London Events 2010

Update: London High Voltage Festival 2010

2010-07-17T18:31:00.000-07:00

What? The London High Voltage Festival

Category? Rock Music

When? Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th July 2010

Where? Victoria Park London, Hackney, London, E3, UK

Tickets? £75 (day), £135 (weekend), 0871 230 0010

More info? www.highvoltagefestival.com

Eat the Tate Modern...all 80,000 sugar cubes of it!

2010-06-30T15:15:00.001-07:00

A scale model of London's Tate Modern gallery has been made - entirely out of 80,000 sugar cubes - as part of the London Festival of Architecture 2010. And the the newest building on Bankside, NEO Bankside, has also got the sucrose treatment from Northern Irish artist Brendan Jamison.

On Saturday 3rd July 2010, children can attend workshop events at the NEO Bankside Pavilion to learn how to make sugar cube models, under Brendan’s tuition.

Members of the public can visit the models over the weekend of 3rd-4th July 2010 at the NEO Bankside Pavilion, Hopton Street, Bankside, London, SE1 9JT (oposite Tate Modern). Further details at www.lfa2010.org.

Visit London Events 2010 for further information about The London Festival of Architecture.

Photographs are copyright Ash Knotek

Top London Events in July 2010

2010-06-29T02:58:00.000-07:00

City of London Festival 2010 (1st - 31st July 2010)

The City of London Festival, inaugurated in 1962, is a unique celebration of London's famous (and less famous) buildings, parks, River Thames and outdoor spaces. The festival offers a vibrant programme of music, visual arts, film, walks and talks running at 50 fantastic venues throughout Central London, with many events free to attend.

Read more about the City of London Festival 2010 >>

Pride London 2010 (1st - 4th July 2010)

Running since 2004, Pride London is a popular annual London series of events that promote the rights of homosexuals, lesbians, bi-sexuals and trans-genders in modern day society. Pride London 2009 attracted over 1 million visitors, and 2010 is expected to be even bigger. Pride London includes the annual black LGBT Pride festival.

Read more about Pride London 2010 >>

BBC Proms London 2010 (16th - 31st July 2010)

The world-famous BBC Proms (Promenade Concerts) annual music festival takes place at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and other UK venues, running from mid-July to mid-September each year. The BBC Proms comprises over 70 concerts, and culminates in a grand musical event known as "Last Night at the Proms". Tickets from just £5!

July 2010 London Travel Tips!

2010-06-27T12:13:00.000-07:00

Information and Tips for travel in London during July 2010
www.londonevents2010.com

1. Take a bottle of water with you, particularly if travelling on the London Underground. There's nothing quite like getting stuck on the tube with a dry throat! Also, some outlets in London (and we won't name them) have been known to charge extortionately large amounts of money for water, so carrying a bottle of water (or other refreshing liquid) is a very good idea.

2. July is London's hottest month of the year with temperature in London frequently exceeding 30 degrees (but typically around 20-25 degrees) Suntan lotion is advised, especially if spending time outdoors. The amount of time you spend in the sun depends on the individual, however we advise to ask your doctor this question too.

3. If you're attending an event which requires tickets, get them from an official outlet. It's true that you CAN save money of tickets if you buy from family and friends, however the number of people being caught in ticket scams by strangers is rising. Might cost a bit more, but avoids any disappointment (unless the event gets cancelled).

4. Take a map with you. Most major train terminals will have a tourist outlet with a map, sometimes you might pay a few pounds, other times it'll be free but covered in adverts. Some folks have been known to carry these really technical gadgets called "iPhones" which have a funky digital map facility, most commonly 'Google Maps'.

5. Unless your plan is to stroll around the capital aimlessly (which a lot visitors and residents in London do) it's worthwhile creating a travel itinerary, this way you have on a sheet of paper where you're staying, where you're going, where you're eating (handy if your dietary needs are veggie, vegan, kosher, halal, etc). A travel itinerary can also have your flight times and coach/train times on. If travelling in a group it will help people avoid getting lost and/or asking lots of questions!

6. Check out http://www.londonevents2010.com/search-london-events-july-2010.html for a big list of major London events in 2010, including music, sport, comedy, drama, the arts and much more...

Chelsea Bring Premiership Title back to London

2010-05-09T12:47:00.000-07:00

CHELSEA DEFEATED Wigan Athletic 8-0 at their Stamford Bridge Stadium in West London on Saturday, to reclaim the English Premier League title from 2009 winners Manchester United.

United had won the last three championships, making Chelsea's triumph that much sweeter, but few fans would have imagined such an emphatic scoreline to bring down the curtain on Premiership season 2009/2010. Chelsea's goal came from Didier Drogba (3), Nicolas Anelka (2), Frank Lampard, Solomon Kalou, and Ashley Cole.

