London Special Events

London hosts wonderful special events all year round. Browse the London event listings below, use the search facility above or plan your year ahead with our Special Events Calendar.

London Special Event Highlights

Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant
Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee along the Thames as hundreds of boats take to the river. 3 Jun
Piccadilly Big Jubilee Lunch
Dine al fresco on historic Piccadilly to mark The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. 3 Jun
Trooping the Colour
London celebrates The Queen's official birthday in June with Trooping the Colour, a fabulous military parade. 16 Jun
West End Live
Free performances from the casts of London's famous musicals at this spectacular festival in Trafalgar Square. 23-24 Jun
Jubilee Family Festival
Head to Hyde Park with the whole family to enjoy a festival of entertainment in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee. 2-3 Jun
Queen's Carriage Procession
Line the streets to watch The Queen's Diamond Jubilee carriage procession to Buckingham Palace. 5 Jun
Royal Ascot
It's all about fast horses and fancy hats at Royal Ascot, the most glamorous event in London's sporting calendar. 19-23 Jun
London Events Calendar
There's so much happening in London all year round. Plan ahead with our London events calendar
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Major London Events in 2012

Diamond Jubilee
Celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee in London, with a Thames flotilla, Diamonds exhibition and more. Jun 2012
London 2012 Festival
An exciting arts festival running alongside the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 21 Jun-9 Sep
London 2012 Games
Get set for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. London takes centre stage 27 Jul-9 Sep
WorldPride 2012
Join the party as London hosts a global celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender culture. 23 Jun-8 Jul

More Special Events in London

Top 10 London Musicals
Enter the dazzling world of West End musicals. London is home to some of the world's top shows, so book your seat now!
Bookable London Tours
See the sights of London on one of these top tours, from the London Eye to Buckingham Palace
Top 10 Art Exhibitions
Don't miss out on the best London art exhibitions, from sculpture and installations to painting and photography
Free London Attractions
Experience London without spending a penny! There are plenty of free museums and activities in the city to keep you amused
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