Culture & Arts
What's on in Barnet — theatre, music, exhibitions and community events.
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Culture & Arts · East BarnetIncognito Theatre stages 'The Unfriend' satire in East Barnet
Incognito Theatre in East Barnet is presenting Stephen Moffat's satire 'The Unfriend', a play exploring social etiquette and its potentially fatal consequences. The production features Alan Crossan as Peter and Catherine Jansen-Ridings as the psychopathic Elsa Jane Krakowski, with set design by John Savage.
East Barnet3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Culture & Arts · BarnetHalloween event at Lewis of London in Barnet
Lewis of London farm in Barnet is hosting a Halloween event throughout October. Visitors can pick pumpkins, play games, and enjoy special ice cream flavours. The event runs on select dates from October 10 to October 31.
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Culture & Arts · Golders GreenAckermans Chocolates shop on Goldhurst Terrace closed after 50 years
Ackermans Chocolates, established by Werner and Lotte Ackerman on Goldhurst Terrace, operated for five decades, earned a Royal Warrant in 1968 and welcomed the future King Charles in 1996. The shop closed roughly twenty years ago, ending a notable chapter in Golders Green’s culinary history.
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Culture & Arts · EdgwareBarnet FC moves York City match to 27 October, tickets still valid
Barnet Football Club has rescheduled its home game against York City for Tuesday 27 October at 19:45. Existing tickets remain usable, and fans can apply for refunds until 17:00 on Monday 26 October. The match will take place at The Hive in Edgware.
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Culture & Arts · FinchleyFree Light + Flight Festival comes to Finchley and RAF Museum
The Light + Flight Festival will offer free public events, installations, and performances across north London. Barnet Council's festival will take place on the weekends of 14 to 15 November and 21 to 22 November 2026, with events at Finchley Lakeside and the RAF Museum.
Finchley3 min readTrust 56 · Craft 72 · Hype 25
Culture & Arts · EdgwareBarnet FC maintains unbeaten league run to reach top two
Barnet FC's strong start to the season sees them in the top two of the league as of 23 September 2026. The Edgware club has not lost a league match this season, with their unbeaten run now standing at 16 games.
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Culture & Arts · High BarnetRory Bremner to headline High Barnet theatre season
High Barnet's Chickenshed theatre is set to host comedian Rory Bremner and its major festive production '12 Days' this autumn and winter. The venue also offers a variety of creative workshops for children and adults, aiming to make theatre accessible.
High Barnet3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Culture & Arts · FinchleyHunter Davies launches Beatles book in Finchley
Hunter Davies, the Beatles' authorised biographer, has released a new book, 'Get Back: The Boys Who Became The Beatles'. The book, launched at a Finchley bookshop, draws on 39 notebooks to detail the band's early lives and rise to fame.
Finchley3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 58 · Hype 45
Culture & Arts · FinchleyOli Gots exhibition on displacement opens in East Finchley
Artist Oli Gots is exhibiting 'unrooted: part one' at the Phoenix Cinema in East Finchley until 4 October 2026. The exhibition features scanned images and cyanotype prints accompanied by text, exploring her memories of displacement and lost culture.
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Culture & Arts · BarnetTottenham may debut Barnet teen Luca Williams-Barnett, says De Zerbi
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said he is weighing the possibility of promoting 17‑year‑old academy winger Luca Williams‑Barnett to the first‑team squad. Williams‑Barnett, a Barnet resident, recently scored for the Under‑21s against Dinamo Zagreb, while the club has already spent over £300 million on new signings this summer.
Barnet3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 79 · Hype 30
Culture & Arts · Golders GreenGolders Green church conservation project underway
A conservation project to restore the historic wall paintings at St Jude-on-the-Hill in Golders Green began in March 2026 and is expected to finish in January 2027. Talks on the work will be held on 17 September 2026.
Golders Green3 min readTrust 56 · Craft 80 · Hype 15
Culture & Arts · BarnetBarnet FC posts Charlie Lakin match update without details
Barnet FC published a page titled “Charlie Lakin Post‑Match | Accrington Stanley” on 12 September 2026. The page contains only navigation links and repeats of site menus, with no match report, player comments or statistics. Fans are advised to contact the club for further information.
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Culture & Arts · New BarnetFormer pupil Alison Mihail presents prizes at QE Girls' school
Alison Mihail, an MBE recipient and former pupil of Queen Elizabeth’s Girls’ School in New Barnet, presented prizes at the school's annual celebration of excellence in September 2026. She shared memories of her time at the school and encouraged current students to seize opportunities.
New Barnet3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 87 · Hype 15
Culture & Arts · BarnetBarnet FC U18s secure late win against Bromley
Barnet FC Under-18s defeated Bromley 2-1 after scoring a late goal to secure the win. The team led 1-0 at half-time but conceded early in the second half before finding a late winner.
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Culture & Arts · FinchleyHoly Fool play explores Shostakovich's life under Stalin
The new musical history 'Holy Fool' by Rosalind Adler and Lea Sellers, now playing at Park Theatre in Finsbury Park, examines the life of composer Dimitri Shostakovich under Stalin's regime. It opens backstage at the Bolshoi Theatre in 1934.
Finchley3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Culture & Arts · EdgwareEdgware entertainer adapts Animal Farm for stage
Edgware-based children's entertainer Dov Citron is staging a one-man adaptation of George Orwell's Animal Farm at Barons Court Theatre from 29 September to 3 October 2026. The production, which emphasizes the character Moses the Raven, aims to resonate with audiences and potentially tour schools.
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Culture & Arts · FinchleyFinchley cinema offers £4 tickets for National Cinema Weekend
National Cinema Weekend is offering £4 tickets for all films, screens, and seating types, with an additional £2 charge for IMAX. The event, run by Cinema First, includes over 530 UK cinemas, with 49 in London, including Finchley's Phoenix Cinema.
Finchley3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 72 · Hype 30
Culture & Arts · HendonRAF Museum in Hendon hosts BFBS Pro League grand final on 27 September
The Royal Air Force Museum in Hendon will host the BFBS Pro League grand final on 27 September 2026. While the final is private, the public can attend free esports experiences, simulators, STEM activities, and live music from 10am. Advance booking for museum entry is recommended.
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Culture & Arts · EdgwareEdgware's Nineteen Club offers Gujarati flavours near Jubilee line end
Nineteen Club, located at 19 North Parade in Edgware, offers a range of Gujarati snacks and wider Indian cuisine. The venue, situated near the end of the Jubilee line, also serves as a sports club with a bar.
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Larisa Faber's 'The Land We Shared' premieres at Artsdepot
Romanian director Larisa Faber premieres her new play, 'The Land We Shared', at Artsdepot in North Finchley on 15th October 2026. The production delves into themes of grief, family history, and surrealism, featuring songs and unexpected transformations.
North Finchley3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 15