick Wall as they go through what is widely regarded as Kate Bush’s best work and is regularly voted as one of the greatest albums of all time. Rediscover this classic landmark album like never before with high quality audio playback on REGA RP8 Turntable and Quested LT10 Speakers.

Nearest Station:    Old Street
Date & Time: Sunday, 20 September 2015 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Cost: From £30