Past Events

Events which have already happened.

Diwali in the Square (Trafalgar Square, from Oct 04, 2009 12:00 AM to Oct 04, 2009 12:00 AM)

All are welcome at the annual celebration of Diwali, 'the festival of light', in Trafalgar Square. Diwali has religious significance for Hindus, Sikhs and Jains and is celebrated by many communities throughout the capital. This free event will present a colourful programme of entertainment, including music and dance.

London Week of Peace (from Sep 27, 2009 12:00 AM to Sep 27, 2009 12:00 AM)

London Week of Peace features a special concert on Trafalgar Square with music, dance, performance and a special talent competition. Find out more at www.weekofpeace.org.uk.

Eid in the Square (Trafalgar Square, from Sep 26, 2009 12:00 AM to Sep 26, 2009 12:00 AM)

All are welcome at Eid on the Square, the annual celebration in Trafalgar Square to mark the Muslim festival of Eid ul-fitr - the end of Ramadan. The event will feature entertainment, a street bazaar and exhibitions and displays. More details coming soon.

London Design Festival (from Sep 19, 2009 03:05 PM to Sep 23, 2009 03:05 PM)

London Design Festival returns to Trafalgar Square with a spectacular interactive ceramic chess game from designer Jaime Hayon. For more information please go to www.londondesignfestival.com.

Eddie Izzard 1100 mile run (Trafalgar Square, from Sep 15, 2009 03:30 PM to Sep 15, 2009 05:30 PM)

Transvestite comic, Eddie Izzard is finishing an 1100 mile run in Trafalgar Square.

Liberty (from Sep 05, 2009 01:00 PM to Sep 05, 2009 06:00 PM)

Liberty is a festival that celebrates the contribution of Deaf and disabled people to London's culture, and provides a platform for the best of Deaf and disability arts with zones for street arts, circus, comedy, visual arts, music and children’s activities in the square.

The Eureka Enigma: Book Launch (Trafalgar Square, from Sep 01, 2009 12:00 PM to Sep 01, 2009 04:00 PM)

Ron Holland launches his latest book The Eureka! Enigma in Trafalgar Square, it is the definitive manual for your neck-top computer.

One Magic Summer (Trafalgar Square, from Aug 20, 2009 12:00 AM to Aug 31, 2009 12:00 AM)

Laze the days away on Trafalgar Square this summer. Take a seat on a specially designed deckchair and enjoy a special set of Magic Performances. This year Trafalgar Square will host 100 deckchairs - free to use from 10am-8pm - so you can simply to sit, relax and enjoy. Bring a book, or your lunch and take a seat. Plus, each Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (plus Bank Holiday Monday) from 12pm-2pm and 5pm-7pm see a magical set of free performances featuring street theatre, comedy, magic and plenty of fun.

Barclaycard World Freerun Championships (Trafalgar Square, from Aug 15, 2009 12:00 AM to Aug 15, 2009 12:00 AM)

From small screen, to Hollywood’s big screen and countless commercials inbetween, the spectacular feats of freerunners have enjoyed global exposure. See the best in the world compete for the crown of World Champion. For more information including how to claim a ticket, please visit www.worldfreerun.com/.