THE WISHLIST September concerts exhibitions and restaurant openings

THE WISHLIST

EXPERIENCE LONDON

THOUGHT-PROVOKING Design London, pictured above, will be part of London Design Festival 2022, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The festival showcases the best of the city's designers, architects and artists (for highlights see p44). 17-25 September. londondesignfestival.com

THE WISHLIST

ART AND DESIGN

British Art Fair

The marketplace for modern and contemporary British art. More than 50 leading dealers will be exhibiting paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture, celebrating art from modernism to today, elegantly displayed throughout London’s prestigious Saatchi Gallery.

29 September to 2 October

britishartfair.co.uk

Open House Festival

This two-week festival champions London's homes, architecture and neighbourhoods. In its 30th year, the festival has partnered with Rightmove. Londoners and visitors alike can explore some of London's most impressive buildings and best-kept secrets.

8-21 September

open-city.org.uk

EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS

Winslow Homer: Force of Nature

For the first time in the UK, the great American realist painter Winslow Homer will have an overview of works presented. His oeuvres focus on the United States and its relationship with both Europe and the Caribbean towards the end of the 19th century, including Oranges on a Branch, 1885 (Erving and Joyce Collection, left) .

Opens 10 September

nationalgallery.org.uk

Elizabeth Line Late

Spend a night on London's latest train line, below. Revel in a street party, play nostalgic games, and enjoy Elizabeth Line-inspired cocktails. Historic buses and Tube trains will be decorated to toast Her Majesty's reign in the London Transport Museum.

9 September

ltmuseum.co.uk

The Art of Movement, Van Cleef & Arpels

Learn how the renowned French jewellery house has blended the art of dance, elegance and naturalism into its dazzlingly precious creations since 1906.

23 September to 20 October

designmuseum.org

THEATRE AND MUSIC

BBC Proms

The final performances of BBC Proms have arrived. There's still an exciting range to see, from legendary pianist Sir András Schiff returning with Beethoven’s final three sonatas to Nicola Benedetti's performance of Wynton Marsalis's violin concerto and Sheku Kanneh-Mason at the Last Night.

Until 10 September

bbc.co.uk/proms

Screening: West Side Story

In partnership with Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, The Luna Cinema presents West Side Story. The multi award-winning new take from Steven Spielberg features the beloved Bernstein musical scores America, Maria and Somewhere.

18 September

openairtheatre.com

KOYN

Opening on 9 September, KOYN is a twofold contemporary dining experience, with interiors inspired by Mount Fuji. Executive chef Rhys Cattermoul (ex Nobu London and Hong Kong) is behind the menu, below.

Grosvenor Street

koynrestaurants.com

Temper

Temper is opening a fourth branch in Shoreditch this month. Using only selected UK farms, Temper serves the same amount of food as a like-for-like restaurant.

Great Eastern Street

temperrestaurant.com

Oche

Oche, is London’s first-ever gastro-gaming venue. The sensational gourmet menu features a selection of five small plates. Signature dishes are curated from its Michelin-trained chefs.

105 Strand

oche.com

All-Star Hospitality Action Dinner hosted by The Cinnamon Kitchen

Executive chef, Vivek Singh hosts a stellar line-up of chefs, raising money for Hopsitality Action. The menu theme is 'spice'. A selection of luxury prizes will also be up for auction. Tickets are £150pp.

20 September 9 Devonshire Square

eventbrite.co.uk L

Mozart and Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Pianist Gunel Mirzayeva performs classical favourites from Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, Scarlatti and Rachmaninov. A feast for the senses, immerse yourself in the strikingly enchanting architecture of The Grand Temple, Freemason's Hall, above.

Until 27 August

ugle.org.uk

The Crucible

Arthur Miller's play, which will run at the Olivier Theatre, tells the story of how fear spread through the Salem community during the witch trials in 1692. At the heart of the story is a group of young women who find themselves in a world of turmoil.

Opens 14 September

nationaltheatre.org.uk

LOOK AHEAD

PAOLO NUTINI

The New Shoes hit maker will be performing at Alexandra Palace this October as part of his major UK and European tour. The tour follows his latest album, Last Night In The Bittersweet, which was released in July.

25-26 October

alexandrapalace.com

AFFORDABLE ART FAIR

In leafy Battersea this autumn, find thousands of original artworks all priced between £50 to £7,500. The works come from a variety of UK and international galleries. Whatever your taste, if you're looking for the perfect colour accent for the mantlepiece or a new talking point for another part of the home, the fair has it all.

20-23 October Battersea

affordableartfair.com

SOANE RESTORED

Discover how Pitzhanger Manor was returned to Sir John Soane's original vision. It focuses on the recreation of the architect's paint effects and light-filled conservatory.

Ends autumn 2022 Pitzhanger Manor

pitzhanger.org.uk