Spooky Saturday in London: Oktoberfest, Comic Con, and More Autumn Adventures

Welcome, all you adventure-loving listeners! Oly Bennet here, boots laced and ready to sprint with you through another epic “Things to do in London.” It’s Saturday, October 25th, 2025—soak it in! The city’s buzzing despite a classic London chill in the air, a crispy 13°C with streaks of sunshine dodging the cloud parade. Londoners are out in droves, half-term energy mixing with the pre-Halloween excitement like a caffeinated cauldron—so whether you’re donning a cape, a comic book costume, or just some sturdy trainers, you won’t want to sit still today. Here’s your whirlwind guide to what’s happening. Grab that planner! For those with a stein-raising arm, the Electric Ballroom hosts Camden Oktoberfest today till 9pm. Think Bavarian beats, lederhosen, and enough sausage, pretzels, and beer to fuel your wildest chicken dance. Expect legit Oktoberfest madness, UK-style! If your ‘fit is less Bavarian and more black tie, the Collections Soiree at the Hyatt Regency Stratford is your change to mingle with international designers for social good—sip some wine, ogle fashion, and support Angelman Syndrome awareness. Hang tight, comic book crusaders: the MCM Comic Con at Excel London is in full swing, transforming East London into a jaw-dropping, multi-dimensional universe of cosplay, gaming, anime, and all things pop culture. It’s like walking into your wildest daydreams, with surprise celebrity sightings and panels galore. Culture vultures, flap this way—Southbank Centre’s London Literature Festival continues today, celebrating the written and spoken word with readings, workshops, and performances. Don’t miss the Out-Spoken night at 8pm, promising poetry and live music to rock your literary socks. Got kids or simply want to relive your dino-obsessed days? The Robot Zoo and climbing rig at the National Maritime Museum, and spooky family workshops at the Foundling Museum, are all ready to thrill and chill, according to Londonist and Day Out With The Kids. As the sun sets, the party keeps rolling. Hungry for beats and Caribbean heat? City Splash takes over Drumsheds for the UK’s biggest indoor celebration of Caribbean music, food, and culture—reggae legends, street food, and unbeatable vibes. Zooming into the latest headlines: several new restaurants have just swung open their doors in Soho and Shoreditch (think Peruvian fusion and Korean BBQ). Meanwhile, Transport for London has announced special late-night Tube services tonight for Halloween adventurers—so you can stagger home after the last conga line or voguing session without stress. Don’t forget those perennial must-dos—catch panoramic London Eye views, gawk at treasures in the British Museum, or snack through Borough Market for the full edible rainbow of London life. Feeling secretive? Duck into Mr Fogg’s for a Victorian murder mystery night, complete with gin-fuelled detective work. Here’s your tip from one globetrotter to another: when in doubt, hop on a bus instead of the Tube. The seats ar This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.