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London events In Westminster

See what’s on in Westminster with our guide to the best events, theatre shows, music concerts, comedy gigs and exhibitions taking place in London

December 2024

Andrew Lloyd Webbers Phantom of the Opera One of Webbers most memorable scores and some of the most spectacular sets in the West End

Back To The Future Musical at the Adelphi Theatre Marty McFly and Doc Browns time-travelling adventures have been turned into a musical

SIX - Henry VIIIs wives as modern pop princesses Henry VIIIs wives have discovered girl power and take to the stage to tell their Tudor tales

Bollywood Boat Party & Sunset Cruise down the Thames Dance your heart out in a fun and lively Bollywood atmosphere as you take in the sights along the Thames

Choral Evensong service at Westminster Abbey Sit by Westminster Abbeys 1000-year-old altar and listen to a beautiful choral Evensong service

Private tube tour of the London Underground A two-hour tour of the London Underground including a journey from Paddington to Sloane Square

Dismounting Ceremony (4 OClock Parade) at Horse Guards A daily ceremony of Foot Guards and cavalry that takes place in the courtyard at Horse Guards

Changing the Guard ceremony at Horse Guards Parade Changing the Guard at Horse Guards is similar to Buckingham Palace but a lot less crowded

Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace Changing the Guard at the palace is one of Londons must-see sights

Guided Tour: Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace Watch the soldiers marching after forming up outside St Jamess Palace

Mean Girls The Musical at the Savoy Theatre Tina Feys movie about the Queen Bees of North Shore High is now a West End musical

London In A Day – Westminster Abbey Tower of London & River Cruise Make the most of your day in London with a tour of the capitals most famous sights

Haunted Halloween Adventure with Ghost Equipment Walk through alleyways and darkened parks to see Londons most haunted buildings

Thames Cruise with 4-Course Dinner & West End Tunes Treat yourself to a 3-hour cruise with a 4-course meal and West End show tunes

The Da Vinci Code – Walking tour of Dan Browns book See locations from Dan Browns bestselling novel including the Knights Templar Church

World War 2 Westminster Tour + Churchill War Rooms Visit Westminsters WW2 sites and Winston Churchills underground war rooms

Royal Neighbourhood Walk & Luxury Afternoon Tea See Buckingham Palace Kensington Palace and St Jamess followed by an afternoon tea

James Bond For A Day: Tour & Shooting Experience Enter the spy world of 007 with a chauffeured tour and vodka martini

James Bond – Film Locations Walking Tour in London Walk in the footsteps of the worlds most famous secret agent in tour of his film locations

James Bond Breakfast Briefing in a Whitehall pub Enter the cloak-and-dagger world of 007 during a delicious briefing in a Whitehall pub

Art Now: Steph Huang installation at Tate Britain The first major UK exhibition of work by experimental American artist Mike Kelley at Tate Modern

The Murder by Trafalgar Square – Interactive Mystery Game Explore the landmarks around Trafalgar Square as you hunt for clues and solve riddles

Professional photoshoot outside Buckingham Palace Treat yourself to a photoshoot outside Buckingham Palace for an amazing souvenir

Black Taxi Tour – Private sightseeing tour in a London cab Enjoy a 2-hour tour around Londons landmarks in the back of an iconic black taxi cab

Queen Elizabeth IIs Life & Legacy – Private walking tour A Royal walk around around Westminster to see places associated with Queen Elizabeth II

Winston Churchill & London in World War II Walking Tour A walking tour around the London locations associated with Winston Churchill during WW2

London In One Day – Private & Bespoke Tour Itinerary Hire a personal tour guide to drive you around on a bespoke itinerary you create yourself

Skip the line at Houses of Parliament & Westminster Abbey Save time by skipping the line at two of Londons most famous and historic landmarks

Palaces & Parliament Tour – 20 of Londons Top Sights See 20 of Londons most famous landmarks in this 3-hour walking tour of Westminster

Why Am I So Single? at the Garrick Theatre How can two best pals still be single when theyre soooo cool interesting and fun?

Van Gogh: Poets And Lovers at the National Gallery A once-in-a-century chance to see Van Gogh’s most spectacular paintings in one exhibition

Turner Prize 2024 – See the shortlisted artists at Tate Britain The four shortlisted artists for 2024 are Pio Abad Claudette Johnson Jasleen Kaur and Delaine Le Bas

City of Spies - Immersive Spy Tour & Vodka Martini Enter their secret world with this immersive tour around Londons best spy spots

The Duchess at Trafalgar Theatre with Jodie Whittaker See Dr Who Jodie Whittaker in a contemporary adaptation of The Duchess of Malfi

Secret London Walking Tour – See hidden parts of London Explore hidden places that few people know about and hear tales stranger than fiction

Francis Bacon: Human Presence at the National Portrait Gallery An exhibition of fifty five works by Francis Bacon that explore his deep fascination with portraiture

Discover Constable & The Hay Wain at the National Gallery See Constables quintessential image of the English countryside alongside some contemporary works

Lily Collins in Barcelona at the Duke of Yorks Theatre Lily Collins from the Netflix show Emily in Paris will be starring in Bess Wohls explosive new play

Candlelight Tribute to Coldplay at Central Hall Westminster Classical versions of Coldplays biggest hits in the candlelit setting of Central Hall Westminster

The best Christmas markets in London Londons best Christmas markets with decorated chalet-style stalls selling stocking gifts and sweets

Thames River Sightseeing (TRS) Boat to Greenwich Take a boat trip and see Londons landmarks on a TRS cruise from Big Ben to Greenwich

Gordon Ramsays Savoy Grill – 3-Course Lunch for Two Treat yourself to a 3-course meal in the luxurious surroundings of Gordon Ramseys Savoy Grill

