The Savoy concierge’s guide to London: the September 2026 edition

Events

Totally Thames

Throughout September | Alongside Thames

A month-long programme of arts, culture, heritage and river activities along the River Thames. With art installations, performances, river walks, talks, boat trips and races, there’s plenty to enjoy.

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CelebrAsia

11-13 September | Battersea Power Station

Asian food, culture, workshops, market stalls and live entertainment at Battersea Power Station.

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London Design Festival

12 - 20 September | Various Locations

One of the highlights of the London cultural calendar, with installations and design events across the capital.

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Exhibitions

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James McNeill Whistler

Until 27 September | Tate Britain

The first major exhibition in the UK devoted to Francisco de Zurbarán (15981664) is now open at the National Gallery. This exhibition is the first dedicated presentation of the artist’s paintings at the National Gallery since 1994.

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Beauty and Destruction: Wartime London in Art

Until 1 November | Imperial War Museum

A free exhibition exploring how artists depicted London during the Second World War, through paintings, photographs and personal testimonies. It captures both the devastation and resilience of the city during the Blitz.
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New Restaurants

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Kid

Open Now | Soho

The critics’ pick of September. Sertaç Dirik, who made Mangal II inDalston one of London’s most admired kitchens, opens his first solo restaurant on the corner of Frith and Bateman Street, backed by David Carter of Smokestak, Manteca, Oma and Agora, arguably the surest hands in London restaurants right now.

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Beefbar at Dear Jackie

Open Now | Soho

Riccardo Giraudi’s Monaco-born luxury steakhouse group takes over the subterranean dining room and ground-floor bar at Broadwick Soho. Beefbar’s house style is the traditional steakhouse pushed through a fashion lens: rare-breed and Wagyu cuts, a global street food undercurrent, and a room built for being seen in.

Our Theatre Recommendations

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Hamilton

Victoria Palace Theatre

An award-winning musical that tells the extraordinary story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton through a ground-breaking blend of hip-hop, R&B, and traditional musical theatre. With its electrifying performances and unforgettable score, it remains one of London's most sought-after theatre experiences.

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The Devil Wears Prada

Dominion Theatre

A stylish and entertaining musical inspired by the beloved film, featuring music by Elton John. Packed with glamour, humour, and spectacular costumes, it offers a fun and fashionable evening in the West End.

The Play That Goes Wrong

The Duchess Theatre

A brilliantly choreographed comedy where everything that can possibly go wrong does, resulting in non-stop laughter from start to finish. Perfect for audiences of all ages, it is one of the funniest and most popular plays currently showing in London's West End.