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September Events & Festivals

See the Weather and Events Guide to find out about the annual events this month and for weather tips and advice. There are also pages for the major events this month that are updated every year.
September in London - Weather and Events Guide
Find out about the weather, what to wear, highlights, public holidays, and annual events taking place in September in London.
The Mayor's Thames Festival
The Mayor's Thames Festival is a spectacular, free, outdoor celebration for London. The festival takes place between Westminster Bridge and Tower Bridge on the River Thames, on the river banks and on the adjacent riverside walkways and public open spaces.
Annual Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace
Details of the Annual Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace. All the information you will need: how to get there, dates and opening times, ticket prices, visitor facilities, etc.
Horseman's Sunday
Annual celebration of London's horsemen and horsewomen. The vicar of St. John's Church in Hyde Park leads a cavalcade of over 100 horses and riders to the church in order to celebrate horse riding in the heart of London.
Great River Race
The Great River Race is an annual rowing race on London's River Thames. The course is a gruelling 22 miles from Richmond to Island Gardens/Greenwich.
Open Air Theatre Regent's Park
The Open Air Theatre is the oldest fully professional, permanent outdoor theatre in Britain, with one of the largest theatre auditoriums in London.
Oyster and Seafood Fair
Hay's Galleria in London hosts the Oyster and Seafood Fair to mark the start of the British oyster season. It's a fish and seafood extravaganza. All the produce is locally-sourced but the recipes are usually exotic.
London Design Festival
The London Design Festival started in 2003 as an annual event (September) to celebrate and promote London and the UK's design creativity.
Brick Lane Festival
Hailed as one of the biggest and most exciting cross cultural street parties, Brick Lane Festival attracts over 60,000 people - all wanting to experience the buzz of this highly acclaimed global mix of music, food, history, and culture.
Great Gorilla Run - Charity Fun Run in London
The Great Gorilla Run is a chance for you to dress up as a gorilla and join hundreds of other 'gorillas' running through London! Or you can have a laugh watching.
Cycling Tour of Britain
The Tour of Britain is Britain's leading professional cycle race and biggest live sporting event.
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