30 upcoming festivals events
London Salsa Marathon Fest – 5 Year Anniversary
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Porchester Hall
London Salsa Marathon Fest marks its 5th anniversary at Porchester Hall with explosive spins, live rhythms and non-stop dancing—an immersive festival where salsa lovers celebrate community and flame-hot moves.
Hedex Presents: My Home Is The Rave Festival
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 at 15:00
Boston Manor Park, London
Hedex Presents: My Home Is The Rave Festival is an outdoor drum-and-bass extravaganza at Boston Manor Park with 40+ artists across multiple stages. The London-based event features a stacked lineup including Eksman, Serum, TURNO, Voltage and Hedex for a high-energy day of bass-heavy anthems.
My Home Is The Rave Festival
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 at 15:00
Boston Manor Park, London
London Warehouse Events presents My Home Is The Rave Festival at Boston Manor Park. This outdoor dance-music festival spins high-energy techno and house across multiple stages, blending park-scene vibes with immersive production for a day-to-night electronic party in west London.
Junction2 at Boston Manor Park (25–26 Jul 2026)
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 at 15:00
Boston Manor Park, London
LWE presents Junction2 at Boston Manor Park in London for a two-day outdoor electronic music festival. Expect a techno-forward lineup in a vibrant park setting, combining late-night vibes with daytime energy across July 25–26, 2026.
Summer Family Festival
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 at 11:00
Victoria and Albert Museum
The Summer Family Festival at the Victoria & Albert Museum invites families to a free, family-friendly weekend of interactive activities and performances at V&A South Kensington on 25–26 July 2026, blending indoor experiences with outdoor fun around the museum for a lively London summer celebration.
Caribbean Takeover
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 at 11:00
Caribbean Takeover brings Caribbean culture to Royal Museums Greenwich as the Caribbean Social Forum takes over the National Maritime Museum and the Queen’s House. A day of cultural performances, art, and activities celebrate Caribbean heritage with free entry. A museum-wide spotlight on Caribbean arts in a festive, family-friendly setting.
51st State Festival 2026
Sat, 1 Aug 2026
Battersea Park, London
51st State Festival returns to Trent Park for a one-day dance music celebration featuring house, garage, disco, and soul across multiple stages in a lush park setting. Expect high-energy sets, sun-drenched vibes, and an eclectic lineup that pulls from the global dance music scene.
Jazz Cafe Festival 2026
Sun, 2 Aug 2026 at 21:00
The Jazz Cafe
Jazz Café Festival 2026 sweeps through London's iconic Jazz Café, delivering multiple sets, shimmering sax lines, and a convivial, late-night vibe under warm, copper-toned lighting.
All Points East 2026
Fri, 14 Aug 2026
Victoria Park, London
All Points East 2026 at Victoria Park, London, is a sprawling multi-day music festival featuring international acts across indie, rock, pop, and electronic genres. Spanning two weekends with a free midweek neighbourhood programme, it blends festival energy with city-wide access.
We Out Here Festival 2026
Thu, 13 Aug 2026
Abbots Ripton, Cambridgeshire (near London)
We Out Here Festival 2026 is a four-day camping music festival curated by Gilles Peterson in Abbots Ripton, Cambridgeshire. The program spans jazz, soul, world, and electronic sounds in a rural setting, offering eclectic live performances and a relaxed countryside vibe.
Continental GT Steppers Open Air at The Cause
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 at 16:00
The Cause London
Debut appearance by Continental GT Steppers at The Cause in London for a summer open-air festival-style night. This outdoor event promises high-energy club vibes, atmospheric lights, and a lively crowd under the London summer sky.
Notting Hill Carnival 2026
Sun, 30 Aug 2026
Notting Hill, London
Europe's largest street festival, Notting Hill Carnival, celebrates Caribbean culture with infectious steel bands, calypso, soca, and reggae sound systems across Notting Hill, London. Two million visitors over the August bank holiday weekend.
South West Four (SW4) 2026
Sat, 29 Aug 2026
Clapham Common, London
South West Four (SW4) is London's premier dance music festival staged on Clapham Common during the August bank holiday weekend, featuring world-class DJs across multiple stages. The two-day program spotlights electronic acts across diverse venues on the common.
All Points East Festival: Twenty One Pilots at Victoria Park
Sun, 30 Aug 2026
Victoria Park
All Points East Festival: Twenty One Pilots at Victoria Park marks a sprawling London-weekend highlight, blending alt-pop hooks with rap-rock energy as the crowd surges beneath the skyline.
