For the fourth year running, August sees Trafalgar Square filled by a program of music, theatre, dance and art - a further reason to enjoy this beautiful space at the heart of our capital. Lasting for three weeks, events take place at 1pm and 9pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. There's something different every day so our advice is just to get down and see what's happening. The pedestrianised Trafalgar Square is a lovely spot in summer, a natural meeting place in the heart of the capital, and it's great to see it used in such innovative ways.
Week 1: China Inspires
Taking inspiration from Beijing 08, this theatrical spectacle from UK and international artists includes The Flying Dragon Circus.
Week 2: Olympics Aspirations
Zoo Nation and 'Bend it...', as seen at the Greenwich + Docklands Festival, capture the spirit of the Olympics with a fusion of dance and sport.
Week 3: Images of London
Miss High Leg Kick and Spanish dance company Factoria Mascaro are the artists presenting Zones 1 to 6 and dancing through London's landmarks.
Carol Singing in Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DS
7th December 2009 - 22nd December 2009
The traditional charity carol singing programme returns to Trafalgar Square... More
Christmas Day Walks - Samuel Pepys & Charles Dickens
Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DS
Christmas Day, Friday 25th December 2009
Being out and about in the big city on... More
Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree and Carols
Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DS
3rd December 2009 - 4th January 2010
The 2009 Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in Trafalgar... More
Christmas Day Walks - Samuel Pepys & Charles Dickens
Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DS
Christmas Day, 25th December 2008
Being out and about in the big city on Christmas... More
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DS
Charing Cross Tube / Rail
Monday 8th December - Friday 19th December 2008
For over half a century Trafalgar Square has been adorned with... More
1 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Festival 2008
Every Friday, from 7-8pm, meet at the Sainsbury Wing Information Desk for a sixty-minute taster tour of the National Gallery. Within the collection are paintings ...More
2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Festival 2008
This famous Grade II listed Victorian railway hotel has been totally refurbished, from the bars and restaurants to all 239 rooms, providing every modern convenience ... More
This historic church of St Martin-in-the-Fields overlooking Trafalgar Square was designed by James Gibbs and built in 1726. It houses a glorious eaterie ... More
1 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Festival 2008
The National Gallery dominates London's Trafalgar Square with its neo-classical columns and portico designed by William Wilkins adjoining the square on its east side where ... More
1 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Festival 2008
From budding Harry Potters and bumbling Tommy Coopers to dynamic David Copperfields, Davenports is a haven for magicians of every level and ability. Non-magicians too ... More
5 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Festival 2008
Intrepid explorers already know where to travel for the best selection of maps and travel books. Stanford's should be the first pit stop on any ... More
1 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Festival 2008
The National Gallery's National Dining Rooms restaurant won Time Out's Best British Restaurant Award in 2007 for good reasons - they do all sorts of ... More
1 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Festival 2008
Katana has all the right ingredients for success. An amazing location, highly trained chefs and slick décor combine to create an oasis of elegance amid ... More
10 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Festival 2008
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and ... More
10 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Festival 2008
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the ... More
6 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Festival 2008
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll ... More
10 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Festival 2008
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a ... More
3 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Festival 2008
Part Victorian pub, part museum dedicated to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous sleuth.
Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the ... More
9 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Festival 2008
This
was once a sleazy Soho strip club, as the name suggests, and it really
shows. Deep reds are the dominant colour, with mirrors, booths and
velvet curtains ... More
2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Festival 2008
One of the West End's finest dance music venues, The Island manages to keep the drunken Soho crowds away by being exceedingly well concealed in ... More
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For the fourth year running, August sees Trafalgar Square filled by a program of music, theatre, dance and art - a further reason to enjoy this beautiful space at the heart of our capital. Lasting for three weeks, events take place at 1pm and 9pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. There's something different every day so our advice is just to get down and see what's happening. The pedestrianised Trafalgar Square is a lovely spot in summer, a natural meeting place in the heart of the capital, and it's great to see it used in such innovative ways.
