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calendar of London eventsStudying in London you can enjoy and experience a diverse variety of events, from international events such as the Notting Hill Carnival and the London Marathon, to unique events such as the Camden Crawl music festival and the London Open House architecture weekend. Below is a selection of London's events. Find an event: January 
New Year's Day Parade
Welcome the New Year with the greatest annual street parade in Europe. This free spectacular event marches through London's streets, beginning in Parliament Square once Big Ben strikes noon. Read more...
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International Mime Festival
Challenge your expectations of mime with London's guide to the best in contemporary, international visual theatre. Quietly enjoy the acts in some of London’s most prestigious venues. Read more...
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 London Art Fair
Launch yourself into the art world and visit over 100 galleries displaying exceptional work from modern British artists and international talent. Exhibitions include contemporary painting and drawing, large scale sculpture and installation and video. Read more...
 Chinese New Year Celebrations
Celebrate Chinese arts, heritage and culture at venues throughout London. Festivities begin in Oxford Street, when Europe’s largest shopping street will be illuminated with Chinese lanterns. Read more...
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 London Fashion Week
Join fashion leaders, retailers and models for this prestigious biannual event (also held in September). See the future of fashion and study the work of more than 210 top British and international designers. Read more...
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 6 Nations Rugby at Twickenham
Watch the tries and tackles, feel the excitement and passion as Europe’s six top rugby teams aim for glory in this hotly contested championship. Visit Twickenham Rugby Stadium, the UK’s largest rugby union stadium. Read more...  St Patrick’s Day Parade
Enjoy a free carnival of marching bands, community groups, sports clubs, schools and street theatre from the UK, Ireland and USA. The streets of central London are alive with all things Irish - food, dance, culture and music. Read more...
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 Affodable Art Fair
Grab a bargain, with every piece of original art available for under £3,000 at this fair. Enjoy the relaxed environment and browse thousands of paintings, prints, photography and sculpture from 110 international galleries and dealers. Read more...
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 The Boat Race
Be among the 250,000 spectators crowding the banks of the River Thames to find out who will win this year’s famous race in a contest that began in 1829 between the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Read more... 
London Marathon
Cheer 36,000 runners through London's streets for the largest annual fundraising event in the world. Over £40 million is raised for charity as athletes and fun runners run 26.2 miles past London’s famous landmarks. Read more...
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 The London Book Fair
The London Book Fair is the global marketplace for those interested in a variety of media including print, audio, TV, film and digital channels. The Fair provides a unique opportunity to hear from authors and explore the innovations shaping the publishing world of the future. Read more...
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 Camden Crawl
With two days, 25 venues and more than 120 new and renowned live music acts performing for you, this popular festival experience showcases the hottest talent in music. Read more... 
Africa Day Celebrations
Originally established in 1963 as African Freedom Day, Africa Day is inspired by the rich tapestry of colours and textures of a continent. Celebrate the positive contributions of London’s African communities to life in the Capital at this free event in Trafalgar Square. Read more...
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 FA Cup Final at Wembley
Visit the spectacular new Wembley Stadium to watch the historic FA Cup Final. Choose your team as the finalists compete for the FA Cup, the oldest football competition in the world. Read more...
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 Chelsea Flower Show
Experience the colours and smells at this highlight of the horticultural calendar. Explore the fabulous show gardens, inspirational small gardens and vibrant horticultural displays that make up the world’s most famous flower show. Read more...
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 Student Final Year Shows
London’s newest generation of creative stars showcase their work throughout the summer. Whether you enjoy fine art, fashion, music, theatre, architecture, film, music or design, you're certain to find yourself a bargain. Click here for a list of university websites to find details of this year's shows.  Camden Green Fair
Get innovative ideas to help save the planet by visiting Camden Green Fair, a free festival to raise community awareness of a variety of environmental issues. Read more...
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 Trooping the Colour
Watch The Queen inspect the troops in celebration of her official birthday. Trooping the Colour is held on Horse Guards Parade in St James's Park and is a colourful military parade which began during the early eighteenth century. Read more...
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 Taste of London
Enjoy the sumptuous dishes of London’s top restaurants and sample Britain's deliciously dynamic food revolution. Picnic in Regent’s Park and enjoy a selection of 150 dishes, cooked by some of the world’s most famous chefs. Read more...
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 London Literature Festival
Visit the London South Bank Centre and enjoy a two-week festival of literature, ideas, creative writing and performance. The festival features international and prize-winning authors, historians, poets, performers and artists, debate and discussion. Read more...
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 The London Festival of Architecture
Enjoy talks, debates and installations together with a student festival celebrating young and international talent. This four-week festival also examines sustainability issues for the future of buildings, public spaces and transport. Read more...
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 Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships
Watch the world’s best tennis players compete for the world’s premier tennis tournament. Be sure to queue early for tickets to an event that has grown from a garden-party to a Grand Slam tournament followed by millions worldwide. Read more...
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 City of London Festival
Explore a remarkable collection of buildings, squares and gardens at this eclectic programme of music, literature, arts, films and, architecture. The Festival reflects the City's diverse communities and features artistic talents from around the world. Read more...
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 Royal Academy’s
Summer Exhibition Visit the largest contemporary art exhibition in the world to see a wide range of work by established and unknown living artists. More than 150,000 art lovers visit this unique showcase encompassing paintings, sculpture, prints and architectural models. Read more...  BBC Proms Classical
Music Festival Enjoy the Last Night of the Proms and any one of the 70 nights of music performed by top-class artists from across the world. Visit the renowned Royal Albert Hall to hear newly-composed works alongside the classics. Read more...
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 Pride London
Join 600,000 people parading though the London streets to celebrate London Pride, a festival celebrating the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Read more...
