Festivals

By M@

Doggett's Coat And Badge: See The Annual Thames River Race

It's the oldest boat race in the world.

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.

By Londonist

Black On The Square Is Back In Trafalgar Square This September

Latest annual celebration on cultural calendar.

By Will Noble

Tikka Look At This! Brick Lane Curry Festival Returns In September

Spice up your life.

By Will Noble

Visit A Museum Of Glasses, And Go On A Cemetery Bat Walk: Heritage Open Days 2026

September = Xmas for London lovers.

By Will Noble

The List Of Open House London 2026 Venues Has Just Dropped

Over 600 venues, tours and more.

By Londonist

Croydon Pride 2026: South London Borough Celebrates In Style

Time to get ready for another party.

By M@

Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition Returns

A week of free hands-on science overlooking The Mall.

By Will Noble

Cram 400+ Shows At This Year's Camden Fringe

Arts extravaganza returns to north London.

By M@

Idler Festival 2026: See Very Famous People Talk In A Big Old Posh House

Prue Leith, Charlie Higson, Irvine Walsh, Jojo Moyes...

By M@

See The War Of The Roses Recreated At Barnet Medieval Festival

Key battle remembered in annual festival.

By Laura Reynolds

West End Live 2026: Free Musical Theatre Festival Returns To Trafalgar Square This Weekend

Giant singalongs, and new queue jump passes for 2026.

By Londonist

Eid In Trafalgar Square: Muslim Celebrations Return In May

Eid al-Adha celebrated in capital.

By Will Noble

The Cancelled Lambeth Country Show: An Explainer

And is it returning in 2027? (spoiler: no idea).

By Londonist

90+ Marvellous Things To Do In London This Month: May

The best events in London this month.

By Will Noble

Hackney's Getting A Brand New Dive Bar Festival

How very Hackney.

By Will Noble

BBC Proms 2026: When Is It? How Do I Get Tickets? What Is Promming?

The greatest classical music festival in the world returns.

By Laura Reynolds

Covent Garden's Puppet Festival Returns This May

That's the way to do it!

By Londonist

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

We do indeed celebrate being English in London.

By Londonist

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

Celebration of Sikh and Punjabi heritage and culture.

By Laura Reynolds

Free Canalway Cavalcade Festival Floats Into Little Venice This May

A colourful party on the canal.

By Will Noble

The Chelsea Flower Show 2026: A Blooming Brief Guide

The world’s greatest flower show.

By Paige Kahn

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

Crowds of 20,000 expected to watch a cast of 100.

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.