Things to do
15 brilliant ways to celebrate the August bank holiday in London
There’s something about late August Bank Holiday that hits different
Summer 2026 has been scorcher. But it’s not over yet – if you ask us the August Bank Holiday weekend is the best and biggest weekend of the summer and it’s worth planning ahead for.
As ever, the bumper weekend is packed with some of London’s best events and things to do, namely Europe’s biggest street party, Notting Hill Carnival, which will be filling the streets of W11 with dancing, sequin-strewn costumes, barbecue smoke and the ring of steel pans. Make sure you look at our guides to the sound systems, timings and fringe events, so you’re fully prepped for the party.
The long weekend also brings some of London’s finest music festivals, outdoor theatre, and plenty of other culture. Don’t miss out, and keep an eye out for the best events of the weekend right here.
RECOMMENDED: Here are even more great things to do in August 2026.
