London Monthly Calendar

1 January—New Year's Day

Public Holiday

1 January—London's New Year Festival

London's New Year's Day Festival, composed of a parade and concerts, is an international event.

6, 13, 20, 27 January—Westminster Abbey Concerts

Resident and visiting musicias give organ recitals each Sunday at Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square. For information, call 7654-4900 or 7222-5152.

Throughout January—Harrods Sale

The shopping event of the year at the legendary Harrods. Brompton Road, Knightsbridge (SW1X). For information, call 7730-1234. Concludes late January.

Throughout January—Royal Ballet

The Royal Ballet performs regularly at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. For information and tickets, call 7304-4000. Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout January—Royal Opera

The Royal Opera mounts more than 20 productions each season at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. For information and tickets, call 7304-4000. Continues through mid May 2012.

Throughout January—Royal Philharmonic Concerts

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs frequently at Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore and at the Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road. For information, call 7608-8800. For tickets, call 7589-8212 or 7960-4242. Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout January—London Symphony Concerts

The London Symphony Orchestra gives nearly 100 concerts each season at the Barbican Centre, Silk Street. For information, call 7588-1116. For tickets, call 7638-8891. Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout January—Theater

The renovated Almeida Theatre presents a season of theatrical and operatic productions. Almeida Street, Islington (N1). For information and tickets, call the box office at 7359-4404. Continues through mid July.

3, 10, 17, 24 February—Westminster Abbey Concerts

Resident and visiting musicians give organ recitals in Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square. For information, call 7654-4900 or 7222-5152.

24 February—Winter Bear Fest

More than 150 national and international companies display thousands of teddy bears for sale, in addition to books and bear-making supplies. Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, Kensington. For information, call 127-3697-974.

Thoughout February—Flamenco Festival

This festival hosts performances by some of the best contemporary flamenco dancers and singers from Spain. Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Avenue. For information, call 7863-8198. For tickets, call 087-0737-7737.

Throughout February—London Symphony Concerts

The London Symphony Orchestra gives nearly 100 concerts each season at the Barbican Centre, Silk Street. For information, call 7588-1116. For tickets, call 7638-8891. Continues through late June.

Throughout February—Royal Philharmonic Concerts

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs frequently at Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore and at the Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road. For information, call 7608-8800. For tickets, call 7589-8212 or 7960-4242. Continues through late June.

Throughout February—Royal Ballet

The Royal Ballet performs regularly at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. For information and tickets, call 7304-4000. Continues through late June.

Throughout February—Royal Opera

The Royal Opera mounts more than 20 productions each season at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. For information and tickets, call 7304-4000. Continues through mid May.

Throughout February—Theater & Opera

The renovated Almeida Theatre presents a season of theatrical and operatic productions. Almeida Street, Islington. For information and tickets, call the box office at 7359-4404. Continues through mid July.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 March—Westminster Abbey Concerts

Resident and visiting musicians give organ recitals on Sundays in Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square. For information, call 7654-4900 or 7222-5152.

13-19 March—BADA Antique Fair

The British Antique Dealers Association (BADA) hosts this annual event showcasing Britain's leading art and antiques dealers. Browse, buy and learn from the experts. Shipping companies are on-site. Duke of York's Headquarters, Kings Road, Chelsea. For information, call 7589-6108.

31 March—The Boat Race

More than 250,000 spectators crowd the banks of the Thames River to watch this historic rowing contest between crews from Oxford and Cambridge universities. Starting point for the rowers is University Stone, Putney.

14-24 March—London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival

Two weeks of world cinema, more than 60 features and 100 shorts are shown at the National Film Theatre, Upper Ground, South Bank and Odeon West End, Leicester Square. For information and tickets, call 7928-3232.

Throughout March—London Symphony Concerts

The London Symphony Orchestra gives nearly 100 concerts each season at the Barbican Centre, Silk Street. For information, call 7588-1116. For tickets, call 7638-8891. Continues through late June.

Throughout March—Royal Philharmonic Concerts

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs frequently at Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore and at the Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road. For information, call 7608-8800. For tickets, call 7589-8212 or 7960-4242. Continues through late June.

Throughout March—Royal Ballet

The Royal Ballet performs regularly at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. For information and tickets, call 7304-4000. Continues through late June.

Throughout March—Royal Opera

The Royal Opera mounts more than 20 productions each season at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. For information and tickets, call 7304-4000. Continues through mid May.

Throughout March—Theater & Opera

The renovated Almeida Theatre presents a season of theatrical and operatic productions. Almeida Street, Islington. For information and tickets, call the box office at 7359-4404. Continues through mid July.

