Special Events

30 September 2009 to 31 May 2010

Southbank Centre SE1 8XX[map]

Hear some of the world's greatest opera singers in this series of roof-raising concerts at the Southbank. 30 Sep-31 May

21 November 2009 to 29 November 2009

Various venues [map]

London's only dedicated children's film festival has kids' movie screenings, activities, talks and more. 21-29 Nov

Open all year Tue - Sat 1:00 PM

National Gallery WC2N 5DN[map]

Brush up on your art knowledge with a series of free lunchtime talks at the National Gallery. A different theme each day

3 July 2009 to 8 February 2010

Madame Jo Jos W1F 0SP[map]

Catch a little magic in London's West End. See magic, comedy and cabaret at Madame JoJo's every first Friday of the month

Daily 10:00 AM - 5:50 PM

The Natural History Museum SW7 5BD[map]

Journey through volcanoes and get up close to dinosaur teeth with the Natural History Museums Discovery guides

Daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Natural History Museum SW7 5BD[map]

Kids can explore the wonders of the Natural History Museum with the help of explorer binoculars and a fun filled backpack

10 December 2009

Twickenham Rugby Stadium TW1 1DZ[map]

Oxford and Cambridge University rugby teams fight it out at Twickenham in the annual Nomura Varsity match. 10 Dec

3 April 2010

Putney Bridge SW15 2JX[map]

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race is one of the world's oldes sports events, and one of London's most popular. 3 Apr

16 February 2010

Various venues [map]

Celebrate Pancake Day in London with a traditional pancake race! 16 Feb

27 February 2010

Twickenham Stadium TW1 1DZ[map]

See England take on last year's champions, Ireland, in the RBS Six Nations Championship. 27 Feb

6 February 2010

Twickenham Stadium TW1 1DZ[map]

England kick off their Six Nations championship against the Welsh at Twickenham Stadium. 6 Feb

Every Mon 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Lauderdale House N6 5HG[map]

Learn to sing West End and Broadway hits at Lauderdale House

23 April 2010 to 25 April 2010

Various venues [map]

Celebrate England's past and present on St George's Day in London. 23 Apr

17 March 2010

Various venues [map]

Everyone loves the traditional celebration of St Patrick's Day. Celebrate the day in London. 17 Mar

16 November 2009 to 28 November 2009

Sadler's Wells EC1R 4TN[map]

Don't miss this dazzling new festival of Indian music and dance at London's Sadler's Wells. 16-28 Nov

5 November 2009 to 14 February 2010

National Portrait Gallery WC2H 0HE[map]

A free exhibition of contemporary portrait photos at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Until 14 Feb

26 November 2009

Various venues [map]

Tuck into some turkey to celebrate the American holiday of Thanksgiving in London this year. 26 Nov

15 December 2009

Barbican EC2Y 8DS[map]

Explore the dark side of Christmas in an alternative festive concert at London's Barbican. 15 Dec

2 May 2010

Trafalgar Square WC2N 5DN[map]

You're invited to join the Vaisakhi celebrations for Sikh New Year in London's Trafalgar Square. 2 May