23 April is St George's Day, the day of England's patron saint (not to mention patron saint of Catalonia, Ethiopia and various other regions worldwide). Legend has it that he slayed a dragon, although let's face it, he didn't. Take a look at these St George's Day 2026 events in London — we'll add to this page as more are announced.
St George's Day Festival, Trafalgar Square
Known in previous years as the Feast of St George, there's a free St George's Day festival on Monday 21 April (that's Easter Monday), painting the town red (and white). The annual shindig brings live entertainment — both traditional and modern — to Trafalgar Square, including a Morris dancing lesson and a chance to write your own sea shanty.
St George's Day in Trafalgar Square, 19 April 2026. FREE to attend.
Dragon making workshop
Take the kids along to Sands End Arts & Community Centre in Fulham after school on St George's Day for a creative dragon making workshop. All materials are provided for you to design and create your own dragon to take home. Age eight+.
St George's Day dragon making workshop, 23 April 2026.
St George's Day party at The Crown
The Crown pub in Limehouse marks the occasion with a St George's Day party, promising "proper pub vibes". Entertainment comes from DJ Mark Hughes, with saveloy, mash and pease pudding on the menu.
St George's Day party at The Crown, 23 April 2026.
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