London Games Festival
The London Games Festival is a multi-day celebration of the art, culture and business of video games. Back for its eighth year, the London Games Festival is an umbrella under which events are …
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Vaisakhi Festival 2023
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 …
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Feast of St George in Trafalgar Square 2023
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 …
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London Marathon 2023
Cheer on the long-distance runners along the world-famous 26 mile course. Starting in Greenwich Park, and finishing at The Mall, SW1, there is always a huge crowd and an exciting atmosphere. The …
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State Opening of Parliament
Marking the start of a session of parliament, the State Opening of Parliament sees the monarch travel from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster by horse drawn carriage to give the …
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London Tech Week 2023
The only place to be if you eat, sleep and dream tech. This event covers every element of the technological world and its future possibilities, with a range of events held across London. …
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Trooping the Colour
The sovereign’s official birthday is celebrated by the Trooping the Colour, now aka the King’s Birthday Parade. King Charles III’s first Trooping the Colour as monarch will take …
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Summer Stage at St Martin’s Courtyard
Get your summer vibe on with a series of free live music performances in St Martin’s courtyard. Find a shady spot, pull up a deckchair, grab a cold one and chill. There will be music for a …
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St Martin’s Autumn Lectures
St Martin’s Autumn Lectures confront some of the biggest issues of our time with an inspirational lineup of speakers including artist Grayson Perry and prominent human rights lawyer and social …
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Houses of Parliament Guided Tour
The Houses of Parliament opens its doors and invites you to peer inside on a guided tour of how UK Parliament works now, and find out more of its history. During the 90-minute tour, you’ll get to …
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St Martin’s Autumn Lectures
St Martin’s Autumn Lectures confront some of the biggest issues of our time with an inspirational lineup of speakers including artist Grayson Perry and prominent human rights lawyer and social …
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Diwali on the Square 2023
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 …
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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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Chanukah in Trafalgar Square
To celebrate Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights, a giant menorah is lit up in Trafalgar Square. One of the lights will be lit each day with live music and dancing; the menorah will be on …
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New Year’s Eve Fireworks 2023/3
As always, the big annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display is a ticketed event. If you want an up close and personal spot on the Victoria Embankment then you’ll have to book in …
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Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2023
For everything Christmassy head to Hyde Park for their Winter Wonderland celebration, now in its 15th year. With everything from an ice slide or ice skating to a Christmas market and festive …
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St Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival 2024
For guaranteed fun and a good-natured party vibe follow the St Patrick’s Day Parade, complete with floats, marching bands and dance troupes. The route is scheduled to start at Hyde Park …
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