Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific
A landmark collaboration between the V&A and the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), Brisbane.
Rising Voices offers an unparalleled view of the Asia Pacific region’s dynamic creative landscape. Foregrounding First Nations perspectives and diverse artistic approaches, the exhibition features rare works by over 40 pioneering creatives.
Musquiqui Chihying: A Life of Navigation
A multimedia exhibition from the Taiwanese artist, serving up both humour and societal critique to explore themes of urban life and technological advancement.
The exhibition brings together four works by Musquiqui Chihying, showcasing his imaginative, idiosyncratic and quietly provocative practice.
A Life of Navigation begins with Chihying’s early, quirky attempts to navigate the impacts of our busy and often high-stress urban life.
Alongside these early works, The Jog (2014) and The Toyota (2015), sit two newly produced video installations. These latest works cast a playful yet critical eye on the development of artificial intelligence and gaming culture, alongside the rising tension between manual labour and automation.
All underpinned by a sense of humour and performativity, these new works explore Chihying’s recent interest in unpacking the rarely discussed modern-day colonial attitudes at the centre of our pursuit of technological advancement.
Musquiqui Chihying is a Taiwanese artist known for his humorous practice that navigates between reality and the surreal. Working across installation, video, photography and sculptural objects, and often incorporating performativity, Chihying explores the impacts of modern-day technologies on contemporary societal structures and the human condition.
Presented as part of the RC Foundation Project Space Exhibition Series, with support from the RC Foundation, Taiwan (R.O.C.). Additional support provided by the Ministry of Culture, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Anime at the PCC
Studio Ghibli masterpieces, cult classics, new releases and anime favourites from across the decades.
The Unclassified
The Korean Cultural Centre UK (KCCUK) is delighted to present The Unclassified, a group exhibition of four leading contemporary Korean and Korean-heritage artists, Meekyoung Shin, Ayoung Kim, siren eun young jung, and Gala Porras-Kim, exploring how museums shape the way we understand, remember, and interpret culture. The exhibition interrogates the limits of the systems and assumptions through which museums produce cultural knowledge, with works that challenge what can be collected, classified and contained.
Unfolding across four key themes, The Unclassified explores the ways in which museums preserve, record, archive and make culture visible. In doing so, the exhibition offers alternative ways of thinking about culture and heritage, examining what museums can and choose to preserve, and what remains beyond their reach.
The exhibition is presented in collaboration with Lush and Somerset House Studios, with site partnerships from SOAS University of London, Delfina Foundation, the Glenfiddich Artist Residency, Soom Restaurant, Café Babka and Gaia Food & Drinks.
Participating Artists:
Meekyoung Shin, Ayoung Kim, siren eun young jung, Gala Porras-Kim
K-Music Festival 2026
Europe’s Largest Korean Music Festival Beyond Genre Boundaries
From folk traditions and experimental sound art to gaming soundtracks, jazz, hip-hop and indie rock, K-Music Festival returns to showcase the depth, diversity and creativity of Korea's thriving music scene.
The K-Music Festival opens with ADG7, joined by singer-songwriter Chang Kiha and hip-hop duo Lil Cherry & GOLDBUUDA in a dynamic collision of Korean folk traditions, shamanic energy and contemporary urban sounds; the festival continues with the immersive cross-cultural sonic theatre work Wind Alone, Sand Alone – Make No Sound and Korean Games in Concert reimagining iconic game soundtracks through the rich textures of the National Gugak Center’s orchestra.
Further highlights include Chudahye Chagis’ explosive fusion of ritual music, funk and R&B at Rich Mix, an intimate cross-cultural dialogue between Kyungso Park and Björn Meyer, Dongyang Gozupa’s high-energy return to London, and Baroque in Blue’s inventive jazz–Baroque fusion, collectively showcasing the festival’s vibrant spectrum from tradition to avant-garde experimentation.
Korea Exhibition
Discover 2,000 years of Korean creativity – through works spanning from around 300 BC to the present day.
Featuring outstanding examples of sculpture, painting and decorative arts over two millennia – up to the present day – the exhibition presents the most comprehensive chronological survey of Korean visual and material culture seen in Europe for over 40 years.
This major exhibition draws almost exclusively from the 23,000 works bequeathed in 2021 by the late Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-Hee to the National Museum of Korea (NMK) and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA). It offers a dynamic journey through the art and material culture of the last 2,000 years. It also includes many National Treasures or Treasures, objects so designated for their exceptionally high quality and historical significance.
From ancient gold body ornaments and Buddhist icons to 12th- and 13th-century celadon-glazed stoneware, evocative ink landscapes and contemporary works responding to the turbulence of the 20th century, the objects on display tell a panoramic story of the history of Korea. Originally created for settings including royal tombs and palaces, Buddhist temples, scholars' studios, private homes and modern art spaces, most of the objects have never been seen in the UK before.
CURATED KOREA 2026
Curated Korea 2026 brings together a selection of contemporary Korean culture across literature, screen and food in a month-long programme across London.
Through screenings, conversations and live events, the programme offers different ways to experience Korea today — through the works, people and ideas that bring its culture to life.
THE ORDINARY JACKPOT
Screening and Conversation
1 October 2026, 6.30pm
Korean Cultural Centre UK
STUDY GROUP
Screening and Conversation
8 October 2026, 7pm
Foyles Charing Cross Road
BON APPÉTIT, YOUR MAJESTY
Screening and Conversation
9 October 2026, 6pm
RSA House, The Royal Society of Arts
KIM CHOYEOP
If We Cannot Go at the Speed of Light In Conversation with Barry Pierce
10 October 2026, 5pm
Foyles Charing Cross Road
SOHN WON-PYUNG
Almond In Conversation with Ela Lee
15 October 2026, 7pm
Foyles Charing Cross Road
DEAR X
Screening and Conversation
16 October 2026, 6pm
The Garden Cinema
MIYE LEE
DallerGut Dream Department Store, Conversation
17 October 2026, 1pm
Merton Arts Space at Wimbledon Library
Part of Wimbledon BookFest
SU SCOTT
Pocha: Simple Korean Food from the Streets of Seoul In Conversation with Jenny Lau
21 October 2026, 7pm
Foyles Charing Cross Road
CHUN KWANG YOUNG: AGGREGATION | THE MEMORY OF PAPER AND TIME
Opening on Hangul Day, October 9, the Korean national holiday celebrating the creation of the Korean alphabet, Aggregation: The Memory of Paper & Time presents new and recent works by Chun Kwang Young (b. 1944, South Korea).
