This weekend
Markets, gigs, shows and the Common this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from Venn Street to the Junction. Every date is taken from the venue or organiser.
October 2026
- 31Sat · Oct31 Oct to 27 February 2027
Bongo's Bingo
The Clapham Grand, The Junction
Bingo, rave and daft prizes at the Grand on St John's Hill, most Saturdays and some Fridays through to February. Xmas specials run from 21 November and there is a New Year's Eve show on 31 December. Several dates are already sold out.
- 31Sat · Oct31 Oct to 7 November 2026
Dolly
Omnibus Theatre, Clapham Common
Last week: Play GC's comedy drama about a woman let down by the criminal justice system, at Omnibus on Clapham Common North Side.
- 31Sat · Oct31 Oct to 1 November 2026
Room 13
Battersea Arts Centre, The Junction
Final weekend: a 35-minute immersive horror piece set in a sealed room in the Lavender Hill building. 16+; arrive 20 minutes before your slot.
- 31Sat · Oct31 October 2026
The Dark
Battersea Arts Centre, The Junction
Last day: Peut-Être Theatre's family show from Lemony Snicket's picture book, in the Council Chamber on Lavender Hill. Ages 4 and up, 50 minutes, with audio description built in.
- 31Sat · Oct31 Oct to 27 February 2027
Venn Street Market
Venn Street Market, Venn Street
Every Saturday on Venn Street, by the Picturehouse: fresh produce, artisan food, street food, makers and flowers, with the growers and makers behind the stalls.
- 31Sat · Oct31 October 2026
Day of the Dead
The Windmill on the Common, Clapham Common
Halloween at the Windmill on Clapham Common: sugar skull face painting from 4pm to 6pm and live music from 7pm to 10pm. Come in costume; there may be a prize.
- 31Sat · Oct31 Oct to 28 February 2027
Drag Cabaret at The Two Brewers
The Two Brewers, Clapham High Street
Drag cabaret, quizzes, karaoke and late dancing seven nights a week at the Two Brewers, 114 Clapham High Street, an LGBTQ+ bar since 1981. Strictly 18+ with physical ID.
- 31Sat · Oct31 October 2026
Hollaback Ghoul
Northcote Records, Northcote Road
Halloween night of 90s and 00s RnB and hip hop with DJ Emma Gower at Northcote Records, at the top of Northcote Road. Earlier entry is cheaper.
- 31Sat · Oct31 Oct to 28 February 2027
Kids' Club and Toddler Time
Clapham Picturehouse, Venn Street
Morning screenings for children at the Picturehouse on Venn Street: Kids' Club on Saturdays at 11am, plus Toddler Time sessions for the very young. Titles change each week.
- 31Sat · Oct31 Oct to 1 November 2026
La Dame de Pique
Battersea Arts Centre, The Junction
Gothic Opera's Halloween staging of Fromental Halévy's Queen of Spades in the Grand Hall on Lavender Hill. Sung in French with English surtitles; 12+.
- 31Sat · Oct · 18:0031 October 2026
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Movie Night
The Clapham Grand, The Junction
Sold out with a waiting list: live show and the film from 7pm at the Grand on St John's Hill. 18+. A second night runs on Friday 6 November.
- 31Sat · Oct · 20:0031 October 2026
Out at Clapham: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Clapham Picturehouse, Venn Street
A Halloween night screening of Rocky Horror at the Picturehouse on Venn Street, part of the Out at Clapham series.
- 31Sat · Oct · 22:0031 October 2026
The Grand's Massive Halloween Party
The Clapham Grand, The Junction
Doors at 10, party until 3am on St John's Hill. Halloween night itself; tickets guarantee entry until 11.45pm and last entry is 12.30am.
November 2026
- 1Sun · Nov · 11:001 November 2026
Monty's Halloween Costume Competition
The Windmill on the Common, Clapham Common
A Halloween fancy dress contest for dogs at the Windmill on Clapham Common, run by pub dog Monty. Proceeds go to Farms for City Children.
- 1Sun · Nov1 Nov to 22 November 2026
Quiz Night at The Falcon
The Falcon, The Junction
A Sunday quiz with picture, music and mystery voice rounds at The Falcon on St John's Hill. Booking advised.
- 1Sun · Nov1 Nov to 28 February 2027
Live Music Every Sunday
Omnibus Theatre, Clapham Common
Free live music every Sunday in the Omnibus café bar and garden on Clapham Common North Side. School of Desire, Johnny Tornado Band, Battersea Jazz Collective and East West Quintet take a Sunday each month.
- 1Sun · Nov1 Nov to 28 February 2027
Zander's Pub Quiz
The Windmill on the Common, Clapham Common
General knowledge every Sunday at the Windmill on Clapham Common, with a £50 bar tab for the winners. Teams of up to six.
- 1Sun · Nov1 Nov to 20 December 2026
The Northcote Quiz Night
The Northcote, Northcote Road
A weekly Sunday pub quiz at The Northcote, on the corner of Northcote Road. First place wins a £75 bar tab.
- 1Sun · Nov · 16:001 November 2026
Bok van Blerk and Appel
The Clapham Grand, The Junction
Two South African favourites share one stage on St John's Hill. Doors at 4pm, show about an hour later.
- 1Sun · Nov · 20:001 November 2026
Merry McCloud and Bruce Welch
The Bread & Roses, Clapham High Street
Singer Merry McCloud and guitarist Bruce Lister Welch, once a Hawkwind bandmate of Nik Turner, play their monthly residency at the Bread & Roses on Clapham Manor Street.
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