Festivals
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

The Canalway Cavalcade Floats Back Into Little Venice This May

A colourful party on the canal.
Things To Do
By Londonist

London's Vaisakhi Festival Is Back In Trafalgar Square This April

Celebration of Sikh and Punjabi heritage and culture.
Things To Do
By Londonist

Bring Out The Bunting: St George's Day Celebrations Are Coming To Trafalgar Square

We do indeed celebrate being English in London.
Theatre & Arts
By Paige Kahn

The Passion Of Jesus: Free Play Returns To Trafalgar Square On Good Friday 2025

Crowds of 20,000 expected to watch a cast of 100.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Where To Celebrate St George's Day 2025: Special Events In London

Parties and events to salute the patron saint on 23 April.
Music
By Will Noble

The Best Music Festivals In London 2025

Party in a field without leaving the capital.
Things To Do
By Londonist

London's St Patrick's Day Parade And Festival: When, Where And How To Get Involved

Dust off your shamrock sunglasses and head for Trafalgar Square this March.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

International Women's Day And Women's History Month 2025 Events In London

Guided walks, talks, and more - all celebrating women.
Family
By Londonist

London's Best Independent Cinemas

Reel gems.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Things To Keep You Busy For LGBT+ History Month 2025 In London

Museums, guided walks, cabaret and kids events.
Things To Do
By Londonist

Where To Celebrate Lunar New Year And Chinese New Year 2025 In London

Events and celebrations to welcome the Year of the Snake.
Festivals
By M@

Pageantmaster: What's It Like To Run The Lord Mayor's Show?

Meet Dominic Reid, London's 'Mr Big Event'.
Festivals

A Festival Dedicated Entirely To Audiovisual Art Is Coming Back To London

LightSounds runs 23-24 November.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Lord Mayor's Show 2024: When And Where Is It, And What's Happening?

Spend the day marking an ancient London tradition dating back to 1215.
Drink
By Will Noble

London Cocktail Week 2024: Drink Some Of London's Best Cocktails For Just £8

Sip swanky signature serves.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Japan Matsuri: A Huge Celebration Of Japanese Culture In Trafalgar Square

From cosplay to katsu curry, it's all going on.
Drink
By Will Noble

Oktoberfest In London: Where To Find Steins, Bratwurst And Lederhosen

Lager, bratwurst and oompah galore.

Things To Do
By Will Noble

Pearly Kings And Queens Harvest Festival - Have A Right Old Knees-Up At This Legendary Event

The true cockney spirit lives on.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Black On The Square Is Back In Trafalgar Square This September

Latest annual celebration on cultural calendar.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Brompton Cemetery Springs Into Life On This Annual Open Day

Do a deep dive of one of the Magnificent Seven.
Festivals
By M@

Book Now: Open House London 2024

September architectural extravaganza.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Dozens Of Vintage Boats Moor Up In Central London This September

The (free!) Classic Boat Festival is back at St Katharine Docks.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

A Museum Stuffed With Vintage TVs, And Free Routemaster Rides: Heritage Open Days 2024

September=Xmas for London lovers.
Festivals
By M@

To Mars And Beyond At UCL's Festival Of Engineering

Get hands-on with some cutting edge engineering.