London Events Calendar

There's so much happening in London all year round – from free festivals to exciting exhibitions, from world class music to scintillating sport! Here are our top highlights to help you plan your London diary.
Get ready for an action-packed winter in London. In November, don't miss the Lord Mayor's Show, the Festival of Remembrance, and your chance to visit some truly magical ice rinks. The capital gets into the Christmas spirit in December, with Frost Fairs, Pantos and more. Celebrate the New Year in London with a Parade, the London Art Fair, music and more!
November 2008 in London
Royal Academy's contemporary arts season. Ends 19 Jan
Skate into history. 29 Nov-11 Jan
Skate by the Tower of London's battlements. 22 Nov-11 Jan
Take a spin at the Natural History Museum. 6 Nov-18 Jan
Royal Botanic Gardens opens its Christmas ice rink. 29 Nov-4 Jan
December 2008 in London
Beat the last-minute Christmas shopping rush. 6-7 Dec
Get into the Christmas spirit at Bankside. 12-21 Dec
Get your skates on at one of London's temporary ice rinks
Tennis legends do battle in the Royal Albert Hall. 2-7 Dec
Simon Callow is Hook at Richmond Theatre. 5 Dec-11 Jan
Clive Rowe stars at the Hackney Empire. 29 Nov-10 Jan
January 2009 in London
The best modern British contemporary art in London. 14-18 Jan
Join the fun as London welcomes in 2009! 1 Jan
Boating fans: set course for London's ExCeL Centre! 9-18 Jan
Lose yourself in Carl Orff's gorgeous music in London. 17 Jan

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