london information / events in london in august

This is a list of the things that happen every year in august in central london. The list is in date order:

August - events in london in August

The Proms - (click on the link for more information) the annual classical music festival that runs from Mid July to Mid September, during which there are almost nightly concerts at the Royal Albert Hall.

What: Open Air Theatre Season, Regent's Park: 'London’s best-appointed summer venue' (according to The Times), relax with a cool glass of wine, soak up the long summer evenings, and enjoy the unique magic of watching a show as the sun sets behind the trees. Watch performances of A Midsummer's Nights Dream, Henry IV Part One, Camelot and a childrens play (for 2004 it is The Wind in the Willows), plus exclusive one-off performances from some of the country’s finest musicians and comedians.
When: Begining June to middle September, matinee and evening performances (see the website below for times and dates).
Where: The open air theatre in the Inner Circle of Regent's Park.
Station: Baker Street
Tickets: See the website below. Seats cost around £9.00 each (2004)
Website: openairtheatre.org

Buckingham Palace Summer Opening 2 aug - 26th sept
Visitors may tour the State Rooms, which include the Throne Room, the Picture Gallery and the State Dining Room. The extended route includes the gardens.

What: FA Community Shield: formerly the 'charity' shield, this is the traditional curtain raiser (first official game) of the English football season, played between the previous seasons premiership champions and the winners of the FA cup.
When: the first or second Sunday in August, with a 14:00 kick off.
Where: Traditionally Wembley Stadium (in Cardiff whilst it is rebuilt, it will return to Wembley in 2006)
Station: Wembley Park Tube or Wembley Central Rail
Website: thefa.com