The exhibition marks a significant evolution in the artist’s decades-long exploration of memory, history, and time, with a new group of works created specifically for London incorporating Hangul, Korea’s modern writing system and a powerful symbol of Korean culture.
Chun Kwang Young is internationally recognized for his Aggregations, sculptural installations and wall reliefs comprising thousands of triangular forms wrapped in carefully folded and dyed pages of text printed on traditional Korean mulberry paper. Each form embodies fragments of distinct human experience thanks to the words that envelop them. Chun’s abstract compositions are at once organic and architectural, evoking landscapes that appear both ancient and otherworldly.
Shōtengai Pan-Asian Market
Each month, Lower Stable Street will transform into a Shōtengai Market, welcoming a mix of stalls featuring pan-Asian homeware and food.
Shōtengai are local street markets found in cities across Japan. Embodying the atmosphere of Shōtengai, a wide range of products will be available, with a focus on small businesses and independent retailers
Ayoung Kim in Three Evenings, for Somerset House Studios
Across all three nights of 3 Evenings, audiences can experience world premieres of newly commissioned interactive installations from Ayoung Kim, Xin Liu and Keiken alongside a reimagined work from Louis Morlæ.
Barrio Cantón w/ Gia Fu
Salsa alchemist and global legend Gia Fu is back in London this October.
With her signature sets rooted in salsa, Afro-Latin rhythms and deep musical excavation, the Hong Kong-born DJ builds bridges on the dancefloor through sound and storytelling. The result is a high-energy daytime party where Latin American and Southeast Asian rhythms meet.
Landing at Colour Factory this promises to be an iconic London session with a specially curated line-up tracing links between different rhythms:
Norsicaa - Malaysian-Australian DJ fresh from setting up her own label Sama Sama that celebrates new movements in SE Asian sounds, fresh on the back of her acclaimed compilation Ayo Ke Disco: Boogie, Pop & Funk from the South China Sea whose sets include Asian disco to all types of sweet global sounds.
Moralito B2B Pacheco - Two of London's finest selectors Moralito, co-founder of Clandestina, and Pacheco, founder of Our Latin Thing, both known for their vinyl sets spanning golden-era Salsa and Afro Latin sounds come together for a one off B2B.
Tiff Lai B2B Dominique Roome - Journalist and Radio host Tiff Lai joins forces with legendary Latin event producer and DJ Dominique Roome for a special B2B of rare vinyl from Cumbia to Salsa, Latin Jazz, Zouk, Reggae & Afrobeat.
Pinoy Grooves - reconnects with his heritage through the music of the Philippines, digging deep into Pinoy Soul, Funk, Disco and Jazz alongside his wider musical palette.
K-MUSIC FESTIVAL: CHUDAHYE CHAGIS
Driven by a striking voice, Chu Dahye returns with psychedelic shamanic funk.
Chu Dahye, the magnetic voice behind the electrifying RAVE that transformed the Southbank Centre into a pulsating club night, returns to London with a bold new sonic vision.
With her band CHUDAHYE CHAGIS, she presents a psychedelic shamanic funk rooted in traditional Korean chants (Muga), where voice becomes both instrument and storyteller. Their distinctive sound blends ancient Muga from the Pyeongan, Jeju, and Hwanghae Provinces with elements of reggae, jazz, hip-hop, funk, dance, and rock, creating a powerful and immersive sonic landscape.
This groundbreaking combination earned them widespread recognition, winning Best R&B/Soul Song at the Korean Music Awards in 2021 for Ritual Dance from their first album. Their second album SOSUMINJOK went on to win Album of the Year and Best R&B/Soul Song at the Korean Music Awards in 2026, making them a double winner.
Built around a tight interplay of vocals, guitar, bass, and drums, the music unfolds like a living ritual—shifting between hypnotic grooves, explosive energy, and moments of haunting stillness. It is not just a concert, but a shared experience that blurs the line between stage and audience, carrying an emotional intensity that is raw, theatrical, and deeply immersive.
Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love @ LFF
Lee Chang-dong’s masterfully directed follow-up to Burning (LFF 2018) finds four strangers’ lives entwined by hidden desires and repressed emotions.
LEE YOUNGJI Version 2.0 (London)
The talented and entertaining Lee Young Ji is finally back in Europe with her solo tour! With her new side that you’ve never seen before with “LEE YOUNG JI VERSION 2.0”. The solid roaring voice and incredible energy will captivate your heart.
Forget the old Lee Young Ji because she’s no longer becoming; she has arrived! See how the 2.0 version of Lee Young Ji shakes the stages! And it’s going to be the best night you’ve ever experienced!
BORAM KIM: GWANTONG 18
AN EXHILARATING DANCE SOLO. A BODY PUSHED TO ITS LIMIT.
Gwantong – to pierce, penetrate, or pass through
18 – the work’s eighteen-part choreographic structure
Raw, exhilarating and deeply personal, Gwantong 18 is a rare chance to encounter one of Korea’s most distinctive dance artists.
Acclaimed Korean choreographer and performer Boram Kim, founder of Ambiguous Dance Company, comes to The Coronet with his darkly funny and physically demanding solo work, Gwantong 18, for its one and only international performance.
Rather than a narrative, Gwantong 18 invites audiences to experience dance as they might experience weather or nature: moment by moment, through rhythm, breath, movement and presence.
Structured in eighteen sections, the work moves through exhaustion, humour, repetition, memory and defiance, as Kim travels across a shifting landscape of objects from his life. What emerges is the expression of a simple but profound question: what does it mean to dedicate a life to performance?
Premiered in Seoul in 2018, he revisits the 70 minute solo that asks him to give everything. Requiring extraordinary stamina, emotional resilience, precision and vulnerability, Gwantong 18 is a piece Kim wants to perform again before his body says no.
Since their sold-out UK debut at The Coronet Theatre in 2022 with Body Concert, Ambiguous Dance Company has built a remarkable relationship with London audiences and critics, returning in 2023 with Rhythm of Human and in 2024 with the immersive, site-specific The Belt.
