
London Month Of The Dead
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 gothic, the occult, the creepy …
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 gothic, the occult, the creepy …
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. Now in its 16th …
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 …
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 2023 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 …
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 …
If Edinburgh’s a bit of a trek, why not head to the Camden Fringe instead this August? Returning for a 17th year with its biggest line-up yet, featuring nearly 300 acts across over 24 …
London’s biggest Spanish festival takes place this weekend at the new location of Wembley Park. A riot of authentic Spanish food, flamenco dancing, live music and workshops, Feria de …
Hyper Japan is a huge cultural festival which features shopping, entertainment, cosplay, fashion and food from Japan, playing host to over 300 different exhibitors over the weekend including …
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 for a free day of ye olden time fun and …
A free celebration of Sikh culture and heritage for Vaisakhi, which marks the birth of the Khalsa. Indoor and outdoor events will include shabad kirtan (spiritual music), langar (food), cooking …
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 …
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 …
Now in its 21st year, Imagine Children’s Festival returns to inspire young minds and keep kids entertained during the half-term holidays in February. It’s the largest festival of its …
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 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 …
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, …
Diwali is coming early to Wembley Park this year, as London’s most exciting new neighbourhood invites visitors and the local community alike to celebrate the victory of light over darkness on …
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, …
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 …
Walthamstow’s free biennial arts festival is back this year, bigger than ever. Pick up a trail map from the website and visit artists’ homes and studios, together with displays …
This year Portobello Market is moving to a schedule of winter weekends, with local community groups, retailers, charities and market stall holders. Together, the locals will put on four weekends …
Hosted by the good folks behind Hackney Vegan Village and Ethical Emporium, Hackney Christmas Market returns triumphant and bigger than ever, with around 50 independent traders. What to see and …
We love the Crystal Palace Fireworks. We’re still waiting for the details for 2023 but we will let you know as soon as we do. Check back!