Celebrate the river Thames and its culture with a programme of river-inspired art, tours and virtual activities. Sep TBC. Celebrate the festival of lights with lively stage performances and cultural activities at the free annual Diwali event on Trafalgar Square. Follow the coronavirus guidance for London. COVID information. There's so much happening in London all year round — London's events calendar is always busy!
Take your pick from these must-see events in London each month. You can also search by date to find out what's on during your visit. London Cocktail Week Make use of exclusive deals on cocktails and join cocktail-themed activities in hundreds of spots across the city during the annual London Cocktail Week. London Restaurant Festival Sample exclusive menus and enjoy unique restaurant experiences in award-winning eateries during the annual London Restaurant Festival.
October half-term in London Treat the kids to top family-friendly attractions, interactive activities and fun October events in London during the October half-term school break. Halloween in London Find the freakiest Halloween events London has to offer on and around 31 October. Regent Street Motor Show See vehicles new and old in the iconic central London shopping street, plus enjoy car-themed activities focused on a specific theme. Remembrance in London Each year, London remembers those who lost their lives in war with commemorative events on and around Remembrance Day.
Hogwarts in the Snow at Warner Bros. Christmas at Kew Go on a twinkling after-dark adventure around Kew Gardens, lit up with sparkling Christmas lights and displays, with Christmas at Kew. Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park From thrilling fairground rides and ice skating to charming Christmas markets and family shows, join in the seasonal fun at Winter Wonderland in London. Christmas in London From Trafalgar Square's giant Christmas tree and Christmas lights across the city, to pantomimes, ice skating rinks and Christmas markets, experience the magic of Christmas in London.
Christmas tree at Trafalgar Square See the famous Trafalgar Square Christmas tree sparkle with hundreds of lights, and sing along to carols around the tree during the countdown to Christmas.
Christmas carols in Trafalgar Square Watch carol singers perform festive favourites around the famous Norwegian Christmas tree during the annual Trafalgar Square Christmas carols. Christmas Eve in London Fill the last day before Christmas with festive shows, sightseeing tours, ice skating and more top things to do in London on Christmas Eve. Christmas Day in London Experience a different side of the capital as London falls quiet on Christmas Day, and find out about public transport, attractions, tours and church services.
New Year's Day Parade Celebrate with this annual parade through central London, featuring thousands of performers and colourful floats from across the world. London Short Film Festival Watch short film screenings from emerging filmmakers and join industry events at London's annual short film festival. Burns Night in London Celebrate Scottish poet Robert Burns' birthday with poetry readings, slap-up dinners, traditional dancing and a toast with the best Scottish whisky in London. Valentine's Day in London Find Valentine's Day ideas for the most loved-up day of the year, from stunning panoramic views, to Valentine's Day restaurants, romantic activities and after-dark events.
February half-term in London Take the kids to the capital's top family-friendly attractions this half-term, and spark their curiosity with special interactive activities during the school holiday. London Games Festival Get gaming this spring with hands-on activities, talks and showcases during one of the world's biggest games festivals. The Boat Race Pick a side and cheer on the rowers at the annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, one of the world's oldest sporting events, and one of London's most popular.
The Passion of Jesus at Trafalgar Square Watch a free, full-scale re-enactment of Jesus's final days, from his arrest to his resurrection, featuring performers in central London.
Easter Weekend From London Easter weekend egg hunts and family attractions, to spectacular Good Friday performances or a traditional Easter Sunday lunch, find Easter activities in London. Vaisakhi Festival in Trafalgar Square Celebrate the Sikh festival with free performances and cultural activities in central London.
Early May bank holiday weekend in London Explore new areas, tick off those must-sees and join fun events in London over the early May bank holiday weekend. May TBC. May half-term in London Treat the family to a half-term filled with exciting activities, interactive attractions, outdoor playgrounds and children's shows over the May school holiday in London. A spokesperson for the service said: "We're asking people not to walk through or drive through the floodwater.
Floodwater can be contaminated and vehicles can become unstable. Thames Water said it received more than 2, calls in five hours on Monday as sewers filled up and flooded. Among those to suffer was Queen guitarist Brian May, who lives in Kensington. The rock star said he was "angry" after a number of his "precious" belongings were ruined during the flooding. In a post on Instagram, he wrote: "The whole bottom floor had been inundated with a sewage overflow - which has covered our carpets, rugs and all kinds of precious to us things in a stinking sludge.
Daisy King, from Holland Park, described how she came home to find more than two feet of water in her flat. She said: "It was up to my knees and all my stuff was floating about in it. The owner of vintage record shop, Audio Gold, in Muswell Hill said "tens of thousands of pounds-worth" of his stock has been ruined in the floods.
The businessman, who has owned the shop for 20 years, explained: "Much of the shop's stock is stacked on the floor and the water has swelled up around the beautiful old speakers and ruined the veneer. One resident in Maida Vale said his basement was "under at least a foot of water, and it was black, so it is sewage water". Shane, who lives on Shirland Road, said "everything was wrecked" by the floods which "subsided quickly" when the rain stopped. A post shared by Brian Harold May brianmayforreal.
Kensington and Chelsea Council said people were put up in hotels on Monday night due to flooding in the area. Get us in your inbox Sign up to our newsletter for the latest and greatest from your city and beyond.
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