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Museums at Night

Explore arts, history and heritage after dark at museums across London. 16-18 May

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London Wonderground

London Wonderground returns for a second year of cabaret, music, circus and curiosities. 7 May-29 Sep

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Trooping the Colour

London celebrates The Queen's official birthday with Trooping the Colour, a fabulous military parade. 15 Jun

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Father's Day

Treat your dad to the perfect Father's Day in London, with Father's Day events, activities, meals and gifts. 16 Jun

Discover the amazing array of special events in London, from free festivals to cultural celebrations and royal parades.

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London Events Calendar

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Chelsea Flower Show

Chelsea Flower Show

The world's greatest flower show celebrates its 100th anniversary in London this year. 21-25 May

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UEFA Champions Festival

A free four-day football celebration. 23-26 May

As One in the Park

Rita Ora is headlining this new LGBT festival. 26 May

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City of London Festival

Music, dance, art and family activities at iconic venues in the City, including many free events. 23 Jun-26 Jul

London Wonderground

A festival of cabaret, music, circus and oddities. 7 May-29 Sep

Trooping the Colour

London celebrates The Queen's official birthday. 15 Jun

Coronation Festival

A summer festival in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. 11-14 Jul

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Buckingham Palace Tour

Tour Buckingham Palace and see the dazzling Queen's Coronation 1953 exhibition. 27 Jul-29 Sep

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Top 10 Art Exhibitions

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London's Next Big Thing

The spirit of 2012 lives on through the incredible line-up of events in London

Top 10 - Special Event

  1. RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013
  2. London Wonderground
  3. Notting Hill Carnival 2013
  4. Museums At Night 2013
  5. Buckingham Palace Summer Opening 2013
  6. Changing the Guard
  7. London Pride Festival 2013
  8. Trooping the Colour
  9. UEFA Champions Festival
  10. BBC Proms 2013

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