The culture of London concerns the arts, museums, festivals and lifestyle of the city. London is alive with music. From the iconic military bands performing ceremonial duties at Buckingham Palace to the vast and diverse array of community bands that can be found in every district of the city and its suburbs - London is home to the marching band!

London has four UNESCO world heritage sites: Tower of London, Maritime Greenwich, Westminster Palace and Kew’s Royal Botanic Gardens. London has over 192 museums with 11 national museums including the British Museum - home to thousands of years of culture including the Rosetta Stone (196 BC). London has more than 800 bookshops and over 325 public libraries including the British Library, which holds the Magna Carta. Wilton’s Music Hall in the city is the world’s oldest surviving Music Hall, built in 1743 and still a living piece of London’s musical history.

London is also home to notable cultural attractions such as the British Museum, the Tate Galleries, the National Gallery and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Whether it’s the visual arts, theatre, fashion, design or architecture, London leads the world with its wealth of talent, diversity and splendour.

Take your place and flourish in the spotlight at London Band Week. Using iconic central London venues, deliver your best performances in London whilst discovering all that London has to offer, from the top-rated sightseeing spots to fun-filled excursions.

"When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life" - Samuel Johnson