Symposium: Korea — 2,000 years of creativity
Held in conjunction with the British Museum exhibition Korea: 2,000 years of creativity, this two-day international symposium, co-organised by the British Museum and the School of Arts and Centre for Korean Studies at SOAS, University of London, brings together leading scholars of Korean art history. Following the exhibition’s chronological narrative, each presentation examines one or two key objects on display and explores their wider historical, cultural and social context.
Complementing the exhibition and its accompanying publication, the symposium provides an opportunity for audiences to explore Korea’s cultural history in greater depth and to consider the exhibited objects from a range of scholarly perspectives.
BEWHY Concert (London)
BewhY is one of the most well-known and technically skilled artists in modern Korean hip-hop. The South Korean rapper and producer, whose real name is Lee Byung-yoon, released his first mixtape Be The Livest in 2012, followed by his first single “Waltz” in 2014. Since then, he has established himself as a major figure in the Korean hip-hop scene, known in particular for his distinctive rap style, precise delivery, and strong live performances. BewhY achieved his major breakthrough in 2016 when he won Show Me The Money 5. Songs such as “Forever” and “Day Day” became major hits in South Korea. That same year, he was named one of the Top 10 Artists at the Melon Music Awards and won Best Rap Performance at the MAMA Awards together with C Jamm for “Puzzle”. In 2017, further major awards followed, including Best Rap & Hip Hop Song at the Korean Music Awards for “Forever”. Over the years, BewhY has also developed a highly distinctive musical identity. His music combines technically demanding rap with productions ranging from large-scale, cinematic arrangements to electronic and funk-inspired sounds. At the same time, themes such as his Christian faith, personal growth, and identity continue to play an important role in his lyrics. In May 2026, BewhY released his new 15-track album POP IS CRYIN’, marking a new chapter under his current label, Opus Magnum. More than a decade after his first releases, he remains one of the most distinctive and established voices in Korean hip-hop.
YOUNG POSSE Concert (London)
Sunhye, Yeonjung, Jiana, Doeun, and Jieun. Debuted back in 2023, with their first mini album, MACARONI CHEESE. The girls are now coming for their first European tour to the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany and Poland.
Jay Park with LNGSHOT: Serenades & Body Rolls (London)
Jay Park and LNGSHOT play OVO Arena Wembley on Monday 26 October, the London stop of the Serenades & Body Rolls tour.
BLAZE Concert
A rising force in the Visual Kei scene, BLAZE emerged in 2025 with a concept centred around “for the irredeemable”, reaching those who feel lost, broken, or beyond saving.
The lineup features:
Vo. Mio (ex. NAZARE) | Gt. NERO (ex. KAKUMAY) | Gt. Kururu (ex. Hueye) | Dr. Hotaru-chan (ex. gulu gulu), bringing together heavy, emotionally charged compositions paired with a dark, intense aesthetic.
Their latest MV “ABYSS” was released on 18th April 2026 on YouTube. The track dropped as a digital single on 9th May 2026. Check out their album “DETERMINATIONS” (18th February 2026) available on streaming platforms.
Asian Art in London
Every autumn Asian Art in London brings together leading international dealers and auction houses from the UK, Europe, USA and Asia. They specialise in a wide variety of ancient to modern Asian art, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Islamic and Middle Eastern, Himalayan and Central Asian, Southeast Asian. Asian Art in London focuses on galleries and auction houses in central London. Exhibitions showcase and offer for sale important Asian artworks, and are often accompanied by academically researched publications, while the many receptions, lectures and special events create a rich and fascinating schedule dedicated to Asian art.
29 years since it was founded, Asian Art in London continues to attract a worldwide audience, appealing to everyone with an enduring interest in the richness and variety of Asian art, from the dedicated collector and museum curator to those whose curiosity is just starting. Visit each participant’s digital exhibition page below to view and enquire regarding objects, exhibitions, and auctions.
London Korean Film Festival 2026
Taking place from 2–16 November, the London Korean Film Festival returns for its 21st edition, organised by the Korean Cultural Centre UK with support from the Korean Film Council. Celebrating the richness and diversity of Korean cinema, the festival will take place across three London venues : BFI Southbank, Ciné Lumière and ICA. Full programme will be updated on the festival website soon.
Confirmed screenings:
🎥 Possible Love, dir. Lee Chang-dong
🎥 Time of Cinema, dir. Lee Jong-pil, Yoon Ga-eun, Jang Kun-jae
🎥 The Gorals, dir. Yoo Jae-wook
can't be blue Concert
Formed in Seoul in 2024, can’t be blue are a five-member band composed of Lee Dohun (vocals), Kwon Dahyun (keyboard), Lee Hwuiwon (bass), Kim Chaehyun (guitar) and Kim Daehun (drums).
The band defines its music as an expression of sadness without being confined by it, independently handling songwriting, composition, arrangement and production. Their sound moves between R&B-based pop and rock, combining contemporary arrangements, emotionally driven melodies and the distinctive vocal delivery of Dohun.
2026 has marked a particularly significant year for the band.
With their European debut at Rock in Roma behind them and a full European tour now ahead, can’t be blue are ready to take the next step.
In January, can’t be blue released their second EP, Prussian Blue, continuing the band's exploration of emotionally charged pop, R&B and rock.
Big Ocean Fall Europe Tour 2026 – London 229
BIG OCEAN is a three-member K-pop group from South Korea, known as the world's first hearing-impaired K-pop group. Following their previous activities in Europe, BIG OCEAN returns in Fall 2026 for their European Tour, bringing their live performance and unique fan experiences to London.
The London show will take place at 229 London on 3 November 2026, featuring special VVIP and VIP benefits including Fanchat, Hi-touch, Fansigning, Sound Check, exclusive photocards and more.
Lotus Juice & Shao Dow: Duel Elements Tour 【風神雷神】
A historic collision of Japanese & UK rap culture. For the first time ever, the legendary Lotus Juice makes landfall in the UK for an unmissable co-headline tour alongside independent groundbreaker Shao Dow.
Lotus Juice is the iconic rapper behind the soundtracks of the PERSONA game series, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and Soul Eater. A video game and anime rap pioneer, he makes his long-awaited UK debut, bringing his unmistakable flow from the screen to the stage for a once-in-a-lifetime performance.
