Festival

3 June 2012

Battersea Park SW11 4NJ[map]

Watch the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant and enjoy a thoroughly British festival in Battersea Park. 3 Jun

14 June 2012 to 24 June 2012

Hampton Court Palace KT8 9AU[map]

See Liza Minnelli, James Morrison and Katie Melua at this year's Hampton Court Palace Festival in London. 14-24 Jun

13 July 2012 to 15 July 2012

Hyde Park [map]

See The Boss live in London this summer as Bruce Springsteen headlines Hard Rock Calling. 13-15 Jul

15 June 2012 to 17 June 2012

Victoria Park E9 7DD[map]

Lovebox returns to Victoria Park for three-days of top music. Line-up includes Friendly Fires and Hot Chip. 15-17 Jun

27 July 2012 to 12 August 2012

Hackney Marshes E5 0SW[map]

Head to East London for a great mix of entertainment, activities and party atmosphere at the SCIPMYLO Festival. 27 Jul-12 Aug

25 August 2012 to 26 August 2012

Clapham Common SW4 9DE[map]

South West Four is back for the August Bank Holiday weekend. Don't miss South London's biggest music festival. 25-26 Aug

6 July 2012 to 8 July 2012

Hyde Park [map]

Rihanna, DeadMau5 and Drake headline this year's Wireless Festival. Also featuring Jessie J and Calvin Harris . 6-8 Jul

1 October 2012 to 31 October 2012

Various venues [map]

Celebrate Black History Month in London with an exciting programme of music, talks, films exhibitions and more. 1-31 Oct

5 November 2012 to 6 November 2012

Various venues [map]

Remember, remember the fifth of November... Celebrate Bonfire Night at a London fireworks display. On and around 5 Nov

17 May 2012 to 16 July 2012

Various venues

Enjoy free screenings of world-class opera and ballet from the Royal Opera House. 17 May-16 Jul

November 2012
(exact dates to be confirmed)

Various venues [map]

Celebrate the Festival of Lights at one of London's fantastic Diwali events, including Diwali on Trafalgar Square. 13 Nov

6 June 2012 to 1 July 2012

Rich Mix E1 6LA[map]

Rich Mix hosts a free celebration of Eastern European culture coinciding with the UEFA European Championship. 6 Jun-1 Jul

August 2012
(exact dates to be confirmed)

Various venues [map]

Celebrate the Muslim festival of Eid alongside thousands of Londoners. 18-19 Aug tbc

28 July 2012 to 5 August 2012

Exhibition Road [map]

A free festival showcasing the newly refurbished Exhibition Road in London's Kensington. 28 Jul-5 Aug

1 June 2012 to 9 September 2012

Southbank Centre SE1 8XX[map]

Enjoy art, music, comedy, markets, an urban beach and much more at the Southbank Centre's Festival of the World. 1 Jun-9 Sep

31 October 2012

Various venues [map]

Frights for the family, devious delights and ghost tours to spook you during Halloween in London. On and around 31 Oct

1 September 2012 to 2 September 2012

Trafalgar Square WC2N 5DN[map]

A free arts festival at London's Trafalgar Square featuring deaf and disabled performers. 1-2 Sep

21 June 2012 to 9 September 2012

Various venues [map]

An exciting arts festival running alongside the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 21 Jun-9 Sep

23 June 2012 to 8 July 2012

Various venues [map]

The UK's largest celebration of architecture sees fascinating events, talks and parties happening across London. 23 Jun-8 Jul