Peter Pan Cup
Swimming outside on Christmas day in London? As mad (and unappealing to many) as that might sound, it’s an annual tradition. Every year since 1864, the hardy members of The Serpentine …
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New Year’s Day 10k Run and 3k Fun Run
Hit the new year running, or get motivated by cheering on others at the Start Fitness Serpentine Running Club’s annual New Year’s Day 10k run and 3K fun run. The longer race is held …
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Gingerbread City at the Museum of Architecture
Prepare to be a weird combination of inspired, envious and hungry at this year’s Gingerbread city, filled with incr-edible displays (see what we did there?). This year’s exhibition is held …
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One Year Itch
Tania has her heart set on her dream job but has she unwittingly placed a curse on her dating life? Our heroine, ably assisted by her bestie Jayne, comes face to face with the trials and …
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Laughing Horse Comedy Club
Bring some laughter into your life with fresh new comedy talent in the comedy showcase upstairs at the Hop Poles. Featuring host Jay Sodagar alongside a selection of new London comedy. …
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DIY Biscuit Icing
Celebrate Valentine’s Day (or Galentine’s, or Palentine’s – whatever works for you) with a bit of sweet DIY decoration at one of Biscuiteers’ boutique biscuit icing cafes. …
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IWA Canalway Cavalcade 2024
A bank holiday celebration of London’s nautical-dwelling communities, this is the 40th anniversary of IWA Canalway Cavalcade. The free event takes place in Little Venice along the Grand …
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London Naked Bike Ride 2024
London Naked Bike Ride is an annual nude cycling event in protest against car culture and oil dependency as well as bringing attention to the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets. …
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TogethernessFest at Kindred
A staggering 700,000 Londoners admit to feeling lonely ‘always’ or ‘most of the time’, so in partnership with West London Queer Project, London Writer’s Salon, and the Head of TED, …
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Taste of the Caribbean Food & Drink Festival
Europe’s largest Caribbean food and drink festival hits London and the Southeast again this year with over 20 Caribbean street food traders, cooking demos, market stalls, a funfair and free …
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London Anime and Gaming Con 2024
Run by the folks over at Animeleague, London Anime and Gaming Con returns once again for a full weekend of madcap fun. Despite the name, the event covers a wide variety of anime-adjacent …
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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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Acton Depot Open Weekend
Not normally open to the public, Acton Depot open weekends are a fantastic opportunity to see some of the hundreds of thousands of treasures stored in the working museum storehouse. What to …
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West Oktoberfest
Bavarian vibes come to Shepherd’s Bush, with the rather lovely Bush Hall standing in for a Munich marquee. There’ll be two bold and brash sets from a big brass band, as well as steins …
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London Oktoberfest
London Oktoberfest is not just about beer and bratwurst, you know. There’s also live music, with bands coming over from Germany for the occasion, and a huge tent decorated in the …
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Ravenscourt Park Fireworks 2024 – The Fawkes Festival
So, the Ravenscourt Park Fireworks have been replaced for 2023 with an environmentally-friendly 15-minute ‘Light-Laser-Sound Extravaganza’, called The Fawkes Festival. There has also …
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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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Lightopia at Crystal Palace
CancelledUnfortunately the show’s organising company, Outreach Creative Ltd, went into administration and so Lightopia will not take place this year. If you’re looking for festive feels, …
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Enchanted Woodland at Syon Park
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled for 2023 – the good news is that they hope to be back next year. Looking for more festive fun? Be sure to check our top winter festivals and …
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