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
2013 festivals in London
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The Boat Race 2013
Sun Mar 31 2013The traditional rowing race between the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge began in 1829 and no...
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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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Burns Night Package at Butchers' Hall
Fri Jan 25 2013, Butchers' HallBagpipes, sparkling wine reception, a traditional five-course menu and of course the addressing ...
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Canalway Cavalcade 2013
May 4-May 5 2013, Little VeniceThis gathering of picturesque canal boats organised by volunteers from Inland Waterways Associati...
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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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Chinese New Year 2013
Sun Feb 10 2013, Trafalgar SquareFebruary 10 2013 marks the Chinese New Year and a day of celebrations to mark the beginning of th...
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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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City of London Festival 2013
Jun 23-Jul 26 2013, Various venues in the City of LondonThe annual City of London Festival returns with a huge range of events based on three interlocki...
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The Coronation Festival 2013
Jul 12-Jul 14 2013, Buckingham PalaceAs part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of the Queen's coronation, the Palace gardens are op...
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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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Huguenots of Spitalfields Festival
Apr 8-Apr 21 2013, Various venuesA festival celebrating the contribution of the French Protestant Huguenots to Spitalfields, wher...
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London Boat Show
Jan 12-Jan 20 2013, ExCeL CentreHundreds of exhibitors display boats of every shape, size and variety at the annual London Boat S...
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London Ice Sculpting Festival
Jan 11-Jan 13 2013, Canary WharfIce sculptors get their chisels out to welcome in the new year at this annual event taking place ...
