Calendar of Events
London never rests, and on any given day there
will be dozens of events or activities going on
throughout this teeming metropolis. From the springtime
reawakening of the Royal Parks and their open air
concerts and theatre, through the summer fairs, sporting
events, and street festivals, the autumnal fireworks
displays and processions, and the winter celebrations
of a white Christmas and a drunken new year,
London will always have something on for you to enjoy.
Key Events
January
- 1 January - London
Parade, from Parliament Sq to Berkeley Sq,
via central London. Join a million others.
- January - New Year Sales; madness around
the UK, as prices are slashed. Check out the Harrods
sale in particular.
- Early January - International
Boats Show, Earls Court. The latest in boating
technology and water sport innovation.
- Early January - Twelfth
Night at the Globe. A Midwinter Festival
of dancing, mulled wine, and the crowning ceremony
of King Bean and Queen Pea!
- Mid January - Adventure
Travel & Sports Show at London Olympia.
For those that enjoy getting active on their holidays.
- Late January - Charles I Parade from St.
James Palace to Banqueting House, commemorating
the only English monarch to have been executed.
February
- Early February - The Destinations
show at Olympia has hundreds of exhibitors and travel
experts on hand to show us dedicated travellers
what's on offer this year.
- 6 February - Accession
Day - Gun Salute.
- February to March - Six Nations Rugby Championship.
See England at Twickenham (hopefully blowing another
Grand Slam).
- Mid February - Chinese New Year in Soho;
music, parades, cookery, and martial arts demonstrations.
Starts 12 noon.
- February - Pancake Races, Covent Garden.
Say no more.
March
- March - Ideal
Home Show, Earls Court. The latest in domestic
design and innovation, this show is always a big
crowd-puller.
- Mid March - Classic
Motor Show for motoring buffs.
- Late March - Druid Order Spring Equinox Celebration,
Tower Hill. Watch men in white robes get mystical.
April
May
June
- Early June - Bank Holiday.
- Early June - Trooping
The Colour, Horse Guards. Horses, marching
bands, soldiers, and - of course - the Queen, more
info
- Early June- Beating
The Retreat, Horse Guards Parade. Horsey
goings-on, more info here
- Early June - Derby
Day, Epsom. One of racing's biggest days.
- June - Fleadh Music Festival, Finsbury
Park.
- June to August -
Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition,
Piccadilly.
- Late June - Royal
Ascot Races. Racing goes posh; the Queen
will be there too, naturally.
- Late June-Early July -
Wimbledon Tennis Championships.
- Jun to Aug - Kenwood Lakeside Concerts,
Hampstead Heath. Bring your blanket and bubbly.
July
August
September
- Early Sep - Great
River Race, from Ham House to the Isle of
Dogs. Mad boats, mad contestants.
- Sep - Chelsea
Antiques Fair, Chelsea Old Town Hall.
- Sep - Last Night of the Proms,
Royal Albert Hall. Land of Hope and Glory etc
for the Yah set to get all misty-eyed about. More
info.
- Mid Sep - Open
House Weekend. Stick your nose in where
it (normally) isn't wanted.
- Late Sep - Soho Jazz Festival. From jazz
legends to street performers.
October
November
December
- Early Dec - The
Black Rock Masters (Tennis) at the Royal
Albert Hall. Check out where the legends play.
- 25th - Christmas, of course.
- 29th to 3rd January - Hogmanay,
Scotland's New Year knees-up.
- 31 Dec - New Year's Eve, Trafalgar Square.
Note: All reasonable care
has been taken in compiling this list, if you feel
something should be added or there are missing links,
let us know - contact@ebigoe.com
- updated June 2007.
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