London festivals 2012

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Your guide to the best London festivals: cultural, culinary, musical and theatrical

Festivals aren't just for summer - London is bursting with them all year long, and 2012 is no exception. This year the London 2012 Olympics and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee will provide many excuses to celebrate, and regular favourites like Notting Hill Carnival, Thames Festival and Open House London will return bigger and better. So get your diary out and browse the lists below to plan your year of festivities

November festivals in London

  • The Bar of Aero

    Around TownFree Until Sun Nov 18, The Truman Brewery

    A pop-up promotional bar for Aero designed around all things bubbly, featuring an orange and gre...

  • Boring Conference 2012

    Around TownRecommended Sun Nov 25, York Hall

    Now in its third year (though not, as the organisers are at pains to pedantically point out, runn...

  • Carnaby Christmas Lights 2012

    Around TownFree Until Jan 6 2013, Carnaby Street

    When it comes to festive atmosphere, pedestrianised Carnaby Street and its environs have really g...

  • Covent Garden Christmas

    Around Town Until Jan 6 2013, Covent Garden Market

    If Marmite Christmas lights and the buzz of Oxford Street leave you cold, this alternative Christ...

  • Franklin House Thanksgiving Dinner SOLD OUT

    Around Town Thu Nov 22, Benjamin Franklin House

    A traditional Thanksgiving dinner of turkey, vegetables and pumpkin pie, cooked according to time...

  • Gingerline HQ

    Around TownRecommended Until Jan 26 2013, A Secret location on the East London Line

    From the pioneers of underground immersive dining comes the ultimate night out for East London's ...

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  • Greenwich Lantern Parade and Christmas Lights

    Around TownFree Wed Nov 28, Greenwich Market

    A lantern procession by children from local schools which leads to the switching on of the Green...

  • Horse World Live

    Around Town Until Sun Nov 18, ExCeL Centre

    Taking place for the first time HorseWorldLive brings a range of equestrian masterclasses and per...

  • London Storytelling Festival

    Around Town Until Sun Nov 18, Leicester Square Theatre

    This ten-day festival dedicated to the art of storytelling includes performances, workshops and s...

  • Marylebone Christmas Lights

    Around TownFree Until Jan 6 2013, Marylebone High St

    The Christmas lights switch-on ceremony on one of London's most atmospheric high streets (Claudia...

  • Oxford Street and Regent Street Traffic-Free Day

    Around TownFreeRecommended Sat Nov 24, Regent St

    Pedestrian power rules on November 24, when Oxford Street and Regent Street are closed to traffic...

  • Oxford Street Christmas Lights 2012

    Around TownFree Until Jan 6 2013, Oxford St

    Oxford Street's twinkly illuminations for 2012 are, intriguingly, sponsored by that famously divi...

  • Photomonth 2012

    Around TownFree Until Fri Nov 30, Various venues

    Annual East London photography festival (which in fact takes place over two months). Highlights i...

  • Regent Street Christmas Lights 2012

    Around TownFree Until Jan 6 2013, Regent Street

    Some 40 Team GB and Paralympics GB athletes switched on this year's Regent Street Christmas light...

  • South Molton Street Christmas Lights 2012

    Around TownFreeNew Until Jan 6 2013, South Molton St

    The car-free shopping street dazzles with sparkling arches for pedestrians to walk through. The l...


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  • please keep me updated on new festivals ! thanks

    antal Sun Jul 8 2012
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  • hey people can you let me know is there any summer fete or fun fair in these fellowing area leytonstone, leyton, walthamstow thanks

    nadz Mon Apr 2 2012
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  • please keep me updated on new festivals

    simon trussell Fri Mar 9 2012
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  • Leytonstone Festival, been going many years. Great local festival Thursday 12 July to Sunday 22 July inclusive. And there's the Arts Trail too. Can you add these in?

    Joyce Quarrie Thu Jan 26 2012
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  • Where is info on the Diwali festival on Trafalgar Square on October 16th?

    Peter Bancroft Sun Sep 18 2011
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  • London Wine and Spirits Nicolas Fair Taste over 400 Wines & Spirits From small wineries to bigger estates Tickets on Sale in Nicolas London store (bring your ticket to the Wine Fair and get FREE £15 Gift Card Nicolas) . London Wine and Spirits Nicolas Fair 11th and 12th November 11 at The Royal Horticultural Hall Victoria check our web site http://nicolas.co.uk/ and bring your ticket to the Wine Fair and get FREE £15 Gift Card Nicolas more than wine.... http://nicolas.co.uk/

    Pascal Tue Sep 13 2011
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  • London Wine and Spirits Nicolas Fair Taste over 400 Wines & Spirits From small wineries to bigger estates Tickets on Sale in Nicolas London store. London Wine and Spirits Nicolas Fair 11th and 12th November 11 at The Roya Horticultural Hall Victoria check our web site Nicolas.co.uk and bring your ticket to the Wine Fair and get FREE £15 Gift Card NIcolas more than wine.

    Pascal Tue Sep 13 2011
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  • Please keep sending me list of things happening around

    Ruchi Tue Sep 6 2011
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  • One Love Festival 19th – 21st August 2011 The UK’s NO1 Reggae / Dub Festival Press Release: One Love Festival – 19th - 21st August - www.onelovefestival.co.uk Hainault Forest Country Park, London, The UK’s No1 Reggae Dub Camping Festival One Love Festival Cancel Caribbean cruises and reach for the Rum! A space of chillaxation has been cleared in the heart of Hainault. With a month to go until UK’s biggest Reggae festival One Love open its doors for a weekend of pure chilled out Reggae and Dub vibes. With reggae legends Ken Booth, Wailing Souls, Congo Natty, David Rodigan, Linval Thomson, Dawn Penn, Finley Quaye, Macka B, The Scientist and Mad Professor among 100’s more reggae and dub artists on the bill in the UK’s highly anticipated Reggae and Dub event of the year. Mixing something for everyone tastes Roots Reggae, Steppas, Dub Step, Jungle and Drum and Bass a exploration of dub culture - over a weekend in 5 separate stages – With authentic Caribbean food stalls, children areas, petting zoo, market area, work shops, healing area, campsite you be entertained from morning till night. One Love Festival was created in 1998 as UK’s 30th anniversary of one of the world’s greatest ever rock gig, Bob Marley’s famous 1978 One Love concert. One Love Festival is now in its forth year and has gained a loyal fan base and interest from all over the world. One Love Festival is a melting pot; a multi-cultural, multi-ethical, free trade and environmentally-friendly event, buzzing with creativity, fun, ideas and soul. Festival Organiser, Dan Wiltshire, commented: “Every year the festival grows, its so exciting to see it develop, I can’t wait to see Hainault Forest turn into One Love again! Last year was mind blowing this year is proving to be best yet!! ” One of the most diverse and unique festivals in the UK, the One Love Festival offers something for everyone and is an experience that should not be missed. Bringing together all the facilities and allures of a large-scale event but with the personal touch of a small, independent occasion, it will be a weekend that won’t easily be forgotten. For further information and to purchase tickets please visit www.onelovefestival.co.uk

    One Love Crew Mon Jul 18 2011
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  • There is an event called Caribbean meets London (CALO) Festival on 19 - 21 August 2011 at the Alexandra Palace, London N22 For Tickets go to www.calofestival.co.uk

    Catherine Sat Jul 9 2011
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