7, 14, 21, 28 April—Westminster Abbey Concerts

Resident and visiting musicians give organ recitals on Sundays in Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square. For information, call 7654-4900 or 7222-5152.

25-28 April—London Original Print Fair

More than 30 galleries, dealers and publishers display their original works at this annual event, established in 1985. Burlington Gardens, behind the Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly. For information, call 7439-2000. Dates to be determined.

21 April—London Marathon

Top international runners compete in one of the world's most prestigious marathons. Also seven other races, including a wheelchair race and minimarathon. For information, call 016-1703-8161.

Late April- Oct—Shakespeares Globe Theatre

The theater season at Shakespeare's Globe includes performances of works by England's famous bard and other playwrights. For information, call 7902-1400. For tickets, call 7401-9919. Continues through October.

Throughout April—Royal Philharmonic Concerts

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs frequently at Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore and at the Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road. For information, call 7608-8800. For tickets, call 7589-8212 or 7960-4242. Continues through late June.

Throughout April—London Symphony Concerts

The London Symphony Orchestra gives nearly 100 concerts each season at the Barbican Centre, Silk Street. For information, call 7588-1116. For tickets, call 7638-8891. Continues through late June.

Throughout April—Royal Ballet

The Royal Ballet performs regularly at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. For information and tickets, call 7304-4000. Continues through late June.

Throughout April—Royal Opera

The Royal Opera mounts more than 20 productions each season at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. For information and tickets, call 7304-4000. Continues through mid May.

Throughout April—Theater & Opera

The renovated Almeida Theatre presents a season of theatrical and operatic productions. Almeida Street, Islington. For information and tickets, call the box office at 7359-4404. Continues through mid July.

5, 12, 19, 26 May—Westminster Abbey Concerts

Resident and visiting musicians give organ recitals in Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square. For information, call 7654-4900 or 7222-5152.

7 May—May Day

Public holiday.

28 May—Spring Bank Holiday

Public holiday.

10-19 May—London Burlesque Festival

Features a variety of acts by burlesque performers from all over the world. Various venues.

8-12 May—Windsor Horse Show

One of the U.K.'s largest outdoor horse shows features competitions in show jumping, dressage and carriage driving, as well as military demonstrations and other performances. Home Park, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire. For information, call 175-386-0633. For tickets, call 087-0143-2208.

Early-Mid May—Royal Opera

The Royal Opera mounts more than 20 productions each season at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. For information and tickets, call 7304-4000.

Mid May—Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival

More than 30 years old, this festival celebrates puppetry, specifically the first time Mr. Punch (of Punch and Judy fame) was seen in England, in 1662. Music, clowns and a brass-band procession add to the merriment. St. Paul's Church Gardens, Bedford Street. For more information, call 7375-0441.

Late May—Chelsea Flower Show

The world's most famous flower show, held each year in the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea.

Late May - Late Aug—Glyndebourne Festival

This prestigious opera festival takes place on a country estate 55 mi/85 km southeast of London. Custom dictates that operagoers wear evening attire. Tickets are hard to come by, but try calling the box office at 012-7381-3813.

Throughout May—Shakespeares Globe Theatre

The theater season at Shakespeare's Globe includes performances of works by England's famous bard and other playwrights. For information, call 7902-1400. For tickets, call 7401-9919.

Throughout May—London Symphony Concerts

The London Symphony Orchestra gives nearly 100 concerts each season at the Barbican Centre, Silk Street. For information, call 7588-1116. For tickets, call 7638-8891. Continues through late June.

Throughout May—Royal Philharmonic Concerts

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs frequently at Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore and at the Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road. For information, call 7608-8800. For tickets, call 7589-8212 or 7960-4242. Continues through late June.

Throughout May—Royal Ballet

The Royal Ballet performs regularly at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. For information and tickets, call 7304-4000. Continues through late June.

Throughout May—Theater & Opera

The renovated Almeida Theatre presents a season of theatrical and operatic productions. Almeida Street, Islington. For information and tickets, call the box office at 7359-4404. Continues through mid July.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June—Westminster Abbey Concerts

Resident and visiting musicians give organ recitals in Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square. For information, call 7654-4900 or 7222-5152.

12 June—Trooping the Colour

Bands and troops create a colorful parade in honor of the queen's birthday. It leaves Buckingham Palace at 11 am and continues to the Horse Guards Parade. For information, call 7414-2479.

24 June-7 July—Wimbledon

England's Royal tennis tournament. Not to be missed.

13-23 June—Hampton Court Palace Music Festival

Internationally renowned artists and companies perform in this premier classical-music festival held in a beautiful, historic setting. East Molesey, Surrey. For information, call 8233-6400. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 87-0060-2338 or See at 87-0890-0147.

