{"title": "World Postcard Day 2026", "start": "2026-10-01T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2027-09-23T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "The Soho Poly", "address": "16 Riding House Street, W1W 7DT London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/soho-poly-83837340913", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion"], "description": "World Postcard Day 2026 is a celebration at the Soho Poly marking 1 October, the day when people worldwide send postcards. The Soho Poly invites visitors to mark it by sending or making a postcard, perhaps even one of its own. This year's theme is 'Paper Bridges', about how a small piece of cardboard can connect sender and recipient. Postcards have been central to the venue's activities, and for the Soho Poly it is less a postcard day than a postcard year.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/world-postcard-day-2026-70643/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/366d78863d670fd5d38312b94a0d219050fa9902fead8bb9f54ffe13653c18cb-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-01T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2027-09-23T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "The Soho Poly", "address": "16 Riding House Street, W1W 7DT London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "LitOct", "start": "2026-10-03T10:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-10-31T23:00:00Z", "place": "Southlands Arts Centre", "address": "The Green 75, UB7 7PW West Drayton", "price": "£25 event pass", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.ticketsource.com/yiewsley-and-west-drayton-arts-council/t-ejqzzae", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["literature"], "description": "LitOct 2026 is Hillingdon's literary festival, held at the Southlands Arts Centre. It is a celebration of literature, creativity, and community, bringing together writers, readers, and neighbours for a month of storytelling. A £25 event pass gives access to all events except Writing through lifes turning points and Linocut, and includes a LitOct goody bag. 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It is part of a series of Wednesday sessions at the Soho Poly running from late October to early December.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/autumn-badge-cafe-70645/", "official_url": "https://sohopoly.co.uk/events/autumn-badge-cafe-4/", "image": ""}, {"title": "01.11| Wystawa fotograficzna w Galerii POSK", "start": "2026-11-01T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-12T21:00:00Z", "place": "Polish Social and Cultural Association", "address": "King Street 238-246, W6 0RF London", "price": "Wstęp wolny", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/photography"], "description": "A photography exhibition titled \"Wystawa fotograficzna w Galerii POSK\" held at Galeria POSK. Admission is free. It runs from 1 November at 10:00 am until 12 November at 9:00 pm and falls under the category Art & Exhibitions.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/0111-wystawa-fotograficzna-w-galerii-posk-63942/", "official_url": "https://posk.org/event/01-11-wystawa-fotograficzna-w-galerii-posk/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9c97270c7f5ddf28edfbea5601a209c27abb266be6586e5a84b2357603139889-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Carnaby Street Christmas Lights Switch-On", "start": "2026-11-04T16:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The New Explorer", "address": "Great Castle Street 23, W1G 0JA London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/christmas"], "description": "Carnaby Street switches on its colourful 90s-inspired Christmas lights, transforming the iconic streets of Soho for the festive season. Under the theme 'Press Play on Christmas', the celebrations invite visitors to rediscover the joy of coming together, with the street's independent boutiques and dining spots dazzling under the glow of the lights.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/carnaby-street-christmas-lights-switch-on-74979/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e99d53651260a22c410133e7d35dbe43c8b024d72a2d935b42acd91e3cb8686e-600.webp"}, {"title": "Premiere: Festival of Britain in Poplar Podcast", "start": "2026-10-30T15:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T18:00:00Z", "place": "The People Speak", "address": "Aberfeldy Street 27, London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["history/postwar", "society/housing"], "description": "The Festival of Britain Podcast premiere is a free celebration marking the 75th anniversary of the Festival of Britain and the end of a project in Poplar. The art collective The People Speak will present the podcast they made over the summer, five episodes of interviews with local residents, historians, writers, social housing providers, architects, curators and artists. Each episode traces the social and historical context of post-war Britain, from the Festival and the rise of social housing to work, culture and life in the East End today. The event also offers interactive exhibitions, a youth-created virtual reality game, poems, 50's inspired jewellery, live music and stories from 1951.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/premiere-festival-of-britain-in-poplar-podcast-39533/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e0477e1b85273bf876b13b64e2d17ba0ed1624b7265d53b2efb6a00a6a0263fa-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Paint with Darren", "start": "2026-11-12T15:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Soho Poly", "address": "16 Riding House Street, W1W 7DT London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/soho-poly-83837340913", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/painting"], "description": "Paint with Darren is a painting workshop at the Soho Poly, open to people of all artistic abilities in a friendly space with tea and biscuits. It is led by Darren Hayman, formerly lead singer and guitarist with the band Hefner and a prolific solo artist, who also paints and draws. This first session, Painted Postcards, invites you to bring photographs of places that matter to you and paint them onto real postcards of high-quality watercolour paper. The class is about memory and place, and attendees are encouraged to post their finished cards, with stamps supplied and a walk to the postbox together, taking their painting home if they wish.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/paint-with-darren-70647/", "official_url": "https://sohopoly.co.uk/events/paint-with-darren-3/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2e542ff85f496e12157680f7f7b10d68b17a9f7fb069ad07d7af9ac92a62336d-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Soho Poly Poetry", "start": "2026-11-12T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-12T21:00:00Z", "place": "The Soho Poly", "address": "16 Riding House Street, W1W 7DT London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/soho-poly-83837340913", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/poetry"], "description": "Soho Poly Poetry is a poetry night at the Soho Poly. It is part of the venue's poetry series, curated by Hannah Copley, and returns for the autumn season. Full details are yet to be announced.