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Angel Tube exit-only at weekends from 2 January 2027
From 2 January 2027 you can leave Angel Tube station at weekends but not start a journey there. The council leader says she is deeply concerned. What changes.
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Halloween
Islington Halloween: Free Angel Trick or Treat, Sat 31 Oct
Angel Central's free trick or treat is 4pm to 6pm on Saturday 31 October, at four named shops. Ghost boat trips in the Islington Tunnel from £11.25.
Christmas
Islington Christmas Markets: Upper Street Fair Opens 11 Nov
The Country Living Christmas Market fills the Business Design Centre from 11 to 14 November, tickets from £10.99. Plus Islington's free festive street events.
Christmas
Santa in Islington: Angel Grotto Sold Out Early Last Year
Angel Central's £10 Santa's grotto sold out in 2025; its page went live on 9 October. Where to meet Santa in Islington, last year's prices, and when to book.
Christmas
Islington Christmas Lights Switch-On: Angel Goes First
Islington's switch-ons run mid-November to early December, Angel first. The 2026 dates are not out yet: here is what 2025 confirmed and when to expect them.
Christmas
Islington Panto: Dick Whittington, Ten £15 Seats a Show
King's Head's Dick Whittington runs 22 Nov to 3 Jan with ten £15 seats every show; code FAMILY (4 for £100) ends 13 Nov. Plus Little Angel and Sadler's Wells.
Angel
Islington Tube times: Angel to Bank in 7 mins, £3.10
Bank to Angel is 6 minutes on the Northern line, three stops. Journey times, zones and fares from all 15 Islington stations, and which have no Night Tube.