Shao Dow – international rapper, manga author, and occasional ninja – blends English and Japanese lyricism with unparalleled anime protagonist energy. Known for his music in Fortnite, God of War, and the One Jump Man vs Shaggy Ball Z animated series, he returns to the stage to perform crowd favourites and tracks from his brand-new EP.
Fans will also have the chance to grab a copy of Shao's newest manga book.
Come for a tour-nado of lyricism and thunderous vibes as the worlds of anime, gaming and underground music collide.
Cosplay is welcome (but not mandatory).
SPYAIR
Get ready for the legendary Japanese rock band SPYAIR’s return to Europe in 2026!
The band, from Nagoya, is one of the most influential names in the Japanese rock scene. Their powerful guitar riffs, emotional choruses and songs have long since reached cult status, and the band inspires fans worldwide, far beyond the anime community.
SPYAIR is particularly known for some of the most iconic songs in modern anime history, from titles such as Haikyuu!!, Gintama, Bleach and others. Songs like “Imagination”, “I’m a Believer”, “Orange” and “Samurai Heart (Some Like It Hot!!)” have burned themselves deep into the hearts of an entire generation.
And now, this energy is finally coming back to Europe.
Along with shows in Austria, France, the Netherlands and Germany, the finale of the tour will be held at Scala in London!
BODYSLAM WORLD TOUR 2026 – LONDON
After 10 years, Thailand’s legendary rock band returns to London for one unforgettable night at Electric Brixton as part of the Bodyslam World Tour 2026.
Presented by Magic of Thailand, the original organiser behind Bodyslam’s iconic London concert a decade ago. This special show brings fans together once again for a night of powerful music, massive energy, and unforgettable memories.
Expect iconic hits, emotional singalongs, and an electrifying live performance from one of Thailand’s greatest rock bands.
ALL(H)OURS 1st World Tour in London
ALL(H)OURS is a South Korean K-Pop boy group under EDEN Entertainment, who debuted on January 10, 2024 with their first mini album “ALL OURS”. The seven-member group consists of Kunho, Youmin, Xayden, Minje, Masami, Hyunbin, and ON:N.
The group name ALL(H)OURS combines the meanings of “all ours” and “all hours”, representing the group’s message of giving their all at every moment and sharing their energy with their fans. Their official fandom name MIN(UT)E also follows the theme of time, symbolizing the special moments created together between ALL(H)OURS and their fans.
H1GHR MUSIC Concert (London)
In April 2026, H1GHR MUSIC once again showcased the undeniable chemistry of its artists with the release of the compilation PURPLE TAPE. Now, the label is taking that energy to the stage with its first-ever European tour.
Bringing together each artist’s distinct personality with the collective energy of H1GHR MUSIC, the tour promises a one-of-a-kind live experience. Expect explosive live performances, powerful stage presence, and a free-spirited atmosphere that blurs the line between the stage and the crowd.
With the raw energy and unmistakable sound that only H1GHR MUSIC can deliver, the tour is set to create unforgettable moments for fans across the UK and mainland Europe.
Shōtengai Pan-Asian Market
Each month, Lower Stable Street will transform into a Shōtengai Market, welcoming a mix of stalls featuring pan-Asian homeware and food.
Shōtengai are local street markets found in cities across Japan. Embodying the atmosphere of Shōtengai, a wide range of products will be available, with a focus on small businesses and independent retailers
TAEMIN World Tour (London)
2026–27 TAEMIN WORLD TOUR <LiMiNaL> Europe
📍 22 Nov ➫ London, UK ➫ OVO Arena Wembley
The K-pop artists’ favorite artist, TAEMIN, returns to Europe with his second world tour, <LiMiNaL>.
South Korean superstar TAEMIN is one of the most respected and influential artists in K-pop. A celebrated solo artist and a member of the iconic group SHINee, he has spent nearly two decades redefining K-pop through his innovative performances and artistic vision, earning him the title “Idol’s Idol.”
Following milestone performances at Coachella and BST Hyde Park, TAEMIN brings his second world tour, <LiMiNaL>, to Europe. Derived from the Latin word limen, meaning “threshold” or “boundary” the tour reflects TAEMIN’s ongoing evolution as he pushes beyond the conventional limits of a K-pop artist to further define his singular artistic identity through his signature artistry and world-class performances.
aespa World Tour (London)
K-pop girl group with a unique virtual concept
K-pop sensations aespa burst onto the global music scene in 2020 with their heady concoction of infectious pop hooks and a ground-breaking virtual concept. The genre-blending quartet – made up of Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning – quickly became one of the industry's buzziest acts.
Formed by SM Entertainment – a leading force in K-pop – aespa made their highly anticipated debut in November 2020 with their chart-topping single, ‘Black Mamba’. The pulsating dance pop track introduced aespa as a force to be reckoned with in the competitive K-pop landscape.
But what truly set aespa apart from their K-pop peers is an innovative virtual world concept. Each member has an avatar or virtual counterpart (all sharing their real counterpart’s name but with ae- preceding it), further blurring the line between reality and fantasy. This concept has allowed the group to explore an expanding narrative across their releases, giving fans a multi-dimensional experience unlike any other.
In 2021, aespa returned with their highly anticipated follow-up single, ‘Next Level’. The track’s refined sound represented a step forward for the band both sonically and commercially, reaching No.2 on the K-pop charts. Aespa’s first mini-album Savage followed later that year and saw the group crack the Billboard Hot 200. That November, they became the first K-pop girl group to play the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The year 2022 marked several major milestones for aespa as they won Single Of The Year at the Korean Music Awards for ‘Next Level’ and Artist Of The Year at the Golden Disc Awards. The group announced their first ever world tour, including an appearance at Coachella. By May, they’d appeared on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and Time’s Next Generation Leaders lists and performed for a UN council on sustainable development.
Featuring the tracks 'Supernova' and 'Licorice', the group's debut full-length album Armageddon was released in May 2024, topping Bilboard's US World Albums chart and cementing their status as an international phenomenon.
Ever prolific, after successive extended plays and single albums, in March 2026 aespa announced that their second studio album, Lemonade, would be released in May, alongside UK and Europe dates as part of the LIVE TOUR – SYNK : COMPLæXITY.
