Special events in London

Experience the amazing array of special events in London, including festivals, cultural celebrations, sports events, Christmas activities and royal parades.
Some of the biggest annual events in London include Notting Hill Carnival, Wimbledon tennis, Trooping the Colour, St Patrick’s Day, Bonfire Night and the BBC Proms; while in winter, top London events include the New Year’s Eve fireworks, Winter Wonderland event in Hyde Park and the Chinese New Year annual celebrations. Many of these London events are free, while some special events require a ticket.
Find more unmissable events in London with our London events calendar and guide to what’s on in London. You can also search for events in London by month or check out our pick of events in London today.
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Notting Hill Carnival
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The Slide at ArcelorMittal Orbit
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ABB FIA Formula E Championship 2019/20 at ExCeL London
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BBC Proms in the Park
Classical Music
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BP Big Screens in London
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Changing the Guard
Special Event
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Chinese New Year in London
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Frieze art fairs in Regent's Park
Art Fair
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Greenwich + Docklands International Festival
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Halloween in London
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Hockey: FIH Pro League in London
Sport
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Jutland 1916: WWI's Greatest Sea Battle at the National Maritime Museum Greenwich
Museum Exhibition
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Laver Cup London 2022 at The O2
Tennis & Racquet Sports
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Lord Mayor's Show
Special Event
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New Year's Day Parade
Festival
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The Peter Pan Cup
Swimming
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Regent Street Motor Show
Fair & Show
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RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
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Six Day London at Lee Valley VeloPark
Cycling
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St Patrick's Day
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