Event

7 April 2012

Putney Bridge [map]

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race is one of the world's oldest sports events, and one of London's most popular. 7 Apr

21 February 2012

Various venues [map]

Celebrate Pancake Day in London with a traditional pancake race! 21 Feb

24 August 2012 to 29 August 2012

Various venues [map]

The Paralympic Torch Relay comes to London for the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games. 24-29 Aug

31 March 2012

Electric Brixton SW2 1RJ[map]

DJ, producer and electronic master Paul van Dyk launches his new album in Brixton. Don't miss the party! 31 Mar

15 February 2012 to 15 July 2012

Tate Britain SW1P 4RG[map]

Tate Britain unveils Picasso and Modern British Art, the first show to explore Picasso's impact on British art. 15 Feb-15 Jul

26 June 2012 to 1 July 2012

Southbank Centre SE1 8XX[map]

Hear poets from every competing Olympic nation read at the Southbank Centre's mammoth Poetry Parnassus festival. 26 Jul-1 Jul

31 March 2012 to 29 April 2012

Buckingham Palace SW1A 1AA[map]

Go behind the ropes and explore Buckingham Palace on a private tour, led by an expert guide. 31 Mar-29 Apr

17 May 2012 to 21 October 2012

National Portrait Gallery WC2H 0HE[map]

See 60 remarkable portraits of Queen Elizabeth II in this exhibition at London's National Portrait Gallery. 17 May-21 Oct

8 February 2012 to 22 April 2012

Victoria and Albert Museum SW7 2RL[map]

See Cecil Beaton's photos of The Queen through the ages at the V&A. Until 22 Apr

2 June 2012 to 5 June 2012

Various venues [map]

Hang up the bunting and wave your Union Jacks as the Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee in London. 2-5 Jun

4 June 2012

Various venues [map]

A unique and traditional event celebrating The Queen's Diamond Jubilee in London and around the world. 4 Jun

June 2012
(exact dates to be confirmed)

Whitechapel Art Gallery E1 7QX[map]

Whitechapel Gallery unveils a newly commissioned artwork for its façade by Rachel Whiteread. Summer 2012

23 June 2012 to 24 June 2012

Hackney Marshes E5 0SW[map]

See Florence + The Machine, Leona Lewis and Plan B at this free weekend concert, part of the London 2012 Festival. 23-24 Jun

8 November 2012 to 15 November 2012

Various venues [map]

Each year in November, London remembers the men and women who gave their lives in the two World Wars and subsequent conflicts

24 February 2012 to 4 March 2012

The Roundhouse NW1 8EH[map]

The Roundhouse presents a festival of cutting-edge contemporary classical music. 24 Feb-4 Mar

22 May 2012 to 26 May 2012

Royal Hospital Chelsea SW3 4SR[map]

Come and experience the greatest flower show in the world at London's Royal Hospital Chelsea. 22-26 May

3 July 2012 to 8 July 2012

Hampton Court Palace KT8 9AU[map]

Floral delights in a beautiful royal palace at the world's largest flower show, Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. 3-8 Jul

21 July 2012 to 22 July 2012

Various venues

Enjoy free gigs at riverside venues in the run-up to the London 2012 Games, starring Scissor Sisters and more. 21-22 Jul

19 July 2012 to 23 September 2012

National Portrait Gallery WC2H 0HE[map]

Don't miss the final exhibition of the National Portrait Gallery's photographic portrait series, Road to 2012. 19 Jul-23 Sep

14 July 2012 to 20 July 2012

Royal Opera House WC2E 9DD[map]

Discover three new ballet works at the Royal Opera House, as part of Metamorphosis: Titian 2012. 14-20 Jul