10-11 June—Ascot Horse Races

One of the world's most prestigious horse races and London's social event of the year, the five-day Royal Ascot is attended by the cream of London society and members of the royal family. Races start daily at 2:30 pm. Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire. For information and tickets, call 087-0727-1234.

23 June-26 July—City of London Festival

The city celebrates the best in classical and world music, theater, dance, the visual arts and poetry. Various venues, including St. Paul's Cathedral, the Barbican Centre and other historic sites. Ticket prices vary for different events. For information, call 7796-4949. Continues through August.

3-7 July —Henley Royal Regatta

Ladies in dresses and fancy hats and gentlemen in straw boaters and school ties gather to watch one of the world's most prestigious rowing events on the Thames, first held in 1839. Admittance badges to the Regatta Enclosure can be purchased on race days or ordered in advance by downloading the application form from the regatta's Web site. For information, call 014-9157-2153.

Early June—Olympia Summer Fine Art and Antiques Fair

More than 400 international dealers exhibit thousands of collectibles at one of the most comprehensive and respected art and antiques fairs. Olympia Exhibition Centre, Hammersmith Road. For information, call 7370-8212. For tickets, call 087-0126-1725.

Throughout June—Open Air Theatre

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre offers a summer season of theatrical performances. The Ironworks, Inner Circle, Regent's Park. For information, call 7935-5756. For tickets, call 087-0060-1811. Continues through mid September.

Throughout June—Shakespeares Globe Theatre

The theater season at Shakespeare's Globe includes performances of works by England's famous bard and other playwrights. For information, call 7902-1400. For tickets, call 7401-9919.

Throughout June—Royal Philharmonic Concerts

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs frequently at Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore and at the Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road. For information, call 7608-8800. For tickets, call 7589-8212 or 7960-4242.

Throughout June— London Symphony Concerts

The London Symphony Orchestra gives nearly 100 concerts each season at the Barbican Centre, Silk Street. For information, call 7588-1116. For tickets, call 7638-8891.

Throughout June—Royal Ballet

The Royal Ballet performs regularly at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. For information and tickets, call 7304-4000.

Throughout June—Theater & Opera

The renovated Almeida Theatre presents a season of theatrical and operatic productions. Almeida Street, Islington. For information and tickets, call the box office at 7359-4404. Continues through mid July.

3-7 Jul—Henley Royal Regatta

Ladies in dresses and fancy hats and gentlemen in straw boaters and school ties gather to watch one of the world's most prestigious rowing events on the Thames, first held in 1839. Admittance badges to the Regatta Enclosure can be purchased on race days or ordered in advance by downloading the application form from the regatta's Web site. For information, call 014-9157-2153.

1 -7 Jul—Wimbledon Tennis

The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships is a grand-slam event at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Church Road, Wimbledon (SW19 5AE). Many people line up the night before for the limited number of day-of tickets available at Gate 3 on Church Road. For information, call 8971-2473. Concludes 7 Jul

7, 14, 21, 28 Jul—Westminster Abbey Concerts

Resident and visiting musicians give organ recitals in Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square. For information, call 7654-4900 or 7222-5152.

Late Jun -late July—City of London Festival

The city celebrates the best in classical and world music, theater, dance, the visual arts and poetry. Various venues, including St. Paul's Cathedral, the Barbican Centre and other historic sites. Ticket prices vary for different events. For information, call 7796-4949.

Late Jul—Summer Opening of Parliament

The state rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors each summer and the beginning of fall. For information and tickets, call 7766-7300. Continues through late September

Early-Mid July—Theater & Opera

The renovated Almeida Theatre presents a season of theatrical and operatic productions. Almeida Street, Islington. For information and tickets, call the box office at 7359-4404.

Throughout July—Open Air Theater

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre offers a summer season of theatrical performances. The Ironworks, Inner Circle, Regent's Park. For information, call 7935-5756. For tickets, call 087-0060-1811. Continues through mid September.

Throughout July—Shakespeares Globe Theatre

The theater season at Shakespeare's Globe includes performances of works by England's famous bard and other playwrights. For information, call 7902-1400. For tickets, call 7401-9919.

Throughout July—Glyndebourne Festival

This prestigious opera festival takes place on a country estate 55 mi/85 km southeast of London. Custom dictates that operagoers wear evening attire. Tickets are hard to come by, but try calling the box office at 012-7381-3813. Continues through 28 Aug.

4, 11, 18, 25 August—Westminster Abbey Concerts

Resident and visiting musicians give organ recitals every Sunday in Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square. For information, call 7654-4900 or 7222-5152.

