Free Summer Festivals in London
When
Summer 2012
Where
Locations across London
Whats On
The days are longer, the sun is shining (most of the time), so head to one of the many free summer festivals in London and make the most of the season. Kids and adults can enjoy days out in London with plenty of live music, dance, theatre, attractions and activities to go for. Check our guide for a roundup of free summer festivals confirmed for this year.
City-wide festivals
A number of multi-venue festivals are taking place during the summer of 2012 to showcase London's sporting, artistic, musical and cultural achievements before, during and after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Click on the links below for more information on the free celebrations taking place across London.
Notting Hill Carnival
Ping Pong Project LondonFree Summer Festivals in London
More London Free Festival
05 Jun 2013 - 27 Sep 2013
Running over the summer of 2013, the More London Free Festival features a range of theatre, music, film screenings and a rich programme of live performances to keep all ages happy.
More London Free Festival
With a series of live music events, plays, films and sports for all ages, the More London Free Festival presents a veritable feast of live arts activities for the summer of 2013. Even bette...
Lambeth Country Show
20 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013
The Lambeth Country Show brings you all the best in country fair fun with live music, storytelling, fairground rides, farm animals and plenty of games for everyone to enjoy. Making the most of the summer sunshine and turning Brockwell Park into a little piece of the countryside for the weekend, the Lambeth Country Show is set to be the highlight of the south
London summer.
Bringing the countr...
Canary Wharf Jazz Festival
17 Aug 2012 - 19 Aug 2012
With three days dedicated to the best jazz around, the Canary Wharf Jazz Festival kicks off a celebration of this most innovative of musical genres. With bands from all over the world performing at the festival, you can be sure there will be something to suit any taste.
Jazz stars
Some of the most cutting edge contemporary jazz is set to be performed during the Canary Wharf Jazz Festival, whic...
iTunes Festival London
01 Sep 2012 - 30 Sep 2012
The iTunes Festival London event kicks off again in September 2012 with a huge lineup of great artists playing live at the Roundhouse in Camden. With the likes of Jack White, Usher, Norah Jones and One Direction starring alongside a host of other established and up and coming talent, the iTunes Festival London shows are set to be even bigger and more impressive than last year.
iTunes at Roundho...
London Mela
1pm - 9pm, Sunday 1st September 2013
Get some spice in your life with a huge South Asian celebration of music and food.