London hosts world-class sporting events, concerts, festivals, and cultural celebrations throughout the year. While these events create an unforgettable atmosphere, they also bring heavy traffic, road closures, crowded public transport, and increased taxi fares. Planning your journey in advance helps you avoid the hassle and arrive on time.
Book a chauffeur instead. We drive you London to anywhere in the UK in comfort. Choose an affordable taxi for everyday trips, or ride in style with a Mercedes S-Class, E-Class, or V-Class, or a Range Rover Autobiography.
Here’s every major London event on the calendar for the rest of 2026 and into 2027:
August 2026
Notting Hill Carnival — 29–31 August Europe’s biggest street festival hits West London for its 60th year. Roads close all weekend. Book a pickup point away from the crowds.
September 2026
London Fashion Week — 17–21 September Designers show their autumn/winter collections across the city.
Laver Cup — 25–27 September, The O2 Team Europe takes on Team World in men’s tennis.
October 2026
Frieze London & Frieze Masters — October, The Regent’s Park One of the world’s top contemporary art fairs.
BFI London Film Festival — 7–18 October Twelve days of the world’s best new films, with red-carpet premieres at venues across the city.
Diwali on the Square, Trafalgar Square — October/November One of the largest Diwali celebrations outside India. Check Visit London for the exact date.
November 2026 – January 2027
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland — 19 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 Christmas markets, rides, and festive food for six weeks straight.
PDC World Darts Championship — from 11 December, Alexandra Palace The world’s best darts players compete through New Year. The final falls on 3 January 2027.
January 2027
London’s New Year’s Day Parade — 1 January Bands, floats, and performers march through Piccadilly, Trafalgar Square, and Whitehall.
London Short Film Festival — 22–31 January Over 200 new short films screen across venues including BFI Southbank. Full lineup at Visit London.
February 2027
Chinese New Year Parade, Trafalgar Square and Chinatown — February The largest celebration of its kind outside Asia. Dates via VisitBritain.
Claude Monet: Painting Time, Tate Modern — opens 25 February, runs to 27 June Tate Modern’s first exhibition dedicated entirely to Monet.
Six Nations Rugby — February–March England plays home matches at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium.
March 2027
London Book Fair — March Three days of publishing industry talks, author events, and seminars in West London. Details at londonbookfair.co.uk.
The Boat Race — late March/early April Oxford vs. Cambridge row the 4.25-mile Championship Course from Putney to Mortlake on the Thames.
April 2027
TCS London Marathon — 24 April The world’s biggest one-day fundraising event. The route runs from Blackheath to The Mall.
May 2027
RHS Chelsea Flower Show — 18–22 May The world’s most prestigious flower show, held at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
June – July 2027
Trooping the Colour — June The King’s official birthday parade, with marching bands and a flypast over Buckingham Palace.
Pride in London — June/July One of the UK’s longest-running Pride festivals, with a parade through central London.
BST Hyde Park — June/July Major artists headline a series of open-air concerts in Hyde Park.
Agatha Christie Exhibition, British Library — closes 20 June A major show on the life and work of the Queen of Crime.
Wimbledon Championships — late June to early July (dates expected) Grass-court tennis at the All England Club.
Note: some 2027 dates aren’t confirmed yet. We’ve marked these as “expected” and linked to the official site so you can check before you book.
Why Book a Chauffeur for These Events
Event days bring road closures, packed trains, and surge pricing. A pre-booked chauffeur solves that.
- Skip the parking stress. No searching for a space near the stadium or venue.
- Pay one fixed price. No surge fares on event night.
- Avoid the closures. Your driver knows the road closures around Wembley, Twickenham, The O2, and central London before they happen.
- Travel door to door. Works for a 20-minute airport transfer or a trip to Silverstone or Aintree.
Need something different? We build custom travel plans around your schedule, group size, and event — just ask.
Our Fleet
- Affordable Taxis — reliable, budget-friendly rides for everyday trips and airport transfers
- Mercedes E-Class — smart and comfortable, built for business travel and small groups
- Mercedes S-Class — the executive choice for premieres, red-carpet arrivals, and VIP transfers
- Mercedes V-Class — spacious enough for families or groups heading to Wimbledon, Ascot, or Silverstone together
- Range Rover Autobiography — luxury and presence for anyone who wants to arrive in style
Contact us now to reserve your chauffeur for your next event.