27 August—Summer Bank Holiday

Public holiday.

Early August—The Great British Beer Festival

Marketing itself as "the world's largest pub," this annual event is one of the largest beer festivals in the world. It features more than 450 British ales, cider, perry, lagers and imported beers. Also food, traditional pub games, roving entertainers, live music and a family room. Earls Court, London. For information and tickets, call 017-2786-7201.

Aug—Glyndebourne Festival

This prestigious opera festival takes place on a country estate 55 mi/85 km southeast of London. Custom dictates that operagoers wear evening attire. Tickets are hard to come by, but try calling the box office at 012-7381-3813.

Throughout August—Open Air Theater

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre offers a summer season of theatrical performances. The Ironworks, Inner Circle, Regent's Park. For information, call 7935-5756. For tickets, call 087-0060-1811. Continues through mid September.

Throughout August—Shakespeares Globe Theatre

The theater season at Shakespeare's Globe includes performances of works by England's famous bard and other playwrights. For information, call 7902-1400. For tickets, call 7401-9919.

Throughout August—Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace

The state rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors each summer and the beginning of fall. For information and tickets, call 7766-7300. Continues through late September.

Throughout August—Summer Opening of Parliament

The House of Lords and the House of Commons are open for guided tours. Tickets can be purchased beginning in mid-July at the Abingdon Green ticket office, opposite Parliament and the Victoria Tower Gardens, or by calling 087-0906-3773. For information, call 7219-3000 or 7219-4272. Continues through late September.

Throughout August—BBC Henry Wood Promenade Concerts

Known as the Proms, this internationally renowned music festival draws top artists and orchestras. Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore (SW7); Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington (SW7 2RL); and other venues. Individual tickets are sold on concert days at Door 7 of the Royal Albert Hall box office. For information, call 7589-8212.Continues through mid September.

Late August—Notting Hill Carnival

Originating from the street performances of Trinidadian steel-drum bands, Europe's largest street festival includes music, dance, theater, food and parades. Daily events from 10 am. Streets around Ladbrooke Grove. For information, call 736-3000.

Early-Mid September—Open Air Theater

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre offers a summer season of theatrical performances. The Ironworks, Inner Circle, Regent's Park. For information, call 7935-5756. For tickets, call 087-0060-1811.

Early-Mid September—BBC Henry Wood Promenade Concerts

Known as the Proms, this internationally renowned music festival draws top artists and orchestras. Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore (SW7); Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington (SW7 2RL); and other venues. Individual tickets are sold on concert days at Door 7 of the Royal Albert Hall box office. For information, call 7589-8212. Concludes mid September

Early September—Portobello Film Festival

One of the world's largest free film festivals screens more than 700 new independent shorts, features, documentaries, animations, digital works and more. Various cinemas. For information, call 8960-0996.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sep—Concert- Westminster Abbey

Resident and visiting musicians give organ recitals in Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square (SW1P). For information, call 7654-4900 or 7222-5152.

Early September—Mayor's Thames Festival

Nearly 250,000 attend this free festival with a carnival, choirs, fireworks, musicians, performance-art events and children's activities. Held on and along the Thames' south bank, between Westminster and Southwark bridges. For information, call 7928-8998.

Mid September—The Great River Race

More than 300 boats race along 22 mi/35 km of the Thames River, beginning at the London Docklands and ending in Ham, Richmond. Phone 8398-9057.

Mid-Late September—Opera

The Royal Opera mounts more than 20 productions each season at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (WC2). For information and tickets, call 7304-4000. Continues through mid July 2012.

Late Sep—Chelsea Antique Fair

This twice-annual event features fine antiques, including jewelry, furniture and art. Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Road (SW3). For information, call 18257-44074.

Late September—Concert Barbican Centre

The London Symphony Orchestra gives nearly 100 concerts each season at the Barbican Centre, Silk Street (EC2Y). For information, call 7588-1116. For tickets, call 7638-8891. Continues through late June 2012.

Late September—Concert Royal Albert Hall

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs frequently at Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore (SW) and at the Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road (SE1). For information, call 7608-8800. For tickets, call 7589-8212 or 7960-4242. Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout September—Shakespeares Globe Theatre

The theater season at Shakespeare's Globe includes performances of works by England's famous bard and other playwrights. Continues through early October. For information, call 7902-1400. For tickets, call 7401-9919.

Throughout September—Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace

The state rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors each summer and the beginning of fall. For information and tickets, call 7766-7300.

