What’s on in the city of London

Select dates
Select a category
08.12.2026

Action Syria Carols 2026

Check availability

Join Action Syria for their 12th annual candlelit carol service, set in London’s oldest surviving church, St Bartholomew the Great

Action Syria Carols harnesses the power of music to raise vital funds to support Syria’s most vulnerable communities.

This magical evening of candlelit carols, celebrity readings and musical performances, brings together voices and supporters in solidarity with Syrian communities, who are beginning the long and complex journey to recovery after 14 years of conflict and displacement.

Every ticket sold helps provide access to education, healthcare, and emergency support where it's needed most.

Time: Tuesday 8 December 6.15–9.30pm

Tickets: Tickets will go on sale in October, once live, the link will be shared on this page.

Listing location

Discover more

Sprint Social at F1 Arcade
Zero chill, 100% thrill. Three hours of racing, food, drinks and competition. Every other Tuesday in London, 6–9pm.
03.09.2024 – 10.11.2026
Cheapside Run Club
Join the Cheapside Run Club every Wednesday at 6pm for a free, social 5k run through iconic City of London landmarks.
01.01.2026 – 31.12.2026
Lunchtime Talks at The London Centre
Join a free lunchtime talk every Friday at The London Centre to learn about London’s historical and physical development.
09.01.2026 – 18.12.2026
Family Stay at Pan Pacific
Enjoy a 15% discounted family escape packed with daily breakfast, free and discounted kids’ meals, swimming sessions, and a Singa plush companion.
13.02.2026 – 17.12.2026
Padel at Tower Hill Terrace
Padel fans have a new destination: Tower Hill Terrace in front of the Tower of London! An experience part of London Sports Festival.
12.03.2026 – 25.10.2026
Daily Guided Walks
City of London Guides offer daily, weekly and monthly walks around the City of London, led by the official City tour guide experts.
01.04.2026 – 31.10.2026
Leadenhall Market’s Saturday SoLo Craft Fair
On the second Saturday of each month, Leadenhall Market welcomes carefully selected independent artists and makers.
11.04.2026 – 12.12.2026
Dome Sundays at St Paul’s Cathedral
Explore the Dome of St Paul's via three iconic galleries every Sunday this summer: the Whispering Gallery, Stone Gallery and Golden Gallery.
12.04.2026 – 25.10.2026
Leadenhall Market’s Vintage Furniture & Flea Market
On the last Sunday of each month, Leadenhall Market opens its cobbled walkways to vintage designs and antiques collectors.
19.04.2026 – 25.10.2026
Heritage Gallery Exhibition: America and London
A free exhibition exploring historic links between America and the City of London, to mark 250 years since the Declaration of Independence
02.05.2026 – 28.10.2026
A Spotlight on Medieval London at the London Archives
This display showcases a selection of items from the collection of medieval archives from the depths of The London Archives.
06.07.2026 – 17.12.2026
Rooftop Yoga Class at The Skyline London
Start your day with rooftop yoga overlooking London’s iconic skyline, followed by a relaxed brunch with this unique wellness experience.
22.08.2026 – 28.11.2026
Leadenhall Market’s Wunderkammer pop-ups
From 3 September, a new miniature curiosity cabinet (Wunderkammer) will be opening at the 'new' address of No. 27¼ in Leadenhall Market.
03.09.2026 – 22.12.2026
Surface & Substance: 8-Week Course at SET Ceramics
An 8-week ceramics course led by artist Francisco Zhan focusing on handbuilding, carving, and experimental surface decoration.
07.09.2026 – 26.10.2026
In Concert: Exhibition in Barbican’s The Curve
Yuko Mohri will transform The Curve with 'In Concert', staging dynamic installations in dialogue with spaces and their atmospheric conditions.
01.10.2026 – 24.01.2027
Illuminated River Walking Tours
Discover Illuminated River - the longest public art commission in the world on this walking tour by Official Guides to the City of London.
01.10.2026 – 10.12.2026
Ghost Tours- The Barbican After Dark
Explore tales of Roman ruins, plague pits, and staff ghost stories on an atmospheric tour of one of London's most unexpected haunted sites.
01.10.2026 – 13.12.2026
Halloween Events at The London Archives
Explore archival records about London's Dead, create your own Grim Reaper, watch B-Movie Horror, and explore stories of vampires and witches.
09.10.2026 – 29.10.2026
Dabke Dance Night with DJ Fadi
Get ready for a night of Arabic music, dabke dancing, and great company! Learn moves from professional dancers or just bring your energy.
16.10.2026
Black History Month Walking Tour
The Culture Mile BID has commissioned renowned expert Tony Warner to curate and deliver a walking tour uncovering the fascinating stories of Black Londoners in this unique area of the Square Mile.
16.10.2026 – 23.10.2026
A Case of Joni: Live in Concert
Experience the raw, intimate songwriting of early Joni Mitchell in one of London’s most remarkable hidden spaces.
18.10.2026
St Olave Lecture: for the Love of Tea
