Weekend

Looking for some weekend inspiration? Wondering what to do this weekend? We've searched what's happening in London and have picked the best things to do.

Weekend
By Londonist

Things To Do In London This Weekend: 20-21 June 2026

Top events in London this Saturday and Sunday.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Covent Garden's Puppet Festival Returns This May

That's the way to do it!
Things To Do
By Londonist

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

Celebration of Sikh and Punjabi heritage and culture.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Free Canalway Cavalcade Festival Floats Into Little Venice This May

A colourful party on the canal.
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.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

London's Going Snowdrop Crazy This Month - Here's Where To See Them

The flowers about to take over your Instagram feed.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Lord Mayor's Show (AKA Lady Mayor's Show): When And Where Is It, And What's Happening

An ancient London tradition.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

Where To Go Pumpkin Picking Near London: Autumn 2025

Oh. My. GOURD.
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.
News
By Laura Reynolds

A Flotilla Of Hot Air Balloons Could Fly Across Central London This Summer

The Lord Mayor's Balloon Regatta is back for 2026... hopefully.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

28 Events Worth Leaving London For This April

Steam trains, flower festivals and a mysterious grotto.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

Boating In London: Have An Oarsome Time At These Beautiful Lakes

Row, row, row your boat... (Pedal, pedal, pedal your pedalo).
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Chelsea In Bloom 2023: Film History Celebrated In Free Flower Festival

Floral sculptures with movies theme take over west London.
Things To Do
By Londonist

Where To Celebrate King Charles III's Coronation In London

Things to do over the coronation weekend.
Things To Do

Ticket Alert: London Transport Museum's Depot Open Days Return This Month

Book now for an electrifying day out.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

The Glowing Winter Lights Festival Returns To Canary Wharf This Month

Free light trail returns for 2023.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Freeze The Day! There's A Free Winter Ice Festival In London This Week

Ice, ice baby!
Beyond London
By Charlotte Maughan Jones

Why You Should Go To... Folkestone

An artistic Kentish coastal haven.
Beyond London
By Charlotte Maughan Jones

How To Spend A Weekend In Newcastle

Bridges, beer and baked goods.
Things To Do
By Charlotte Maughan Jones

This Dazzling Flotilla Is Sailing Down The Thames This Week

Canaletto vibes in central London.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Summer Lights: Beautiful Free Art Trail Returns To East London

Like winter lights festivals... but in summer.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

28 Chimpanzee Sculptures Unveiled In New Central London Art Trail

Free to visit, and all for a good cause.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Gorgeous Free Flower Festival Belgravia In Bloom Returns This Year

A celebration of all things British.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Dust Off Your Cape: MCM Comic Con Is Back In London This May

Visit a Stranger Things set, or learn how to play Quidditch.