London events calendar

Your month-by-month guide to the best new events in London

Upcoming film releases
London's best theatre
Exhibitions in London
This month's best comedy

Upcoming film releases

What's coming soon to a cinema near you? Find out on our upcoming film releases page
London's best theatre

Find out which shows are our theatre critics' choice this week
Exhibitions in London

Some you might look at, some you might touch, but all of these exhibitions are astounding
This month's best comedy

Find out which comedy shows will have you in creases this month

Welcome to Time Out's guide to what's new in London. Click on the months below to see our hand-picked selection of the best new events in London that begin this month, next month and every month, or use the search box to browse all London events. From theatre, exhibition and film openings to gigs, festivals and comedy, if it's new, it's here - dive in!

May

As London heats up, so does the events calendar. Here's our guide to the city's pre-summer fun

June

Warm up for the summer holidays with June's wonderful array of festivals and fun

July

A huge heap of reasons to spend your summer in the city: July's schedule's looking hot

Summer

Open-air theatre, festivals and screenings are all on the cards for London this summer

Dates for the diary

Chelsea Flower Show

The year 2013 marks the one hundredth anniversary of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show at the Royal Hospital and green-fingered folk will delight again at the horticultural show's return.
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Tue May 21 – Wed May 22

Field Day

Field Day has become known for its triumphantly eclectic choice of underground, as well as established talent.
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Sat May 25

Spitalfields Music Summer Festival

An eclectic mix of concerts ranging from opera, classical and jazz to world music, folk and pop in order to celebrate Tower Hamlets and its local spaces.
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Fri Jun 7 - Sun Jun 23

London Jazz Festival

Celebrating its 21st edition with style, the London Jazz Festival has some seriously big names booked already

Various venues
Fri Nov 15–Sun Nov 24

City of London Festival

The annual City of London Festival returns with a huge range of events based on three interlocking themes: city walls, trees and conflict and resolution.
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Sun Jun 23 - Fri Jul 26

Lovebox

Some of the best names the London nightlife scene has to offer taking over its myriad themed stages, tents and arenas.
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Fri Jul 19 - Sun Jul 21

Notting Hill Carnival

The rowdiest weekend in Notting Hill's calendar returns for two days of outrageous costumes, jerk chicken and fun in the sun.

Sun 25 - Mon 26 Aug

Thames Festival

The annual festival takes place between Westminster Bridge and Tower Bridge over the weekend, with an extensive programme of entertainment on and beside the Thames.
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