Coming up in the City.
The dates the Square Mile plans around, and a few big London ones. Every date checked with its organiser.
- 8days02/11 to 04/01/2027
Southbank Centre Winter Market
Queen's Walk, South Bank. Free. Closed 25/12 and 31/12.
Details - 14daysSun 08/11/2026, 11:00
Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph
Whitehall. Free, no tickets. Two-minute silence at 11am; Whitehall opens at 8am.
Details - 17daysWed 11/11/2026, 11:00
Armistice Day silence
Everywhere. The national two-minute silence at 11am.
Details - 19daysFri 13/11/2026
Silent Ceremony at Guildhall
Guildhall, City of London. Alderman Bronek Masojada becomes the 698th Lord Mayor.
Details - 20daysSat 14/11/2026, 08:30
Lord Mayor's Show
Mansion House to the Royal Courts of Justice. Free. River pageant from 8.30am; procession leaves Mansion House at 11am.
Details - 25days19/11 to 03/01/2027
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Hyde Park. Entry up to £9.50; £1 off-peak entry Monday to Thursday in November.
Details - 25daysThu 19/11/2026, 17:15
Leadenhall Market lights switch-on
Leadenhall Market, City of London. Free. From 5.15pm; lights on at 6pm; 26ft tree and snow.
Details - 34daysSat 28/11/2026, 10:00
London Museum opens at Smithfield
General Market, West Smithfield. Free galleries, timed tickets.
Details - 34daysSat 28/11/2026, 17:00
Advent Carol Service at St Paul's
St Paul's Cathedral. Free and unticketed. Also on 29/11 at 5pm.
Details - 56daysSun 20/12/2026, 15:00
Blessing of the Crib and tree lighting
St Paul's Cathedral. Free.
Details - 67daysThu 31/12/2026
New Year's Eve fireworks
Victoria Embankment and the river. Ticketed (Ticketmaster only, up to 4). Londoners from £20.
Details