Festivals in London
London is an enchanting land that has enclosed uncountable attractions for all people of the world. There is an array of catchy and captivating festivals that take place every year in London and attract millions of visitors round the world. Here are the details of few of the biggest and highlighted events of London.
Guitar Nation Festival 2010 London
Get ready to be the part of the most enchanting concerts, lessons, and discussions at the Guitar Nation Festival in London. This unique festival will feature “Guitar and everything related to Guitar” and it will take place on 7th, 8th, & 9th May, 2010. Few of the finest guitarists, technicians, producers, composers, and players will be the part of this festival. To learn something new about guitar, songwriting, playing, techniques, recording, concerts, instruments, production, and hardware must visit this festival. This festival will also feature productions, concerts, master classes, seminars, debates, and screenings so don’t miss it out.
Baishaki Mela 2010 London
This is a great cultural festival that is celebrated by the Bengali community of United Kingdom. It takes place every year on the arrival of the Bengali New Year. Bengali community of United Kingdom celebrates their New Year by observing this festival every year. In the year 2010 it will take place on 23rd May in Brick Lane, London. This interesting cultural festival will involve variety of food stalls, colorful parades, and rickshaws. This festival is the best event to know about the Bengali cultural and cultural values. This festival will feature elephants, parades, conventional or fancy costumes, and tigers etc. This is a real treat for Bengali community of London, United Kingdom.
City of London Festival 2010
This great and enchanting festival will take place during June and July from 21st June to 9th July, 2010 and it will be celebrated all over the London. This is the biggest cultural festival in London that takes place every year during summer season. Various significant landmarks of London City becomes animated during this great cultural event these include St. Paul’s Cathedral, churches, squares, and other small and big areas of London City. All these places are illustrated with decorative themes including films, music, visual arts, and theatres etc. This festival will bring lots of extravagant and theatrical activities with itself this year. All the major and significant activities that will be featured in this festival are cultural events, variety of music concerts, exhibitions, street theatres, array of outdoor events, various catchy ticketed concerts etc. This festival is the best opportunity to learn and know about the lifestyle, traditions, culture, and cultural values of Londoners. World media gives especial coverage to this big event and millions of tourists visit London just to attend this event and to mingle with Londoners.
London Literature Festival 2010
It will be a great platform for all the literature lovers. This great literature festival will be held in London from 1st July to 15th July, 2010 at the Southbank Centre. This festival will feature all the creative writing works including poetry, short stories, speeches, comedy, music, and documentaries etc. This festival will be the great platform for the new writers and creative individuals to boost their career. Not only that but it will also be proved to the beneficial platform for the established talent, as well. London Literature Festival 2010 will highlight live performances of classical tales, lectures on The Maths of Music that will be delivered by prominent scientist, creative writing school etc. This festival will be the best place to meet the diverse creativity of the world especially London.
Lovebox weekender 2010
It is an enchanting musical event that will take place in Victoria Par, London on 16th, 17th, & 18th July, 2010. This festival will highlight the variety of music brand such as genres, styles etc. This festival will exclusively be held for musical lovers. One of the greatest music leaders of the world such as Groove Amanda etc will be the part of this event. Make your summer cool under the shadow of this extravaganza musical festival in London.
Shoreditch Festival 2010 London
This is the cultural festival of East London that will take place during July from 16th to 18th July, 2010 in the London Shoreditch Park. This festival will feature the variety of performances and absorbing activities. The starting ceremony of this theatrical festival will be done with the Proms, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and eye catching fireworks. Dedicated children areas, live musical concerts, literature activities, English National Ballet etc will be the part of this festival. The last day of this festival will bring extravagant activities and especially a motion event that will be typified with music, dance, and fashion. So don’t miss this festival because it is the best event to become familiar with the East London’s culture.
High Voltage Festival 2010 London
This festival is specially designed for rock lovers because this festival will feature rock music with the great rock artists. Few of the finest and most enchanting live musical performance will be the highlights of this festival. The leading performers that will take the lead of this festival include Emerson Lake and Palmer, ZZ Top, Pendragon, Black Label Society, Steve, Hackett, Joe Bonamassa, Froegner, Uriah Heep, Down, Clutch, Heaven, and Hell, Marillion and Argent. If you are a true rock lover then this festival is exclusive for you so visit London and enjoy the rock party.
Camden Fringe 2010
This is a unique entertainment show that will feature a variety of entertainment stuff such as music, dance, fashion etc. This unique and enjoyable festival will start from 2nd to 29th August, 2010. This festival will highlight 400 performances that will be done in more than 100 shows. This festival will serve for the new and established talent. It’s mustn’t skip festival in London.
The Underage Festival 2010 London
Great venture for teens especially those who are 14 to 188 years old. This unique festival will be held during August, 2010 as it takes place annually. All the teens of London and other world gather at this event and celebrate unforgettable time here.
