Events, Shows & Exhibitions

Christmas in London - Festive events to get you into the seasonal spirit. See the lights, do some shopping, visit Santa in his grotto and attend a carol service

Outdoor ice rinks - One of the most popular things to do in London at Christmas is to grab a pair of skates and have a go on the outdoor ice-rinks

New Year’s Eve in London - Celebrate the start of 2025 by watching the fireworks, or getting a ticket to one of the all-nighters in the capital’s pubs and clubs

Theatre shows - See what’s on at the theatre with our guide to the best West End shows and musicals. We’ve also got some plays by Shakespeare

Music concerts · Comedy gigs - Check out all the big rock and pop concerts coming to London. We’ve got all the best live gigs, music festivals and tour dates

Family & Children - A selection of family-friendly activities that will keep your kids happy if you’re planning on taking them to London for a holiday

Parades & Ceremonies - Everyone loves watching a bit of pomp and pageantry, so why not visit one of London’s big military parades with a marching band?

Art exhibitions - Upcoming events and exhibitions in London’s big galleries like the National, Tate Britain and Tate Modern in the coming months

Museum exhibitions - The best exhibitions coming up in London’s big museums like the British Museum, Natural History Museum and Victoria & Albert

Sightseeing Tours & Walks - See the landmarks from the top of a sightseeing bus, ride down the river in a boat, or join one of the many walks and guided tours

Things to do for free - If you’re looking for a cheap day out in London then try these free events and exhibitions that won’t cost you any money

Classical, Ballet & Operas - Here’s our guide to all the operas, ballets and classical music recitals taking place in the capital over the next few months

Royal Family events - If you like the British monarchy then here’s a selection of Royal-related events, exhibitions and parades taking place in London

Political events - Tourists never think to attend a debate, but it’s an interesting way to see inside Parliament. Or how about listening to a court case?

Religious services - You don’t have to be religious to attend a church service – it’s a great way of seeing inside some of our most beautiful buildings

Military events - Military enthusiasts might like these events and exhibitions and daily parades with marching bands and mounted soldiers

Sports Events - London has a rugby stadium, two cricket grounds, five Premier League football teams plus four more in the Championship

Day Trips & Excursions - These are for people who want to spend a day of their holiday on a day trip or coach excursion to somewhere outside London