Best Summer Festivals In London 2024

Festivals come in all shapes and sizes, but one thing's for certain: all the best ones can be found in the heart of summer. The city has so many for you to pick, from dancing in a field with spectacular music to food and wine fiestas. Whatever one you fancy, you are bound to find something you love in our recommended list of London summer festivals for 2024.

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Last updated on 27th June 2024




LONDON WING FEST 2024

@ London Stadium, on Friday 26th July 2024 and 2 other dates

One of the best food festivals in London this summer, Wing Fest is showcasing a series of epic events this July, complete with juicy chicken bites, bourbon and beer, as well as receiving a free trucker hat on arrival. you can get stuck into everything from eating competitions to cooking demonstrations, axe-throwing and much more, with the chance to vote for who you think should be crowned the best wing vendors of all.

RUM SHOW 2024 - THE ULTIMATE RUM TASTING EXPERIENCE!

@ Glaziers Hall on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th July 2024

Summer food and drink festivals are topped off by the Rum Show 2024, which is the ultimate tasting experience complete with more than 50 traders exhibiting over 200 bottles of the spirit to sample. But that's not all your £45 ticket gets you, as you can also enjoy masterclasses, talks and demos, alongside a complimentary cocktail whipped up by top bars like Laki Kane or Trailer Happiness.

Portobello Nights - UK's Best Vegan Market

@ Portobello Market Canopy on Wednesday 3rd July 2024 and 5 other Wednesdays

Taking place twice a month from May right through to September, Portobello Nights is a food and drink festival that has previously won an award for the UK's best vegan market. Try out some of the country's greatest plant-based street food while grooving to live DJ sets or taking part in fun games and giveaways. You can browse the amazing eco-friendly products for sale too, with up to 30 stalls showcasing everything from fashion to home goods. And the best part? Tickets are completely free.

London Margarita Rumble- Unlimited Margarita Festival

@ Two More Years on Sun, 25th Aug 2024 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

Summer festivals just got even more interesting this August with the London Margarita Rumble, taking place at Two More Years in Hackney Wick. The competition to find the best variation of the tequila or mezcal-based tipple is back for a fifth year running and some of the top restaurants and bars will be competing. Tickets are £37.50 each, with the spectacular running from midday 'til 7pm, and plenty of samples included.