SiM
Live Nation Presents
SiM
plus Special Guests
Please note this show is 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an 18+ adult). Valid physical photo ID is required for entry!
MICO - IN:BETWEEN Tour
As MICO’s creativity carried him from URL spaces to IRL stages, his work also grew increasingly personal. Viral bops like 2022’s “cut my hair” found him struggling with maintaining his identity amid romantic ruin, while 2024’s streaming hit “HOMESICK” sets the scene for the disconnect that fuels When the lights turn on. On new song “Like you mean it,” he pleads with a partner to face the facts of their uneven love: “You can’t call it healing, running from a feeling / I can’t be the only good thing that you’ve got / So love me like you mean it, not like you need it.” But on the next track, “Do it all again,” he’s the one chasing a connection that’s doomed to fail.
But sometimes the rift gets closed, as on “Your favorite flowers,” which embodies a sweetly teenaged suburban intimacy with its gentle acoustics and story of two best friends working out their feelings for each other amid major life shifts. “There was a brief moment where this friend and I started seeing each other, then everything fizzled out,” MICO says. “We hadn’t talked in a year, and then we reconnected. We didn't know where we stood anymore, but after having an intense conversation, it felt like at that moment, we had learned how to be true friends again.”
ENHYPEN World Tour (London)
K-pop "performance kings" head to London's O2 Arena in 2027
ENHYPEN is a South Korean boy band formed by BELIFT LAB.
Consisting of six multi-national members in JUNGWON, JAY, JAKE, SUNGHOON, SUNOO, and NI-KI, ENHYPEN were the finalists of the global music competition show I-LAND which aired for three months starting from June 2020. They officially debuted on 30 November 2020 with the song 'Given-Taken'.
The group are renowned for their powerful and highly synchronised performances, dark fantasy/vampire concept, and cinematic storytelling through music and art direction. They have garnered international praise as the “4th generation hot icons” and “K-pop powerhouses", and “performance kings.”
Their fandom name is ENGENE, which is derived from the words “engine” and “gene.” ENGENES are the engines that help them “keep going” and the genes that share the same DNA as the group to “connect, discover, and grow together.” Former member, HEESEUNG, left ENHYPEN on March 10 2026 and became a solo artist under the stage name Evan.
ENHYPEN announced a one-off UK concert in 2027, as part of their WORLD TOUR: BLOOD SAGA, at The O2 Arena in London.
TV drama screening and conversation: Dear X
The Korean Cultural Centre UK, in collaboration with CJ ENM, is pleased to present a special screening of Dear X.
At the centre of the story is Baek Ah Jin, a woman who hides a ruthless nature behind a beautiful façade. As she manipulates those around her in her pursuit of success, Dear X explores ambition, deception and the masks people wear to survive through a dark and psychologically charged story.
Following the screening, Diane Min, Head of European Content Sales at CJ ENM, will share some insights into the drama, followed by a short audience Q&A.
LE SSERAFIM World Tour (London)
Industry-shaping, record-breaking K-pop group
LE SSERAFIM, consisting of Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae, are the first girl group launched by Source Music under HYBE.
Since their powerful debut in May 2022 with 1st mini album Fearless, the group has continued to expand their global presence. They entered the Billboard 200 at No. 14 with second mini album Antifragile and reached a new peak at No. 6 with their 1st studio album Unforgiven. Their first English single 'Perfect Night' debuted at No. 20 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100, followed by their first Billboard Hot 100 entry at No. 99 with 'Easy'.
LE SSERAFIM made history as the fastest K-pop act to be invited to perform at Coachella after their debut, taking the stage in April 2024, and have since performed at major stages including MTV VMAs and EMAs. They continued their chart success with their fifth mini album Hot debuting at No. 9 on the Billboard 200. Their single 'Spaghetti (feat. j-hope of BTS)' marked their highest Billboard Hot 100 entry at No. 50 and their first Top 10 on the Billboard Global 200, marking their first Top 10 entry on the chart.
LE SSERAFIM stand as self-defined artists, a direction that continues with their second studio album Pureflow pt.1.
Tabber : Modern Goth London
A new moon is rising, and with it, a brand-new chapter for Tabber.
Known for pushing boundaries and creating some of the most distinctive sounds in Korean R&B and alternative music, Tabber has never been an artist who stays in one place for long. This October, he returns to Europe with a completely reimagined live show, unveiling a side of his artistry fans have never experienced before.
Following the release of “New Moon,” Tabber steps into a bold new era, exploring new sounds, new emotions, and a new creative direction that marks the beginning of his most ambitious project yet. Expect the unexpected: genre-bending production, raw storytelling, and the signature vulnerability that has made him one of Korea’s most captivating artists.
To bring this new world to life, Tabber will be joined on stage by a live guitarist, adding a fresh dimension to a performance designed to immerse audiences deeper into his music than ever before.
Whether you’ve been with him since Deep End Mixtape, through the MATS era, or you’ve only recently discovered his music, this tour offers a rare opportunity to witness an artist in the middle of his evolution.
Hyeyoon Park - BRUCH AND BEETHOVEN
Taking centre stage is internationally acclaimed violinist Hyeyoon Park, praised for her ‘exhilarating musicianship’ (The Times) and ‘huge palette of tone’ (The Guardian).
The programme opens with Anna Clyne’s Restless Oceans, driven by bold rhythms and percussive power, before moving into A Walk to Beethoven. As described by the composer, the work serves as an introduction to the symphony, inviting the listener on a musical stroll with glimpses of what is to come.
In this performance, the ensemble’s own voices will be woven into the piece through a specially created audio collage. Sharing their thoughts about the year ahead, it’s a portrait of a group brought together from across the world to create something new in London’s musical landscape and a celebration of the start of the new Fellowship year.
Boris – ‘PINK’ 20th Anniversary UK Tour
Boris formed in 1992 and eventually arrived at the band’s current lineup of Takeshi, Wata, and Atsuo in 1996. In the years since, Boris has tirelessly explored their own rendition of what is heavy through methods entirely their own. Though the depths of their “heaviness” may intensify, their unique musicianship defies classification in any one genre or style, so let’s just call it real “heavy music” in extreme color. Their music has been called a “game changer” regarding the leading edge of the world’s rock scene, and that influence is limitless. They enter realms that cannot be described simply in terms of the “explosive sound” or “thunderous roars” that have become their trademark.