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 Wireless Music Festival
Music loving Londoners head to Hyde Park each summer to enjoy four nights of cutting edge bands at this ever-popular music festival. Previous years have drawn headline acts such as the White Stripes, The Strokes, Massive Attack and Gnarls Barkley. Read more...  Trafalgar Square Festival
For three weeks every August, join Londoners at this innovative and free festival showcasing diverse performances from around the world. In previous years, audiences have enjoyed unique dance, music, art and theatre performances. Read more...
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 Carnaval del Pueblo
Londoners of all communities come together to share this vibrant Latin American cultural experience. Enjoy Latino dance and music in a carnival atmosphere as 19 Latin American countries lead a procession through the streets of London. Read more...
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 London Mela
A long-standing tradition in South Asia, the Mela brings people together in a festival atmosphere to enjoy Asian food, music and dance. Enjoy Bollywood, bhajis and bangra amid the colour and glitz of one of London’s most popular events. Read more...
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 London Triathlon
Thousands of people take part in the London triathlon, a variety of athletic events open to beginners and professionals. Those entering the Olympic event swim 1.5km in London's docks, before cycling 40km and finishing with a 10km run through London's streets. Read more...
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 Notting Hill Carnival
Dance in the streets with 1.5 million revellers and enjoy the tastes, sights and sounds of the Caribbean at the biggest street party in Europe. Over three days, Notting Hill is alive with a riot of colour and energy for one of the most anticipated events of the year. Read more...  Regent Street Festival
Traffic-free for one day only, this famous shopping street is transformed each year, bringing a taste of different international cultures to Londoners. Take a break from shopping and enjoy this free street party. Read more...
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 Open House
Discover the beauty behind the façades of some of London’s most celebrated buildings at the Open house weekend. This popular, free event opens eyes, minds and doors to London’s best kept architectural secrets, encouraging Londoners to explore and re-examine their city. Read more...
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 London Design Festival
Engage with over 200 design projects from museums, retailers, creative businesses, magazines and designers at one of the most important design events in the world. Read more...
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 Thames Festival
Celebrate London’s river with amazing open air arts, pyrotechnics, illuminations, river events, street theatre, massed choirs and music. There is plenty to see and do at this free riverside event including a spectacular night carnival and fireworks display. Read more...
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 Brick Lane Festival
Immerse yourself in a rich mix of culture, music, films and food at this colourful cross-cultural street party. Brick Lane is host to this free festival with alfresco eating, a fun fair, a film festival and a music concert with local and international performers. Read more...
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 Great River Race
Head to the Thames River and be amazed by the weird and wonderful array of boats taking part in this alternative boat race. More than 275 craft of all forms paddle, float or row there way to the finish line of this 22 mile course. Read more...  London Film Festival
Sit among the actors, directors, producers and stuntmen to watch international films at one of Europe’s largest film festivals. The London Film Festival is a unique opportunity to see more than 300 films, many of which cannot be seen anywhere else in the UK. Read more...
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 London Games Festival
The London Games Festival hosts 40 events to bring the very best of the games world to life. The Festival reflects the city’s wealth of culture, offering a staggering range of entertainment including live concerts, art installations and professional gaming tournaments. Read more...
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 Frieze Art Fair
Regent’s Park hosts more than 150 of the most exciting contemporary art galleries in the world. This four-day art fair includes specially commissioned artists’ projects, prestigious talks and artist-led education workshops. Read more...
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 Bloomsbury Festival
Artists, musicians, museums, galleries, educational institutions and charities all contribute to this festival. Discover Bloomsbury’s rich culture and heritage with open studios, lectures, exhibitions, stalls and creative workshops from a variety of artists and creative organisations. Read more...  Lord Mayor’s Show
Join the Lord Mayor’s procession winding through 800 years of London history as the newly elected Mayor makes his way to the Royal Courts of Justice to pledge allegiance to the Crown. Enjoy the show with 6,000 people, 200 vehicles, 70 floats and 24 marching bands. Read more...
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 State Opening of Parliament
The State Opening marks the beginning of the parliamentary session in a tradition dating back over 400 years. The Queen formally opens Parliament and delivers an outline of the Government's proposed policies. Read more...
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 London Jazz Festival
Jazz enthusiasts and newcomers come together for an inspiring 10 days of jazz, packed with everything from be-bop to beat-box. Take your pick of 192 concerts at 41 venues and discover one of the world’s hottest jazz scenes. Read more...  Christmas Carols
in Trafalgar Square Listen to school and charity choirs and help raise money for good causes each December. Carols are sung beneath the 20 metre tall Christmas tree donated by Norway since 1947 as a token of Norwegian and British friendship. Read more...
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 Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Get in the Christmas spirit with ice-skating, tobogganing and traditional German food at this winter themed festival. See the splendour of Hyde Park from the 50m giant observation wheel or relax with a selection of carol concerts. Read more...
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 Royal Institution
Christmas Lectures These traditional lectures at the Royal Institution are demonstration-packed, fun-filled science events. The theme of the lectures changes every year, and they are delivered by an expert in their field. Read more...
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 New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Count down to the New Year with 350,000 revellers and enjoy a spectacular fireworks display against the backdrop of the London Eye and Houses of Parliament. Big Ben’s famous chimes start the celebrations at midnight making this free event a night to remember. Read more...
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London MarathonCheer 36,000 runners through London's streets for the largest annual fundraising event in the world. Over £40 million is raised for charity as athletes and fun runners run 26.2 miles. Runners and spectators will see some of London’s famous landmarks including the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, the Tower of London and the Houses of Parliament. After much sweat and energy, the runners will cross the finish line in front of Buckingham Palace.
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