Fantastic Festivals and Super Spectacles

Here's a load of fantastic festivals and great goings-on to get your teeth into this summer...
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London Festival of Architecture
1 - 30 June
From cycling tours and performance sculpture, family building workshops and an exploration of 21st century community centres, to architecture through the eyes of TV documentary and stand-up in the BT Tower, the London Festival of Architecture offers an amazing programme that is diverse, informative, thought-provoking and fun.



London Dragon Boat Festival
26 June
The London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival attracts up to 10,000 people throughout the day, with the spectacular action on the water provided by up to 40 competing club, corporate and amateur teams battling it out for 4 cups. On dry land, the free, family-friendly day-out also features a food festival representing the tastes of South East Asia, live music on the East West Festival stage showcasing new artists from the East and West, martial arts displays, and traditional Chinese lion dancing.


East London Fringe Festival

9 July - 7 August
Taking place across five weekends, the inaugural event is a physical manifestation of the area’s rich artistry, cultural diversity and bohemian beauty, where music, visual art, comedy and lifestyle will combine to present a diverse array of works and experiences drawn from East London’s thriving creative communities.


Ealing Jazz Festival
23 - 24 July
The ever popular Ealing Jazz Festival returns this year with Roy Ayers, one of the pioneers of jazz-funk, making his debut as headliner on the festival’s main stage on Saturday.


Udderbelly
Until 17 July
Udderbelly presents another moo-vellous programme of rib-tickling comedy, sensational circus and charming children's shows as well as one of London's largest outdoor bars. Just fancy a drink or a bite to eat by the river? You can enter Udderbelly's pasture and enjoy the atmosphere for free.


The London Wonderground
Until 25 September
This playground for the people features the best in cabaret, circus, comedy, music and kids' shows to delight and amaze, all taking place in a dazzling 1920s-style Spiegeltent.


Citadel Festival
17 July
Citadel is back for 2016 with an impressive headliner in the form of acclaimed Icelandic post-rock outfit Sigur Rós. Indie label and promoters Communion and visionary tastemakers Soundcrash also return to curate their respective stages. Elsewhere, there’s speakers and debates at the Sunday Papers Live, the finest food at our long table feasts and street stalls, arts and crafts workshops, and even a Sports Day to indulge your competitive side.


Summer Festival
23 July
A 100m giant waterslide, an outdoor cinema screening of ET: The Extra Terrestrial, a woodland silent disco and family raves with Big Fish Little Fish. What more could you want on a day out?


Holi Festival of Colours
13 August
North west London’s newest neighbourhood will be filled with bright colours as Holi Festival Of Colours explodes into life with a ‘Feel the Jungle’ themed event combining the magic and excitement of the Indian jungle with the best of EDM/dance music and bass.

Published Jun 2, 2016