Around Town

This theme of this year's festival is 'A Great British Experience'. The whole of Regent Street will be closed off and you'll be able to watch traditional marching bands, Scottish pipers and a Factory Theatre performance of 'Hamlet', listen to music ensembles from the Royal Academy of Music and boy band Avenue, who open the festival. There are also displays of vintage cars and London taxis and food stalls serving traditional British grub. Many of Regent Street's stores are taking part – you can take afternoon tea at Austin Reed or listen to cover bands at Zavvi.