Cultural Festival Events in London

A Season of Bangla Drama

Themes of hope, empathy, human connection and a celebration of iconic cultural figures will be played across stages in Tower Hamlets this autumn, with the return of the acclaimed Bangladeshi …

Diwali at Wembley Park

Diwali is coming to Wembley Park this year, as visitors and the local community alike celebrate the victory of light over darkness with events across several venues in the neighbourhood, over a …

London Literature Festival 2025

Autumn is the perfect season to hunker down with a good book and if you need inspiration for your reading list, there’s no better place to be than the Southbank Centre. The London …

London Month Of The Dead

London Month of the Dead is a series of events across London throughout October looking at our understanding of and relationship to death leading up to Halloween. The programme takes in the …

Diwali on the Square 2025

The London Diwali festival at Trafalgar Square attracts approximately 35,000 people each year to celebrate this uplifting and inclusive Hindu, Sikh and Jain festival of light. Following the …

Japan Matsuri Festival

Forget the flights, you can enjoy a little piece of Japan right here in the middle of London. Japan Matsuri is a free annual celebration of Japanese culture; expect music, magic, dance, tasty …

Peckham Festival

Peckham Festival 2024 returns with a long weekend of free art, performances and activities celebrating its diversity and vibrant creativity. Two of the main sites will be at Copeland Park and …

Queen’s Park Book Festival

Queen’s Park Book Festival returns for its 2024 edition on the weekend of 31st August to 1st September, bringing a diverse range of established and emerging talent together to celebrate literary …

Notting Hill Carnival

August Bank Holiday weekend means it’s time for Notting Hill Carnival, Europe’s biggest street party. It’s a colourful, vibrant celebration of London’s Caribbean …

Camden Fringe

If Edinburgh’s a bit of a trek, why not head to the Camden Fringe instead this August? Returning for an 18th year with its biggest line-up yet, featuring more than 300 acts across over 26 …

Hyper Japan Festival 2025

Don’t miss Hyper Japan — a huge cultural festival featuring music, anime, cosplay, fashion, food, and lots more from Japan. The event plays host to over 350 different exhibitors, and …

Feria de Londres

Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Spain as Feria de Londres, the much-loved Spanish festival, returns to London on 25th and 26th May. This year the festival will take place …

Feast of St George in Trafalgar Square 2025

Head over to Trafalgar Square for the annual celebration of St George, patron saint of England and slayer of a dragon, legend has it. Crowds will gather in one of London’s biggest squares …

Vaisakhi Festival 2025

Enjoy a free celebration of Sikh culture and heritage at Trafalgar Square for Vaisakhi, one of the biggest festivals in the Sikh calendar, which marks the birth of modern day Sikhism.   Indoor …

London Holi Festival of Joy and Colours

Who doesn’t need a bit more joy and colour in their life? Come and celebrate Holi with an authentic Indian Holi Festival experience, including Indian food, music, performances and lots of …

Imagine Children’s Festival

Imagine Children’s Festival returns in 2024 to inspire young minds and keep kids entertained during the half-term holidays in February. It’s the largest festival of its kind in the …

Chinese New Year 2025

About Chinese New Year 2024 in London Celebrate the Year of the Dragon in London at the largest celebrations outside Asia. Chinese New Year (also known as the Lunar New Year) falls between late …

Sri Lankan Culture Collective Boutique Festival

The Sri Lankan Culture Collective has an unmissable one-day boutique festival showcasing the food and culture from across the vibrant Sri Lankan diaspora taking place on Sunday 22nd September …

Drummond Street Spice Sundowner

Grab some bargain spicy snacks for £5 at this NW1 community-led street celebration for one of London’s most diverse and culturally rich streets. The evening will commence from 6pm, and guests …

Journeys Through Food, Faith and Culture at the RSA

Black African communities have had a seismic impact across British culture, sports, politics, and more. Immigration from countries like Nigeria, Ghana and Zimbabwe has created many vibrant …

The Japan Week Festival

The UK’s largest celebration of Japanese food, drink and culture, the Japan Week Festival includes a wide range of events such as discounts and limited-edition dishes at some of …

Power & Glory: Black History Month Photography Exhibition

Alternative Arts presents a collection of the most dynamic and diverse contemporary black photographers exploring history and identity with a series of stunning images inspired by courage, …

This Bright Land

Create your own sunshine with This Bright Land, where the courtyard at Somerset House is transformed into a magical playground. Uplifting day-and-night performances, music, dance, talks, …

London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

Vibrant Eastern culture  comes to east London with a splash this summer. The London Dragon Boat Festival is believed to have originated 2,500 years ago on the banks of the Yangtze. It arrived on …