London news · 1 November 2026
London Bus and Tram Fares Rise for First Time in Three Years
From 1 November, London bus and tram single fares increase by 10p to £1.85, ending a three-year freeze and raising the daily cap from £5.25 to £5.55.
Piccadilly Line Shut All Weekend as Multiple Tube and Overground Lines Close
The entire Piccadilly line is suspended for the Halloween weekend through 1 November 2026, joined by closures on the Windrush, Mildmay, and Suffragette Overground lines and a partial DLR suspension.
Angel Tube Station Could Close for a Full Year Over Escalator Crisis
TfL warns that Angel station in Islington may need to shut entirely for up to twelve months to replace its three escalators — the longest on the Underground — after two have already failed or are about to fail.
Leicester Square Switches On London's First Christmas Lights of 2026
Leicester Square lit its star-shaped Christmas illuminations on Sunday 1 November 2026, making it the first major festive lights display to switch on in London, with a live performance from the cast of Into the Woods. The Skate Leicester Square ice rink had already opened the day before, on 31 October.
400 Veteran Cars Set Off from Hyde Park for London to Brighton Run
More than 400 pre-1905 vehicles gathered at Hyde Park from 6 am on 1 November 2026 to take part in the world's longest-running motoring event, the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.
Uber Eats Runs a 'Morsel Marathon' Through East London with 26 Food Checkpoints
Hundreds of runners tackled an 11.5 km east London course on 1 November 2026, swapping energy gels for bites at 26 restaurant checkpoints — roughly one every 400 metres — in Uber Eats' first Morsel Marathon.
Hamlet Meets Radiohead: Bold Barbican Show Opens in London
A boundary-breaking production combining Shakespeare's Hamlet with Radiohead's sixth album, Hail to the Thief, opened at the Barbican Centre on 31 October 2026, running through January 2027.
London New Year's Eve Fireworks 2026 Tickets Now on Sale
Tickets for London's New Year's Eve fireworks display along the Thames are on sale exclusively through Ticketmaster, with a first batch released at noon on 23 October and a second batch planned for a date yet to be announced.
Blackheath Fireworks Expands to 40,000 Capacity for Bonfire Night 2026
The Blackheath Fireworks event returns to south-east London on 7 November 2026 with a larger site, a capacity of 40,000 — up 10,000 on last year — and a new People's Stage showcasing local talent alongside garage stars DJ Luck and MC Neat.
London Museum's Smithfield Site to Open 28 November with Free Permanent Galleries
The London Museum — formerly the Museum of London — has confirmed 28 November 2026 as its opening date at its new Smithfield home, with free entry to the permanent galleries housed in historic railway catacombs beneath the venue.
Diwali on the Square at Trafalgar Square Cancelled Due to Storm Safety Concerns
The Mayor of London's free Diwali on the Square festival, scheduled for Trafalgar Square on Sunday 25 October 2026, was cancelled after independent health and safety experts warned that storms forecast for the day before would make setting up the event unsafe.
Skate at Somerset House Returns for Winter 2026 with DJ Nights and K-Pop Party
The outdoor ice rink at Somerset House opens on 11 November 2026 and runs until 10 January, with a Skate Lates programme featuring South Asian collective Daytimers and bass collective BUMPAH among others, a K-Pop party on 23 November, and tickets from £11 for children.