London Calendar

London's big dates for the year ahead

The fixed points of the London year, as far ahead as their organisers have fixed them. Every date here is the organiser's own, and every entry says where we read it and when.

Events

All events
Fireworks bursting over a wide river at night, a big observation wheel standing on the far bank

New Year's Eve

London New Year's Eve fireworks 2026

Ticketed viewing areas along the Thames · London

Two rowing boats side by side with their oars crossed, beneath a half-round arch on a cream ground

Sport

The Boat Race 2027

River Thames, Putney to Mortlake · London

A road winding through a town of round blue and orange trees, with small red markers along it

Sport

London Marathon 2027 over two days

Greenwich to Westminster · London

News

All news
Four paper cards fanned out in blues and golds, with a small red and gold firework above them

The London year ahead, so far

New Year's Eve tickets on 23 October, the Boat Race on 11 April, a two-day Marathon on 24 and 25 April and Chelsea from 18 May: the London dates their organisers have fixed.