So much to entertain you
There’s so much going on in, around and beyond London. No matter what your taste, whether it’s culture, sport, music or fashion ...Advectus Executive Chauffeur can get you there, punctually and in style.
From the international buzz of London’s bright lights and unique sights to theatre, pop concerts and exhibitions, to living museums about Britain’s rich history …the list is endless and will keep you entertained throughout your stay here.
Here’s a snapshot of what’s on in 2025:
DATE | EVENT | WHERE | ||
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January–March | Six Nations Rugby | Cardiff, London & Edinburgh https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/en | ||
January 29–February 1 | Chinese New Year | London’s Chinatown, Trafalgar Square & the West End will be celebrating the Year of the Snake; New Year parade on Feb 1 https://chinatown.co.uk/en/events-en/chinese-lunar-new-year-2025/ | ||
February 20–23 | London Fashion Week | Autumn/Winter ‘25 fashions showcasing at 180 The Strand, London https://londonfashionweek.co.uk/ | ||
March 11–14 | Cheltenham Festival | A highlight of the British horse-racing calendar, culminating in the famous Gold Cup | ||
April 3–5 | Grand National | Aintree in Liverpool is the venue for another highlight of the British horse-racing calendar | ||
April 13 | The Boat Race | The annual rowing challenge on the River Thames between England’s two most iconic universities, Oxford and Cambridge | ||
April 27 | London Marathon | One day in London when the traffic is stopped and thousands of feet pound the highways in the name of charity and personal achievement | ||
May 17 | FA Cup Final | The biggest cup game in English football, played at ‘the home of football’ – Wembley Stadium in north London – between the two best league teams | ||
May 18 | Women’s FA Cup Final | Also at Wembley, the Adobe-sponsored women’s cup match | ||
May 20–24 | Chelsea Flower Show | Jaw-dropping annual flower show at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, where royalty, celebrities and the general public rub shoulders, and many gardeners’ careers are made | ||
June 6–7 | Epsom Derby | Horse flat racing season is here! This two-day meeting culminates in The Derby Stakes, an annual race run for nearly 250 years | ||
June 14 | Trooping the Colour | Grand spectacle on Horse Guard’s Parade, London, to celebrate the King’s official birthday | ||
June 17–21 | Royal Ascot Week | Five spectacular days, famous as much for fashion as for the horse racing | ||
June 30–July 13 | Wimbledon | The annual world-famous tennis championships played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in SW19, south-west London | ||
July 25 & 26, 30; August 2 & 3; September 27 & 28 | Oasis London concerts | The long-awaited reunion of the Gallagher brothers is all sold out at Wembley Stadium in London. But you may still need to get there … | ||
July 1–6 | Henley Royal Regatta | Action-packed annual rowing event on the river at Henley-on-Thames, 30 miles west of London | ||
July 1–6 | RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival | Fabulous flower show hosted by the Royal Horticultural Society against the regal backdrop of Hampton Court Palace, just outside London | ||
July 3–6 | British F1 Grand Prix | Four-day, high octane festival at the home of British motor racing, Silverstone – approx. 75 miles from central London – as the circuit celebrates the 75th anniversary of F1’s first race | ||
July 10–13 | Goodwood Festival of Speed | A great summer weekend of motor sport against the backdrop of the lovely Goodwood House and Estate, approx. 70 miles from central London | ||
July 11-13 | Wireless Festival | The best of hip hop, grime and R&B artists perform at the three-day event at Finsbury Park, North London | ||
July 18–20 | Royal International Air Tattoo | Unparalleled three-day airshow, both on the ground and in the air! RAF Fairford, Cirencester, approx. 90 miles from central London | ||
July 18–September 13 | BBC Proms Festival | Annual music festival at the Royal Albert Hall, London, and across the UK – for the full guide to what’s on where, see https://www.bbc.co.uk/ | ||
July 29 – August 2 | Glorious Goodwood | Back to the Goodwood Estate for a truly glorious five-day festival of horse racing. Approx. 70 miles from central London | ||
August 2–8 | Cowes Week, Isle of Wight | One of the UK’s longest-running sporting events, Cowes sailing regatta in the Solent has been one of the highlights of the British summer since 1826. Approx 100 miles from London | ||
August 22–September 7 | Greenwich & Docklands International Festival | A spectacular festival of free outdoor theatre and performing arts | ||
August 24–25 | Notting Hill Carnival | One of the world’s largest street festivals, this is a riot of colour, music and dancing with a Caribbean flavour | ||
September 9–14 | BMW PGA Championship | The exclusive Wentworth Club in Virginia Water hosts this year’s Championship. Practice and pro-am days on the 9th and 10th. Approx 25 miles from central London https://www.pgatour.com/ | ||
September 12–14 | Goodwood Revival | A wonderful celebration of vintage racing cars – and fashion – at the iconic Goodwood Estate. It’s exciting. It’s glamorous. It’s unique. Approx 70 miles from central London https://www.goodwood.com/motorsport/goodwood-revival/ | ||
September 18–21 | FEI Eventing European Championship | Four days of horse eventing at the spectacular Blenheim Palace, near Oxford. Approx 60 miles from central London https://www.fei.org |
We’ll be updating this as events evolve, so keep your eye on this page.
Please note: Advectus does not supply entrance tickets to events. Please source these yourself, then tell us the date and where you want to be, and we’ll arrange executive transportation for you to make your day really special.
If you prefer a more tranquil life there are plenty of places in the UK to enjoy some peace and quiet to unwind, reflect, walk, cycle, relax. Find your recreation and ask us for details about getting you there.
For general sightseeing ideas in and beyond London – and there’s plenty of them – take a look at our Destinations page.