Tempus Hot List: September 2026
By Tempus | 28 August 2026 | Design, Food & Drink, Lifestyle
As summer gives way to fall, we take a look at some of the hottest openings, exhibitions and collaborations to check out in London this September 2026
Visit the Fleurs de Villes Diana exhibition at Somerset House
Royalty, fashion and flowers converge at Somerset House this September for Fleurs de Villes DIANA, the newest floral exhibition reimagining some of the most memorable looks of Princess Diana. The exhibition, which opens to the public on 16 September, will showcase 15 extraordinary fresh floral mannequins, created by some of the UK’s leading floral designers. Each installation presents looks Princess Diana wore while championing causes closest to her heart, from her groundbreaking HIV/AIDS advocacy to international tours, diplomatic dressing and unforgettable public appearances. The exhibition will be held in support of The Diana Award, the charity established in her memory, with a portion of every ticket sold helping fund programmes that empower young people.
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Enjoy a meal at Igni
If you’re looking for some fall date night inspiration this September 2026, then the fine dining restaurant Igni should definitely be on your radar. Led by executive chef Theo Clench (formerly of Cycene, where he gained a Michelin star in 5 months), the menu is focused around seafood, inspired by his Sussex coastal childhood. Theo focuses on the produce as the foundation, with each ingredient meticulously sourced from the best growers, fishers, and farmers, and selected specifically for each dish. Mastery of cooking with fire is at the heart of the restaurant, creating a natural progression of flavour and texture. The menu speaks in trios such as ‘oyster, cucumber, nasturtium’ to the ‘turbot, lettuce, sake’, where the fish is matured for seven days and its fins become a yakitori style morsel glazed with teriyaki. This is a truly innovative fine dining concept in the heart of London, making for a dinner experience you’ll never forget.
Go on a generational culinary tour with Wolfgang Puck
Wolfgang Puck is bringing his Generational Tour to London. The tour sees the acclaimed chef and his son, Byron Lazaroff-Puck, cooking together for an intimate four-hands dinner around the world. And on 9 September, they’ll be bringing this experience to CUT at 45 Park Lane in London. The evening is designed as a dialogue between tradition and innovation: Wolfgang presenting a classic, time-honored dish from his culinary legacy, followed by Byron reinterpreting that tradition through the lens of modern technique, three-Michelin-star training, and inspiration drawn from the host city. If you’d like to spend an evening sampling food from some of the greatest chefs in the world, you might want to grab your ticket before it sells out.
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Get some inspiration at the London Design Festival
London Design Festival is returning to the city for its 24th edition from 12 to 20 September. A defining moment for UK design, this event is a cornerstone of the global cultural calendar. Across the city, London Design Festival will showcase landmark installations, special projects, the Global Design Forum, the London Design Medals, fairs and a partner programme across eleven design districts. The festival’s diverse programming will showcase key installations across the city, in cultural hubs such as the Barbican, the V&A, the Strand, Somerset House and Wapping. Internationally acclaimed designers will create ambitious works of art in some of London’s most iconic public spaces, showcasing design’s ability to inspire, provoke and connect audiences. So if you’re looking for some design inspiration, this is one event in September you definitely shouldn’t miss.