Throughout September—Summer Opening of Parliament

The House of Lords and the House of Commons are open for guided tours. Tickets can be purchased beginning in mid-July at the Abingdon Green ticket office, opposite Parliament and the Victoria Tower Gardens, or by calling 087-0906-3773. For information, call 7219-3000 or 7219-4272.

6, 13, 20, 27 Oct—Concert October—Westminster Abbey Concerts

Resident and visiting musicians give organ recitals every Sunday in Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square. For information, call 7654-4900 or 7222-5152.

Early October—London Restaurant Festival

Citywide celebration of eating out. The hub of the Festival is in the Piazza at Covent Garden where information and tickets are available.

Mid October—Frieze Art Fair

Takes place every October in Regent’s Park. The fair features more than 150 galleries from around the world, showcasing new and established artists to an international audience.

Early October—Shakespeares Globe Theatre

The theater season at Shakespeare's Globe concludes with final performances of The Globe Mysteries. For information, call 7902-1400. For tickets, call 7401-9919.

Mid-Late October —Times BFI London Film Festival

Lose yourself in the world of international cinema. Billed as Europe's largest public film festival, this event presents two weeks of features, shorts, animations, experimentals and world cinema, including many world premieres. More than 100,000 people turn out for the 350 screenings. Various cinemas. For information and tickets, call 7928-3232.

Mid-Late October—Royal Ballet

The Royal Ballet performs regularly at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. For information and tickets, call 7304-4000. Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout October—Royal Philharmonic Concerts

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs frequently at Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore and at the Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road. For information, call 7608-8800. For tickets, call 7589-8212 or 7960-4242. Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout October—London Symphony Concerts

The London Symphony Orchestra gives nearly 100 concerts each season at the Barbican Centre, Silk Street. For information, call 7588-1116. For tickets, call 7638-8891. Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout October—Royal Opera

The Royal Opera mounts more than 20 productions each season at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. For information and tickets, call 7304-4000. Continues through mid May 2012 .

Throughout October—National Opera

The English National Opera performs classic, children's and commissioned operas at the Coliseum, St. Martin's Lane, Trafalgar Square. For information, call 7836-0111. For tickets, call 087-0145-0200. Continues through mid December.

3, 10, 17, 24 November—Concert—Westminster Abbey Concerts

Residents and visiting musicians give organ recitals in Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square. For information, call 7654-4900 or 7222-5152.

Early Nov—London to Brighton Veteran Car Run

The Royal Automobile Club's annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run is the world's longest running motoring event.

Early November—Lord Mayor's Show

A full day of activities mark this 800 year old tradition. The festivities start at 11 am with a RAF flyby. Then the procession travels from Mansion House to the Royal Courts of Justice, where the Lord Mayor takes an oath of allegiance to the Queen. The day finishes with London's grandest fireworks display from a barge moored in the Thames between Blackfriars and Waterloo brides.

Early Nov—London Jazz Festival

Jazz musicians from around the world perform in venues throughout London. The festival is presented in association with BBC Radio 3.

Mid Nov—Olympia Winter Fine Art and Antiques Fair

Approximately 250 dealers exhibit antique furniture and fine artwork at this holiday fair held in conjunction with the British Antique Dealers Association. Olympia Exhibition Centre, Hammersmith Road (W14). For information, call 7370-8212. For tickets, call 0870-126-1725.

Mid November—London International Tango Festival and Ball

Events include tango demonstrations by world-class performers, workshops, classes and a formal-dress dance party at the Porchester Hall in Bayswater. For information, call 7221-9535 or 221-9538.

Throughout November—Royal Ballet

The Royal Ballet performs regularly at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. For information and tickets, call 7304-4000. Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout November—Royal Opera

The Royal Opera mounts more than 20 productions each season at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. For information and tickets, call 7304-4000. Continues through mid May 2012.

Throughout November—National Opera

The English National Opera performs classic, children's and commissioned operas at the Coliseum, St. Martin's Lane, Trafalgar Square. For information, call 7836-0111. For tickets, call 087-0145-0200. Continues through mid December.

Throughout November—Royal Philharmonic Concerts

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs frequently at Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore and at the Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road. For information, call 7608-8800. For tickets, call 7589-8212 or 7960-4242. Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout November—London Symphony Concerts

The London Symphony Orchestra gives nearly 100 concerts each season at the Barbican Centre, Silk Street. For information, call 7588-1116. For tickets, call 7638-8891. Continues through late June 2012.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 December—Westminster Abbey Concerts

Resident and visiting musicias give organ recitals each Sunday at Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square. For information, call 7654-4900 or 7222-5152.

25 December—Christmas

Public Holiday.

26 December—Boxing Day

Public Holiday.

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