The Great British Beer Festival 2010 London
It is an annual festival that will take place this year from 3rd August to 7th August, 2010 in London. This festival will be a complete treat for beer lovers because it will feature few of the finest selections of ales, international beers, and ciders etc. This is the biggest beer festival of United Kingdom that attracts millions of dedicated visitors and supporters that comes from various parts of the world and United Kingdom. There will be over 450 kinds of beer in this festival that will be the part of the beer showcase of the Great British Beer Festival 2010 London. Besides the best beer brands there will be playing options, live musical concerts, pub gaming, and a lot more to cherish you. Visit London to be the part of this theatrical event at Earls Court London.
London Festivals Fringes 2010
This theatrical festival takes place every year in London with lots of engaging activities and unique opportunities to make real fun. Festival will be held during August, 2010 from 6th to 30th August at various places in London. It will highlight a variety of art events that will be presented by a large number of artists across the world. There is no restriction for anybody to take part in this festival so if you are a growing talent then let London Fringe to help you grow more in the industry of live performing arts. Be ready to grab your seat at any of the world famous theatres of London to watch the finest performance live.
South West Four Weekender 2010 London
It is another sensational music festival that will be held for two days on 28th and 29th August, 2010 in London. Few of the finest DJs will be the part of this great music festival and it will be a great event.
London Mela 2010
It is the South Asian cultural festival that will take [place during August, 2010 in London. This cultural festival is held by the Asians who live in London. This festival will feature diverse cultural activities and all will be from South Asia. The highlight activities will include Asian music, Asian food stalls, and Asian art works. All stuff will be South Asian in this festival. This festival receives over 50, 000 visitors every year. The interesting thing is that free entry will be allowed in this festival. Don’t miss out the perfect combination of eastern and western cultures and visit London to be the part of this diverse cultural festival.
Notting Hill Carnival 2010 London
Celebrate two most extravagant days of Notting Hill Carnival in London with lots of music and dance. It will be on during August, 2010 and usually takes place annually. This festival will feature the parade of thousands of people that will appear in the colorful costumes. This parade will walk through the main street of the Notting Hill and enchant a large quantity of visitors and spectators. It is the famous street party in London that is the most sought attraction of London after various significant landmarks. The groups that take part in this parade belong to Africa and South America and they dance on the Caribbean music in an organized way. This festival will also feature the traditional Caribbean food. It shouldn’t be missed out festival.
Trafalgar Square Festival 2010 London
It will be held during August, 2010 at the Trafalgar Square in London. This festival takes place annually with great attractive activities such as music, dance, art activities etc. a wide variety of entertaining programs will take place in this extravagant event. Trafalgar Square itself is a famous tourist attraction in London and the festival activities that will take place at this significant place will make it more enchanting and attractive.
Liberty Festival 2010 London
This great theatrical festival will take place during September, 2010 in London at the Trafalgar Square. This festival is significant because it will especially be held to appreciate the disabled participation and activities in the culture of London. The dancing, singing, acting, and other significant activities by disabled people will be the highlights of this festival. There will also be a lot of children stuff, acting, talent, singing, food stalls, shopping stalls etc in this event.
The Festival of Lights 2010 London
Diwali is a religious activity of Hindu community and to celebrate Diwali occasion a Diwali festival will be held in October, 2010. This will be held in London at the Trafalgar Square by the Hindu community that lives in London, United Kingdom. Lots of Indian music, food, products etc will be the part of this grandiose festival.
Lord Mayor’s Show 2010 London
This festival will take place on 13th November 2010 and it will involve parade and other activities all over the London City. This is a historical and oldest event that has been observing since last 800 years and it has been attracting millions of tourists towards it. Over 8,000 performers, over 140 decorated floats, and the Lord Mayor himself travels across the London on the streets. The major activities and attractions of this festival include fireworks, public gallery of the Oxo Tower, and procession. This festival shouldn’t be missed so hurry up.
Bonfire Night Festival 2010 London
This great festival will take place at various venues in London City during November, 2010. This festival takes place annually to continue the tradition of Bonefire Night. This festival is somewhat a spooky event that involves the burning of the dummy of Guy Fawke. Don’t miss the spooky experience of Bonefire Night.
Christmas Tree and Carlos at Trafalgar Square London
This great event takes place annually to welcome and celebrate Christmas. It takes place every year during December and January. This Christmas is special because the Norwegian friends of United Kingdom send Christmas tree to London that is delivered through a special journey from Oslo to London. This Christmas tree is decorated in a Norwegian style and when it reaches to the Trafalgar Square the celebration of Christmas festival starts. This especial event gets millions of visitors every year because of its breath taking and engaging celebrations. Late night celebrations, excellent food, wines, dance parties, concerts etc are the specialties of this festival. Catch this festival this year.
A variety of theatrical and extravagant festivals takes place in London annually. These festivals not only enchant millions of tourists towards London but also give opportunities to learn and get familiar with the culture of London and life style of Londoners. These festivals are must visit festivals of London.
