Remember, remember these events for November. And instead of gunpowder, treason and plot, we’re bringing you chef residencies, exhibitions, and shows. Using our SPHERE spidey senses, we’ve sussed out everything you’ll need to go to for the next month.
SPHERE's What's On in November
Words by
Clara Taylor
30th October 2025
Welcome to the inaugural SPHERE What’s On Guide! Each month, we’ll bring you the definitive guide to the best events, pop-ups, and otherwise happenings for the month ahead. Mark your calendars, gird your loins.
Youkoso, The Aubrey
Julie Lin coming to The Aubrey this November. ©lateef photography.
Bringing the energy of a night out in Ginza to the Mandarin Oriental in Hyde Park, The Aubrey is known for delivering an eccentric izakaya experience. In the latest Youkoso series, which translates to “welcome” in Japanese, The Aubrey is hosting a chef guest series dedicated to showcasing the work of some of the best female chefs in the industry – which could not be more important now, as only one chef last year was included on the Michelin star awards. This month’s feature is Julie Lin, TV presenter, podcaster, and author of the 2025 cookbook SAMA SAMA. She'll be blending Malaysian cooking with Japanese Izakaya. Expect plates that pop with colour, layered spice, and unfiltered personality.
Julie will be at The Aubrey on 3 – 4 November. Reserve your seat here theaubreylondon
Lily Allen’s West-End Girl Tour Tickets on Sale
You’d truly have to live under a rock, or at least be seriously disengaged from the pop-culture zeitgeist, to have not heard about Lily Allen’s latest album. The 14 – track break-up album – written and produced in no less than ten days lays bare the demise of Lily’s marriage to Stranger Things actor, David Harbour. It’s a delicious display of female rage and dropped last week, sending the internet and tabloids into a tailspin. Now, she’s revealed she’ll be touring the album in March 2026. Given the reaction to the album release, tickets will no doubt fly. Tickets go on sale on 7th November – put all those skills you learnt in the Glastonbury queue to good use. lilyallenmusic.com
Pigs Can Fly to take over Giacco's, Highbury
Pigs Can Fly at Giacco's, Highbury, this November.
There is a huge amount of pleasure that can be derived from feeling like you’ve stumbled across a charming, low-key, neighbourhood eatery. The resounding smugness that arises from discovering authentic and warming cooking, served in such an intimate setting that leaves you convinced that your part of the owners’ inner circle. Giacco's in Highbury is precisely that, except they also keep things fresh with their rotating chef residencies. In November, Pigs Can Fly, for one day and one day only, will be taking over the premises and serving Middle Eastern flavours with an Italian flair. The menu promises a Roasted fig & fennel, haydari, walnut and Smoked aubergine & ricotta cannelloni, spicy tomato sugo. Not one to skip.
Pig’s Can Fly will pop-up at Giacco’s on 16th November giaccos.bar
Chanel - A British Perspective, V&A Museum
NAOMI In Fashion at the V&A, Supported by BOSS (c) Victoria and Albert Museum, London. ©V&A
In celebration of 100 years of Chanel in the UK, the V&A is hosting a talk dissecting the work of pre-eminent design house. Fashion journalist and FT men’s critic, Alexander Fury, will be joined by Amanda Harlech, long-time collaborator of Karl Lagerfeld, who was once referred to as the “British aristocrat of haute couture”. They will be dissecting how the iconic codes of Chanel have inspired photography, imagery and styling by contemporary British creatives. Surprisingly, this event has flown relatively under the radar but promises to be a fascinating conversation from some of fashion’s leading voices.
Chanel - A British Perspective, 20 November, 7-8.45pm, The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, V&A South Kensington vam.ac.uk
Wes Anderson: The Archives Opens at The Design Museum
In a first for the UK, the Wes Anderson: The Archives exhibition opens at The Design Museum, showcasing over 600 objects from the iconic director’s career – most of which haven’t been displayed in the country before. Thanks to unprecedented access, the exhibition charts the evolution of Wes Anderson’s films from the 1990s until now, illustrating the design stories behind award-winning films like The Grand Budapest Hotel’, ‘The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar’, ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ and ‘Isle of Dogs’. Tickets are on sale now for the opening day on 21 November. The exhibition runs until July 2026 designmuseum.org
The Original Dubai Chocolate Comes to London
Can't Knefeh of It Chocolate Bar, FIX Dessert Chocolatier comes to Harrods.
TikTok has been awash with videos of people tasting, making, and reviewing “Dubai chocolate” – a pistachio and knafeh inside, coated in milk chocolate. People simply can’t get knafeh of it. So much so, FIX Dessert Chocolate, the brand behind the bar, named it as such. And now for the first time, drum roll please, the original Dubai chocolate will be available outside the UAE in none other than the iconic Harrods. It's a limited pop-up from now until 23 November, so one to catch while you can.
Chiltern Street, Christmas Market
The brass band at Chiltern Street Christmas Event. ©Portman Estate.
It’s never too soon to start thinking about Christmas, so to get you in the mood, The Portman has announced a special one-day-only Christmas celebration. Against the backdrop of the distinctive red brick architecture and white columns, a collection of independent boutiques, specialist stores, and cafés will open their doors, inviting visitors to explore a programme of in-store drinks, exclusive offers, and creative workshops. An endearing choir will also be roaming the streets, accompanied by a brass band, so shoppers can have the full Christmas experience. Yule be sorry if you miss this.
Chiltern Street Christmas Shopping Event Saturday 29th November, 12 – 6pm.
Il Gattopardo x Chef Massimo Spigaroli
Chef Massimo Pasquarelli at work. ©Antica Corte Pallavicina.
Italy in the 60s, a fever-dream of post-war optimism and cinematic allure, with women clad in sunglasses and silk. Il Gattopardo, the high-end neighbourhood Italian on Albermarle Street, was inspired by such scenes. Part of the Zuma, Roka, and COYA family. The latest venture for the restaurant is in collaboration with Michelin star chef, Massino Spigaroli – or the “King of Culatello” to you – who has been entrusted with King Charles III’s own pigs of ancient English breeds. In the spirit of his speciality in highly prized cured meats, guests of Il Gattopardo’s will for a limited time only, get to taste the 24-month-aged Culatello Oro Spigaroli, alongside a glass of 2024 Sottimano Mate Rosso for £29.
Book Il Gattopardo here gattopardo.restaurant
