Covent Garden May Fayre & Puppet Festival
The Covent Garden May Fayre & Puppet Festival, which has been running since 1976, is a celebration of the puppet Mr. Punch who has been entertaining Londoners since the 17th century. Punch …
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Covent Garden Street Party
The Covent Garden Street Performers Association (CGSPA) is proud to announce a major public celebration marking 50 years of modern street performance in Covent Garden. The one-day event will …
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Photo London 2025
This year’s Photo London is an exciting mix of vintage and modern photography, returning for its landmark tenth edition at Somerset House. Galleries from around London and the world gather …
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Unseen Tours
Unseen Tours are guided walking tours with a difference; being formerly homeless, the guides know the streets intimately and will show you the real London through their personal knowledge of the …
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Live at Lunch
Level up your lunchtime and get involved with this exciting programme of free lunchtime performances inspired by the heritage of the Royal Ballet and Opera. Artists from The Royal Opera, …
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BMW Classics 2025
This free summer concert highlights the continued partnership between BMW Group and the London Symphony Orchestra; hear London’s oldest symphony orchestra in a free open-air concert in …
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(Un)Layering the Future Past of South Asia: Young Artists’ Voices
Spot the next big talent at this exhibition featuring works by 26 emerging and established artists from six South Asian countries, including newly-commissioned pieces. With many of the artists …
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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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London Pride Parade 2025
The massive annual London Pride Parade will make its colourful, joyous way once more throughout the city’s centre in celebration of LGBTQIA+ communities and the core values of visibility, …
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London Design Biennale 2025
See the work of designers from over 40 countries under one roof in June. This year’s theme is ‘Surface Reflections’; exhibitors from around the world will showcase world-leading …
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Cocktails in the City
Cocktails in the City is basically London’s most convenient cocktail crawl; three weekends of pop-up versions of around 20 of the city’s best-loved bars, all in a gorgeous private …
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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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Somerset House Summer Series 2025
Celebrating 21 years, the Somerset House Summer Series with American Express returns to their iconic courtyard in July with eleven nights of gigs from both new and established music artists from …
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London Clown Festival
Packed with physical comedy and buffoonery, London Clown Festival is thrilled to once again bring the best of UK and international clowning to the capital. The festival has cemented itself as an …
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Cocktails in the City
Cocktails in the City is basically London’s most convenient cocktail crawl; three weekends of pop-up versions of around 20 of the city’s best-loved bars, all in a gorgeous private …
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Crypt Live
Fancy an evening out with a difference? Take a look at Crypt Live. Enjoy performances from leading artists in jazz, folk, country, soul, blues, and West End Theatre, held in the crypt at …
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Open House London 2025
Each year, over a quarter of a million people take advantage of the festival to glimpse London’s hidden treasures, take tours, and listen to talks throughout the city. Lots of spaces …
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Exploding Heads Present: Colin From Portsmouth
2024 will see the first live outing for two cult heroes with their fingers on the nation’s pulse: angry-about-everything Colin from Portsmouth and …
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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 …
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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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Spooky Dials Market
Running from 21st October-3rd November and free to attend, Spooky Dials Market will see KERB’s fabulous street food vendors creating bespoke Halloween-themed dishes to celebrate the scariest …
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