Festivals

Glow in the Angel is on November 23 with music, Santa's grotto and free crafts on Islington Green.

All the Christmas light ceremonies and festive celebrations in Islington 2024

Actor Martin Freeman and broadcaster Jo Good helped get Merry Marylebone's Christmas light switch on underway on Wednesday.

Actor Martin Freeman and broadcaster Jo Good helped get Merry Marylebone's Christmas light switch on underway on Wednesday.

Hobbit star Martin Freeman turns on Marylebone's festive lights

The Great Christmas Feast is a three course meal with immersive performance of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

The Great Christmas Feast is a three course meal with immersive performance of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

Ghosts, cocktails, and a feast, A Christmas Carol as you've never seen it before

Christmas at Kew has been running since 2013 and is now a much anticipated fixture of London's festive calendar.

Christmas at Kew has been running since 2013 and is now a much anticipated fixture of London's festive calendar.

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Kew's magical Christmas light trail is London's biggest and best

Grammy nominated Brit winner Raye will headline All Points East in Victoria Park next summer.

Grammy nominated Brit winner Raye will headline All Points East in Victoria Park next summer.

All Points East

Raye announced as the latest All Points East headliner

The Snowman will switch on the Christmas lights at Angel Central shopping centre, and Islington Square is hosting a special event with the cast of The Kings Head panto Cinderella.

The Snowman will switch on the Christmas lights at Angel Central shopping centre, and Islington Square is hosting a special event with the cast of The Kings Head panto Cinderella.

Much loved children's character to give Islington a glow up at festive switch on

East London is to get yet another music festival - named Lido - in Victoria Park, the same place as All Points East.

East London is to get yet another music festival - named Lido - in Victoria Park, the same place as All Points East.

East London to get new Lido music festival named after vanished landmark

The annual Spooky Walk, outdoor Halloween event at Lauderdale House is back on October 31st

The annual Spooky Walk, outdoor Halloween event at Lauderdale House is back on October 31st

All the spooky Halloween trails and activities across North London

Vincent McEvoy was the art director at Polydor Records (Image: Russell Bentley)

Vincent McEvoy was the art director at Polydor Records (Image: Russell Bentley)

Meeting the man behind classic Who, Clapton and Led Zeppelin album covers

The spectacular Diwali fireworks will take place at Neasden Temple this year on October 31st

The spectacular Diwali fireworks will take place at Neasden Temple this year on October 31st

All the fireworks displays across North London for Diwali and Bonfire Night

The FTWeekend Festival brings a range of speakers to Hampstead Heath

The FTWeekend Festival brings a range of speakers to Hampstead Heath

Day festival brings big ideas and top speakers to Hampstead Heath

Mango group getting ready at Notting Hill Carnival

Mango group getting ready at Notting Hill Carnival

Notting Hill Carnival

Pictures showcase joy of Notting Hill Carnival parade

Notting Hill Carnival is returning this Bank Holiday weekend

Notting Hill Carnival is returning this Bank Holiday weekend

Notting Hill Carnival

Map shows where to find portable toilets in Notting Hill Carnival

Camden Inspire is a free street festival that takes over two streets in Camden Town on September 7 with music and entertainment

Camden Inspire is a free street festival that takes over two streets in Camden Town on September 7 with music and entertainment

Free music and street festival takes over Camden streets

John Bercow, Ruby Wax, Katharine Birbalsingh and Gary Stevenson are among the speakers at HowTheLightGetsInFestival on Hampstead Heath

John Bercow, Ruby Wax, Katharine Birbalsingh and Gary Stevenson are among the speakers at HowTheLightGetsInFestival on Hampstead Heath

Comics, AI gurus and a Nobel laureate at Hampstead's music and ideas festival

The annual Heath & Hampstead Society’s annual kite festival last month (Image: City of London Corporation)

The annual Heath & Hampstead Society’s annual kite festival last month (Image: City of London Corporation)

Hampstead Heath

'The little-known rules and tips for anyone visiting Hampstead Heath'

Succession creator Jesse Armstrong shared the stage with former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams at The Idler Festival in Hampstead last Friday

Succession creator Jesse Armstrong shared the stage with former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams at The Idler Festival in Hampstead last Friday

Archbishop and an epic downpour give a Biblical edge to Hampstead's Idler Festival

Katherine Jenkins onstage at BST Hyde Park

Katherine Jenkins onstage at BST Hyde Park

'Who needs Manolo Blahniks, I need wellies' - singer shines in Hyde Park rain

Andrea Bocelli performed a spellbinding show at BST Hyde Park

Andrea Bocelli performed a spellbinding show at BST Hyde Park

'Stunning Hyde Park concert was so powerful I couldn't move'

Robbie Williams entertained 65,000 fans at BST Hyde Park

Robbie Williams entertained 65,000 fans at BST Hyde Park

'Robbie Williams at BST Hyde Park was a moving masterclass in entertainment'

Jazzie B plays with Soul II Soul at Kaleidoscope Festival at Alexandra Palace on July 13.

