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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Christmas at Kew
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Hogwarts in the Snow at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter
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ABBA Voyage at the ABBA Arena
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ABBA Arena
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Dark Arts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter
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Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park
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Jutland 1916: WWI's Greatest Sea Battle at the National Maritime Museum Greenwich
Art / Exhibition
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Burns Night in London
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Easter Weekend
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Father's Day in London
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May half-term in London
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Mother's Day
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Notting Hill Carnival
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Valentine's Day in London
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New Year's Eve IFS Cloud Cable Car with dinner
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Changing the Guard
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Chinese New Year in London
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Trooping the Colour
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Haringey: The Mayor's London Borough of Culture 2027 Special Event
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London New Year's Eve fireworks
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