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  • Barbra Streisand Live at the O2 Arena

    Pop

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    The O2 Arena SE10 0DX [map]

    Singing sensation Barbra Streisand is bringing her spectacular show to London this summer in what is described by the New York Daily News as "The Hottest Ticket In Town".

  • The BNY Mellon Boat Race

    Rowing

    6 April 2014

    Putney Bridge SW6 3UH [map]

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

  • BP Big Screens 2013

    Special Event

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    Various venues

    Experience ballet and opera al fresco this summer, as BP Big Screens returns, screening world class productions to 22 locations across the UK.

  • Brick Lane Comedy Festival 2013

    Comedy

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    Various venues 

    The inaugural Brick Lane Comedy Festival features a glittering cast of comedians, including Britain's favourite pub philosopher Al Murray; the much-loved Jonathan Creek and QI star Alan Davies; observational master Ed Byrne and lots more!

  • Burns Night in London

    Special Event

    25 January 2014

    Various venues 

    Celebrate Scotland's favourite son on Burns Night in London. Burns Night is the anniversary of the Scottish poet Robert Burns' birthday. Many London restaurants and bars hold special Burns Night events.

  • Canada Day in Trafalgar Square

    Festival

    1 July 2013

    Trafalgar Square WC2N 5DN [map]

    Celebrate all things Canadian as one of London’s favourite free summer festivals, Canada Day, returns to Trafalgar Square this July.

  • Carnaval Del Pueblo

    Festival

    August 2013
    (exact dates to be confirmed)

    Various venues 

    Carnaval Del Pueblo is Europe's largest celebration of Latin American culture. There will be exciting acts on different stages, and other activities for all the family plus a wide range of Latin American food and drink.

  • Chinese New Year in London

    Special Event

    January 2014
    (exact dates to be confirmed)

    Various venues 

    London's Chinese New Year celebrations are the largest outside Asia, with parades, performances and fireworks.

  • Christmas in London 2013

    Special Event

    25 December 2013

    Various venues 

    Christmas in London is a special time of winter cheer. See the giant Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square, enjoy a pantomime or Christmas concert, and marvel at London's famous Christmas lights.

  • The Color Purple at Menier Chocolate Factory

    Musical

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    Menier Chocolate Factory SE1 1RU [map]

    An unforgettable story of enduring love and triumph over adversity, The Color Purple is a landmark musical from the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Alice Walker.

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    From £27.50
    (USD41.69)
  • Diwali in London

    Festival

    October 2013
    (exact dates to be confirmed)

    Various venues

    Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by communities across London. You can join the celebrations at one of London's fantastic Diwali events, including Diwali on the Square on Trafalgar Square.

  • East End Film Festival 2013

    Film Festival

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    Various venues 

    The East End Film Festival (EEFF) is one of the UK's largest film festivals. The festival offers a rich programme of international premieres, industry masterclasses, free pop-up screenings and immersive live events.

  • Eid in London

    Festival

    8 August 2013

    Various venues 

    Celebrate the Muslim festival of Eid in Trafalgar Square, with live performances, food stalls, exhibitions and more! Organised by the Mayor of London and the Muslim Council of Britain, Eid on Trafalgar Square has got bigger and better every year.

  • Equestrian: Global Champions Tour

    Riding

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    Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2ST [map]

    Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park hosts the world’s leading show jumping Championship series in London just a year after the Olympic Games.

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    From £10.00
    (USD15.16)
  • Father's Day in London

    Special Event

    16 June 2013

    Various venues 

    Want to give your dad the perfect Father's Day in London? From cultural attractions, to getting active outdoors, to Sunday lunch, there are loads of ways to spoil your dad in London this Father's Day.

  • Film 4 FrightFest 2013 at Empire Leicester Square

    Film Festival

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    The Empire Leicester Square WC2H 7NA [map]

    Film4 Frightfest is the UK's premiere international fantasy and horror film festival. The festival attracts thousands of genre fans each August to the heart of London's West End and the prodigious Empire Cinema, for five packed days of premieres, previews, personal appearances, signings and surprises.

  • Great Expectations at the Vaudeville Theatre

    Drama

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    Vaudeville Theatre WC2R 0NH [map]

    A stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations comes to the West End for the very first time.

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    From £25.00
    (USD37.90)
  • Great River Race

    Special Event

    7 September 2013

    Various venues 

  • Greenwich+Docklands International Festival 2013

    Festival

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    Various venues 

    The Greenwich+Docklands International Festival returns with a rollercoaster of theatre, dance and spectacle. The best of UK and international street arts brings extraordinary sights and sounds to Greenwich and East London.

  • Hanukkah

    Special Event

    November 2013
    (exact dates to be confirmed)

    Trafalgar Square WC2N 5DN [map]

    Celebrate the Jewish festival of Hanukkah in London in 2012. Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish celebration that dates back almost 2,500 years.