Elsewhere in the Premiership, North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham (who both qualified for next season's UEFA Champions League tournament) finished in 3rd and 4th places respectively, meaning three teams from the capital, along with Manchester United, made up the top four league places.

Fulham, who face Atletico Madrid in the Europa League Final in Hamburg on Wednesday, finished 12th. East Londoners West Ham United finished one place above the relegation zone after successfully battling against relegation to the Championshp.

More London Events News at: http://www.londonevents2010.com/london-events-2010-news.html

Judgement Day for London Football Teams

2010-04-30T22:19:00.000-07:00

Hodgson Leads Fulham to Promised Land

2010-04-30T02:28:00.001-07:00

Roy Hodgson, the Fulham FC manager, is considered something of a messiah at Craven Cottage, having transformed the West London club from relegation fodder to Europa League finalists in a little over two seasons.

Last night, in front of a partisan crowd at their picturesque stadium on the banks of the River Thames, Fulham defeated Hamburg 2-1 in the Europa League Semi-Final, second leg, to secure a 2-1 aggregate victory, and earn a place in the final on 12th May against Atlético Madrid.

There were wild scenes of celebration at the Cottage from the majority of the 27,500 crowd, difficult to put into words, as Fulham battled back from 1-0 down, knowing they needed to score twice in the final 20 minutes, and like so many times under the guidance of Hodgson, they overcame the odds, and with late goals from Welshman Simon Davies, and Hungarian Zoltan Gera, they passed the test. Only this time it was different prize. Fulham had never reached a European final before since their formation in 1879, in fact their only ever major trophy final was back in 1975, the Cottagers suffering a 2-0 defeat to London rivals West Ham at Wembley Stadium.

For a relatively small London club to reach one of the two major European finals is a monumental achievement in itself, yet the accolades don't stop there. Fulham are the sole British team left in European competition this season, and so will fly the flag in the HSH Nordbank Arena with most of the island behind them.

For the modest Hodgson, last night, there was a brief foray onto the pitch before leaving the field so the players could lap up the glory. Hodgson is a man of great humility, and one whose reputation as a successful football manager is gaining widespread weight, after a colourful managerial career mainly spent abroad. The whispers of a future England manager to one day succeed Fabio Capello have already started.

For Fulham fans, they have seen a modern-day miracle, journeying from the fourth tier of English football, through the leagues to the Premiership, and now into a major European final. Win or lose in the final, the Londoners have already been lead from the darkness and into the light.

NEW EVENT - Covent Garden May Fayre

2010-04-19T00:41:00.000-07:00

A great event for all the family, coming up on Sunday 9th May, is the Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival - a celebration of all things Punch and Judy - with puppeteer performers from around the UK coming to London for FREE live performances.

Read more about the Covent Garden May Fayre at:

http://www.londonevents2010.com/covent-garden-fayre.html

Fantastic events in London this week

2010-04-18T07:06:00.000-07:00

Within summer upon us, the big London events are starting to roll in!

This week in the capital, you can look forward to a feast of festivals, exhibitions and shows, including: London Book Fair, London Alternative Fashion Week, London Burlesque Festival, St. George's Day in London, London Fan Festival, Careers and Jobs Live, London Marathon Exhibition and London East End Film Festival.

For a full list of the top London events in April 2010, visit:

http://www.londonevents2010.com/search-london-events-april-2010.html

Also added to the website this week:

London Events Jobs (updated daily)

London Hotel Deals (updated daily)

A Big Weekend for London's Football Teams

2010-04-17T03:16:00.001-07:00

The 2009/2010 football season is reaching a nail-biting climax, with a host of teams from London battling for silverware, stepping up promotion pursuits or desperately clawing away from their respective relegation zones. Here's a preview of Saturday's action, plus a list of the weekend's football fixtures involving teams from London.

Saturday sees FA Cup finalists Chelsea, four points clear of current champions Manchester United at the top of the Premier League, travel to White Hart Lane for a massive London derby against Champions League Contenders Tottenham. The other half of West London's Premier League contingent, Fulham, who have shocked many by reaching the UEFA Cup semi-finals, are looking to secure a mid-table finish, and have a home match against Wolves. On Sunday, Arsenal travel to Wigan needing three points to keep alive their flickering hopes of winning the title.

In the Football League Championship, Crystal Palace are just a point outside the relegation zone as they travel north to face Derby County. Queens Park Rangers lie 18th in the table, the highest-placed London side in the division, and with relegation still a possibility they will hope for a good result at home to play-off outfit Cardiff City.

Promotion to the Championship is Millwall's objective, but their 1-0 defeat to Huddersfield last night means The Lions stay 3rd in Football League One, just a point behind Leeds United whose game in hand today sees the Yorkshire side away to Gillingham. Charlton can still gain automatic promotion, however that desire will be tested today when they host league leaders Norwich City. Elsewhere, struggling Leyton Orient face a vital home match against already-relegated Stockport County, and mid-table Brentford travel to Bristol Rovers.

