EVENTS IN LONDON

In London, there’s always something happening and it’s normally close to our front door. Our concierge team will help with all bookings, whether Wimbledon or the Chelsea Flower Show, Royal Ascot or the BBC Proms.

Gianni Versace Retrospective – Until 1st March 2026

Step into the dazzling world of Gianni Versace at Gianni Versace Retrospective on display at Arches London Bridge.

See more than 450 original vintage Gianni Versace-design pieces and discover the bold prints, iconic designs and untold stories behind the man who redefined fashion and celebrity culture. Celebrate the legendary designer’s fearless creativity through garments, accessories, rare runway footage, interviews and more.

Be ready to walk in the footsteps of a legend.

The Last Days of Pompeii – 14th November to March 2026

Experience history like never before with The Last Days of Pompeii! Experience at the Immerse LDN, Excel London Waterfront, which brings ancient Rome to life like never before.

Travel back 2,000 years with VR and cutting-edge immersive tech, see rare artefacts and replicas and witness the eruption of Vesuvius that froze Pompeii in time.

Explore Roman life, culture, and power in this unforgettable journey.

LONDON FASHION WEEK – 19th to 23rd February 2026

London Fashion Week is one of the most influential fashion events in the world, showcasing unique collections from top designers, emerging talent, and global brands.

Taking place twice annually, the February edition highlights Autumn/Winter collections and draws in fashion editors, buyers, influencers, and celebrities.

While many runway shows are invite-only, the event also offers a growing number of public experiences with free exhibitions, designer pop-ups, styling workshops, and live talks across areas like Soho, Covent Garden, and Regent Street.

CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW – 19th to 23rd May 2026

The Chelsea Flower Show is one of the world’s greatest flower and landscape garden shows. This five day celebration of gardening, organised by the Royal Horticultural Society, the world’s leading gardening charity, has been running in Chelsea since 1912, though RHS garden show dates back to 1862.

Expect designs of all kinds, from colourful gardens bursting with flowers and water features, to abstract, urban creations at the cutting edge of avant garde. Green fingered guests get ready, there’s a plant sale at 4pm on the last day so make sure you’re in line to take home a little piece of nature!

TROOPING THE COLORS – 13th June 2026

Trooping the Colour is a spectacular celebration of British pageantry, marking the Sovereign’s official birthday with military precision and grandeur.

Each June, over 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians parade along The Mall in a breathtaking display of tradition.

The ceremony culminates in a Royal Air Force flypast over Buckingham Palace. Steeped in history and symbolism, it is one of London’s most iconic annual events.

ROYAL ASCOT – 16th to 20th June 2026

This world-famous horse racing event is considered one of the most fashionable occasions in London’s sporting calendar.

Each year, Royal Ascot is attended by members of the Royal Family, including the King. Traditionally, there is a daily horse-drawn procession from Windsor Castle to Ascot Racecourse, led by the royal carriage. Founded by Queen Anne in 1711, the race is steeped in tradition, heritage, and pageantry.

LONDON BBC PROMS – July to September 2026

Each year the BBC Proms host two months of spectacular concerts, aiming to bring the very best in classical music to the city of London. Shows include contemporary world premieres, family concerts and classical favourites, as well as performances from leading musicians, singers, orchestras and soloists from across the world. The season culminates in the famous Last Night of The Proms, performed at the Royal Albert Hall – less than a mile from our front door.

WIMBLEDON – 29th June to 12th July 2026

Wimbledon is one of the UK’s proudest sporting events. Here, the world’s top players compete in what is the longest-running tennis tournament in history, and one of four annual Grand Slam tennis events held around the globe. You can experience two weeks of first-class tennis, and plenty of strawberries and cream.

The tournament attracts around 500,00 spectators each year, and millions of television viewers worldwide.

LILY ALLEN – 27th, 28th June & 7h July 2026

The remarkable Lily Allen, whose highly acclaimed album West End Girl has become a massive global success with over 150 million streams, and a third consecutive Top 5 position on the UK Albums Chart, has today announced a new run of live dates, including three nights at London’s The O2.

The show – Lily Allen Performs West End Girl – will see the singer/songwriter play her brand-new album in its entirety, in the order the songs appear on the record.

FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW – From 20th to 24th July 2026

The Farnborough International Airshow stands as one of the world’s most influential events for the aerospace and aviation industries. Hosted biennially in the United Kingdom, the show has evolved far beyond a traditional trade exhibition, establishing itself as a global platform where innovation is unveiled, commercial aviation milestones are announced, and governments, businesses, and thought leaders collaborate to shape the future of flight.

A defining theme in recent years has been the accelerating focus on sustainability and decarbonisation. With the aviation sector under increasing pressure to achieve carbon-neutral growth, Farnborough provides an essential forum for collaboration on sustainable fuel innovations, electric and hybrid aircraft technology, and the infrastructure required to support greener skies.

With its unique blend of commercial influence, technological discovery, and awe-inspiring spectacle, Farnborough remains a flagship event on the aerospace calendar.

ARIANA GRANDE – From 15th August to 1st September 2026

Ariana Grande has officially announced her highly anticipated ‘The Eternal Sunshine Tour’, which includes a ten-night residency at London’s The O2.

‘The Eternal Sunshine Tour’ marks Ariana’s first return to the stage in six years following her record-breaking Sweetener World Tour, which drew more than 1.3 million fans across nearly 100 shows. The new tour supports her seventh studio album, Eternal Sunshine, released in 2024, and its deluxe follow-up, Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days Ahead, which dropped one year later featuring nine bonus tracks and six brand-new songs.

OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL – 12th to 20th September 2026

BFI 70th Film Festival – 7th to 18th October 2026

It is the UK’s biggest film event, an 11 day bonanza of movies, big and small, at cinemas and venues across London and other major cities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Very much not a festival that’s just for the critics, snobs and VIPs, the LFF remains the most accessible of the world’s big film festivals.

FRIEZE ART FAIR – 14th to 18th October 2026

One of the coolest dates in the London art calendar, join the gallery glitterati in Regent’s Park for the Frieze Art Fair.

View, browse and buy world-class art from the best international galleries in the stunning surroundings of one of the cities most famous parks, and enjoy the food and drink menus on offer, curated by some of London’s best and most exciting restaurants.

EFG London Jazz Festival – 13th to 22nd November 2026

Get in the groove at the EFG London Jazz Festival, which offers 10 days of live performances at venues including Barbican, Southbank Centre and the Royal Albert Hall. Bilal, Stella Cole and Nubya Garcia are among the names on this year’s programme.

The festival was created in 1992 by live music producers Serious and celebrating its thirty-third iteration in 2025. The aims of the festival remain the same as ever; celebrating jazz and its place in London, giving artists a platform for their work, and bringing music venues across the capital to life.