women in orange outfits dancing in water at Somerset House

June 07, 2023

Summer Fun Finders 2023

1. Taste of London Festival

Every summer, Regent’s Park plays host to the Taste of London festival, where you’ll find masterclasses, live demonstrations by leading chefs, and an array of stalls serving up signature dishes from London’s top restaurants. 14th - 18th June.

2. Summer Exhibition At the Royal Academy of Arts

The Summer Exhibition in Piccadilly is the world’s oldest open art submission exhibition. 13th June - 20th August.

3. Pride Parade

Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with the colourful Pride Parade through central London, free festivities in Trafalgar Square and citywide events. 1st July.

4. Winning at Wimbledon

Game, set, match - Grab tickets to one of the world's oldest and most prestigious tennis tournaments. 3rd – 16th July.

5.Somerset House Summer Series

Somerset House Summer Series returns in July 2023 with eleven nights of unmissable gigs in the intimate and immersive setting of our spectacular courtyard. A staple summer experience, the series presents a trailblazing line-up of breakthrough music artists and established acts from across the globe. 6th – 16th July.

6. Sweet sounds of the BBC Proms

BBC Proms, is an annual music festival that runs for eight weeks throughout the summer. The classical music festival invites the world’s leading orchestras, musicians, and conductors to London’s Royal Albert Hall and Cadogan Hall for a series of first-class performances. 14th July - 9th September.

7. Join London’s biggest street party

The Notting Hill Carnival is one of the world’s largest street festivals and celebrates Caribbean culture in a multi-sensory display. Feast your eyes on the carnival’s elaborate floats and lively performers and move your feet to the pounding rhythms of steel bands and calypso music. 27th-28th August.