Listeners, if you are wondering what’s happening in London on this crisp autumn weekend and coming week, you are in for a treat. London is absolutely buzzing, and whether you’re after arts, food, or something totally quirky, there’s genuinely something for everyone.

Today starts off with one of the city’s most unique opportunities: the open day at the St Pancras Waterpoint tower. You can climb inside a Grade II listed water tower for panoramic views of King’s Cross and surrounding neighborhoods, totally free. Over in Kingston, it’s a rare chance to peek into the Coombe Conduit, the fascinating remains of a Tudor waterworks that once served Hampton Court. That runs from eleven to two, also free of charge.

If you’re a film lover, head to the Guinness World Records Attempt celebrating Film100, or join in the Mudlarking Weekend at London Museum—search for Thames treasures and even learn about ancient artefacts. At Buckingham Palace, the King’s Tour Artists brings out more than seventy works from His Majesty’s private collection—many shown publicly for the first time. This is part of the special summer opening, so make the most of it while you can according to IanVisits.

Today, how about mixing history and entertainment? You can enjoy an intimate jazz session at the Soho Hidden Jazz Club, or believe it or not, hop aboard a river cruise on the Thames with a three-course dinner and an Elvis Presley tribute show—Matt King performs as Elvis and it’s spectacular according to LondonDrum.

The West End isn’t taking a break either. On stage this weekend: Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida in the Globe Theatre; the disco-fueled KC & The Sunshine Band Musical Get Down Tonight; and a charming production of My Neighbour Totoro at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Even Punch at the Apollo delivers gripping drama inspired by real-life events, while Brendan Gleeson stars in The Weir, making his West End debut.

For Sunday, DesignMyNight tips the Pizza Bus Tour—a London sightseeing tour with pizza on a retro Routemaster bus. If you fancy something lively, the West End Boogie Shoes silent disco walking tour is a blast, letting you strut through the city in style. Don’t forget traditional afternoon tea options, Sherlock Holmes-themed or even on a floral Routemaster vintage bus.

On Sunday, yogis should grab a mat and get to the Natural History Museum for unique yoga sessions, while a real sheep drive takes place on Southwark Bridge—a classic London ceremony that’s as quirky as it gets. Serious sports fans, the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final comes to Twickenham Stadium on September twenty-seventh; a historic contest, as VisitLondon notes.

The last week of September features the epic FUME BBQ Festival at Woolwich Works, where pitmasters from around the globe serve up unbeatable barbecue over five sessions through Sunday. Art lovers must catch exhibitions closing soon, especially A Stitch Through Time at the Museum of Brands, the MI5 Official Secrets expo, and the imaginative More Than Human show mixing science and design. LondonistListings spotlights Tate Lates—extra opening hours at Tate Modern on Fridays and Saturdays, letting you lose yourself in art until nine in the evening.

Winding down, the London Mural Festival decorates the city’s walls with epic street art, while Battersea Power Station hosts CelebrASIA, a festival of Southeast Asian food, music, and markets—perfect for sampling something new.

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