Remember Them Dayz Fest - Boxpark Wembley
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 at 19:00
Boxpark Wembley
Remember Them Dayz Fest at Boxpark Wembley is a celebration of UK music from 2015–2019 with a headline artist TBA. This urban festival at the Wembley venue promises live acts, street-food vibes, and a festive, high-energy night on Aug 22, 2026.
Totally Thames Festival 2026
Tue, 1 Sept 2026
Totally Thames Festival 2026 is a month-long arts and cultural celebration along the River Thames, with venues spanning from the river's edge to central London. The program features film screenings, concerts, immersive art installations, and activities that showcase London’s riverfront culture.
MCM Comic Con
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 at 10:00
ExCeL London
MCM Comic Con London brings fans together at ExCeL London for cosplay, celebrity guests, panels, gaming demos, and hundreds of vendors across multiple halls. A celebration of comics, film, anime, and pop culture for geeks and families alike.
HRP Festivals Food Festival
Sat, 29 Aug 2026
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace Food Festival returns to the palace grounds for the August Bank Holiday Weekend. Sample delicious bites from artisan producers, enjoy live music, and family-friendly activities set against the stunning backdrop of Hampton Court Palace. A festive outdoor celebration of food, community and summer.
World Halal Food Festival 2026
Tue, 1 Sept 2026
London Stadium
World Halal Food Festival returns to London Stadium for a day of halal street food from 200+ vendors, live cooking demos by halal chefs, family-friendly activities, and ongoing entertainment across the stadium complex.
Meatopia London 2026
Thu, 3 Sept 2026 at 13:00
Tobacco Dock
Meatopia London 2026 brings the UK's biggest live-fire food festival to Tobacco Dock, celebrating grills, pitmasters and meat-forward eats. Originating in NYC, this London edition promises bold flavors, chef demos, and a festive, meat-loving atmosphere at a historic dock venue.
Big London Tattoo Show
Fri, 4 Sept 2026 at 18:00
ExCeL London
The Big London Tattoo Show brings 500 tattoo artists to ExCel London for a weekend of live tattooing, gallery exhibitions, and market stalls. Expect edgy artwork, entertainment, and fairground rides as part of a vibrant celebration of body art.
Soul Town Festival 2026
Sat, 5 Sept 2026 at 13:00
Croydon Road Recreation Ground
Soul Town Festival 2026 brings global Soul, Motown, disco, funk and house acts to Croydon Road Recreation Ground on September 5, 2026.
CelebrASIA 2026 — Day 1
Fri, 11 Sept 2026 at 12:00
Battersea Power Station
CelebrASIA 2026 returns to Battersea Power Station for a three-day celebration of Southeast Asian culture, running September 11–13. Expect live performances, vibrant food stalls, crafts, and family-friendly activities across the iconic riverside venue.
We Are Family Festival 2026
Sun, 6 Sept 2026 at 13:00
Croydon Road Recreation Ground
An all-inclusive outdoor family festival for kids at Croydon Road Recreation Ground with free rides, face painting, hourly themed parades, and bottomless soft drinks.
CelebrASIA 2026 — Day 3
Sun, 13 Sept 2026 at 12:00
Battersea Power Station
CelebrASIA 2026 returns to Battersea Power Station for a three-day festival celebrating Southeast Asian culture. Day 3 offers live performances, food stalls, crafts and interactive installations in the iconic riverside venue.
inQ! London Queer Comics Fair 2026
Sat, 26 Sept 2026
London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
Two-day queer comics fair in London celebrating LGBTQIA+ creators and self-published zines. At the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, the drop-in event invites attendees to browse, meet artists, and discover indie queer comics with no booking required.
Backstage at Roundhouse Podcast
Fri, 25 Sept 2026 at 20:30
Roundhouse
Join a live podcast session at Roundhouse during the Three Sixty Festival for an intimate backstage chat with artists and creators. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, craft insights, and the energy of London's iconic venue in a spirited festival setting.
AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival Cultural Gala Night & Awards 2026
Sat, 31 Oct 2026
Chak89 Banqueting
An elegant cultural charity gala night and awards in London, celebrating the AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival at Chak89 Banqueting. With HRH Princes as organizers, the evening honors outstanding contributions to culture through a prestigious awards ceremony in a lavish venue.
Christmas at Kew light trail
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 at 16:20
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Experience the Christmas at Kew light trail—an enchanting illuminated journey through the Royal Botanic Gardens with music, light and magic.
Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre
Fri, 4 Dec 2026
Hampton Court Palace
Celebrate the festive season at Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre in the palace gardens. This foodie winter event features artisan food and drink, gift ideas, and seasonal entertainment with sing-along festive classics on the garden Bandstand and carol singing by local choirs.