London Events Calendar

There's so much happening in London all year round – from free festivals and cultural celebrations, to royal parades and traditional sports. London's events calendar is always busy!

Whether you visit London in the spring, summer, autumn or winter, you'll find a vast array of special events to suit all tastes.

Here are our top highlights to help you plan your London diary. Visit our What's On section for more ideas.

February 2012 in London

Tropical Extravaganza
Escape to the tropics at Kew's exotic plant display. Ends 4 Mar
Pancake Day in London
Indulge yourself in London with a pancake - or a race! 21 Feb
London Fashion Weekend
Style sirens: London Fashion Weekend is back! 23-26 Feb
Valentine's Day in London
London is for lovers on Valentine's Day. 14 Feb
The Big Egg Hunt
Search for designer Easter eggs in London. 21 Feb-8 Apr
Maslenitsa Russian Festival
A fun, free Russian folk festival in Trafalgar Square. 26 Feb
More February events in London

March 2012 in London

St David's Day in London
Celebrate St David's Day 2012 in London. 1 Mar
St Patrick's Day 2012
Celebrate Ireland and St Patrick's Day in London! 17-18 Mar
The Making of Harry Potter
Behind-the-scenes walking tour, opening 31 March 2012
Head of the River Race
Watch London's legendary Head of the River Race. 17 Mar
Mother's Day
Treat your mum to a special day out in London. 18 Mar
More March events in London

April 2012 in London

Damien Hirst
See more than 70 iconic works at Tate Modern. 5 Apr-9 Sep
The Boat Race
Experience the excitement of this famous London river race. 7 Apr
St George's Day in London
Enjoy English heritage on St George's Day in London. 23 Apr
Easter in London 2012
Easter fun for all the family in London. 6-8 Apr
Virgin London Marathon
Be part of next year's Virgin London Marathon. 22 Apr
World Shakespeare Festival
Celebrate Shakespeare as part of the 2012 Festival. 23 Apr-27 Jul
More April events in London

May 2012 in London

Vaisakhi in London
Join Vaisakhi celebrations for Sikh New Year in London. 6 May
Chelsea Flower Show
The world's greatest flower show comes to London. 22-26 May
The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
In Kensington Gardens. From 8 May
More May events in London

June 2012 in London

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
The Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee in London. 2-5 Jun
Big Jubilee Lunch
Celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee with your neighbours. 3 Jun
Queen's Carriage Procession
Line the streets to watch this grand Jubilee procession. 5 Jun
Father's Day in London
Treat your dad to the perfect Father's Day in London. 17 Jun
London 2012 Festival
Don't miss this exciting Olympic arts festival. 21 Jun-9 Sep
WorldPride 2012
A global celebration of equality in London. 23 Jun-8 Jul
Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant
Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee along the Thames. 3 Jun
Diamond Jubilee Beacons
Royal beacon-lighting event to mark The Queen's Jubilee. 4 Jun
Trooping the Colour
London celebrates The Queen's official birthday. 16 Jun
Royal Ascot
Fast horses and fancy hats come to London. 19-23 Jun
Wimbledon
The world of tennis descends on Wimbledon. 25 Jun-8 Jul
More June events in London

July 2012 in London

Hampton Court Flower Show
Six days of gardening heaven at Hampton Court Palace. 3-8 Jul
Shakespeare: Staging the World
London in Shakespeare's day at the British Museum. 19 Jul-25 Nov
London 2012 Olympic Games
All you need to know about the London 2012 Olympic Games
Poetry Parnassus
Poets from 204 countries at the Southbank Centre. 26 Jul-1 Jul
BBC Proms 2012
The world's greatest classical music festival. 13 Jul-8 Sep
Olympic Torch Relay
See the Olympic Torch Relay in London. 21-27 Jul
BT River of Music
Enjoy free gigs at riverside venues across London. 21-22 Jul
London 2012 Big Screens
Watch the London 2012 Games on big screens. 27 Jul-9 Sep
More July events in London

August 2012 in London

London 2012 Paralympic Games
All you need to know about the London 2012 Paralympic Games
Notting Hill Carnival
Don't miss London's biggest street party. 26-27 Aug
Diamonds A Jubilee Celebration
Admire royal diamonds at Buckingham Palace. 1 Aug-30 Sep
Eid
Celebrate the Muslim festival of Eid in London. 18-19 Aug tbc
More August events in London

September 2012 in London

Mayor's Thames Festival
Celebrate London and its river at this fab festival. 8-9 Sep
More September events in London

October 2011 in London

Black History Month 2012
Celebrate Black History Month in London. 1-31 Oct
Halloween in London
Get spooked in London! On and around 31 Oct
More October events in London

November 2012 in London

Bonfire Night Fireworks
Enjoy Bonfire Night fireworks in London. On and around 5 Nov
Thanksgiving in London
Tuck into some turkey and pie in London. 22 Nov
The Lord Mayor's Show
London hosts a magnificent parade and fireworks. 10 Nov
Diwali in London
Celebrate the Festival of Lights in London. 13 Nov
Remembrance in London
London remembers those who gave their lives in war. Nov
More November events in London

December 2012 in London

Christmas in London 2012
Christmas in London is a special time of winter cheer. 25 Dec
New Year's Eve
Celebrate New Year's Eve in London with fireworks and fun! 31 Dec
More December events in London

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