The Spirit of Christmas lights on Regent Street
‘The Spirit of Christmas’ will be lit from 9 November 2022, with the displays switched on from 2pm to midnight everyday. The moment that the Spirit lights up central London it marks the start of the festive season, with the stunning Spirits soaring through the skies above the Regent Street and St James’s neighbourhoods.
Shows on the West End
Catch any on any number of the best musicals in the world in the famous West End of London
Wicked at Apollo Victoria Theatre
Frozen at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Mamma Mia! at Novello Theatre
Back to the Future at Adelphi Theatre
Moulin Rouge! The Musical at Piccadilly Theatre
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical at Aldwych Theatre
Come From Away at Phoenix Theatre
The Book of Mormon at Prince of Wales Theatre
The Lion King at Lyceum Theatre
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Cruises down the River Thames
Take a 1-way or return cruise from Westminster to Greenwich and see the sights of London from the River Thames. Listen to informative audio commentary as you admire monuments like the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament and the iconic O2.
- Get the best views of London on a river cruise from Westminster Pier to Greenwich
- Enjoy panoramic views of London’s landmarks from the open deck
- Listen to live English commentary on board
- Use the Wi-Fi audio guide available on your smartphone in 6 languages
- Find out more
Diwali 22nd October – 26th October
Diwali, the festival of lights, is around the corner. Not just Diwali, but also Dhanteras’ preparation is witnessed in a full swing. Dhanteras, which marks the beginning of the five-day festival of lights, is considered a propitious day to buy and bring in new metal items, especially metals like gold and silver.
Diwali is celebrated widely in centres like in London, Birmingham, Belfast, Edinburgh, Leicester and other multicultural cities in Britain. Celebrations include firework displays, Diwali lanterns, music, dancing, plays, as well as delicious traditional Indian food and sweets.
Somerset House
From October into next year there are multiple cultural events going on in this iconic London venue. Exhibitions, installations, skating, festivals, parties, tours, workshops and performances. For details:
https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on
The British Museum
The British Museum was founded in 1753 and opened its doors in 1759. It was the first national museum to cover all fields of human knowledge, open to visitors from across the world. Enlightenment ideals and values – critical scrutiny of all assumptions, open debate, scientific research, progress and tolerance – have marked the Museum since its foundation.
From exhibitions unlocking ancient Egypt running to Feb 2023 to talks on sexual violence and women’s sexuality 3 Nov 2022.
For full details on exhibitions and events https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions-events
