New Vibrance Light Festival in City of London for 2 Nights
The new 'Vibrance' light and sound festival will illuminate five iconic City of London locations on January 29 & 30. Discover free installations and performances.
The new 'Vibrance' light and sound festival will illuminate five iconic City of London locations on January 29 & 30. Discover free installations and performances.
A free two-day food festival with live music is coming to Tooting Market and Broadway Market in South London this February. Enjoy global cuisine and festival performances.
A brand-new free festival, Vibrance, will light up the City of London's historic landmarks with projections, VR and live music on January 29-30. Discover the full programme.
Discover the top Burns Night 2026 celebrations in London, from traditional ceilidhs in Bayswater to Scottish feasts in Hammersmith. Find your perfect event to honour poet Robert Burns.
London faces a return of freezing weather and potential snow by late January, according to BBC Weather and the Met Office. Get the full forecast and details here.
Columnist Tim Dowling finds an unlikely source of hope and a permanent fix for a faulty cistern, offering a lifeline against the traditional post-Christmas slump. Discover how a simple DIY victory changed his outlook.
Kew Gardens' Orchid Festival returns in 2026 with a spectacular Chinese New Year theme. Discover dates, ticket info, and what to expect from the 30th-anniversary floral display.
Your weekly guide to London's best Veganuary food, from a 'refreshing' vegan pizza to a Capitol-worthy feast. Plus, top deals, wellness spots, and the must-see play Oh, Mary!
London faces a grim four-day spell of sleet from January 25-28, following weeks of rain. Get the full BBC Weather forecast and long-range outlook for the capital.
Brighten a dull January weekend in London without spending a penny. Our guide covers free art, film, quizzes, fitness, cultural festivals, and even a free pint.
Discover seven unique ways to spend Valentine's Day 2026 in London, from live film scores to themed desserts and creative speed dating. Plan your perfect day, whether romantic, platonic, or solo.
A free, music-themed art trail will transform London's West End for one week in February 2026. Discover large-scale installations and late-night events centred on Piccadilly Circus.
Hundreds of Londoners ditched their trousers on the Underground for the annual No Trousers Tube Ride 2026. See the bizarre spectacle that lit up a cold January Sunday.
London's brief snowy weather is over, replaced by a fortnight of drizzle and showers. Temperatures will rise to 12C, with snow unlikely before month's end. Get the full 14-day forecast.
London's spectacular Ramadan Lights display returns to Coventry Street in February 2026 with 30,000+ LEDs. Discover the dates and the charity behind this inclusive celebration.
Plan your cultural year with our guide to London's biggest 2026 museum shows, from the Bayeux Tapestry to Wallace & Gromit. Bookmark these unmissable dates.
Wetherspoon's huge January sale offers pints from 99p, discounted spirits, and meal deals at over 600 UK pubs. Founder Tim Martin explains the post-Christmas strategy.
Your complete guide to the 2026 London Chinese New Year parade for the Year of the Horse. Find the start time, full route map from Trafalgar Square to Chinatown, and all key details for the February 22 celebrations.
The chaotic Red Bull Soapbox Race is back at Alexandra Palace on 20 June 2026. Find out how to get tickets and enter your own madcap vehicle before they sell out.
The Canary Wharf Winter Lights festival returns from Jan 20-31, 2026. Discover 16 free light installations, the 'Dreamscape' theme, and essential visitor tips.
The Southbank Winter Lights festival illuminates London from Jan 7-18, 2026. Discover 11 artworks for free. Find the best visiting times and details here.
The free Winter Lights Festival returns to Battersea Power Station in January 2026. Discover the confirmed dates, best visiting times, and what to expect from the fifth annual illumination trail.
The No Trousers Tube Ride returns to London on 11 January 2026. Discover the rules, how it started, and why commuters will be trouserless. Join the fun!
London's annual No Trousers Tube Ride is back on Sunday 11 January 2026. Find out how to join the capital's most peculiar tradition for a dose of surreal fun.
London gears up for a blockbuster 2026 of sport, hosting the NBA, ICC Women's T20 World Cup final, and World Table Tennis. Discover the full list of events.
The annual No-Trousers Tube Ride is back in London on Saturday 11 January 2026. Find out how to join this bizarre capital tradition for a dose of harmless fun.
The 10th annual Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival illuminates London from Jan 20-31, 2026. Discover the free 'Dreamscape' light trail, timings, and how to visit.
Beat the January blues with our guide to the best live music in London this month. Get tickets for Dijon, Mariah the Scientist, Soulwax and more unmissable shows.
London welcomed 2026 with its spectacular New Year's Day Parade, celebrating its 40th anniversary. See the giant balloons, marching bands, and vibrant floats that filled Westminster.
A Londoner's review of the Mayor's New Year's Eve fireworks reveals overcrowding, a £20 burger price, and a TV-centric spectacle. Was it worth £45? Read the verdict.