A very Happy New Year to you!

In this first edition of the year I thought I would compile some key 2022 dates as there is so much to look forward to ranging from The Queen's Platinum Jubilee to the FIFA World Cup. And so, to begin………

The London Social Season for 2022
London’s social calendar, or ‘The Season’ is steeped in history and the highlight of the summer months in the capital with its traditions and hugely popular events that include music, the arts, horticulture, sport and those special, dedicated Royal occasions. The dates are delicately planned to ensure that people can attend as many events as they wish.

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
3^rd April
Chelsea Flower Show
24^th - 28^th May
Chesterton’s Polo in the Park Horse Show
10^th - 12^th June
Cartier Queen's Cup
June (final dates to be announced)
Royal Ascot
14^th – 18^th June
Henley Royal Regatta
28^th June – 3^rd July
Wimbledon Tennis
28^thJune – 10^th July
Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
4^th - 9^th July
BBC Proms Classical Music Festival
30^th July – 10^th September
The LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair
September
 
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
Tying in nicely with the our new Chairman’s theme for the year, ‘Queen & Country’ there will be year-long Platinum Jubilee celebrations throughout the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world as communities gather to celebrate 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. These will run alongside the usual key dates in the royal calendar.
 
The Queen’s Birthday Parade (Trooping the Colour)
2^nd June
Platinum Jubilee Beacons
2^nd June
Service of Thanksgiving
3^rd June
Platinum Party at the Palace
4^th June
The Platinum Jubilee Pageant
5^th June
Super Bloom at the Tower of London
1^st June – 18^th September
Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Accession, Buckingham Palace
22^nd July – 2^nd October   
 
Must See Exhibitions in 2022
Undeniably London is home to some of the world’s best art galleries, with collections that span centuries, housed in buildings that are often masterpieces in their own right. As every year, there is a wonderful selection to choose from.
 
Stonehenge Exhibition, British Museum
17^th February – 17^th July
Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy of Arts
21^st June -21^st August
Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature Exhibition, V&A Museum
12^th February – 25^th September
Surrealism beyond Borders Exhibition, Tate Modern
24^thFebruary – 29^th August
Raphael Exhibition, National Gallery
9^th April – 31^st July
Van Gogh Self-Portraits, Somerset House
3^rd May
 
2022 Upcoming Shows
London’s theatre scene is one of the world’s best. See long-running musicals, classic comedy and innovative plays below are a list of upcoming new shows.
 
Dirty Dancing, Dominion Theatre
2^nd February – 16^th April
To Kill a Mockingbird, Gielgud Theatre
10^th March – 13^th August
The Human Voice, Harold Pinter Theatre
17^th March – 9^th April
Grease, Dominion Theatre
3^rd May - 29^th October
My Fair Lady, London Coliseum
7^th May - 27^th August
Legally Blonde, Regents Park Open Air Theatre
13^th May - 2^nd July
Madame Butterfly, Royal Opera House
14^th June - 6^th July
2022 Summer Season, Shakespeare’s Globe
June to October
 
Sporting
There’s a wonderful array of major sporting events in London, including football matches, rugby games and cricket matches at world-famous venues, from Wembley Stadium to Wimbledon.
 
Six Nations Rugby England vs. Ireland Twickenham Stadium
12^th March
2022 FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium
14^th May
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Wembley Stadium
6^th- 31^st July
Royal London One-Day International, Lords Cricket Ground
14^th July
Tennis Laver Cup London, O2 Arena Greenwich
23^rd- 25^th September
London Marathon
2^nd October
 
Festivals, Carnivals & Parades
After the last 20 months we all need an excuse to celebrate and there’s no better way than attending one of London’s wonderful celebrations:
 
Chinese New Year
1^st February
Women of the World (WOW) Festival
11^th -13^th March
Pride in London
June (final date to be confirmed)
Greenwich & Docklands International Festival
26^th August - 10^th September
Notting Hill Carnival
28^th August – 29^th August
West End LIVE
September (final date to be confirmed)
London Bridge Sheep Drive
25^th September
Diwali on Trafalgar Square
23^rd October
Lord Mayors Show
November (final date to be confirmed)
 
The Club can get very busy around these dates, so I would highly recommend booking in early so, as always, please do let me know if I can assist in your future plans.


Craig x
memexpmanager@thefarmersclub.com