Special events
Most events in the Square Mile can be found listed on the websites of City venues
(see our sections: Music,
Stage and screen,
Art, craft and design
and Visitor attractions and museums)
however special events have been listed below.
If you would like an event listed, please email us the details.
Enjoy theatre in the great outdoors with this adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows, performed in the Scoop amphitheatre. Free admission.
Until Sun 05 Sep
Take to the streets of central London with thousands of other cyclists and do a tour of landmark sights in a car-free zone. Free entry.
Sun 05 Sep
The much-loved tale of swash-buckling lothario Don Juan is performed in the outdoor theatre on the Southbank. Free admission.
Until Sun 05 Sep
A special service, parade and fly-past at St Paul's Cathedral commemorating the bravery of those who helped protect the City during the Battle of Britain during World War II.
Tue 07 Sep
Pick up some gastronomic delights on your lunch break at this one-off food market in New Street Square.
Wed 08 Sep
Arthur Smith introduces an evening of comedy at the Barbican featuring some of Britain's most entertaining comic acts. Tickets: £10-26.
Thu 09 Sep
Watch bankers legging it around the Square Mile wearing Lycra instead of pin-stripes. Teams of ten runners compete to win the jackpot of £5,000 to be donated to a charity of their choice.
Thu 09 Sep
This stylish branch of the Malmaison Hotel is just outside the City border in a pretty square – and this is a chance to sample some of the food which makes up the menu there and buy organic produce. Free.
Thu 09 Sep
The Barbican's major summer show explores the relationship between surrealism and architecture and features a host of famous names, from Salvador Dali to Rem Koolhaas.
Until Sun 12 Sep
Annual festival with a party atmosphere on the South Bank between Tower Bridge and Waterloo Bridge. The highlight of the weekend is the spectacular night procession.