From cellar tastings to gallery openings, October is high culture month in London. Here are a range of South African wine and art events to mark in your calendars.
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Whether it’s the swirl of a Western Cape Chardonnay at a riverside restaurant or the gleam of a Brett Murray bronze in Chelsea, the month ahead reminds us that South African culture sits comfortably amongst the finest offerings in the world.
IWFS Society – South Africa: A Fine Wine Dinner at High Timber
28 October 2025, 18:30–22:30 | High Timber Restaurant, EC4V
The International Wine and Food Society’s Capital Branch presents an evening dedicated to South African excellence. Guests will enjoy a three-course meal paired with seven distinguished wines from the Western Cape, including some of the country’s most recognised names. The event offers an intimate setting to explore the depth and range of South African winemaking. More info.
The Wine Society – The Big Wine Weekend
Saturday, 25 October 2025, 13:00–18:00 | Central London
The Wine Society hosts one of the city’s most anticipated tasting events, featuring fifty wines from around the world. Among the highlights are opportunities to meet producers and compare vintages in a relaxed, expert-led environment. A must for those who take their weekend plans seriously. More info.
Laithwaites Wine Festival
31 October – 2 November 2025 | London
Over 250 wines, artisan food stalls and master-led tasting sessions await visitors at this celebrated annual festival. Laithwaites’ event is known for combining a lively atmosphere with a serious focus on craft and provenance – the ideal weekend for the curious oenophile. More info.
Art Highlights: South African Creativity Takes Centre Stage
October is widely regarded as London’s art month – a time when the capital becomes a crossroads for collectors and galleries from around the world. This year, South African artists and institutions feature prominently, offering an impressive cross-section of contemporary work.
Everard Read London – Brett Murray: Brood
15 October – 6 November 2025 | 80 Fulham Road, London
Acclaimed sculptor Brett Murray returns with a new body of work in bronze and marble. Brood explores themes of legacy and human behaviour with the wry observation and craftsmanship for which Murray is best known. More info.
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair
16–19 October 2025 | Somerset House, London
The 1-54 fair continues to be the leading international platform for contemporary African art. This year’s edition includes South African galleries AFRONOVA, Eclectica Contemporary, Guns & Rain, and kumalo | turpin. Their presence ensures strong representation from Johannesburg and Cape Town, contributing to one of the most dynamic editions yet. More info.
Insider Tip:
Duncan Wylie – Multiple Realities – Coffee Table Art Book on release Mid October
Much celebrated Zimbabwe-born artist Duncan Wylie is having his first major monograph dedicated to his work published this month. Contributors: Adelaide Bannerman / Marc Donnadieu, Valerie Kabov and Juliette Singer. Meet Duncan at the London book launch at Hatchards in Piccadilly (187 Piccadilly) from 6.00pm – 8.00pm. Copies will be available at: Here.
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