For centuries, London has stood out as a city where creativity thrives across many industries, including literature, music, television, film, art and technology.
It has been home to the likes of Charles Dickens, Shakespeare, David Bowie and the inspiration for films including Paddington, Harry Potter and more.
Today, London continues to shine globally through its creative industries and is a city of trailblazers in film and television, fashion, gaming, immersive tech, ecommerce, edtech and software.
With such a thriving scene, London is a beacon for the global creative industry and its events.
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One of the main reasons for selecting London was the fact that the talent is here. People want to be here – it's a place where people come from across Europe to work.Chris Scattergood
CRO and Founder, FundamentalVR
Key London creative sector events
Discover some of London's top creative industry events taking place every year:
- BAFTA Awards: the British Academy of Film and Television Arts honours the best of British and international film and television in a world-renowned and highly esteemed awards ceremony.
- MPTS: the UK's leading media and entertainment industry event that unites more than 13,000 creativity and technology professionals.
- SXSW London: an iconic event of music, film and interactive media festivals, with conferences covering film, music, tech, culture and more. Highlights for 2025 include more than 400 music artists performing, 150 film screenings and 1,000-plus world-class speakers.
Explore London's thriving creative sector further with Grow London.
