October in Vauxhall is ticking all the boxes to get out and about.

Roy Inc is back at The Eagle with new tracks, Hazell Dean celebrates 50 years of music at the RVT, and a brand-new comedy club launches at The Garden.

Add in Jools Holland’s special performance at the Garden Museum, family-friendly fun at Roots and Shoots, and fresh flavours every Saturday at Oval Farmers Market — plus skating, boxing, and live jazz in Brunswick House’s hidden cellars — and you’ve got a month full of music, culture, and community right here in Vauxhall.

Roots & Shoots Goes Wild

Autumn arrives with a splash of colour at Roots & Shoots’ much-loved community day. Expect hands-on workshops, family-friendly activities, delicious local bites, and a chance to explore the gardens on a guided tour.

Roots & Shoots Goes Wild
When Sun 5 Oct, 11am-4pm
Where Walnut Tree Walk, SE11 6DN
Price £3 Adults, £1 Children
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Oval Farmers Market

Every Saturday, the grounds of St Mark’s Church come alive with Oval Farmers Market — your go-to for fresh fruit and veg, artisan bakes, fish, flowers, street food, and cracking coffee. Come hungry, shop local and leave happy.

Oval Farmers Market
When Every Sat, 10am–3pm
Where St. Mark’s Church, SE11 4PW
Price FREE
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J-Seven presents London Immigrants‘ Stories

In the middle of Vauxhall, J-Seven serves up the flavours of home alongside powerful stories of expat life in London. Funny, heartfelt, and sometimes bittersweet, these performances give a voice to the challenges and joys of living abroad.

J-Seven presents London Immigrants‘ Stories
When Weekly stories
Where Watch online
Price FREE
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Vauxhall Comedy at The Garden Vauxhall

South London’s newest comedy night is right here in Vauxhall. Every Friday, The Garden Vauxhall welcomes sharp stand-up, outrageous stories, and some of the UK’s funniest voices. Big laughs, a buzzing crowd — and your first drink’s on the house.

Vauxhall Comedy at The Garden Vauxhall
When Every Fri, 5pm-10pm
Where The Garden Vauxhall, SW8 1SP
Price £5 (includes a free drink)
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Skate Hub London Half-Term Skate Camp

Half-term boredom? Not in Vauxhall. Skate Hub’s week-long camp packs in lessons, games, and activities at London’s first purpose-built indoor skate

Skate Hub London Half-Term Skate Camp
When 19–30 Oct, 9am–3pm
Where Skate Hub London, SE11 5EQ
Price £50 per day
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Fight 4 Change – Saturday Sessions

Vauxhall mornings start strong at Fight 4 Change, where boxing meets fitness and female empowerment. These energising Saturday sessions are about more than punches — think confidence, camaraderie, and a real community buzz. Women only; all levels welcome; drop-ins welcome.

Fight 4 Change - Saturday Sessions
When Saturdays, 9am–10am
Where Black Prince Community Hub
Price FREE
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Jazz in the Cellars

Step below the streets of Vauxhall into the atmospheric cellars of Brunswick House, where trumpet star Mark Kavuma and The Banger Factory light up the room with soulful, high-energy jazz. Free entry, a fizz-fuelled happy hour, and world-class music in an intimate setting — a true South London treasure.

Jazz in the Cellars
When Tuesdays; sets at 7.30pm & 9pm
Where Brunswick House, SW8 2LG
Price FREE
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Cheer Up – Hazell Dean

Pop royalty lands in Vauxhall as Hazell Dean celebrates 50 glittering years in music. Expect iconic hits, a Q&A, photo ops, and a special spotlight on her Decca Years release. Pure pop nostalgia at the legendary RVT.

Cheer Up – Hazell Dean
When Sat 25 Oct, 4pm–8pm
Where Royal Vauxhall Tavern, SE11 5HY
Price From £12
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Jools Holland at The Garden Museum

The Garden Museum hosts a one-off evening with Jools Holland, joined by David Ogilvy and guests. This acoustic fundraiser supports the exhibition Rory McEwen: Nature’s Song — a rare chance to see legends up close in an intimate local setting.

Jools Holland at The Garden Museum
When Tues 14 Oct, 7pm-8pm
Where The Garden Museum, SE1 7LB
Price £150
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The Boury Academy – Autumn Term

Boury Academy term-time classes are in full swing. Young performers can learn theatre skills, dance, and music every weekend at the Saturday and Sunday Academies — a brilliant way to build confidence and creativity right here in Vauxhall.

The Boury Academy – Autumn Term
When Until 6/7 Dec
Where The Boury Studios, SW8 2TJ
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HANDSOME at The Eagle

Vauxhall’s nightlife pulses through The Eagle, where Handsome returns with house beats and live energy. Roy Inc performs fresh tracks alongside sets from Terry Farley and Spatial Awareness. Free entry before 10pm, happy hour vibes, and pure late-night energy till 4am.

HANDSOME at The Eagle
When Sat 11 Oct, 9pm–4am
Where The Eagle, SE11 5QY
Price £8
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