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London Summer Festivals |
Through the Summer Londoners are able to enjoy many
festivals in and around the city. Whether you like rock, pop, dance, classical, folk or world music there
is plenty to enjoy.
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Rise - July
London's biggest free music festival, Rise: London United, including performances by salsa and merengue
bands, Latin American DJ-ing and salsa dance classes
The JVC Ealing Jazz Festival - July
The 21st anniversary of one of Europe's most important jazz festivals featuring world-renowned musicians and hot up-and-coming artists.
The London Mela - August
The capital's largest and most exciting celebration of
Asian music and culture returns for a third year.
South West Four Festival - August
All day dance event on Clapham Common, featuring Judge Jules, Carl Cox, Pete Tong, John Digweed, Paul Oakenfold and many more.
Get Loaded in the Park - August
August Bank Holiday party on Clapham Common, including Guilty Pleasures, Badly Drawn Boy and British Sea Power.
Notting Hill Carnival - August
Dancing on the streets of Notting Hill. Enjoy Mas', Steelband, Calypso, Soca (the traditional music of Carnival, a fusion of Soul and Calypso) and Static Sound Systems.
Proms in the Park - September
Including Carl Davis and the BBC concert orchestra who are joined by Andreas Bocelli, one of the world's top selling classical Italian tenors, violin sensation Nicola Benedetti who last year won BBC Young Musician of the Year.
The Mayor's Thames Festival - September
"An extensive programme of free outdoor events over the weekend". Music, circus, boat races, fireworks and much more on the Thames's south bank.
Riverfront Jazz Festival - September
Jazz festival on the Thames.
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