Events in London in May 2027
London has 12 sourced events in May 2027. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The London calendar for May 2027 leads with these:
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - One Part ShowMay 1 - Jun 1Palace Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
- Gracie Abrams: The Look at My Life TourMay 1 - May 4The O2 · Source: Ticketmaster
- HadestownMay 1 - Jun 1Lyric Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
- May 1 - May 30
The Theatre at the Hippodrome Casino. Arts & Theatre · Miscellaneous.
Source: Ticketmaster
- May 1 - Jun 1
- May 1 - Jun 1
- May 1 - May 4
- May 9 - May 10
- May 18 - May 22
London. The world's greatest flower show reveals cutting-edge garden design.
GBP 35.36; GBP 38.90
Source: festival calendar
- May 27 - May 29
- May 29
London. In the packed London festival scene, Field Day continues to stand apart from the crowd each summer.
Source: festival calendar
- May 30
London. It also boasts a wealth of London’s finest street food traders and craft beer brewers.
Source: festival calendar
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- May 1 - May 2
London Marathon Expo 2027
The official expo for the London Marathon, featuring exhibitors, athlete registration, and running-related events held in London.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 10 - May 16
London Craft Week 2027
A celebration of craftsmanship and creativity across London, featuring workshops, exhibitions, and special events showcasing artisans and designers.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 15
FA Cup Final 2027
The final match of the Football Association Challenge Cup, held at Wembley Stadium in London, a major sporting and cultural event attracting fans nationwide.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Early May bank holiday · publicMay 3
- Spring bank holiday · publicMay 31
- Long weekendMay 1–May 3
- Long weekendMay 29–May 31
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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