London festivals 2012
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
December festivals in London
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The 3rd Annual (Royal) Greenwich Pantomime Horse Race

Sun Dec 23, Devonport HouseComedian Arthur Smith launches this charity event at which some 20 panto horses will be joined b...
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A Vintage New Year's Eve Party
Mon Dec 31, Royal Festival HallOrganised by Vintage Festival curators Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway, the Southbank Centre's New ...
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Bond Street Christmas Lights 2012
Until Jan 6 2013, Bond StreetThe Christmas lights on upmarket Bond Street were switched on by Gareth Malone and the Military W...
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Carnaby Christmas Lights 2012
Until Jan 6 2013, Carnaby StreetWhen it comes to festive atmosphere, pedestrianised Carnaby Street and its environs have really g...
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Chicago… The Roaring Twenties Themed Christmas Parties
Until Sat Dec 22, Battersea Power StationFans of 'Boardwalk Empire' should enjoy this Prohibition-themed party where champagne is surrept...
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Christmas in Trafalgar Square 2012

Until Jan 6 2013, Trafalgar SquareThe Trafalgar Square Christmas tree has been a seasonal symbol in London since 1947. It takes pri...
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Covent Garden Christmas
Until Jan 6 2013, Covent Garden MarketIf Marmite Christmas lights and the buzz of Oxford Street leave you cold, this alternative Christ...
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Gary Card Electric Christmas
Until Jan 6 2013, King's Cross Filling StationWhile we're big fans of traditional Christmas trees, we're not averse to a spot of inventive orig...
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Gingerline HQ
Until Mar 2 2013, A Secret location on the East London LineFrom the pioneers of underground immersive dining comes the ultimate night out for East London's ...
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London International Horse Show
Until Sun Dec 23, OlympiaThe equestrian event reaches its 40th anniversary this year, and marks the event with a celebrati...
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Marylebone Christmas Lights
Until Jan 6 2013, Marylebone High StThe Christmas lights switch-on ceremony on one of London's most atmospheric high streets (Claudia...
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New Year's Eve 2012 Firework Display

Mon Dec 31, London EyeHeralding the start of 2013, London's official New Year firework display from The London Eye and ...
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New Year's Eve 2012 Skate at Somerset House
Mon Dec 31, Somerset HouseA chance to glide into 2013 at these New Year's Eve ice skating sessions at Somerset House. DJs p...
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New Year's Eve at Oxo2
Mon Dec 31, Oxo Tower WharfIf you'd like to celebrate the city of London's achievements in 2012, there can't be many better ...
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Oxford Street Christmas Lights 2012
Until Jan 6 2013, Oxford StOxford Street's twinkly illuminations for 2012 are, intriguingly, sponsored by that famously divi...



















