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The Derby

The Vodafone Derby remains the most coveted prize in thoroughbred racing, and one of the greatest occasions in the international sporting calander. Tens of thousands will once again flock to Epsom to enjoy the unique experience of "being there" . (JUNE)
Epsom Downs
KT18 5LQ
01372 470047



The Proms

The BBC Proms take place between at London's Royal Albert Hall. (JULY - AUGUST)
Kensington



Affordable At Fair

Affordable Art Fairs in Battersea & Hampstead, everything for sale between £40 & £4,000, paintings, original artist-made prints, sculpture, photography traditional or contemporary, humorous or edgy, by a famous name or undiscovered talent.
Battersea - Hampstead
020 8246 4848



Spoonfed London

Your guide to the most innovative and exciting events in London - the ultimate web and mobile guide to what’s on in London, quick, easy and fun to find your favourite events and share them with friends.
London
EC1V 2QA
020 7833 0276



Spitalfields Festival

During (JUNE) and (DECEMBER), they present new and early music, works by neglected composers and new commissions



Cycle Show

Timed to fit with the launch season for new bikes, it offers an opportunity to preview the best models before they reach the shops. Latest clothing, magazines, new test tracks, cycling clubs, a duathlon challenge, cycling holidays & more. (OCTOBER)
Earls Court, London
01905 743796



Cadogan Opera Holland Park

Set in the grounds of Holland park, this outdoor theatre runs a summer season (JUNE-AUGUST)
Holland Park



City of London Festival

From world music to jazz, from classical to contemporary. Theatre, dance, architecture, literature and the visual arts all play a part in this annual three week summer programme (JUNE - JULY)
City



Head of the River Race

Rowed on the River Thames (MARCH)
Mortlake - Barnes - Chiswick - Hammersmith - Putney

Friday Night Skate

2hour fast street skate through London, Starting and finishing at Hyde Park Corner. 8pm Every Friday
Hyde Park Corner



Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts

The largest open contemporary art exhibition in the world. (JUNE - AUGUST)
Green Park - Picaddilly - Tubes
W1J OBD



BluesFest London

A huge range of music from the broad Blues, Soul and Jazz spectrum – with such a wealth of musical acts and iconic London venues on offer, the festival presents something for music lovers from all walks of life. (JUNE - JULY)



London's What's On Guide

What's On Guide displays local events and attractions by postcode, closest-first. Add your own events.
0118 984 1183



Notting Hill Carnival

The essence of the Notting Hill Carnival is embodied by the five artistic arenas - calypso, mas (masquerade), pan (steel bands) and the mobile and static sound systems, all combining to make this event unlike any other in the world. (AUGUST)
London
W11 4AT
020 7727 0072



GFest - gayWise LGBT Arts Festival

London's premier LGBT cross-arts festival, GFest is a platform for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and queer artists, organisations and venues to promote LGBT and queer arts. (NOVEMBER)
London
020 8889 9555



100% Design -The Contemporary Design Exhibition

An exhibition of work of the best designers and makers in contemporary furniture, lighting, and textile design in the world. (SEPTEMBER)
Earls Court



Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Idyllic setting for the world's largest annual flower show. At this friendly and accessible gardening event, an exciting range of flowers, plants and gardening accessories are featured, giving you the opportunity to both browse and buy (JULY)
Hampton Court



Ideal Home Show

(MARCH - APRIL)
Earls Court



Royal Ascot

(JUNE)
Ascot - Berks



National Wedding Show

(MARCH)
Olympia



The Boat Race

Official Site of the annual Oxford and Cambridge boat race (MARCH)
Putney - Hammersmith - Chiswick - Barnes - Mortlake



The Nudge London

Undercover guide to the very best of what's on in London and beyond, from bar openings to events, special restaurant nights, one off shows, pop ups, new launches, exclusive invitations, entertainment and insider perks.
Wapping
E1W 2YG



Mayor's Thames Festival

A major free public event, designed to bring Londoners together, it celebrates the city's greatest natural asset, the Thames (SEPTEMBER)
Blackfriars - Embankment - Southwark - Waterloo



