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It's time to say goodbye to the summer but have no fear! There are still so many things to do in London. The festivals are still running and what's more, you can officially mark the end of summer in London at the Mayor's Thames Festival.
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Portobello Film Festival: Attend an alternative festival
While there are plenty of music, art and dance festivals that fill London's summer events calendar, why not try something a little different? The Portobello Film Festival provides a platform for new film-makers to show off their work and some even make it into the mainstream. It is entirely free and shows films in diverse venues. And for a truly unique festival setting, every September the Tower of London hosts the Tower Festival, featuring dance and music performances by a host of well-known artists. Past performers have included ballet from Sadler's Wells and opera from Lesley Garrett. Around 3,000 tickets are available each night and you can even bring a picnic. September 22nd also marks the return of 100% Norway, part of the London Design Festival. Some of the best designers, architects and manufacturers from Norway will show off their work at the event, including designs by new kids on the block.
Portobello Film Festival; September 2nd-18th; various venues; free
Tower Festival; September tbc; Tower of London; Tower Hill
100% Norway; September 22nd-25th; Earls Court
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Mayor's Thames Festival: Celebrate at the Mayor's expense
London's largest outdoor arts festival, the Mayor's Thames Festival is a celebration of London, its mix of cultures revolving around the river. Held from September 10th-11th, it is also a brilliant way to say goodbye to the summer. All along the Thames from Westminster Bridge to Tower Bridge, you can find something going on, from food stalls to music and dancing, carnivals, visual art and pyrotechnics. And to finish it off, a huge fireworks display is held on the river.
The Mayor's Thames Festival; September 10th-11th; various venues; free
Much Ado About Nothing: See Shakespeare before it rains
One great thing about London in the summer is that you can see performances outside, with a particular highlight being the Open Air theatre at Regent's Park and Shakespeare's Globe. So before it starts to get too cold you can catch the end of the theatre season. Much Ado About Nothing runs at the Globe until October 1st, one of the bard's greatest comedies. In fact, the play is also on at Wyndham's Theatre, with David Tennant and Catherine Tate in the lead roles. Over at the Open Air Theatre, Gershwin's musical comedy Crazy For You will be rounding off the summer season, with memorable songs including "I Got Rhythm" and "Someone To Watch Over Me".
Much Ado About Nothing; Until October 1st; Shakespeare's Globe; London Bridge; from £5
Much Ado About Nothing; Until September 3rd; Wyndham's Theatre; Charing Cross; from £16
Crazy For You; Until September 10th; Regent's Park Open Air Theatre; Regent's Park; from £17.50
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Last Night of the Proms: Party in classical music style
After a summer of more than 70 concerts performed afternoon and evening, the BBC Proms ends on an absolute high every year on September 10th. The Last Night of the Proms is always a lighter affair and this year's will see performances of Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, music from the Sound of Music and Carousel and of course annual favourites Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia and Jerusalem, ending with union flags, whistles and cheering. Or, you can head to Hyde Park for Proms in the Park, a live open-air concert, which links up with the Royal Albert Hall for a firework finale.
Last night of the Proms; September 10th; Royal Albert Hall; South Kensington; From £25
Proms in the Park; September 10th; Hyde Park; Hyde Park Corner; £32.50
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Open House London: Have a peak inside other people's homes
Open House London has become more popular in recent years as it has gained more publicity. For one weekend, September 17th-18th, hundreds of buildings in London open their doors to the public for free, allowing you to have a nose about! Take a look at the 'inside out' Lloyds building or climb the BT tower and see inside eco homes, government buildings and historic homes with once-famous residents.
Open House London; September 17th-18th; various venues; free
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