Jazzie B plays with Soul II Soul at Kaleidoscope Festival at Alexandra Palace on July 13.

Kaleidoscope Festival

The London neighbourhoods that nurtured and inspired music legend Jazzie B

Portable pink wind turbine to power food stalls Ally Pally festivals this summer

Portable pink wind turbine to power food stalls Ally Pally festivals this summer

Alexandra Palace

Portable pink wind turbine to power food stalls at Ally Pally festivals this summer

Myleene Klass hosted All Thing Orchestra with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra

Myleene Klass hosted All Thing Orchestra with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra

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Review: BST's All Things Orchestral included everything down to the kitchen sink

The Art Fair was officially opened by Jama Elmi, pictured with Hampstead School of Art principal Isabel Langtry

The Art Fair was officially opened by Jama Elmi, pictured with Hampstead School of Art principal Isabel Langtry

Hampstead summer festival kicks off with art street and fair

Members of the public and traders at Crouch End Festival

Members of the public and traders at Crouch End Festival

All the pictures from the 2024 Crouch End festival

The London Cycling Festival is coming to Kings Cross from June 21 to June 23

The London Cycling Festival is coming to Kings Cross from June 21 to June 23

London Cycle Festival promises thrilling races and bike exhibitions this June

The festival of events spread across July and August will celebrate 50 years of Camden Market

The festival of events spread across July and August will celebrate 50 years of Camden Market

Camden Market set to mark 50th anniversary with free summer festival

The Fair took place in Pond Square Highgate at the start of the Highgate Festival

The Fair took place in Pond Square Highgate at the start of the Highgate Festival

Thousands enjoy Highgate's 'Fair in the Square'

Primrose Hill Garden Party in Chalcot Square Gardens on Sunday included a magic show. Image: Tara Kirwan

Primrose Hill Garden Party in Chalcot Square Gardens on Sunday included a magic show. Image: Tara Kirwan

Primrose Hill enjoys a touch of magic at summer garden party

St John's Wood High Street was closed to traffic for a community festival that included a pooch parade. Image : Brandon&Audra

St John's Wood High Street was closed to traffic for a community festival that included a pooch parade. Image : Brandon&Audra

Fashion show and 'pooch parade' mark revival of St John's Wood High Street

The Big Fair in Heath Street on July 7 is the culmination of three weekends of fun, including a garden party, art fair and open air theatre at Keats House museum.

The Big Fair in Heath Street on July 7 is the culmination of three weekends of fun, including a garden party, art fair and open air theatre at Keats House museum.

'The Big Fair' to return at Hampstead Summer Festival

The Rainer Hersch Orkestra play the last night of St Jude's proms in Hampstead Garden Suburb

The Rainer Hersch Orkestra play the last night of St Jude's proms in Hampstead Garden Suburb

Hampstead Garden Suburb

A family friendly weekend in the suburb with pizza, music and free activities

The 20th edition of Taste of London runs in Regent's Park from June 12

The 20th edition of Taste of London runs in Regent's Park from June 12

Regent's Park prepares to host huge food festival

the KUT who are headlining the Crouch End Festival

the KUT who are headlining the Crouch End Festival

'Live music is going through a rough patch - but I believe we can save it'

Wireless Festival, Hozier and Michael Bibi are all coming to Finsbury Park this summer

Wireless Festival, Hozier and Michael Bibi are all coming to Finsbury Park this summer

All the stars and concerts coming to Finsbury Park this summer

The Fair in the Square is Highgate's annual village fete with entertainment stalls and a dog show in Pond Square

The Fair in the Square is Highgate's annual village fete with entertainment stalls and a dog show in Pond Square

Popular Fair in the Square to kick off nine-day Highgate Festival

The Big Grill Festival runs at Hackney's Five Point Brewing Company over the weekend of June 8 and 9

The Big Grill Festival runs at Hackney's Five Point Brewing Company over the weekend of June 8 and 9

