London Special Events Guide

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London stages fantastic special events all year round. Browse the ideas and inspiration below or use the search opposite to access our comprehensive London special events listings.


Coat and Badge Race
The world's oldest rowing race returns to London. 10 Jul

Big Lunch
The Big Lunch is on in London, and everyone's invited! 19 Jul

Serpentine Gallery Pavilion
See 2009's creation by Japanese architects SANAA. From 12 Jul
 

What's On Special Events Highlights

From free festivals to world-class sport, royal spectacles and exciting exhibitions, London has plenty of special events to keep you entertained. Browse the highlights of London's events calendar below, and click through for more information, videos, and to book tickets to enjoy the best entertainment London has to offer.

Wembley Cup
Top flight football at London's Wembley Stadium. 24-26 Jul
Clarence House Summer Opening
See Prince Charles and Camilla's official London pad. From 5 Aug
Animal Adventure at London Zoo
Visit London Zoo's new Animal Adventure exhibit. Open now
New Medieval Gallery
A new Medieval Gallery opens at the British Museum. Open now
In Memoriam
The personal stories behind World War I. Ends Sep 09
London's Sporting Calendar
Find out what's on when in London's sports calendar
BODY WORLDS
BODY WORLDS exclusively at London's O2. Until 23 Aug
Beer & Jazz Festival
Enjoy fine ales and hear jazz in Greenwich this summer. 8-12 Jul
Coat and Badge Race
The world's oldest rowing race returns to London. 10 Jul
Serpentine Gallery Pavilion
See 2009's creation by Japanese architects SANAA. From 12 Jul
Butterfly Jungle
Tropical rainforest at the Natural History Museum. From 1 May
The Fourth Plinth
Antony Gormley's One & Other in Trafalgar Square. Until 14 Oct
Chun Yi: Legend of Kung Fu
Beijing's award-winning blockbuster in London. From 29 Jul
London Fashion Weekend
Attention style sirens: London Fashion Weekend is back! 24-27 Sep
Pestival London
Buzz on down to Southbank Centre for this insect-fest! 4-6 Sep
Love Parks Week
A week of special events in London's parks. 25 Jul-2 Aug
Mayor's Thames Festival
Join the fun at the Mayor's Thames Festival in London. 12-13 Sep
Visit Buckingham Palace
Book now to see inside Buckingham Palace. 26 Jul-30 Sep
Real Food Market
Gourmet food market returns to Covent Garden. Until 24 Sep
The Robot Zoo
London's Robot Zoo interactive exhibit for all ages. 28 Mar-8 Nov
Ancient Egyptian Gallery
Spectacular tomb paintings at the British Museum. Ongoing
Walking With Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs come to life in London at The O2. 5-9 Aug
Tower Festival
Arts, culture and music at the Tower of London. 9-20 Sep
CREATE09
Celebrate culture, art and performance in London. Jun-Sep
City of London Festival
Exciting concerts and special events in London. Until 7 Aug
Big Lunch
The Big Lunch is on in London, and everyone's invited! 19 Jul
Shoreditch Festival
Feel the East End vibe at London's Shoreditch Festival. 17-22 Jul
Pride London
Come out and play at this year's Pride London parade. 4 Jul
Carnaval del Pueblo
Europe's largest free Latin American fiesta in London. 2 Aug
London Literature Festival
Buzz Aldrin and Arundhati Roy headline the festival. Until 16 Jul
Great River Race
Join in the fun of London's River Marathon. 5 Sep
Great British Beer Festival
Britain's biggest beer festival returns to Earl's Court. 4-8 Aug
Chap Olympiad
Jolly good day out hosted by The Chap Magazine. 11 Jul
La Clique
Burlesque and variety show at London's Roundhouse. 25 Nov-17 Jan
 
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