From Hilary Duff and Rush to Birthday Massacre, the stars will be out in London.

See you in September.

See — and hear you — Ben Heppner, Rihanna, Rush, Roy LeBlanc, Hilary Duff, Shotgun Rules, the Birthday Massacre, Loreena McKennitt, the High School Project, Brad Paisley and so many more.

Even the selected guide to September music and other arts events in the calendar (Page C1) accompanying this column is only a first affectionate take on what’s up.

Ben Heppner at the Grand to benefit Orchestra London. Rihanna working that umbrella. Judy Chicago at Western. The LOLA fest bringing alt-rock to Victoria Park.

That’s a September to remember.