What to do in London in November

October 25, 2025


If you’re looking for fun things to do in London in November, here’s a list of exciting events and celebrations full of festive charm!

From the warm glow of candlelit concerts to energetic theater performances and elegant holiday afternoon teas, London’s calendar is jam-packed with pre-holiday activities.

Even though the daylight hours are shorter, I love November in London as the city transforms into a festive winter wonderland. You will discover so many experiences that don’t happen at any other time of year.

Thanksgiving celebrations for American visitors are also on the menu. And that’s when all the neighborhoods organize their Christmas light festivals.

Early holiday planners should get tickets to popular Christmas shows now with the information below, so they don’t miss a thing. And be sure to check out exclusive discount codes on some of the best things to do in London too!

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Christmas/Seasonal

Ideal home show Christmas 2025

Attend pop-up talks and workshops, plan your perfect Christmas and shop for party favors.

  • Location: Olympia
  • Price: From £14
  • Hours: November 26 to 30, 2025

Bonfire night fireworks

The annual event celebrating the historic moment when Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up Parliament and King James I during the Gunpowder Plot of November 5, 1605.

  • Venues: Alexandra Palace (October 31-November 1), Wimbledon Park (November 8), Morden Park (November 5), Dulwich (November 2), Battersea Park (November 1-2)

Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday (November 11)

London remembers those who fell in wars.

  • Location/Date: Parade along Whitehall on Sunday November 9

Attractions and day trips

If you live in London or are visiting London, here are the top attractions and day trips to visit in November.

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Things to do in London in November: Afternoon Tea

Grinchmas Afternoon Tea

On a classic Routemaster bus, you can enjoy a sightseeing experience while enjoying a range of Grinch-inspired treats as part of an afternoon tea menu. On the Grinchmas Afternoon Tea Bus Tour at 5:30 p.m., you’ll see the Christmas lights of Regent Street. Available in traditional, vegan, vegetarian, Challah and gluten-free versions. Book special menus in advance for a better experience.

  • LOCATION: Victoria Coach Station
  • PRICE: adults from £52
  • TIMES: 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m., approximately 90 minutes, from November 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026

Other afternoon teas

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Dining: things to do in London in November

Cake and Bake Show London 2025

Shop, eat, watch live demos, join a masterclass

  • LOCATION: Olympia London
  • PRICE: from £14
  • TIMES: November 26-30

Thanksgiving dinner in London

Several restaurants will offer this traditional American meal in November. Updates will be added as information becomes available.

  • LOCATION: The Folly by Drake and Morgan, 41 Gracechurch Street, London EC3V OBT
  • TIMES: November 11-27

Visit to the FULLER brewery

Discover the history of one of London’s most famous breweries. A trip to the Griffin Brewery (the official home of Fuller’s) will give you the opportunity to go behind the scenes of a working brewery and learn about the beer-making process. This is part of what you can do with the London Pass.

  • LOCATION: Griffin Brewery, Chiswick Lane South, Chiswick, W4 2QB
  • PRICE: £28, without London Pass
  • TIMES: Visit website for tour availability

Guide to Christmas in London

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Christmas in London

Don’t ruin your trip to London with a bad itinerary! Your dream Christmas in London starts here.

From twinkling lights to perfect routes, self-guided walks and everything in between, our all-new Christmas in London the guide is full of festive magic! (and Mr. Sunny’s Holiday Sausage Roll Recipe)

Don’t miss your Christmas like a movie!

ARTS AND CULTURE: Things to do in London in November

As the cultural capital of the world, London has tons of arts-related activities to do this month.

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Popular shows

  • Hadestown
  • Six
  • The producers
  • The Lion King
  • Hercules
  • The mousetrap
  • Oh mom!

Seasonal

  • Wicked
  • Elf
  • Stranger Things: First Shadow
  • Wendy and Peter Pan
  • The Phantom of the Opera

Candlelight concerts in London

These are original Fever events. I have attended several and highly recommend them for date nights, special occasions like birthdays or just a fun night out! You can read more about my first experience at the Tribute to Coldplay. I also attended the Tribute to Taylor Swift, Hans Zimmer and EDM Candlelight concerts.

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Future

  • Horror Classics, November 8
  • Ed Sheeran meets Queen vs. ABBA, November 8
  • The best of Bollywood on strings, November 13
  • Tribute to John Williams, November 14
  • Tribute to Coldplay, November 22

In progress

  • The best works of Hans Zimmer
  • Homage to Fleetwood Mac
  • Tribute to Justin Timberlake
  • Tribute to the weekend

Christmas candlelight concerts

What to do in London in November
  • Christmas Classics, December 13
  • Christmas movie soundtracks, December 13-20
  • Dickensian Christmas, December 6 to 12
  • Baroque Christmas with The Four Seasons, December 19
  • Viennese Christmas show, December 30
  • New Year’s Eve Vivaldi by candlelight, December 31
  • Moonlight Sonata on New Year’s Eve by candlelight, December 31
  • Candlelight New Year Extravaganza, January 1

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Hotels in London

If you haven’t yet booked your hotel for your trip to London, here’s an interactive map to help you get started! It is based on the most central location in the city.

Christmas Lights Switching Parties

  • Oxford Street, November 3, 2025, Monday
  • Regent Street, November 6, 2025 from Thursday to January 4, 2026
  • Carnaby Street, Thursday 6 November 2025
  • Covent Garden, November 12, 2025, decorations change every 3-4 years)
  • Old Spitafields Market, November 12, 2025
  • Marylebone Village, November 12, 2025 Wednesday (3 p.m.-8 p.m.)
  • Leadenhall Market, November 13, 2025
  • Belgravia, November 16, 2025
  • The fragment, November 25, 2025
  • Chelsea Winter Village, November 26
  • Trafalgar Square, December 4, 2025
  • Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival (not a Christmas activity), 20 January 2026

For the full list of what’s happening over the festive period this year, read Visiting London for Christmas.

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