Booking the square

Crowds watching an event in Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square is used for a wide range of events and activities throughout the year, including rallies and demonstrations, filming and photographic shoots, and promotional and performance based events. The Booking the square pages provide information and guidance to those thinking of applying to use the square, including hints on planning your event and submitting your application, and new filming and photography guidance to assist filmmakers wanting to use the square.

Fourth Plinth

The 'Fourth Plinth' in Trafalgar Square is the location for specially commissioned art works. Antony Gormley and Yinka Shonibare have been selected from a shortlist of six artists for the next two commissions. Read more about the Fourth Plinth.

Café

What better place to enjoy a drink or snack than in London’s most famous public square? The Café on the Square offers a range of freshly-made and locally-sourced food, as well as hot and cold drinks, and is open every day. The café is also available for hire.


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Visiting the square In and around Events Managing the square Transformation History	Booking the square Trafalgar Square is used for a wide range of events and activities throughout the year, including rallies and demonstrations, filming and photographic shoots, and promotional and performance based events. The Booking the square pages provide information and guidance to those thinking of applying to use the square, including hints on planning your event and submitting your application, and new filming and photography guidance to assist filmmakers wanting to use the square. Fourth Plinth The 'Fourth Plinth' in Trafalgar Square is the location for specially commissioned art works. Antony Gormley and Yinka Shonibare have been selected from a shortlist of six artists for the next two commissions. Read more about the Fourth Plinth. Café What better place to enjoy a drink or snack than in London’s most famous public square? The Café on the Square offers a range of freshly-made and locally-sourced food, as well as hot and cold drinks, and is open every day. The café is also available for hire.	Video of the square The Trafalgar Square video shows views of the square and provides information on its facilities: Trafalgar Square video (3 mins). Parliament Square The Greater London Authority also manages Parliament Square.