Floating Comedy Club aboard the Tattershall Castle Live comedy show aboard a paddle steamer with a bar and after-show nightclub

Ghost Bus Tour – Scary nighttime ride through London A scary nighttime bus tour that will take you on a journey through the dark heart of the capital

Houses of Parliament & House of Commons Guided Tour 90-minute tour of the Houses of Parliament and see inside the House of Commons and Lords

City Cruises – Westminster to Greenwich sightseeing boat Enjoy a sightseeing boat trip between Big Ben and Greenwich and pass under Tower Bridge

See London By Night – Spectacular Nighttime Bus Tour A sightseeing bus tour past Londons famous landmarks beautifully lit up at night

Visit the House of Commons Public Gallery at the Houses of Parliament Visit Parliament and watch MPs debating from the House of Commons public gallery

Uber Boat - Thames Clippers River Bus Service Uber runs a river bus along a 15-mile stretch of the river from Putney to Greenwich

Christmas lights walking tour around London See the lights down Oxford Street and the big Christmas tree standing in Trafalgar Square

Watch Prime Ministers Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons Watch the British PM getting grilled by MPs in Parliament at PMQs

Stand-Up Comedy at Wonderville Leicester Square A line-up of award-winning comedians that will make your sides hurt with laughter

Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2024 One of the worlds most important photography competitions returns to the gallery for its 17th year

Traditional Black Cab Tour of Londons Christmas lights See the Christmas lights from the back of one of Londons iconic black taxi cabs

London Bar Bus – Sightseeing bus with a rooftop bar Jump onboard the Bar Bus and enjoy a few drinks while taking in Londons landmarks

National Gallery: Highlights Tour & Afternoon Tea Enjoy a guided tour of the gallery with an accredited Blue Badge guide followed by a delicious afternoon tea

Tootbus Tour - London Open-Top Sightseeing Bus One of Londons most popular sightseeing buses is a great way to see all the landmarks

Big Bus Tours - London Open-Top Sightseeing Bus An open-top sightseeing bus taking in all the best landmarks with a river cruise and walk included

No26 – Londons cheapest sightseeing bus past lots of famous landmarks A cheap alternative to riding those expensive open-top sightseeing buses

Carol concerts at St Pauls & Westminster Abbey Listen to an atmospheric carol concert inside St Pauls Cathedral or Westminster Abbey

Royal London: Saxons Tudors & Stuarts Walking Tour Follow in the footsteps of kings and queens and 1000 years of British history

Tchaikovskys The Nutcracker at the London Coliseum See the English National Ballet performing Tchaikovskys classic ballet at the Coliseum

Christmas Eve Tour with Dinner & Midnight Mass See the Christmas lights with a dinner and midnight mass at St Martin-in-the-Fields

Christmas services at St Pauls & Westminster Abbey Attend an atmospheric candlelit service and hear Christmas carols sung by the choir

Bill Baileys Thoughtifier at the Theatre Royal Haymarket Bill Bailey will be sharing his thoughts on how we might survive in this brave new world

London Eye New Years Eve Fireworks Celebrate the start of 2025 at the spectacular fireworks display by Big Ben and the London Eye

January 2025

New Years Day Parade 2025 Celebrate the start of 2025 with a parade of acrobats cheerleaders and marching bands

Ben Elton – Authentic Stupidity at the Duke of Yorks Theatre The godfather of alternative comedy is back with his brand-new stand-up show about modern life

Chinese New Year celebration in Trafalgar Square Celebrate the Chinese Year of the Snake with a parade through Chinatown to Trafalgar Square

Kings Army Parade to Banqueting House for Charles I The English Civil War Society will march from St Jamess Palace to Banqueting House in full dress

February 2025

Mozarts The Marriage of Figaro at the London Coliseum See Mozarts classic comedy opera The Marriage of Figaro at the London Coliseum

Clueless at Trafalgar Theatre – With music by KT Tunstall A romantic comedy based on the cult classic 1990s movie with music by pop singer KT Tunstall

The Score – Starring Successions Brian Cox The story of how composer Johann Sebastian Bach was summoned to the court of Frederick II

March 2025

St Patricks Day Parade & Festival in Trafalgar Square Watch the lively parade and enjoy all the Irish food and music in Trafalgar Square

Stiletto – A new musical at the Charing Cross Theatre An operatic new musical that tells the story of how Venetian boys dreamed of finding fame at the opera

April 2025

The Passion of Jesus – Easter Story in Trafalgar Square Celebrate Easter by re-enacting the Biblical story and Jesuss final days in Trafalgar Square

Vaisakhi – Sikh and Hindu Festival in Trafalgar Square Celebrate the start of the Sikh New Year and explore some of their culture and traditions

Celebrate St Georges Day in Trafalgar Square Celebrate our nations patron saint with live entertainment and food and drink stalls

May 2025

Major Generals Review (Trooping the Colour rehearsal) Two weeks before Trooping the Colour takes place they hold a full rehearsal called the Major Generals Review

June 2025

The Colonels Review (Trooping the Colour rehearsal) One week before Trooping the Colour they hold a full rehearsal called the Colonels Review

Eid in the Square - Muslim Festival in Trafalgar Square Celebrate the end of Ramadan and explore some Islamic culture and traditions

Trooping the Colour at Horse Guards & RAF flypast Parade between Buckingham Palace and Horse Guards followed by an RAF flypast

July 2025

Beating Retreat - Musical military pageant at Horse Guards A floodlit pageant of military music on Horse Guards Parade with fireworks

November 2025

Remembrance Sunday Parade at the Cenotaph Whitehall Thousands of war veterans parade past the Cenotaph to remember the nations war dead