London, United Kingdom
Christmas Markets and light festivals 2026
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026Estimated dates
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Overview
Winter and Christmas culture Typical timing: November–December. Status: Established recurring event; exact dates may change annually. Multiple cities
Festive Calendar
15 festive events in London.
United Kingdom
15 eventsPride in London
Arts & Culture · London · Tentative dates
Jun 15, 2026
Trooping the Colour
National & Public · London · Estimated dates
Jun 15, 2026
Africa on the Square
Heritage & Folk · London · Tentative dates
Oct 15, 2026
BFI London Film Festival
Arts & Culture · London · Estimated dates
Oct 15, 2026
Diwali on the Square
Religious & Cultural · London · Tentative dates
Oct 15, 2026
Bonfire Night / Guy Fawkes Night
Heritage & Folk · London · Estimated dates
Nov 5, 2026
Chinese New Year / Lunar New Year celebrations
Heritage & Folk · London · Tentative dates
Feb 6, 2027
St Patrick's Day Festival
National & Public · London · Tentative dates
Mar 15, 2027
Pride in London
Arts & Culture · London · Tentative dates
Jun 15, 2027
Trooping the Colour
National & Public · London · Tentative dates
Jun 15, 2027
Africa on the Square
Heritage & Folk · London · Tentative dates
Oct 15, 2027
BFI London Film Festival
Arts & Culture · London · Tentative dates
Oct 15, 2027
Diwali on the Square
Religious & Cultural · London · Estimated dates
Oct 28, 2027
Christmas Markets and light festivals
Religious & Cultural · London · Tentative dates
Nov 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027
Bonfire Night / Guy Fawkes Night
Heritage & Folk · London
Nov 5, 2027