Events

Conferences
Festivals

Conferences

• Disability Capital - this conference series promotes equality for disabled and Deaf Londoners and celebrates their contribution to the capital
• capitalwoman - an annual conference for London's women
• London Older People's Assembly - an annual conference conference organised for older people by older people, representing a variety of organisations in London
• London Schools and the Black Child - a conference examining inequalities in educational attainment experienced by chidren of African and Caribbean heritage

Festivals

• Liberty - London's Disability Rights festival - a one-day event in Trafalgar Square featuring performances by disabled artists, musicians and dancers plus a variety of stalls and displays
• Black History Month - a celebration of the contribution made by black men and women to our heritage, held every October
• Eid on the Square - a celebration in Trafalgar Square of Eid ul-fitr which marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting observed by millions of Muslims across the world, including London
• Diwali in Trafalgar Square - Diwali Festival has religious significance for Hindus, Sikhs and Jains and is celebrated by many communities throughout the capital
• Hanukkah (or Chanukah) - Jewish festival of lights, celebrated by Jewish communities over the world and marked by the lighting of the Menorah (candelabrum) as a symbol of religious freedom - including an annual ceremony at City Hall
• Chinese New Year - London's celebration of Chinese New Year
• St Patrick's Day - London's annual parade and festival involving community groups, marching bands, schools, sports groups and others
• Vaisakhi - the holiest day of the calendar for over 20 million Sikhs worldwide
• Rise festival - Rise (previously respect) is London's top free music and dance event, celebrating the capital's diversity and promoting anti-racism in a day-long festival
• Capital Age Festival - organised by the London Older People’s Strategies Group, a free festival of arts and culture for older people, their families and friends
• London Mela - a colourful celebration of Asian culture and creativity
• Rise student week - a chance for students to celebrate London as the world's most multicultural city - and to take a stand against racism
• Notting Hill Carnival

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