London news · 4 November 2026
UK's Biggest Harry Potter Store Opens on Oxford Street
Warner Bros.' official Harry Potter flagship, spanning 21,000 sq ft across two floors at 134–140 Oxford Street, opens on 4 November 2026 to mark the 25th anniversary of the first film.
Carnaby Street Switches On Its '90s-Themed Christmas Lights
Carnaby Street's 'Press Play on Christmas' illuminations, made from 60,000 energy-efficient LEDs and inspired by 1990s nostalgia, switched on 4 November 2026, with the boxy light fittings reused from previous years to reduce waste.
Bonfire Night 2026: Best London Fireworks Displays Still Available
With Guy Fawkes Night falling on Thursday 5 November, Time Out London has rounded up five top ticketed fireworks events still open for booking, from Alexandra Palace's drone festival to expanded shows at Blackheath and beyond.
Oxford Street's 2026 Christmas Lights to Feature Harry Potter Theme on 9 November
Oxford Street will switch on its Christmas lights on Monday 9 November 2026, with a Harry Potter theme tied to the new Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone TV show premiering on HBO on Christmas Day.
Regent Street's 'Spirit of Christmas' Lights Return on 5 November
Thirty 'spirit' figures, collectively made from 300,000 LEDs, will light up Regent Street and surrounding streets from 5 November 2026, with a traffic-free switch-on event from 5pm to 9pm.
London Bus and Tram Fares Rise by 10p from 1 November — First Increase in Three Years
Transport for London raised bus and tram fares on 1 November, pushing the single adult fare to £1.85 and the daily cap to £5.55 — the first increase since March 2023, following Mayor Sadiq Khan's earlier extension of the freeze that had been due to end in July.
Mayor Gains Historic Power to Intervene in London Nightlife Licensing
From 4 November 2026, Mayor Sadiq Khan can call in and make direct decisions on strategically important licensing applications across London, supporting a nightlife economy worth more than £21bn a year.
Fourteen London Restaurants Added to the Michelin Guide
Fourteen London eateries — including Italian trattoria Tiella in Bethnal Green and long-running Peckham favourite Levan — were added to the Michelin Guide in October 2026.
Keira Knightley Returns to the Stage in West End Adaptation of 'The Lives of Others'
Keira Knightley stars alongside Luke Thompson and Stephen Dillane in Robert Icke's West End adaptation of the Oscar-winning Cold War thriller at the Adelphi Theatre, earning a three-star review from Time Out.
St Pancras Station Unveils an 11-Metre Advent Calendar Christmas Tree
St Pancras International has installed an 11-metre-tall German-pyramid-inspired Christmas structure featuring 24 advent calendar windows and three rotating tiers, built over 2,300 hours by 18 craftspeople.
Whole Beast in Brixton Named London's Best Burger
Time Out crowns Whole Beast's smash burger in Brixton as the best burger in London, served on a steamed potato bun with dill-mustard mayo and orange cheese — with its Aged Cheeseburger a former National Burger Awards champion.
Natural History Museum's T-Rex Dons a Sophie the Stegosaurus Christmas Jumper
The Natural History Museum's 15-foot animatronic T-rex 'Santa Jaws' is wearing a 12.5-times oversize organic-cotton Christmas jumper honouring Sophie the Stegosaurus, made in 12 hours by the NHM with NotJust Clothing.
Moylett's in Clapton Named Time Out's Best New London Pub of 2026
Time Out names Moylett's, a family-run Irish pub at 181 Clarence Road in Clapton, its highest-ranked new pub for 2026, placing 10th overall in the London top 50, known for affordable Guinness, a basement club, and regular supper clubs.
Fifteen Top New London Restaurants Opening in November 2026
Time Out rounds up 15 must-try London restaurant openings for November 2026, spanning Georgian cuisine in Soho, fine dining near Temple and a martini and oyster bar in Dalston.
City of London Defends Trans-Inclusive Bathing Policy at Hampstead Heath After Supreme Court Ruling
The City of London Corporation, trustee of the Hampstead Heath charity, issued a statement defending its trans-inclusive access policy at the bathing ponds following a judicial review and a Supreme Court ruling that clarified the legal definition of 'sex'.