London events in April

The spring edition of this classy boozathon brings 25 of the city's best bars, speakeasies and clubs together to serve you the makings of their mixology skills.

Watch crews from Oxford and Cambridge go head-to-head in eight-oared rowing boats across the Thames in the traditional race between the universities, which began in 1829 for chaps and 1927 for ladies, and now attracts around 250,000 spectators every year.

The Goat Race is fast becoming as popular as its Thames-based rival and sees two goats – one representing ‘Oxford’, the other ‘Cambridge’ – take part in a dash around the farm. 

Make the city your playground during this 13-day festival featuring talks and interactive events will explore the ever-changing culture of modern gaming. 

The game festival is back, packing Somerset House with hands-on activities and fun galore once again.

Want to catch the cherry blossom season? Hurry, it won't stick around for long - here's were to get your bloss on in London. 

St George's Day started out in the thirteenth century as a national day of feasting, so look out for the live demos from leading London chefs as well as an English farmer's market and banqueting area at this party in Trafalgar Square. 

There's a lot to like about Easter in London – two whole days off, gratuitous chocolate consumption and if we're lucky, some springtime sunshine. Spend the year's first bank holiday hitting up spring fairs, wild nights out and giant Easter Egg hunts. 

Get stuck into the Easter trail, settle in for family-friendly theatre, join a creative workshop or just sit back and relax while someone paints bunny whiskers on your face at this fun fair. 

Twenty million people worldwide celebrate Sikh New Year. Head to this free festival in Trafalgar Square with talks, traditional food, turban tying and a jam-packed programme of live performances and kirtan (spiritual music) sessions.