Big Grill festival brings top British and Irish barbecue talent to East London

Taste of London is returning to Regent's Park for its 20th year

Taste of London is returning to Regent's Park for its 20th year

London's biggest food festival set to return with mega 20th anniversary

The Crown star Dominic West and Young Bond author Charlie Higson appear at The Idler Festival at Fenton House Hampstead in July

The Crown star Dominic West and Young Bond author Charlie Higson appear at The Idler Festival at Fenton House Hampstead in July

The Crown star Dominic West joins the line up for Hampstead's Idler Festival

Gus McQuade and Eleanor Grant performed at the launch of the Proms at St Jude's at Henrietta Barnett School Image: Michael Eleftheriades

Gus McQuade and Eleanor Grant performed at the launch of the Proms at St Jude's at Henrietta Barnett School Image: Michael Eleftheriades

Hampstead Garden Suburb

Community arts festival launches exciting summer programme

The free Easter trail at Lauderdale House is among the seasonal events held across North London

The free Easter trail at Lauderdale House is among the seasonal events held across North London

Egg-cellent Easter events and activities in North London

Clerkenwell has replaced Crouch End on Sunday Times Best Place to Live but still makes the list

Clerkenwell has replaced Crouch End on Sunday Times Best Place to Live but still makes the list

Cultural attractions

'Best kept secret' in London falls from top spot in Sunday Times Best Place to Live

The Stables in Camden is holding a two day St Patrick's extravaganza with bottomless Guinness and plenty of craic

The Stables in Camden is holding a two day St Patrick's extravaganza with bottomless Guinness and plenty of craic

Wembley Stadium

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Where to celebrate St Patrick's Day in North London

Rt Rev Rowan Williams, novelist Zadie Smith and DJ Paulette will all give talks at The Idler Festival at Fenton House this July.

Rt Rev Rowan Williams, novelist Zadie Smith and DJ Paulette will all give talks at The Idler Festival at Fenton House this July.

Zadie Smith and former Archbishop of Canterbury lined up for the Idler Festival

Chocolate Afternoon tea starts at the National Gallery's Ochre restaurant from February 12

Chocolate Afternoon tea starts at the National Gallery's Ochre restaurant from February 12

Chocolate afternoon tea and romantic art: Valentines Day at The National Gallery

Wireless is returning to Finsbury Park

Wireless is returning to Finsbury Park

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Wireless 2024 line-up officially announced - here's who's playing

Good Morning Britain host Richard Madeley joined the trail with wife Judy, daughter Chloe and son Jack with grandchildren.

Good Morning Britain host Richard Madeley joined the trail with wife Judy, daughter Chloe and son Jack with grandchildren.

Stars glitter on Kenwood's illuminated festive trail

Police officers at Notting Hill Carnival this year

Police officers at Notting Hill Carnival this year

Metropolitan Police

'A far cry from precise' - Carnival stop and search tactics slammed as arrests double

The all new Christmas at Kenwood light trail opens to the public on Friday December 1.

The all new Christmas at Kenwood light trail opens to the public on Friday December 1.

First look at brand new Christmas at Kenwood winter light trail

Succession star Brian Cox will switch on the festive lights at the Primrose Hill winter celebrations on Sunday December 3. Picture: PA

Succession star Brian Cox will switch on the festive lights at the Primrose Hill winter celebrations on Sunday December 3. Picture: PA

Succession star to switch on lights at Primrose Hill winter festival

Brass players from Highgate School at the annual Highgate Society Christmas carols in Pond Square

Brass players from Highgate School at the annual Highgate Society Christmas carols in Pond Square

All the Christmas carol concerts in north London in 2023

Pines and Needles have opened 30 outdoor pop up cabins across London.

Pines and Needles have opened 30 outdoor pop up cabins across London.

All the places in North London to buy your Christmas tree

Festive fun at Camden Market includes DJs and roaming musicians in North Yard and a Santa's Grotto at Hawley Wharf

Festive fun at Camden Market includes DJs and roaming musicians in North Yard and a Santa's Grotto at Hawley Wharf

Christmas is coming to Camden Market with music, DJs and Santa's grotto

Penguins enjoy Christmas at London Zoo where festive activities include animal talks, Santa's grotto and sleepovers with the lions.

Penguins enjoy Christmas at London Zoo where festive activities include animal talks, Santa's grotto and sleepovers with the lions.

Sleepovers and Santa's grotto herald magical Christmas at London Zoo