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Visiting London in August 2017

When summer is in full swing in London some of favourite annual events take, from Buckingham Palace Summer Opening and South West Four Weekender to the highlight of our year, the Notting Hill Carnival! Read on for more events and activities taking place in London in August 2017.

West End shows offer free tickets to young fans of theatre during Kids Week from 1st to 31st August 2017, with workshops, backstage tours and sing-a-longs with the casts highlights of previous years.

Tuesday 1st to Thursday 31st August 2017

In previous years beer enthusiasts have been able to choose from more than 100 beers from 18 UK and European craft brewers at the London Craft Beer Festival at Shoreditch Electric Light Station, Hoxton Square, which takes place from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th August 2017.

Friday 4th to Sunday 6th August 2017

Bethnal Green, London

The UK’s largest online video conference will bring YouTubers together for screenings, discussions, performances and meet and greets at Summer in the City at ExCel London Exhibition Centre from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th August 2017.

Friday 4th to Sunday 6th August 2017

Tens of thousands of visitors will celebrate hundreds of real ales, ciders, perries and of course beers from across the globe at The Great British Beer Festival at Olympia Exhibition Centre from Tuesday 8th to Satruday 12th August 2017.

Tuesday 8th to Satruday 12th August 2017

Kensington, London

While away those lovely summer evenings in London at one of the capital’s most famous summer open-air film events, Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House from 10 to 23 August 2017.

Thursday 10th to Wednesday 23rd August 2017

Covent Garden, London

The capital’s largest free jazz festival, Canary Wharf Jazz Festival takes place in Canada Square Park on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August 2017.

Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August 2017

Fans of comics will squeal with glee at the one stop shop for everything to do with the world of comics, including creators and publishers, at the London Super Comic Convention at Business Design Centre from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th August 2017.

Friday 25th to Sunday 27th August 2017

Islington, London

One of the world’s most prestigious rugby league fixtures, the Challenge Cup Final will attract a huge number of rugby fans to Wembley Stadium on Saturday 26th August 2017 for this year’s exciting game.

Saturday 26th August 2017

Wembley, London

Dance fans will party to tunes spun by the world's top DJs at South West Four Weekender on Clapham Common over the bank holiday weekend of Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th August 2017.

Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th August 2017

Clapham, London

This performing arts festival celebrates new writing, comedy, dance, poetry, opera, musicals and cabaret, and you can enjoy it all at Camden Fringe from Monday 31st July to Sunday 27th August 2017 at various venues across the area.

On Until Sunday 27th August 2017

Europe's biggest street party is our highlight of the summer in London, with the music and flavours of Caribbean filling the streets of West London during the Notting Hill Carnival over the August bank holiday weekend of Sunday 27th and Monday 28th August 2017.

Sunday 27th and Monday 28th August 2017

Notting Hill, London

The highlight of the classical music calendar in London, major orchestras and performers will entertain the crowds at the iconic BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, running until Saturday 9th September 2017.

On Until Saturday 9th September 2017

South Kensington, London

The National Gallery is home to the BP Portrait Award, one of the most prestigious portrait painting prizes in the world, until Sunday 24th September 2017.

On Until Sunday 24th September 2017

Westminster, London

If you love the classic game show Through The Keyhole then you’ll love having a snoop around the Royal Family’s residence in London on a tour of the 19 State Rooms during the Buckingham Palace Summer Opening from Monday 24 July 2017 to Sunday 1 October 2017.

On Until Sunday 1 October 2017

Westminster, London

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