What's On in London
Sunday 01 November 2026 · This weekend · City guide
London shakes off its autumn chill on Sunday 1 November with a lineup that refuses to let the weekend wind down quietly. From the nostalgic crackle of Northern Soul in a north London venue to the timeless craft of a folk legend inside one of the city's most beautiful spaces, there is a version of a perfect Sunday for absolutely everyone today. Lace up, turn up, and let the city do its thing.
Highlights

Mega Mega: Romford's Suburban Sound Revolution — Step out to ATIK Romford from 12:00pm for what promises to be a genuinely fascinating dive into the musical identity of one of London's most undersung outer boroughs. This exhibition-style event celebrates the grassroots club culture and sonic heritage that grew up on the city's suburban fringes, and it costs anywhere from nothing to £12, making it one of the most accessible and thought-provoking ways to spend a Sunday afternoon. If you've ever wondered what the edges of the city sound like, this is your invitation to find out.

Open Age Early Session — Rollernation throws open its rink at 12:00pm for its Open Age Early Session, and whether you are a seasoned skater or someone who last laced up in 1987, the energy in this place is genuinely infectious. At £15 it is an affordable, joyful, and frankly brilliant way to get the blood pumping before the afternoon sets in. Bring friends, bring family, bring absolutely anyone — this one levels the playing field beautifully.

The Dome: Northern Soul and Motown Alldayer — From 2:00pm, The Dome becomes a time-travelling dancefloor where the driving rhythms of Northern Soul and the smooth heartbeat of Motown take over for the entire afternoon. For £12 you get hours of music that has soundtracked love stories, road trips, and kitchen discos for decades, performed in a venue with real character and warmth. This is the kind of event that reminds you why people fell in love with live music in the first place.

Tom Rush — Union Chapel — one of London's most breathtaking live music venues, all gothic arches and candlelit atmosphere — hosts American folk and blues legend Tom Rush at 7:00pm. Tickets are £34 and honestly, given the setting and the calibre of the performer, that feels like an extraordinary bargain; Rush has been shaping the sound of American folk for over sixty years, and hearing him here will be something to tell people about. This is a night for anyone who values artistry, intimacy, and the kind of music that genuinely endures.

Restless — The 100 Club on Oxford Street is one of those rooms that practically hums with rock and roll history, and at 7:30pm Restless bring their sharp, energetic sound to that legendary stage for £20. There is something thrillingly alive about seeing a band throw everything they have at a crowd in a club this iconic, and a Sunday night here will feel anything but ordinary. Get down early, get close to the front, and let the music do the rest.

Queen Greatest Hits Putney — If you want to round off your Sunday with something unashamedly, euphorically fun, The Half Moon in Putney has you covered from 8:30pm with a full Queen Greatest Hits show for £20. Every anthem you know by heart, played live in a proper pub venue where the ceiling feels low and the crowd feels electric — this is the kind of night where strangers end up singing arm in arm. Don't stop them now.
Full listings
| Event | Venue | Time | Price | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Music | |||||
| The Dome: Northern Soul and Motown Alldayer | The Dome England | 2:00pm | £12 | Tickets | |
| Phil Campbell's Bastard Sons | Oslo Hackney London | 6:00pm | £12 | Tickets | |
| Temic | 229 London | 7:00pm | £30 | Tickets | |
| Tom Rush | Union Chapel | 7:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Tom Rush | Union Chapel | 7:00pm | £34 | Tickets | |
| Restless | 100 Club | 7:30pm | £20 | Tickets | |
| Queen Greatest Hits Putney | The Half Moon | 8:30pm | £20 | Tickets | |
| Family | |||||
| Open Age Early Session | Rollernation | 12:00pm | £15 | Tickets | |
| Open Age Late Session | Rollernation | 3:00pm | £15 | Tickets | |
| Exhibition | |||||
| Mega Mega: Romford's Suburban Sound Revolution | ATIK Romford | 12:00pm | £0–£12 | Tickets | |