Festivals Events in London
270 upcoming festivals events
London's festival calendar offers a uniquely layered experience where centuries of tradition meet contemporary celebration. From the Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's largest street party celebrating Caribbean heritage, to intimate gatherings in historic settings like Whitechapel Gallery and Battle Bridge Place, the city hosts over 450 events annually. Summer parks across Finsbury Park, Victoria Park, and Hyde Park transform into open-air stages for music and art, drawing crowds that reflect the capital's diverse communities. Whether you seek high-energy club nights or quiet cultural exhibitions in venues like Studio 338, London ensures there is something distinct for every taste. The scene thrives on a mix of established rituals and experimental new formats, creating an atmosphere where history breathes alongside modern creativity without relying on fleeting trends.
As of October 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 270 upcoming festivals events in London, Greater London, including 5 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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ONE NIGERIA FEST ( NIGERIAN INDEPENCE PARTY SATURDAY 3RD OCTOBER )
📍 LA Lounge(HACIENDA)
£10.00
Harvest Festival
2026 Harvest Festival Lunch at the Haybarn, Stanstead Bury
📍 Stanstead Bury
£20.00
FREE4th WINE&GASTRONOMY FESTIVAL IN POTAMIOU – 4.10.2026
📍 Potamiou Village
Daisy Rickman + Josephine Foster + Natalie Wildgoose + Evelyn Gray
📍 Hackney Round Chapel
£25.99
Daisy Rickman + Josephine Foster + Natalie Wildgoose
📍 Hackney Round Chapel
£25.99
Hotcha Paul and The Head Honchos ★ Two Gun Mathilda
📍 The Spice Of Life
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BFI London Film Festival
BFI London Film Festival 2026
📍 BFI Southbank
From £10.00
Eli
📍 The Courtyard Theatre
FREELondon Music Showcase Presents: BORI ALICE
📍 Strongroom
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Friction Freshers Night - Imperial Indian Society's Official Freshers Icebreaker Flagship [Thursday 8 October 2026]
📍 Embargo Republica
Sold out at source
FREEFestival of the Future
📍 Royal College of Art London
Oktoberfest at Between The Bridges
📍 Between The Bridges
From £15.00
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Navratri 2026 - Sheri Garba with Helaro (Kingsbury)
📍 JFS School
£17.99
COCADA DA PAZSARINHA
📍 Eastway Baths
From £14
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FLY EAGLES FLY LONDON TAKEOVER 2026
📍 Casa Jako
£21.29 - £80.88
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FREE TICKETS: E1 WINTER 2026 – House & Disco ALL NIGHT LONG
📍 E1
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New Scientist Live Festival
Go Mental 2026: Mental Health Festival
📍 Science Museum
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UGANDA@64 INDEPENDENCE PARTY
📍 Club Level4
£27.80 - £542.41
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22nd Kyperounta Apple Festival – 10-11.10.2026
📍 Kyperounta’s Square
FREERead to the Beat! Summer Reading Challenge party
📍 Westminster Reference Library
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Jammin' @ 93 Feet East [Live Room]
📍 93 Feet East
From £10.00
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Festivals Events in London — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant festivals scene in London with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates festivals events from across London, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
Whether you're looking for tonight's festivals events or planning ahead for the weekend, our real-time listings are updated daily to ensure you never miss out on the best festivalsexperiences London has to offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many festivals events are on in London?
There are currently 270+ upcoming festivals events in London. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming festivals in the city.
Are there free festivals events in London?
Yes — 5 of the current festivals listings in London are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
Where can I find festivals events in London this weekend?
Browse this weekend's festivals events in London at /london/events/this-weekend, or use the date filters to see what's on today, tonight or later this week.
How do I book tickets for festivals events in London?
Every festivals listing on EventsList.co.uk includes a direct booking link to the official ticket seller. Open any event to see full details, pricing and the "Book Tickets" button.
How often are festivals listings updated on EventsList?
We pull in new festivals events for London three times a day from official UK ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster, Skiddle and Eventbrite, so you always see the most up-to-date listings.
Festivals Events in London — Your Complete Guide
London's festivals calendar is one of the highlights of the city's cultural year, transforming parks, streets, public squares and indoor venues into vibrant spaces of communal celebration. The city's festival programme covers music, food, film, literature, arts, culture, heritage and sport — there's something to mark almost every season.
Summer brings the largest outdoor festivals to London, with multi-day events drawing tens of thousands of visitors from across the region and beyond. Music festivals in particular have deep roots in the city, and the annual programme of headline festivals now ranks among the most anticipated events in the UK's cultural calendar.
But London's festival scene isn't only about headline names. Community festivals celebrating the city's diverse cultures — Caribbean carnivals, South Asian food festivals, Chinese New Year celebrations, African arts festivals — are among the most joyful and authentic experiences the city offers. Many are free to attend and genuinely open to all.
Planning a festival visit in London: buy tickets early for the most popular events as they frequently sell out months in advance; check travel options carefully as major festivals often lead to road closures and increased public transport demand; bring layers as British summer weather is unpredictable; and allocate more time than you think you'll need — the best festival experiences are rarely rushed.