K-Book Festival 2026: Sohn Won-Pyung in Conversation with Ela Lee
Sohn Won-Pyung studied sociology and philosophy at Sogang University before studying film directing at the Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA). Her debut novel, Almond, won the 10th Changbi Prize for Young Adult Fiction and has since been translated and published in more than 30 countries, including the UK and the US. She is the author of the novels Counterattacks at Thirty, Prism and Tube, the short story collection The House of Others, and the children’s book series The Mighty Fox Tail. She also wrote and directed the feature film Intruder. Her honours include the Cine21 Film Criticism Award, the Jeju 4·3 Peace Literary Prize and the Japan Booksellers’ Award. Her fifth novel, The Land of Youth, set in a near future shaped by declining birth rates and an ageing population, explores the lives of young adults navigating a rapidly changing society and is slated for publication in English by HarperVia.
Ela Lee, is a London-based author. Her debut novel Jaded was published as a lead title by Vintage in the UK, and Simon & Schuster in the US. In 2024, Jaded was an Amazon Best Fiction Book of the Year and Lee was named a Spotify Breakout Author. She has also been selected for Forbes 30 under 30, Class of 2025. Her second novel, Minbak, published in 2026, and was a BBC Book Club pick.
The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Refreshments will be provided.
University of Westminster seminar: K-content’s Global Success and the Crisis of Korean Broadcasting
This seminar examines the contrast between the growing global visibility of Korean content and the structural challenges facing the Korean broadcasting sector, particularly terrestrial broadcasters. It discusses the global rise of K-content, before turning to the domestic challenges facing legacy broadcasters, such as audience fragmentation, declining advertising revenue, competition with OTT platforms, and rising production costs. These developments will be connected to broader questions about public service media, media diversity, platformisation, and national media policy. It will be of interest to anyone working on or interested in audiovisual media industries, streaming and OTT platforms, public service media, media policy, and East Asian media.
Hearing @ LFF
Known for his precise and enigmatic filmmaking, here Lê Bảo crafts a meditative anti-love story revealing fragile connections between humans, sounds and unseen worlds.
Counterattack : Youth
Four high school friends reunite over drinks. What begins as light conversation soon turns to love, marriage, work, and the unspoken pressure of where they feel they should be in life.
Counterattack: Youth is a one-hour pub drama set entirely in a real pub, with the audience seated as fellow patrons at the next table. No stage. No distance. Just four women in their late twenties, a round of drinks, and every conversation they've been putting off.
It is a little bit of everything: a celebration, an argument, a prank, a toast, and even a reminiscence about school days. But most importantly, it is one very honest conversation about what it actually means to be young right now.
Easter @ LFF
Sekja, an ageing and charismatic Korean trans burlesque star, is front and centre in this glorious film about life.
An Exploration of Korean Mythology
Meet Korea’s fox, ghost and princess to uncover how folklore carries women’s grief, resistance and transformation. Followed by Q&A.
Every culture has women who were wronged and refused to disappear. In Korean folklore, they return as foxes, ghosts and princesses, figures shaped by grief, injustice and a fierce determination to claim what society denied them.
Join Korean poet, scholar and educator Dr Melanie Hyo-In Han to meet three of the tradition’s most enduring female archetypes: the Gumiho, a seductive nine-tailed fox who can shapeshift into a woman; the Cheonyeo Gwishin, an unmarried maiden whose restless spirit exposes the constraints Confucian society placed on women; and Princess Bari, abandoned for being a girl before journeying to the underworld and returning as the Mother of Korean Shamanism.
Threading their stories together is han, a Korean feeling of unresolved grief and injustice that can settle in the body and outlast death. Through myth, gender and cultural history, discover how Korean women have carried, released and transformed han across generations, and what these stories reveal about women’s anger, ambition and resistance. Whether you’re new to Korean mythology or already fascinated by it, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of these unforgettable figures, and perhaps new questions about the stories your own culture tells about women who refuse to conform.
K-Music Festival 2026: Korean Games in Concert
The National Gugak Center’s world-class ensemble brings Korea’s best gaming soundtracks to life, reimagining them through the rich textures and profound resonance of traditional Korean instruments.
The legendary compositions of the hugely popular online role-playing game Black Desert, alongside a selection of other iconic gaming soundtracks, have shaped Korea’s modern gaming culture.
Now, you can hear them like never before in a breathtaking performance that bridges heritage and contemporary culture. And accompanied by stunning visuals that capture the majestic landscapes of historic Seoul and the royal Gyeongbokgung Palace.
The jewel of the evening features music from the critically acclaimed Land of the Morning Light: Seoul expansion from Black Desert. Plus, hear melodies from Lies of P, Solo Leveling: ARISE, Skul: The Hero Slayer, SANABI and Let’s Get Rich rearranged for traditional Korean instruments.
Allow yourself to be captivated by a dazzling night where the mystical breath of the daegeum flute, the emotional depth of the haegeum strings, and the thunderous pulse of traditional percussion unite to elevate these iconic soundtracks into an exquisite art form.
Seth, KOUKI & TSUKASA vs “Sakura Zensen”
Seth (Moi dix Mois / Redo)
KOUKI (D=OUT)
TSUKASA (THE MICRO HEAD 4N’S)
& as “Sakura Zensen”
Visual-kei icons are coming to the UK this October!
A special two-part show featuring the trio as a Visual-kei act & as Enka unit “Sakura Zensen” for their overseas debut.
The live show features two distinct sets in one night:
Part 1 [“Sakura Zensen” Overseas Debut]
For the very first time outside Japan, KOUKI, TSUKASA and Seth (as SEIJI) unite on vocals as “Sakura Zensen”. With two No.1 singles on the Japanese Enka/Kayou charts, now making their overseas debut.
Part 2 [Visual kei Mavericks]
Seth and KOUKI on vocals. TSUKASA on drums. From classics by their own bands to rare Visual kei covers, this marks the trio’s first performance together in Europe.
Bloomsbury Festival - User Manual for a Broken Machine
A darkly comic performance exploring failure, burnout and the body under pressure reflecting Korean industrialisation, capitalism and diaspora.