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/soho-poly-poetry-70648/", "official_url": "https://sohopoly.co.uk/events/soho-poly-poetry-11/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b9b4c3b7982bfc4ae061d31812c43062738ca79f258a83f81b5d51caaa92b858-2000.webp"}, {"title": "07.11| Salon Artystyczny POSK", "start": "2026-11-07T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T20:00:00Z", "place": "Polish Social and Cultural Association", "address": "King Street 238-246, W6 0RF London", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/poetry", "art", "community"], "description": "Salon Artystyczny POSK is an artistic salon evening held in the Atrium of the Polish Social and Cultural Association in London, where admission is free. It is organised by the Polish Social and Cultural Association (POSK), and the evening will be hosted by Agnieszka Kuchnia-Wołosiewicz. Artists, poets, musicians and young creators will meet at the event, with David Toya as the special guest.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/0711-salon-artystyczny-posk-63946/", "official_url": "https://posk.org/event/07-11-salon-artystyczny-posk/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/24d4eff8f894c1a441ca138166f03714de122e66d5ae566023b4f6dd226c43e0-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Queen's Park Black History Month Annual Gala 2026", "start": "2026-10-30T17:30:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T20:00:00Z", "place": "Beethoven Centre", "address": "Third Avenue, W10 4JL London", "price": "Free (registration required)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["history/black-history", "occasion/black-history-month"], "description": "The annual Black History Month Gala is an evening of music, food, and culture celebrating the local community and honouring the rich history, resilience, and contributions of Black heritage. It is hosted by Queen's Park Community Council and features soulful music, powerful spoken word and storytelling, and delicious food shared among neighbours in a warm, welcoming space. It is a chance to connect with local residents and celebrate the shared culture and stories that shape the community. Registration is required, with priority given to residents of the Queen's Park, Harrow Road, and Westbourne wards.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/queens-park-black-history-month-annual-gala-2026-74567/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Remember Them Dayz x Halloween Fest", "start": "2026-10-30T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T23:00:00Z", "place": "Boxpark", "address": "Olympic Way, Wembley Park, Brent, HA9 0FR", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["occasion/halloween"], "description": "Remember Them Dayz X Halloween Fest is a Halloween edition of the event Remember Them Dayz at BOXPARK Wembley in London. After a huge debut, it returns to the venue, though the sources give no further detail about its programme.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/remember-them-dayz-x-halloween-fest-60090/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9bcea67c8f6227cfce7b90ce56326bb771c8618e46445673358d98bd0a77c7c9-600.webp"}, {"title": "Black History Month 2026", "start": "2026-09-25T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-10-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "Dugdale Arts Centre", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/black-history-month"], "description": "Black History Month 2026 is a festival celebrating Black creativity and culture. It is held by Dugdale Arts Centre, which says it celebrates Black creativity and culture all year round through its programme, highlighting the voices, talents, and contributions of Black people in the community. The programme includes an after-hours event, film club screenings, theatre, a literature festival, a family gospel concert, and an art workshop. It runs from 25 September to 31 October.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/black-history-month-2026-35716/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ab9a32022af3b9a1a4533bdc4dbccafc321f1de2cb76f315858f420f3886fe32-600.webp"}, {"title": "DX3 Exhibition", "start": "2026-09-28T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-11T00:00:00Z", "place": "The Soho Poly", "address": "16 Riding House Street, W1W 7DT London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/soho-poly-83837340913", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art"], "description": "Exhibition is a display at the Soho Poly, housed in its upstairs GO TO Space. Called DX3, it celebrates the venue's artistic philosophy through the lens of its material culture. It can be visited whenever other events take place at the Soho Poly / GO TO, and an exhibition catalogue is available online.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/dx3-exhibition-70642/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b488f3ae4fa3ba4a1c126720fc3a761b116a458666be516f8603638fb01d3fed-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Access All Areas 2026", "start": "2026-11-10T12:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Harlequins Rugby Club", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_Xr7gxOAgZJq6pODJfRhTTyL77y0rZ08vujgF4ZLGWukSSA/viewform?usp=header", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["society/disability"], "description": "Access All Areas 2026 is an annual transitions event for young people with SEND up to age 25, their families, schools, and professionals. It is organised by the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and explores opportunities for adulthood, employment, training, health, and community life. Organisations, employers, colleges, support services, and community groups exhibit and showcase the opportunities they provide as young people prepare for adulthood.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/access-all-areas-2026-60581/", "official_url": "https://www.kingston.gov.uk/events/access-all-areas-2026", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ae4a33ec529d7ec62901b6778c9e149fe3172261995bacf9fa2665e3c3251935-600.webp"}, {"title": "The Carnival of Curiosities", "start": "2026-11-07T16:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T18:00:00Z", "place": "art in the docks", "address": "Shackleton Way 25, E16 2XJ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["community/neighbourhood", "occasion/seasons"], "description": "The Carnival of Curiosities is a community day and parade celebrating the change of seasons. It is conceived, organised and delivered by Art in the Docks, with financial support from Bow Arts. The event is also supported by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund and the Royal Docks Trust.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-carnival-of-curiosities-40962/", "official_url": "https://www.artinthedocks.com/upcomingevents/day-of-the-dead-parade", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1835b3c50428c3f6545013cc4892cc64dbe28560a380b17743d2c7bfbba1e85a-2000.webp"}]}