The Lord Mayor's Show 2026
The Lord Mayor’s Show returns on 14 November 2026, featuring a three‑mile procession of over 7,000 participants from around the world. The event is free and accessible, with detailed guidance for wheelchair users and advice on using tube, train, river‑bus and bicycle routes, as cars and buses are barred from the City. The entire City centre is closed to traffic, with bus diversions and parking suspensions beginning Friday afternoon; roads reopen by early afternoon. Historical context traces the parade back to the 13th‑century charter of King John, noting only two cancellations in two centuries. The 2025 Lady Mayor’s Show introduced Dame Susan Langley, the first ‘Lady Mayor’, who will take office on 7 November 2026 and lead the procession on the following day. The 2025 programme poster, an original by David Downton, is sold as a limited‑edition print. Safety is coordinated with City Police and emergency services, and a live map and printable guides help visitors navigate the festivities.
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London - Mansion House, England, UK