The best things to do this weekend, 5-7 September
The best things to do this weekend, 5-7 September
Our top picks of the best things to get up to this weekend: theatre in Wimbledon, dining in Putney, two cultural festivals in Kingston, and a vintage kilo sale in Wimbledon Quarter!
Main image: Chook Chook, Putney
Theatre
The Emu War: A New Musical
New Wimbledon Theatre, 5 & 6 September
The Emu War was one of Edinburgh Fringe 2024’s hottest tickets, instantly featured by Playbill as one of their top international picks for the Fringe and was then followed by multiple sold-out shows and 5 star reviews. They’re doing a limited run before a larger tour in 2026, and you can catch it this weekend at The Studio in New Wimbledon Theatre.
Inspired by true events of the Great Emu War of 1932, the musical follows the Australian government’s futile attempts to fight some mischievous emus…
Food
Chook Chook
Putney
A charming and elegant Indian restaurant. Enjoy delightful starters of pav bhaji, chilli paneer and mixed pakora alongside heavenly curries like paneer butter masala, karahi chicken and lamb saagwala. There’s also a dedicated ‘Chaat Junction,’ where you can enjoy all kinds of chaat, from Punjabi samosa chaat to Bombay bhelpuri.
Shopping
Vintage kilo sale
Wimbledon Quarter, 6 & 7 September
Love Wimbledon’s Sustainable September kicks off this weekend with a brilliant vintage kilo sale in collaboration with Wimbledon Quarter and Goldsmith Vintage. Shop an eclectic collection of brilliant second-hand and upcycled pieces, all in service of achieving a more sustainable world!
Community fun
Kingston River Cultures Festival
Kingston, 6 September
Held between the Raven’s Ait and Canbury Gardens waterfront, the Kingston River Cultures Festival, one of the final events of Kingston 2025, will celebrate the relationship between Kingston’s communities and the river. Crowds can expect a flotilla of boats through the ages, thrilling river races and superb music and theatre between 12pm and 6pm.
Kingston Carnival
Ancient Market, Kingston, 7 September
Kingston Carnival will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a spectacular carnival parade and a day filled with colourful performances, delicious African Caribbean foods and the best ingredient of all – great music. This year’s theme take its lead from Kingston 2025, acknowledging the importance of bringing together our many communities in the spirit of tolerance, friendship and togetherness.