Dagenham and Redbridge are just two points outside the Football League Two play-off zone, and need all three points as they host Burton Albion, while Barnet can all-but-guarantee their survival with maximum points at Bradford City.

This weekend's Football League fixtures involving London teams:

Premier League:

FULHAM v Wolverhampton Wanderers (Saturday, 3pm)

TOTTENHAM v CHELSEA (Saturday, 5.30pm)

Wigan Athletic v ARSENAL (Sunday, 1.30pm)

Football League Championship:

Derby County v CRYSTAL PALACE (Saturday, 3pm)

QUEENS PARK RANGERS v Cardiff City (Saturday, 3pm)

Football League One:

Bristol Rovers v BRENTFORD (Saturday, 3pm)

CHARLTON ATHLETIC v Norwich City (Saturday, 3pm)

LEYTON ORIENT v Stockport County (Saturday, 3pm)

Football League Two:

Bradford City v BARNET (Saturday, 3pm)

DAGENHAM AND REDBRIDGE v Burton Albion (Saturday, 3pm)

For top London event listings, visit:

www.londonevents2010.com

Get ready for Summer in London!

2010-04-13T12:57:00.000-07:00

After a long cold winter, summer has finally arrived in London, and with it comes a fantastic mix of events ranging from marathons, boat and land races, key sporting finals, music tours and carnivals in London's lush green parks.

The first significant London event of the summer has come and gone, with Cambridge University winning the 156th London Boat Race. Gone too, is the world famous London Ideal Home Show - the pinnacle of the home interior design circuit. But fear not, oh residents and tourists, for the best is yet to come to London this summer!

Do any of these take your fancy?

London Book Fair, London Burlesque Festival, London Marathon Exhibition, Internet World, City of London Festival, Grand Designs Live, Royal Windsor Horse Show, FA Cup Final and Football League Play-Off Finals, London Wine Festival, Chelsea Flower Show, London Combat Show, London Wine Festival, London Clothes Show, Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, London Pride, Green Day Live at Wembley, London Architecture Festival, London to Brighton Bike Ride, Henley Royal Regatta... Take note, this is only April-June!

For a full list of London events this summer, go to:

http://www.londonevents2010.com/london-events-summer-2010.html

Pompey Meet Chelsea in David-and-Goliath FA Cup Final

2010-04-12T09:16:00.000-07:00

The 2010 FA Cup Final is set to be a 'David-and-Goliath' affair, as FA Cup holders and Premier League leaders Chelsea face 2008 winners Portsmouth (who were relegated at the weekend) on May 15th at Wembley Stadium in London.

The story of Portsmouth's journey back to the FA Cup Final, embodies the very ideals of the world's most famous domestic club football competition, namely that an underdog can overcome the odds to achieve the seemingly impossible. And relegation from the Premier League is not the peak of Pompey's worries, for the South Coast club remain within the darkened cloud of financial administration, an event many believe was triggered directly by their FA Cup Final success two years ago. In Israeli manager Avram Grant, Pompey have a man who may just be looking for revenge, having lead Chelsea to within a whisker of both the Premier League title in 2008 and a penalty kick of the Champions League title the same year, only to be sacked at the end of the season for winning neither.

In stark contrast to Portsmouth, for Chelsea life is good. Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti has guided the cash-rich West Londoners to within touching distance of a 3rd Premier League championship since Blues' owner Russian Billionaire Roman Abramovich took command at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are the overwhelming favourites, having swept away all major tournaments before them this season, save for the Champions League where Avram Grant remains the club's most successful manager. And few would bet against Chelsea making it a League and Cup double when they meet Portsmouth at a packed Wembley Stadium on May 15th.

But that is the inherent beauty of this romantic FA Cup knock-out tournament, where England's lowest-rankest teams do battle for the chance to play a giant. The FA Cup Final will attract a 90,000 capacity crowd, and millions more around the world on radios and televisions - and as the history of a competition that began life in 1872 has told us time and time again - anything can happen in the FA Cup!

For more on the FA Cup Final, plus 200 top London events:

http://www.londonevents2010.com

London Events 2010

2009-10-26T12:23:00.001-07:00

Look what's coming up in London during 2010!

New Year's Day Parade, London New Year's Shopping, London International Boat Show, Chinese New Year, Valentine's Day, London Fashion Week, St. Patrick's Day Parade, The Ideal Home Show, Social Networking World Forum, The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, The Queen's Birthday Gun Salute, St. George's Day, Royal Windsor Horse Show, The FA Cup Final, Chelsea Flower Show, City of London Festival, Pride London, Henley Royal Regatta, Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, Lovebox Weekender, Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, The Great British Beer Festival, Trafalgar Square Festival, Notting Hill Carnival, London Fashion Weekend, The BBC Proms, The Mayor's Thames Festival...

More to come - See: http://www.londonevents2010.com