London Games Festival
The London Games Festival is a multi-day celebration of the art, culture and business of video games. Back for its tenth year, the London Games Festival is an umbrella under which events are …
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After Dark Festival 2026: Fire & Circus at UEL
Fancy learning to ride a unicycle? The University of East London’s After Dark Festival returns in spectacular style, transforming the Docklands campus into a dazzling winter celebration of …
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Frost Fair, Bankside
In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries the surface of the Thames froze over completely on over twenty occasions. Londoners responded by holding Frost Fairs on the ice; full-on markets, food …
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Christmas Carols in Trafalgar Square
Carol singing is coming back to Trafalgar Square this Christmas! There will be more than 40 carol groups gathering for an hour at a time under the big Christmas tree to fill you with festive …
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The Regent Street Motor Show
If you’re into classic cars – or even if you’re not – this is a great Saturday afternoon in town with a fantastic display of over 100 vintage, veteran, classic and and …
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Bloomsbury Festival 2025
Established in 2006, the annual Bloomsbury Festival is a lively blend of science, arts and culture. Events this year include street parties, dance and music performances, scientific exhibitions, …
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MCM Comic Con London – October
Late October isn’t just the time of year for dressing up for Halloween. It’s also time for the autumn edition of the bi-annual pop culture expo MCM Comic Con. (The spring event usually takes …
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BFI London Film Festival
Hey film fans – it’s BFI London Film Festival time. With events including red carpet premieres, awards and immersive experiences across London and the UK – many of them free …
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Totally Thames Festival 2025
A month-long annual arts and cultural festival at venues spanning the length of the Thames. The sheer variety of events is staggering, from film, concerts and art installations to activities and …
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Colourscape
Looking for a slightly more interesting way to spend your lunch break, or ease into the weekend? Colourscape is an immersive walkthrough of labyrinths with around 70 interlinked multi-coloured …
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Free Live Music at Regent’s Park Bandstand
Make the most of the summer with free concerts featuring local groups, choirs and jazz bands at Regent’s Park bandstand – deckchairs are available to hire if you’re planning to …
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Bermondsey Street Festival
If anywhere can pull off an urban/suburban village fete in the middle of London, it’s Bermondsey. There’s a (very competitive) dog show, street entertainment, craft beer, a whole …
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GDIF: Greenwich & Docklands International Festival 2025
London’s biggest free outdoor performing arts festival is back at iconic venues across the city with a programme of theatre, circus, dance and street arts. This annual event is committed …
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Camden Inspire
Camden Inspire is back for 2024. This free, community-led creative festival brings you a fabulous day of live music, poetry and spoken word, workshops and an open air gallery of street artists, …
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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 …
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In The Neighbourhood (NBHD) from All Points East
Get an early start to the Bank Holiday weekend with this four-day freebie in Victoria Park. In collaboration with Tower Hamlets Council, the local community, businesses, organisations and …
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Great British Beer Festival 2025
Sadly there will be no festival this year due to issues with venue availability; word is that they will be back in 2025, so fingers crossed for that.
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Soho Village Fete & Waiters’ Race
Fabulously eccentric village fete including a dog show, spaghetti-eating contest, a tug-of-war between the Soho police and fire brigade, a human fruit machine and the famous Soho Waiters’ …
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Kaleidoscope Festival
All you could want from a laid-back summer festival, and you don’t even need a tent. Ally Pally’s one-day festival is back for 2024 with their usual mix of live music, DJs and …
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Wembley Park Pride
Wembley Park Pride 2024 will be hosted by Jonas Hedqvist, ex-Mr. Sweden and pop singer turned LGBTQ+ activist, and Antonina Nutshell, an acclaimed Drag Race contestant known for her humour, body …
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West End Live 2025
The square is alive, with the sound of music in June. Musical theatre fans can get all the highlights from hit shows without the sting of the West End ticket prices. In fact, there are no …
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Great Get Together
This free, high-energy community festival has carnival vibes and lots to explore, from workshops, delicious food, music, performances and more. Check their website for the full programme.
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