Vibrance, a free festival of light and sound (Thursday 29 and Friday 30 January) 29th January 2026 For two nights only, Vibrance will transform the City of London, creating unforgettable encounters with light, sound and live performance. Historic landmarks...
Freedom for the Drogman Brothers - a London Success 14th January 2026 It was a pleasure to propose the Drogman Brothers for recognition as Freeman of the City of London. Both Londoners who started a business and created...
Smithfield Christmas Market Sale 24th December 2025 What is it? Every Christmas, as the sundry meat suppliers of Smithfield Market in the City of London take a break, their surplus meats are sold off to the...
Lord Mayor's Show 8th November 2025 The Lord Mayor’s Show is the oldest, longest, best loved and least-rehearsed civic procession in the world. It dates back to the early 13th century when King...
Sheep Drive & Fair 28th September 2025 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE Sunday 28th September 2025 Hosted by The Worshipful Company of Woolmen, charity event, celebrating a Freeman’s ancient “right” to bring sheep...
Teach First Run the River 10th September 2025 This run 's Route - Start and finish Potters Fields > Southwark area and enter City via Millennium Bridge > Thames Footpath > Tower Plaza > Tower Hill > Tower...
Big Half Marathon 7th September 2025 This run follows this route - Starts East Smithfield > The Highway > Tower Hamlets > The Highway > Tower Bridge > Southwark > Greenwich. Contingency closures...
The Band of the Royal Yeomanry (Inns of Court and City Yeomanry) 21st July 2025 Music from the The Band of the Royal Yeomanry (Inns of Court and City Yeomanry) in Guildhall Yard
Cart Marking 19th July 2025 The 500+ year old ceremony of Cart Marking with The Worshipful Company of Carmen. There is simply no other event like it anywhere in the world. You will have...
