10 Fun And Frolic Festivals In London Which Reflect The Country’s Celebrations At Its Best!

Feasting in London 

London is known for many things- Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the London Eye, London Tower Bridge, and countless museums. London is known around the world for politics, history, music, fashion, and theatre. But aside from the aforementioned, London also has a lot of festivals to boast about. These festivals take place year-round and feature and celebrate British culture at its finest. The following are some of the most famous festivals in London:

1. Citadel Festival

Citadel Festival is an annual music festival held in London since 2015. This year’s edition is slated to take place on  July 14, 2022, in Gunnersby Park, London.

2. British Summer Time

British Summer Time, also known as BST, is an annual music festival held in Hyde Park, London. The festival spans over 10 days full of music and entertainment headlined by legendary musicians and performers. This year, the industry’s biggest names like Bruce Springsteen and E Park will be headlining this legendary festival. British Summer Time 2022 is set on July 14.

3. South West Four

South West Four is an award-nominated EDM Festival held in Clapham Commons, London annually. Like the previous years, this year’s edition is set to take place over the August Bank Holiday Weekend from August 26 to 28.

4. Four Tet All-Dayer

Set this year on the 13th of August, Four Tet All-Dayer is an electronic music festival featuring the biggest names in the genre right now. This year’s festival is in Finsbury Park. You can pick the accommodation in one of the budget hotels in Kensington High Street to enjoy this festival at the fullest.

5. Wireless Festival

Attended by thousands every year, Wireless Festival is one of the grandest music festivals in London. The Wireless Festival has been held in several locations around the city. But this year, it is held in Finsbury Park, London. The line-up spawns from different genres with names like James Blunt, Drake, Avicii, The Who, Kanye West, Jay Z, and David Guetta headlining it in the past few years.

6. Notting Hill Carnival

The Notting Hill Carnival has almost become a tradition for Londoners as it has been held for over 50 years by the West Indian Community. Every year, those of British-Caribbean descent come together adorned in beautiful, colorful attires to hold a parade and food festival in Notting Hill, London. This year, the carnival is scheduled to take place from August 28 to 30. This is the most awaited festival as there is dance, celebration and feast. Park City Grand Plaza Kensington is just a tube away from Notting Hill Carnival. So, celebrate the festival with saving on commute and accommodation means no breaking the bank.

7. London Jazz Festival

London Jazz Festival is one of the biggest festivals showcasing jazz music around the world. It has been held for over twenty years and attracts jazz lovers from all over the world. This year, the festival is set to take place from  November 11 to 20.

8. The Great British Beer Festival

Organized by Campaign For Real Ale, the Great British Beer Festival is a great tourist attraction in the City of London. The festival showcases different kinds of beer which attracts millions of beer enthusiasts around the world. The 2022 Great British Beer Festival will take place in Olympia, London from  August 4 to 8.

9.Taste of London

Another festival perfect for foodies, Taste of London is dubbed as one of the biggest food festivals in the world. Attracting thousands of people every year, the festival first started in June 2018. This year’s edition is set to take place in Tobacco Dock.

10. Meatopia

Meatopia is London’s very own cook-off where chefs from all over the city will cook dishes using sustainable materials and ethically-sourced ingredients. The event is set to take place in Tobbaco Dock, Tobbaco Quay from September 2 to 4. 

 

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Beauty and the Beast: The Musical at the London Palladium

 

'Beauty and the Beast' by Disney maintains legendary to this day, due largely to the popularity of the 2017 live-action adaptation of the original 1991 animation sensation. So, the theatrical stage adaptation is long past due for a revival: it fared well in the late 1990s but hasn't been around in London for over two decades, having closed in 1999.

After an incredibly successful UK tour, a dazzling new production of Disney's ageless Beauty and the Beast performs a summer holiday at the London Palladium.

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This 'tale as ancient as time' relates the narrative of Belle, a bright and passionate young woman who is kidnapped by a Prince who has been changed into a monstrous and terrible Beast while attempting to rescue her captive father. Belle and the Beast should find love before the last petal of a magical rose falls to end the spell.

This summer, the London Palladium will host a tour of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, recreated in an original production presented by original cast members theatrical production team. The dates for the events are June 24-September 17.

The London Palladium is just a tube away from the budget hotel in Kensington. Book your stay in the luxury yet budget hotel at the most affordable price you can ever found in London.

The Palladium event tickets are in ongoing sale. You can book your tickets online from June 24 to September 17, 2022. The ticket price starts from £24.00 to £54.00 accordingly.

About the tour

You've probably heard of Belle, a lovely young lady who doesn't fit in in the little town where she resides with her honorable and playful father, Maurice. Belle bargains her freedom for her father's when he displeases the master of a magical castle.

She honors her pledge and returns to the castle to be held captive by the Beast who controls it. Unexpectedly, she befriends the castle residents, who go out of their way to make her feel welcome. This performance has delighted fans all around the world with music from the film such as "Be Our Guest," "Gaston," and "Something There," as well as original songs written particularly for the theater play. The Beauty and the Beast musical run time is approximately 2.5 hours.

Anybody ages six and above are invited to watch Beauty and the Beast the Musical; minors aged Sixteen and under must be supervised and reclined with an adult. Kids under the age of four are not allowed in the theater.

Ways & nearest tube to reach

The London Palladium is accessible by tube via Oxford Circus and Bond Street. The center, northwest, and eastern areas of London are served by underground stations.

Save a great deal on accommodation and commute as London Palladium is near to Grand Plaza Hotel London. The central London is the preferred location for the tourist come to visit London.

You may also take the Bakerloo, Central, and Victoria trains, and the Oxford Circus tube station is near the London Palladium, making it one of London's primary transportation hubs. Exit the station through Argyll Street and go to the theatre door. Turn left and go straight across the highway to the theatre.

Conclusion

Beauty and the Beast are widely regarded as one of the best musicals of all time. With fantastic costumes, excellent lighting and stage decorations, fascinating music, and superb actors. It is one of the greatest musical plays to see with your family. This is a fantastic performance to experience with children, and because it is touring the UK, you may see it in your city. I'd suggest it to anyone who likes old animated or live-action films. It reveals more information about the servants in the castle than the movies do, and it beautifully brings all of the fantastic scenes to life.

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