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Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 falls on Friday 25 September. What the festival means across Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and Japanese traditions, what’s on in London, and where to buy mooncakes before they sell out.

The full ESEA Heritage Month 2026 London calendar, from celebrASIA at Battersea to Margins United and four Chinatown walking tours. Plus the Evolving Threads theme and besea.n's grants.

Every Japanese market in London with 2026 dates — Shōtengai at King’s Cross, Nishi Market in Shepherd’s Bush, Yokimono pop-ups, Japan Matsuri at Trafalgar Square, plus where to shop Japanese year-round. Updated monthly.

The UK's biggest Japanese culture festival is back at Olympia London from 24 to 26 July 2026. Over 530 exhibitors, headliners QUEEN BEE and avantgardey, Japanese street food from wagyu skewers to mochi, cosplay, workshops, and a brand-new indie gaming zone. Here's everything you need to know.

London's 2026 music calendar has more East and South East Asian acts than any previous year — BTS at a football stadium, BIGBANG reuniting for their first tour in nine years, TWICE doing their first 360° UK stage, XG becoming the first Japanese group to play Wembley, and a brand-new outdoor city pop festival at Crystal Palace Bowl. Whether you're here for stadium K-pop or intimate J-rock, there's something on this list for you. Here's everything confirmed, by date. K-Pop Conc

From Filipino pancit to Japanese karaage, this is your ultimate guide to Asian food in London. We spotlight ESEA-owned stalls, restaurants, supperclubs, and hidden gems with interviews, maps, and monthly updates.

Updated 17/09/2026 Looking for East and Southeast Asian events in London this month? This is your hub for ESEA gigs, food markets, supperclubs, exhibitions and theatre across the city. We spotlight everything from underground nights to big festival moments, with new listings added throughout the month. You will also find the occasional ESEA highlight from other UK cities when something special is happening. 📩 Get the NOVA ESEA newsletter — the city’s best East & Southeast As