September is the ultimate festival season in London. As the school holidays are coming to an end, London welcomes a wide range of exciting architecture, fashion, and music events that art-lovers wouldn’t want to miss out on.
Ready to book your London taxi and head to these major festivals? These six recommended events are not only suitable for adults but are also children friendly. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, these festivals will be the perfect addition to your to-do list for September.
1.All Points East and In The Neighbourhood
(27th August – 2nd September)
Don’t miss out on the exciting All Points East this bank holiday weekend (from Friday 27th to Monday 30th August) and following by In The Neighbourhood (from Tuesday 31th August to Thursday 2nd September). Lockdown has introduced us to new Livestream artists, who are now ready for their big breaks, such as Arlo Parks, Holly Humberstone, Pa Salieu and Enny. This is a chance for you to see them live. Moreover, some of the UK’s most prominent and best artists are set to return to the stage and finally playing new music live. Some highlighted headliners are Foals, Bombay Bicycle Club, Jorja Smith and many more.
If you haven’t got a ticket, visit their website to reserve yours today. ComCab London will be there from Friday 27th to Monday 30th August to help you safely reach your destination.
2.A Park for All Times
(5th September)
As a part of the Royal Greenwich Summer Festivals, A Park for All Times is a family-friendly Greenwich Parks Forum event that you can enjoy with the family on a weekend day out. You can expect to find live music, photo exhibitions, art installation, pond dipping, and even free children’s activities.
If you’re interested, book a taxi service to Eaglesfield Park, Shooters Hill this September 5th, from 1 pm to 4 pm to attend the event. Find more information and see the full list of Royal Greenwich Festivals on the website.
3.Buckingham Palace Garden Tour
(9th July – 19th September)
Buckingham Palace’s Garden plays a key part in the busy calendar of royal events. The most well-known of these events is The Queen’s Garden Parties, which welcome 24,000 guests on average each summer. For over 200 years, the garden has been used by the Royal Family for official entertaining and celebratory events.
This summer, the garden is open for the public to visit so enjoy the once-in-a-life-time chance of having a picnic in the garden with a view of the palace.
The event runs until 19th September with limited slots so make sure to book yours today on the official website.
4.London Fashion Week
(17th – 21st September)
If you’re in the fashion industry, you wouldn’t want to miss this event. Join London Fashion Week this September to gain the insight of industry experts and see the latest trends for the autumn-winter season. You can expect iconic fashion moments and activities during the event. This is an excellent opportunity for you to experience the runway action and exclusive fashion scene!
The London Fashion Week shows in September are gender-neutral, with some events open to the public to access online and in person. To find out which show is available for the public to attend, visit the official London Fashion Week website for more information.
5.London Design Festival 2021
(18th – 26th September)
In 2019, the festival welcomed a record-breaking 600,000 individual visitors from over 75 countries. The vision of London Design Festival is to celebrate and promote London as the design capital of the world. Visitors can find more than 400 large-scale installations, exhibitions, and events in unique spaces across London, from world-famous museums to small local studios.
The exhibitions are free for public to see are attend. For special talks, you can book your ticket at London Design Festival website.
6.RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021
(21st – 26th September)
The world’s greatest flower show will be held in September with the usual cutting-edge garden design and fabulous floral displays. Attend the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show with stunning horticultural exhibit to observe the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea transformed.
This year, to celebrate the life and work of nurse and the NHS, Chelsea Flower Show will present to the public a series of show gardens dedicated to the nursing profession. For more information and to book your ticket, please visit the Royal Horticultural Society website for more details.
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