Music composed and performed by Seayool.
A broken Daewoo vacuum cleaner. A user manual that no longer works. A body trying to follow instructions that were never written for her. User Manual asks what happens when a person can no longer follow the instructions they have been given.
User Manual for a Broken Machine is a darkly comic interdisciplinary performance using the language of instruction manuals, troubleshooting guides and malfunction reports as a performance score. Through text, movement, sound and fragments of Korean traditional music, the piece follows a performer who reads, repeats, mistranslates, repairs and gradually becomes the broken machine she is trying to fix.
Developed by KASSNA, the work explores failure, productivity, migration and the pressure placed on female bodies to keep functioning within broken systems. Moving between the domestic object and wider histories of Korean industrialisation, capitalism and diaspora, it asks what happens when a person, a machine, or a society can no longer obey its original design.
Absurd, physical and unsettlingly funny, User Manual for a Broken Machine turns repair into ritual, breakdown into performance, and failure into a possible beginning.
NCHIVE - In London
NCHIVE are officially coming to London as part of their 2026 European Tour.
Experience an intimate live show with performances, fan interactions, and exclusive event benefits in a limited-capacity venue designed to bring fans closer to the group.
Event Includes:
Live concert performance
VIP & fan engagement opportunities
Optional selfie add-ons
London-exclusive merchandise & photocards
This is NCHIVE’s first London show, making it a special opportunity for UK fans to experience the group up close.
K-Book Festival 2026: Kim Cho-Yeop in Conversation with Barry Pierce
Kim Choyeop is a South Korean science fiction writer. She studied chemistry at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology), where she went on to earn a master’s degree in biochemistry. She made her literary debut in 2017, winning the Grand Prize in the novella and short story category of the 2nd Korea Science Literature Award for 「관내분실」, as well as an Honourable Mention at the same awards. Her debut short story collection, If We Cannot Move at the Speed of Light, won the 43rd Today’s Writer Award in 2019, and her short story Cognitive Space received the 11th Young Writers Award in 2020. Her published works include If We Cannot Move at the Speed of Light and 『원통 안의 소녀』 (The Girl in the Cylinder).
Barry Pierce is a critic and culture writer whose work has appeared in the Sunday Times, the Big Issue, i-D, GQ, and British Vogue. He regularly chairs discussions at venues across London, including Foyles, the Southbank Centre and the British Library, as well as at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. He has also contributed to documentaries produced by RTÉ and BBC Radio.
The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Refreshments will be provided.
Ryan Zhu - LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES
Ryan began playing at the age of four and has since performed internationally in recital and with orchestra. In 2026, he won First Prize at the Hastings International Piano Competition, also receiving the Orchestra Prize and Audience Prize. He was a semifinalist at the 2024 Leeds International Piano Competition, where he received the G. Henle Verlag Prize, and later advanced to the semifinals of the Hamamatsu International Piano Competition.
In 2023, Zhu won Juilliard School’s Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, earning a full scholarship and performing in a gala broadcast on WQXR. He has appeared with orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, performing across Europe and North America. A Juilliard graduate, he is currently studying at the Yale School of Music with Melvin Chen.
Image: Matthew Andrews
K-Book Festival 2026: 'Study Group' Screening + Book Event
Yun Ga Min, a student at the struggling Yusung Technical High School, is determined to go to college despite his poor grades and knack for fighting. He forms a study group but is forced to use his fighting skills to protect his friends from bullies. His teacher, Lee Han Gyeong, who tutored him while he was a middle school student, returns as a temporary teacher with a secret and hopes to improve the school.
This event will look at the original Study Group publication and the adaptation that has come from it.
The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Refreshments will be provided.
Japan Matsuri London 2026
Showcasing Japanese culture in the UK, Japan Matsuri has attracted a loyal audience of Londoners, the Japanese community and other visitors, families and friends each year since 2009 (at Spitalfields in 2009 & 2010, at County Hall in 2011, and at Trafalgar Square since 2012) and has established itself as a symbol of the long-standing bonds (Kizuna 絆) between Japan and the UK.
MAD TSAI Concert
Introducing Mad Tsai, a Chinese-Taiwanese-Peruvian artist from Los Angeles, California with an edgy-pop sound that has branded a global imprint on his following of over 8+ million. Armed with an ethos of constant experimentation with new sonics, Mad has created his own palette of music, pushing boundaries within the pop genre while being inspired by pop veterans like Lorde and Rosalía.
His debut EP, “homecoming!” has garnered over 235 million streams, bringing him widespread recognition without the assistance of a record label. Gaining traction mainly on TikTok, Mad Tsai’s popularity is fueled by his evocative songwriting, his bubbly yet opinionated personality and his queer identity, representing an unprecedented voice that resonates with this new generation. Keeping true to his authentic identity and storytelling through music, he has been championed by global brands like Michael Kors, Sennheiser, Meta, Gold House and Amazon. Up next, Mad Tsai will be releasing his newest project later this summer and hitting the road to meet his fans worldwide.
Robot Swing
Taiwanese funk-soul-jazz quartet, Best Band at the 2025 Golden Indie Music Awards, hand-built robot stage props.
8TURN Concert
8TURN, the eight-member K-pop boy group under MNH Entertainment, is bringing their 2026 2ND WORLD TOUR [8TURN TRACE] to fans around the world.
Following the release of their 3rd Single Album [8.X], the tour will showcase 8TURN’s evolving identity through powerful and unforgettable performances, fan-favorite songs, and new music from their latest release.
Centre 151 Open Day
A festival of food, arts & crafts, performances, massage and more.
Free entry
Join us for a fun-filled day for all ages and take part in our many activities: Qigong, massage, arts & crafts for children and more.
Dive into Vietnamese culture through delicious homemade food, watch performances and spend some downtime in our garden.