Join City of London guide and tea historian, Lisa Honan CBE, for a short talk exploring the extraordinary history of tea.
20.10.2026
What Lies Beneath Bingo at Dabbers Bingo
Descend into a hidden bingo hall for three rounds of themed bingo, Cockney slang, fortune tellers, spooky surprises, cocktails and more.
20.10.2026 – 01.11.2026
Truth & Lies in the Age of Enlightenment- Dr Johnson’s House
A ghost. A witch. A princess. The History Hit presenter's spellbinding history unpicks the stories of three incredible 18th-century hoaxes.
22.10.2026
The Story of Tea: Guided Walk & Afternoon Tea at Tower Suites
Discover the fascinating history of tea in London before enjoying a traditional afternoon tea overlooking the Tower of London.
22.10.2026
Always, Already There
The first UK edition of George Lewis’s Afrodiasporic Incubator project, curated by vocalist and composer Elaine Mitchener.
23.10.2026 – 25.10.2026
Halloween Movie Night at Horizon 22
Watch the cult 90's classic 'Hocus Pocus' 833ft above London on a giant screen at Horizon 22, Europe's highest free viewing platform.
23.10.2026
Darbar Festival 2026
Experience Indian classical music with concerts, late-night performances, talks, yoga, breathwork, meditation and a vibrant Indian bazaar.
24.10.2026 – 01.11.2026
Halloween at the Tower of London
Calling all monsters and grown-ups! This October half term, encounter wandering ghosts, eerie surprises and discover haunting tales.
24.10.2026 – 01.11.2026
Barbican Cinema Family Film Week 2026
Family Film Week returns to Barbican Cinemas this October half term, featuring new releases, classics, workshops and more.
24.10.2026 – 01.11.2026
Painting Antiquity Tour: Archaeology and its Use
Discover how archaeological discoveries inspired artists' depictions of the classical world in this fascinating tour with Dr Andrew Lane.
24.10.2026
Searching for Sancho – a talk at The London Archives
Join The London Archives and Northeastern University London in this special evening event to celebrate the life of Ignatius Sancho.
26.10.2026
The Phantom of the Opera – Silent Film Night
This silent film night at St Lawrence Jewry features The 1925 Phantom of the Opera with a live organ accompaniment.
27.10.2026 – 28.10.2026
Half Term Family Day – Beyond Bayeux Tapestry Now
Discover tapestry-making through hands-on weaving, storytelling and family-friendly creative activities.
28.10.2026
Family Day at London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE
Join a free creative family day at London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE where you'll write and decorate your own Roman inspired poem.
29.10.2026
Heritage Gallery Exhibition: 1327 and the City of London
From royal charters to civic chronicles, explore the records of a period that shaped the City's history.
30.10.2026 – 29.04.2027
Halloween Party at Horizon 22
Take Halloween to new heights with a thrilling night out high above London with a live DJ, a fortune teller, and a complimentary drink.
31.10.2026
St Olave Lecture: Bringing Samuel Pepys and Restoration London to Life
Jack Jewers explores the world Pepys inhabited and shares insights from his experience bringing to life this complex figure in his new novel.
10.11.2026
The Lord Mayor’s Show
The Lord Mayor's Show is a three-mile-long outdoor procession in the City of London that returns for 2026 on Saturday 14 November.
14.11.2026
Black Tudors City of London Walk- November
Explore London's hidden past! Deconstruct race through the overlooked stories of Black Tudors on this immersive City walking tour.
14.11.2026 – 14.11.2026
Gladiators to centurions, uncovering the archaeology of north-west Londinium
Starting in London's Roman Amphitheatre, explore this part of the Roman city with archaeologist Dr Andrew Lane. The tour also visits part of the Roman city wall, before finishing in the rarely accessible remains of the Roman Fort Gate.
21.11.2026
Univers at the Barbican
Jam-packed with movement, live music and visual poetry, this captivating sensory experience for 0-2-year-olds returns.
02.12.2026 – 12.12.2026
Festive Afternoon Teas at the Charterhouse
Enjoy Champagne, exclusive Tudor highlights, and a luxurious festive afternoon tea in the Great Chamber with live piano at the Charterhouse.
04.12.2026 – 17.12.2026
Black Tudors City of London Walk- December
Explore London's hidden past! Deconstruct race through the overlooked stories of Black Tudors on this immersive City walking tour.
12.12.2026
A Close Enough Christmas! – Festive Barbershop at St Olave’s
A lunchtime of festive harmonies, silly songs & sparkling wit from the award-winning Close Enough Barbershop Quartet in aid of Providence Row.
17.12.2026
St Olave Lecture: The Extraordinary Life of Lady Ann Fanshawe
Lucy Moore explores the extraordinary life of Lady Ann Fanshawe: civil war, exile, diplomacy and England's first ice cream recipe.
26.01.2027
St Olave Lecture: Fashion & Femininity in the Age of Samuel Pepys
Marlo Avidon reveals how dress reflected identity, status, and social ambition in seventeenth-century England.
23.02.2027