Brilliant things to do in London in October 2026
30 September 2026
THE CULTURE: MOUNT STREET NEIGHBOURHOOD ARTS FESTIVAL
Mount Street is synonymous with culture and community, with the luxury enclave in Grosvenor’s historic estate a hub for fashion, food and art in the heart of Mayfair. Spanning Mount Street, South Audley Street and Carlos Place, the neighbourhood is bringing back its Arts Festival this October, seeing artists, chefs, performers and poets flock to W1.
The festival will open with an Art Pub Quiz at The Audley, kicking off a curated week-long programme of visual and spoken art. Creative studio A Vibe Called Tech will host daily breakfast conversations across the neighbourhood, exploring the art of rituals, while actor Omari Douglas will present an interdisciplinary performance at Grosvenor Chapel. The biggest draw will see British photographer Miles Aldridge take over 62 South Audley Street with his renowned portrait series, 15 Minutes of Fame. Visitors to his pop-up studio will be given the rare opportunity to sit for him, commissioning one-off Polaroid portraits of themselves. Be prepared to queue!
The Mount Street Neighbourhood Arts Festival runs from 12-17 October 2026, visit mountstreetneighbourhood.com.