25th Edition World Congress of Ophthalmologists

25th Edition World Congress of Ophthalmologists, the EuroSciCon CME & CPD accredited Conference for opthamology researchers will take place in London during November, theme will be Vision Saviors - Protecting Eyes, Empowering Sight.
London
WC1A 2SE
020 3318 2512



London Fashion Week

Each season, designers unveil their collections to a professional audience of press and buyers who pay visit to the capital from the UK and cities across the globe.
Natural History Museum
SW7 5BD
020 7636 7788



Dulwich Festival

Started in 1993, Dulwich Festival is run as an independent charity by a small group of local volunteers and aims to make a broad variety of artistic and cultural events easily available to the whole Dulwich community (MAY)
020 8299 1011



London Parade Festival

The Parade stars dozens of spectacular marching bands, thousands of cheerleaders, entries from London's Boroughs, plus clowns animals, vintage vehicles and dozens of other attractions along the 2.2 mile route (JANUARY)



The London Origional Print Fair

The Fair was established in 1985 and is an annual fixture at the Royal Academy of Arts. It is the largest event of its kind in Europe and provides an opportunity to see a vast array of prints by artists. (APRIL -MAY)
Piccadilly
W1J 0BD
07917 767 952



Fine Art and Antiques Fairs

Leading antique and fine art dealers from Britain, Europe and the United States offering a great selection of art and antiques at a wide range of prices (FEBRUARY/MARCH - JUNE - NOVEMBER)
Olympia
020 7370 8186



Lord Mayor's Show

(NOVEMBER)
City



Greenwich & Docklands Festivals

The four Day festival is all about pushing outdoor arts to new heights (JUNE)
020 8305 1818



Olympia International Show Jumping Championships

(DECEMBER)
Kensington



Citiskate Inline UK

Friday night (WEEKLY)
Hyde Park Corner



Chelsea Flower Show

British tradition which continues to inspire the country as the prelude to a glorious summer of gardening. (MAY)
Chelsea



Dance Umbrella

Seven weeks of the best National and International contempoary dance. (SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER)
Hammersmith
W6 9RN
020 8741 5881



Art Car Boot Fair

A day when the artists let their hair down and for all-comers to engage with art in a totally informal way, and to pick up some real art bargains to boot! (JULY)
Brick Lane, Tower Hamlets



London International Dive Show

At the show divers are able to meet the industry's leading suppliers of diving gear, holidays, RIBs, leisure wear, training and much more (MARCH)
Docklands
020 8943 4288



Grosvenor House Antiques

Over £400 million worth of fine art and antiques is magnificently displayed by some 90 of the world�s leading dealers in the Great Room at the Grosvenor House hotel (JUNE)
Park Lane



Open House

A unique London event that takes place across the capital over a weekend. It provides public access, completely free of charge, to buildings of architectural and community interest across the Capital. (SEPTEMBER)



London FrightFest

The UK's premiere fantasy and horror film festival. Each August thousands of genre fans gather in London at the Odeon West End for four days of premieres, personal appearances, signings and surprises. (AUGUST)



Henley Royal Regatta

First held in 1839 Originally staged by the Mayor and people of Henley as a public attraction with a fair and other amusements, the emphasis rapidly changed so that competitive amateur rowing became its main purpose. (JULY)



London Dollshouse Festival

International show for miniatures and dollshouses (MAY)
Kensinton Town Hall
W8



DryScene

DryScene run events where the focus is on non alcoholic fun and not what's in your glass, they run sober booze-free events and entertainment within the London area.
London
EC1M 7AD
07502 989000



Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship

'Wimbledon', as The Championships are universally known, has become over the years an established part of the fabric of British life (JUNE - JULY)
Wimbledon
SW19 5AE
020 8944 1066



Horse of the Year Show

(OCTOBER)
Wembley



London Skate

Meet from 7pm on Wednesday nights, for a 8pm kick-off. Start at a place commonly known among skaters as "The Beach". This is the very end of the Serpentine Road in Hyde Park (WEEKLY)
Hyde Park



London International Mime Festival

(JANUARY)
020 7637 5661