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To be honest there are too many things to do in London usually you end up intending to go somewhere then forget when its on or end up with other plans….

Not to worry though because a lot of great things to do in London are annual and you can also catch them next year and the next time round. For example even after living in London for ages I still haven’t managed to time the Notting Hill Carnival right and always seem to be away that weekend, although I fully intend to go one year…

London music festivals are another type of event that I just cannot seem to time right! The idea of a festival in the middle of London really appeals to me for a number of reasons like having the ability to go home in the evening and have a shower before the next day’s worth of music. Also avoiding the perils of camping and travelling to and from the festival especially the journey home when everything smells of damp dog…
So here’s a list of annual music festivals in London where you can enjoy music some festival burger van style food and Pimms in the sunshine. Line-ups, dates and prices will vary each year so instead of listing them I have included links to the event websites so you can check out what they are offering:

1. Hard Rock Calling in Hyde Park
www.hardrockcalling.co.uk

2. Madstock in Victoria Park
www.madness.co.uk

3. Lovebox in Victoria Park
www.lovebox.net

4. Field Day in Victoria Park
www.fielddayfestivals.com

5. Underage Festival in Victoria Park (for under-18’s only)
www.underagefestivals.com

6. Get loaded
www.getloaded.com

7. The Proms
www.bbc.co.uk/proms/

8. Womad at The Tower
www.womad.org/festivals/the-tower-music-festival

9. 02 wireless festival hyde park
www.wirelessfestival.co.uk

10. South West Four on Clapham Common
www.southwestfour.com

11. Guilfest
www.guilfest.co.uk

12. Hampton Court Palace Festival
www.hamptoncourtfestival.com

13. Kenwood House Concerts
www.picnicconcerts.com

14. Tower Music Festival
www.towerfestival.com