What’s on guide for 2025 in London

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We deep dive the biggest events happening across the capital in 2025.

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00:00London is brimming with exciting events in 2025, from cultural festivals to sporting

00:08spectacles and world-class concerts. Whether you're a fashion lover, a sports enthusiast

00:14or a music fan, there is something for everyone this year. So here's your guide to top events

00:20happening in the capital this year. And the first big event of 2025 is Fashion Week. Fashion

00:26lovers should head to London from 20th to the 24th of February for London Fashion Week.

00:32This event is a highlight for anyone interested in the latest trends, offering an exciting

00:38mix of runway shows, exhibitions and industry talks. From April the 2nd to the 13th, gaming

00:45enthusiasts in London can enjoy London Games Festival, one of the biggest events of its

00:51kind in the world. The festival celebrates things from gaming, interactive experiences

00:56to developer showcases and talks. So whether you're a casual gamer, a dedicated professional,

01:01there is something for everyone, including hands-on activities and gaming premieres themselves.

01:08On the 13th of April, the annual Oxford and Cambridge boat race takes place along the

01:12River Thames. This historic race has been contested since 1829 and sees two of the oldest

01:18universities in the UK compete against each other from Putney to Mortlake. Spectators

01:24line the banks to cheer their teams. It's one of the most exciting events in the British

01:29sporting calendar. Later in the same month, another huge race, the London Marathon, one

01:35of the world's most famous marathons, takes place on the 27th of April. With thousands

01:41of runners from around the world, this event draws over a million spectators. Whether you're

01:46participating or just cheering from the sidelines, the marathon offers an electric atmosphere

01:53and a chance to support numerous charitable causes. The 26.2 mile course weaves through

01:59the heart of London, passing landmarks such as the Tower of London, Big Ben and Buckingham

02:04Palace. Football fans will flock to Wembley Stadium for the FA Cup final on May the 17th,

02:11one of the oldest and most prestigious football competitions in the world. This exciting match

02:17brings together two top teams in English football, battling for the coveted trophy.

02:22The atmosphere at Wembley is always electric, the passionate supporters filling the stadium

02:27with their team's colours on to cheer on their favourite players. It's a must watch event

02:32for anyone who loves the beautiful game. And then the following day, on the 18th of May,

02:37the Women's FA Cup final takes place as well. With women's football gaining increasing popularity,

02:42this event is expected to draw huge crowds and offer exciting, fast paced action. The

02:48Chelsea Flower Show is held from the 20th to the 24th of May in Chelsea, and it's one

02:53of the most renowned horticultural events in the world. This event is a paradise for

02:58garden lovers, featuring stunning floral displays, cutting edge garden designs and a showcase

03:04of the latest trends in landscaping. For music lovers, Coldplay's Summer Residency at Wembley

03:11Stadium is one of the most anticipated events of the year. The band will perform eight shows

03:17at the iconic venue between August and September. And Oasis will also be returning to Wembley

03:23this summer for their first UK tour in 16 years, performing seven shows from July to

03:29September. The Britpop legends will treat fans to their greatest hits, including Wonderwall

03:34and Don't Look Back in Anger. This highly anticipated tour promises to be a nostalgic

03:38and electrifying experience, making it one of the most talked about concerts of the year.

03:45In September, Twickenham will host the final of the Women's Rugby World Cup, one of the

03:50biggest events in women's sport. The world's top two rugby teams will compete in the final

03:56at Twickenham, the home of English rugby. This event is a celebration of women's rugby

04:01and a fantastic opportunity to watch world class athletes in action. So there you have

04:07it. London's 2025 event calendar is bursting with exciting activities from world class

04:13sports to festivals and garden shows. Be sure to mark these dates on your calendar and make

04:19the most of all that London has to offer in 2025. And stay here for all the latest What's

04:24On news from across London.

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