Parties, festivals, St Patrick's Day, Mother's Day, new art exhibitions and theatre shows... There's plenty going on in London during March and we've got all the good stuff covered.
Since the early 1900s, some form of International Women’s Day has existed, giving focus to the women’s rights movement and issues such as gender equality and violence against women. Unfortunately, over 100 years on, it’s still a much-needed spotlight on societal problems that remain today.
Now a huge global affair, each IWD sees the city taken over by talks, debates, parties, gigs and more, all celebrating female talent and solidarity, and highlighting the areas that we still need to improve. So, if you’re ready to dismantle the patriarchy with some like-minded women, here are our top picks of events to mark this year’s edition of IWD in London.
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When is International Women’s Day?
International Women’s Day takes place every year on March 8. In 2026, that’s on a Sunday.
Celebrating International Women's Day in London
The centrepiece of London's annual celebrations tends to be Southbank Centre's annual Woman of the World (WOW) festival, with a teeming programme of talks, discussions, and exhibitions from an international crew of female thinkers, writers and artists. Other events include the Million Woman Rise march against male violence, as well as special concerts, shows and events at cultural venues across the city.