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September Outdoor Events 2008
September Outdoor Events 2008
Hot days and cool nights signal the arrival of autumn, and the summer season in the capital ending with food, entertainment and fireworks by the river.
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Bestival
Robin Hill Countyside Adventure Park, The Isle of Wight, London, PO30 2NU5th September 2008 - 7th September 2008
Bestival is probably the most fun you can have in a field this year, and tens of thousands of Londoners will be packing their costumes, their tents and their broadest musical tastes for a trip to the Isle of Wight. The bands and DJs are too numerous to list here, but festival organiser Rob Da Bank has an ability to spot a great act, and they represent the cream of London's nightlife, as well as including a few big stars. Like Glastonbury, they're able to attract great indie and world music for the daytimes, and proper dance to keep it going late into the night. Above all, this is a festival that is about the atmosphere, with the dressing up taken very seriously indeed, an 'adventure park' setting that is both attractive and entertainingly tacky, and a crowd of like-minded people of all ages (including families with young children) who are there to relax, make new friends and party all night long.
Mayor's Thames Festival
Southbank Centre, Bankside and Embankment, London, SE1 8XX13th September 2008 & 14th September 2008
Over half a million visitors usually attend the Thames Festival which takes place over two days on the banks of the river between Tower Bridge and Westminster. Hundreds of artists and dancers take part in the daytime displays with a lively carnival both nights. There are also scores of activities for kids and a River Race involving over 300 oared boats, including eccentric creations like Viking Dragon Boats. The festival climaxes with the Night Carnival, featuring 2000 costumed performers, floats and a final massive fireworks display.
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