What's On in April
The city bursts with festivals, art shows and concerts as the first daffodils and tulips start to appear in the landscape. Temperate and entertaining, April is a fresh time to explore London in bloom.
The city bursts with festivals, art shows and concerts as the first daffodils and tulips start to appear in the landscape. Temperate and entertaining, April is a fresh time to explore London in bloom.
With spring freshness spreading throughout the city, April is a culture-filled month for London and its visitors. From circus performances, to the annual marathon, April provides a huge amount of entertainment within the city’s busiest neighborhoods. So, no matter if you’re craving a cup of coffee on Brick Lane, or looking for some London fun in Little Venice, April has something for everyone.
5 April 2025
With an almost 200 year history, The Grand National is amongst the most famous horse races in the world and one of England's major annual events. Last year organizers urged guests to "smarten up", giving you the perfect excuse to hit the shops in London for a fantastic Spring outfit and fabulous hat!
Website: https://www.grandnational.fans/
13 April 2025
Every year, about 250,000 people gather in southwest London to watch the rowing race between Oxford and Cambridge, which started in 1829. Rowers race 4.25 miles from Putney Bridge to Mortlake along the Thames, usually taking around 16-18 minutes. The women’s race starts at 4pm, and the men’s at 5pm.
Website: https://www.theboatrace.org/
19 April 2025
Around the world, 20 million people celebrate Sikh New Year, or Harvest Festival. In London, about 30,000 people gather at City Hall and The Scoop at More London for talks, live performances, dance, martial arts, and more.
Website: https://www.london.gov.uk/events/vaisakhi-square-2025
23 April 2025
This annual party started out as a national day of feasting in the thirteenth century. This year to honor the day's beginnings, prominent London chefs will perform live demonstrations, and an English farmer's market will set up shop. Other features include a brass band, medieval jousting, games, and more. The entire festival is Shakespeare themed this year, so gather your family and friends and head to Trafalgar Square for a blast from the past.
25 - 27 April 2025
Dedicated to 18th-21st century art, design and antiques, the always popular Chelsea Antiques Fair encompass an extraordinary seleciton of artwork and antiques. Held at the classic Chelsea Old Town Hall right on Kings Road, it's a must while you're in London if you love hunting for treasures.
Website: https://www.penman-fairs.co.uk/
27 April 2025
The largest fundraising event in the world, this 26.2 mile race around our diverse city attracts serious competitors and charity fun runners alike. Cheering crowds, roadside BBQs and food stalls, pounding music and, of course, pounding feet all add to a highly exuberant atmosphere. And here's a tip from a London local - if you decide to rent Boris Bikes, it's fun to cycle after the race has finished (around 4pm) as most of the roads are still closed to traffic. If you're lucky, you can cycle straight down the middle of London Bridge!
Website: https://www.tcslondonmarathon.com/
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