Special Event
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Hard Rock Calling Festival at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Music Festival
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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2ST [map]
Hard Rock Calling comes to London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, with a line-up including Bruce Springsteen, Kasabian, Paul Weller and many more rock greats.
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Wireless Festival 2013 at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Music Festival
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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2ST [map]
Justin Timberlake and Jay Z headline this year's Wireless festival.
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Lovebox Festival 2013 at Victoria Park
Music Festival
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Victoria Park E9 7DD [map]
Goldfrapp, Plan B and Hurts are all on the line-up.
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Barclaycard British Summer Time at Hyde Park
Music Festival
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Hyde Park W2 2UH [map]
An exciting programme of music and events in Hyde Park this summer
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BBC Proms 2013
Classical Music
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Royal Albert Hall SW7 2AP [map]
The greatest classical music festival on earth returns to London's Royal Albert Hall. It's time for the Proms! "Proms" is short for Promenade concert: informal and inexpensive concerts where Promenaders ("Prommers") pay just £5 for a ticket.
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Film 4 Summer Series at Somerset House
Festival
August 2013
(exact dates to be confirmed)Somerset House WC2R 1LA [map]
Each summer, The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court in Somerset House hosts one of London's most beautiful open-air cinemas: Film4 Summer Screen. A highlight of the city’s summer calendar, the series features a range of films, all showing on a state-of-the-art screen with full surround sound.
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Frieze Art Fair at Regent's Park
Art Exhibition
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Regent's Park and Primrose Hill NW1 4NR [map]
Set in the beautiful surroundings of Regent's Park, Frieze Art Fair attracts more than 170 of the most exciting contemporary art galleries in the world. After browsing the stalls, you can explore the sculpture garden and enjoy guided tours and talks.
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Gary Hume Exhibition at Tate Britain
Art Exhibition
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Tate Britain SW1P 4RG [map]
This summer, Tate Britain presents an exhibition of established British artist Gary Hume, including new work as well as international loans not seen in the UK before.
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Kew the Music at Kew Gardens
Music Festival
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew TW9 3AB [map]
Pack a picnic and head to the stunning Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew for summer evenings of brilliant music. The line-up includes Paul Weller, Jools Holland and Blondie.
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London Design Festival 2013
Festival
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Various venues
The London Design Festival is a celebration of international design, with talks, seminars, exhibitions, parties and private views.
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Patrick Caulfield Exhibition at Tate Britain
Art Exhibition
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Tate Britain SW1P 4RG [map]
This summer, Tate Britain presents a survey exhibition of the celebrated British painter, Patrick Caulfield, known for his iconic and vibrant paintings of modern life.
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PruHealth World Triathlon Grand Final London
Triathlon
From to
Hyde Park W2 2UH [map]
Come and join the fun this September as the PruHealth World Triathlon Grand Final comes to London.
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Taste of London 2013
Eating and Drinking
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Regent's Park and Primrose Hill NW1 4NR [map]
Taste of London festival is back in London's Regent's Park, bigger and tastier than ever.
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Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships
Racquet Sports and Tennis
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Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum & Tour SW19 5AE [map]
The world of tennis descends on Wimbledon in South West London every summer for two weeks of tennis, strawberries and cream, and good-natured queuing. Wimbledon is one of four annual Grand Slam tennis tournaments held around the world.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
