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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The Hundred
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Notting Hill Carnival
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Buckingham Palace tour: summer opening
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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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Superbloom at the Tower of London
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Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park
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& Juliet at the Shaftesbury Theatre
Musical
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The Slide at ArcelorMittal Orbit
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Changing the Guard
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Chinese New Year in London
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Greenwich + Docklands International Festival
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Halloween in London
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Jutland 1916: WWI's Greatest Sea Battle at the National Maritime Museum Greenwich
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Laver Cup London 2022 at The O2
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ABBA Voyage at ABBA Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
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August bank holiday weekend in London
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BBC Proms
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Black History Month
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Bonfire Night in London: London's top fireworks displays
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