- See fireworks light up the skies above London on Bonfire Night.
- Top November events include the The Lord Mayor's Show, EFG London Jazz Festival, Hogwarts in the Snow and Diwali on Trafalgar Square.
- Festive markets, dazzling lights and ice rinks begin to pop up across the capital marking the countdown to Christmas in London.
There are plenty of things to do in November in London to make the most of the longer nights, or to warm up indoors.
Festive cheer begins to take over the capital from mid-November, as everyone gets ready for Christmas in London.
The colder weather is the perfect excuse to head to a cosy pub. London's pubs are a cultural institution, where you can enjoy warming log fires, local beers and hearty Sunday roasts.
November London events
Special events in November
- Witness The Lord Mayor's Show, an 800-year-old inauguration ceremony that has evolved into a huge procession of marching bands, floats and dancers.
- Watch autumn skies light up with amazing Bonfire Night London fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night in November.
- Head to Tobacco Dock and meet some of the best music talents at the three-day BBC Music Introducing LIVE.
- Watch the tennis world's greatest men's singles players and doubles teams battle it out at the Nitto ATP Finals.
- Enjoy jazz music in grand concert halls and intimate venues across the capital during the EFG London Jazz Festival.
- Get up close to classic and futuristic cars at the annual Regent Street Motor Show, the largest free motor show in the UK.
- Devour sizzling food, warming drinks, cooking workshops and more at the indoor Eat & Drink Festival Christmas and Street Food Live.
- Take a moment to remember those who fell during the wars with Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday events and services in London.
- See the last of four NFL London Games in 2019, as the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium. Don't forget to make the most of NFL fan events happening across the capital!
- Cheer on world-class swimmers as they compete to be crowned the champions of Europe during the first International Swimming League.
Cultural London events
- Join in the festival of light at Diwali on Trafalgar Square, where Indian food, music and dance are celebrated throughout the day.
- Explore more than 150 objects from the tomb of one of Egypt's most famous pharaohs, as TUTANKHAMUN: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh opens at the Saatchi Gallery.
- Join your American friends during Thanksgiving celebrations in London, by attending a festive service and finding the best places to devour a traditional meal.
- Celebrate the art of deaf and disabled performers at Liberty, a free festival of music, dance and exhibitions in Walthamstow.
- Take the last chance to celebrate Bavarian culture during the last weekend of Oktoberfest.
- Surround yourself with bagpipe melodies, as you rock the tartan and feast on haggis and whisky around the city, during St Andrew's Day in London.
Christmas events in London in November
- Attend a Christmas lights switch-on event to witness the first sparkles of Christmas in London.
- Spend a day at Christmas in Leicester Square, as markets, exhibitions and festive shows take over this iconic landmark until January.
- Soak up the festive atmosphere with markets, shows and more at Southbank Centre's Winter festival.
- Explore the hugely popular Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, filled with festive activities, amazing shows and delicious food and drink.
- See the world of Harry Potter transformed for winter with Hogwarts in the Snow at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London.
- Stroll among thousands of twinkling lights and illuminated displays in beautiful botanical gardens, with Christmas at Kew.
- Find many more Christmas markets, outdoor ice skating rinks, seasonal shows and festive things to do in London in November.
For more things to do in November in London, take a look at our events calendar and guide to what's on in London, including the best of the London stage with our theatre guide.
You can also find lots of inspiration for this season with our ultimate guide to autumn in London, featuring festivals, immersive experiences and family fun.
If you're looking for ideas for a weekend in London in November, check out our weekly what's on this weekend guide.
WEATHER: For average seasonal temperatures and rainfall, see our London weather page.
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