Full programme of the day:
Main Hall
10:30 Qigong – Stuart Thomas
11:00 Tai Chi / Line Dance – Thuy Chan Nong / Phui Nhoc Nim
12:00 Lunch served
12:00 Performances by:
VLC Line Dance Troupe
Man Mo Mun – Contemporary Dance
with Amanda Pang, Bianca Cheung, Joyce Wong
What’s The Score? – Improvised Musical Theatre
Julia Lupașcu – Contemporary Dance
with Katie Harrison (Cello)
Tai-Hsin Chang – Contemporary Dance
Sneha Semaleesan – Traditional Indian Dance (Bharatanatyam)
with Lakshmi Subharaman (Vocalist) & Vishwaprasanna Hariharan (Mridangist)
13:30 VLC Music Band
Tea House – Family Workshops
10:00-12:00 Photographic printing (cyanotype) with Carô Gervay
13:00-16:00 Zine Making with Anton
Studio 1 & Therapy Room – Massage Shala
10:30-16:00 Massage Shala
Jo Lim, Rachel King, Jean-Philippe Guichard, Sara Le Turcq (Shiatsu), Miles Joseph (Thai Massage), Stuart Thomas (Tui Na), Marco Borghini (Acupuncture), Bilber Kaur & Nanette Lee (Reiki), Zoe SO (Singing Bowl Aromatherapy Massage).
Stalls
“Happy Feet” Foot Massage
Museum of the Home | Lantern making workshop
Kakilang
Con Tìm Mẹ
A North Korean Chuseok 2026
Connect: North Korea marks the Korean harvest holiday with a night of food, music and first-hand stories in New Malden. North Korean chefs cook traditional dishes, with live music from Emily Young Jeon and community members sharing their experiences of life in North Korea. Ticket sales support the charity's work with the North Korean refugee community.
BIGBANG Concert (London)
K-Pop pioneers BIGBANG head to the UK for one-off concert in 2026
BIGBANG is a legendary South Korean boy band formed by YG Entertainment.
Debuting in 2006 with their lead single 'Big Bang', the group are widely known as the "Kings of K-Pop", playing a groundbreaking role in shaping the modern K-Pop landscape through self-production, musical experimentation, and massive global influence.
Originally a five-piece consisting of members G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, Daesung, and Seungri, BIGBANG were one of the first prominent acts to spread the Korean Wave (Hallyu) across the globe.
After the release of their 2006 debut album Big Bang Vol.1, BIGBANG rose to fame with chart-topping songs like 'Lies', 'Haru Haru', 'Fantastic Baby', and 'Bang Bang Bang'. Their mix of genre-blending sound, trendsetting fashion and self-produced hits saw them revolutionise what Korean pop music could be. The world quickly paid attention – notably their MADE World Tour which became the most attended and highest-grossing tour by a Korean act.
With their unique sound, bold individuality, and massive global influence, BIGBANG helped shape not only the K-Pop industry but also paved the way for future idol groups. They remain one of the most iconic and impactful acts in K-Pop history.
Returning from their hiatus as a newly configured three-piece with Taeyang, Daesung and G-Dragon remaining, BIGBANG set off on a global tour in 2026 which including a massive UK date at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Margins United Festival 2026
Margins United is getting bigger! As Margins United continues to grow, we want to make sure we can deliver the best possible version of the festival, for our artists, vendors and for you! We’ve now outgrown the Archives / Cub360 Festival Site. So to give Margins United the space it needs, both Day & Night are moving to new homes.
DAY (3PM - 10PM), tickets here: https://link.dice.fm/Pa5d08090732
Exhibition White City
Ariel Way, London W12 7SL
YVES, F5VE, THE DEEP, JACKZEBRA, R!R!RIOT, YAKA, USER116 & HEROIC DRAGON join us for the Day.
NIGHT (1130PM - 430AM), tickets here: https://link.dice.fm/q2c7c946e495
Village Underground
54 Holywell Ln, London EC2A 3PQ
KIMJ, RUI (F5VE) b2b UMRU, DJ LOVE (SHERWIN TUNA), AMANDA SZE, TAMANARAMEN, KOMA, HAVEN & 大地360 take us into the Night.
Hong Kong Film Fest UK
Hong Kong Film Festival UK returns for its fourth edition from 25 September to 4 October in London, presenting reflective and shape-shifting cinema from Hong Kong, the wider Asian diaspora and beyond, marking the start of a more year-round festival.
This year’s programme foregrounds diaspora as agency — behind the camera, on screen and between communities. Across contemporary and historical cinema, artists’ moving image and interdisciplinary art practices, the festival moves through questions of migration, colonisation, activism and gender. Together, these works reshape ideas of memory and community.
Ampers&One 'Born To Define' in London
Cult of Ya presents AMPERS&ONE Live Tour 'Born to Define' in London.
AMPERS&ONE is a 7-member KPOP group under FNC Entertainment, consisting of Kamden, Brian, Jiho, Siyun, Mackiah, Kyrell, and Seungmo.
月下清宵 A Night In The Moonlight Supper Club
月下清宵 · A NIGHT IN THE MOONLIGHT
Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival Supper Club 24/9
(Jelly, Spice, And Everything Nice! ) Hong Kong meets Singaporean-Malaysian 🥮
Date: 24 Sep 2026, Thursday
Time: 7PM-9:30PM
Venue: South London Louie, 67 Peckham Rd, London SE5 8UH
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Chrysanthemum Moon Welcome Drink
Chilled chrysanthemum, young ginger and wildflower honey
Chilli Crab Tart, Pomelo, Osmanthus
Singapore chilli crab tart with pomelo, and a fragrant touch of osmanthus
Crispy Yam Ring, Salted Egg Prawn, Curry Leaf
Lattice of crisp yam layered with succulent prawns glazed in salted egg yolk, topped with curry leaf
Thunder Tea Rice
A refined interpretation of my signature family recipe Lei Cha. Pounded savoury tea made with fresh herbs and nuts served over fragrant rice, and an array of finely prepared seasonal accompaniments.
Cantonese Style Lychee Sago Soup
Traditional Hong Kong sweet soup served with lychee jelly and taro.
Pineapple Cheesecake
Inspired by Feng Li Su, no-bake cheesecake with a spiced oat crumble base and pineapple filling.
Pandan Mooncake Pudding
A refreshing twist on the traditional mooncake.
Vegetarian & Halal menu is available.
Specialty Tea & Cocktails available on the day to purchase separately.
The dinner will be hosted at South London Louie which is a cosy venue, perfect for an intimate Mid Autumn reunion dinner. RSVP by 19 Sep to secure your seat at the table. Limited spots are available, so don't miss the chance to try out our food.