London Special Events

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


Love Parks Week

A week of special events in London's parks. 24 Jul-1 Aug

Carnaval del Pueblo

Europe's largest free Latin American fiesta in London. 1 Aug

London Mela

Celebrate Asian culture and creativity in London. 8 Aug

What's On Special Events Highlights

Ping! London
Test your ping pong skills at Ping! London. Until 22 Aug
CREATE10
Unmissable summer arts festival in East London. Until 1 Aug
Great British Beer Festival
Britain's biggest beer festival returns to Earls Court. 3-7 Aug
Polska! Year in London
Celebrate Polish art and culture in London. Until 31 Jul
London Events Calendar
Plan ahead with our events calendar. London is the place to be!
Rainforest Life: London Zoo
ZSL London Zoo's Rainforest Life exhibit. Open now
British Military Tournament
See soldiers, guns and horses at London's Earls Court. 4-5 Dec
London Mela
Celebrate Asian culture and creativity in London. 8 Aug
Eid
Celebrate the Muslim festival of Eid in London. 26 Sep tbc
Kids Week 2010
Free West End theatre tickets for under 16s. 13 Aug-3 Sep
Thames Revival
Celebrate sailing's heyday at London's Thames Revival. 11-12 Sep
Family Fun Day at Epsom Downs
Visit Epsom Downs Racecourse for a fun family day out. 30 Aug
Ealing Summer Festivals
Visit Ealing this summer for fantastic festival fun! 16 Jul-8 Aug
Festival Brazil
Join the carnival as London goes Brazilian. 19 Jun-5 Sep
InTRANSIT
Rediscover Kensington & Chelsea at InTRANSIT. Until 1 Aug
Love Parks Week
A week of special events in London's parks. 24 Jul-1 Aug
Carnaval del Pueblo
Europe's largest free Latin American fiesta in London. 1 Aug
Love Cooking in London
Be entertained by top chefs in London at Love Cooking. 2 Nov
Visit Buckingham Palace
Book now to see inside Buckingham Palace. 27 Jul-1 Oct
London Restaurant Festival
Tickets now on sale for London Restaurant Festival 2010 events
Notting Hill Carnival
Don't miss London's biggest street party. 30-31 Aug
Red Bull X-Fighters 2010
Top motocross riders battle in the London semi-finals. 14 Aug
Giraffe Fun Day
Fun for all the family at London Zoo's Giraffe Fun Day. 22 Aug
Garden Party at Clarence House
Go green at A Garden Party to Make a Difference. 8-19 Sep
 

Special Events in 2012

As well as the Olympics, 2012 is going to be a huge year for special events in London.

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
The Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee in London. 2-5 Jun 2012
London 2012 Volunteering
Find out how to get involved in the London 2012 Olympic Games
WorldPride 2012
A global celebration of equality in London. 23 Jun-8 Jul 2012
London Olympic 2012 villageLondon 2012 Olympics Tickets
All the information you need on getting tickets for London 2012