August Bank Holiday Sunday – London Events, Parties, Bars and Clubs

This August bank holiday in London is always a big weekend on the London clubbing and partying calendar. From Friday August 26^th to Monday 29^th August London will be buzzing with bank holiday special events from the best DJs at the top London clubs to secret warehouse parties and street parties in Shoreditch.

We have put together our recommended August Bank Holiday Sunday events in London and hope you enjoy them:

1) South West Four Music Festival – Clapham

Sat 27th & Sun 28th August - Clapham Common, Windmill Drive, London SW4 9DE

London day/weekend festival from 12pm

South West Four has now become an established dance festival in London (and one I regularly go to for a day). If you like a reved up crowd, the best dance acts and can stand one full day of non-stop dancing then South West Four won't disappoint! With the main stage hosting some of the biggest DJs and the other tents/arenas hosting equally as banging sounds, there is something for everyone (if you like dance music!). This year's line-up looks like it will be just as impressive with the likes of Pendulum (live), Underworld (live), John Digweed, Laidback Luke, Pete Tong, Annie Mac, Sasha and Simian Mobile Disco as well as many many more. 

Party this August Bank Holiday at a big London music festival, South West Four, with the biggest DJs!

Price: £85-95 (weekend camping) / £45-50 (day)

For more information about South West Four: www.southwestfour.com

Best bar close-by for pre/post-drinks: The Underdog Bar

2) The Frog – August Bank Holiday Party

 Friday 26^th, Saturday 27^th and Sunday 28^th August 2011 - 32, The Pavement, Clapham, London, SW4 0JE

The Frog in Clapham will be hosting a bank holiday weekend long party with DJs, live music and good times on offer. Starting on the Friday night, check out some fine solo artists performing covers to kick off the August bank holiday. DJs will playing party sets on the Saturday and Sunday and this is being billed as the unofficial South West Four after party! Recover from the partying with delicious brunch with bloody marys, tasty roasts and the newspapers.

3) Be At One Beach Party

August Bank Holiday weekend – All Be at One venues in London.

Celebrate your August Bank holiday weekend in London with a good old fashioned beach party! Enjoy these top cocktail bars and party over the bank holiday with grass skirts, fancy dress, cheap drinks and competitions to be won! Be at One have cocktail bars all over London including Be at One Shoreditch and Be at One Clapham.

For more information see our Be at One review.

4) Dishoom Chowpatty Beach Bar

August Bank Holiday Event - Southbank Centre, Belvadere Road, London, SE1 8XX

How does a funky Indian themed beach bar sound for your August Bank Holiday? Based on the Mumbai beach, Chowpatty, this is an Indian cocktail bar and food shack set on the banks of the River Thames that aims to recreate this famous beach. This is a fantastic London pop up bar with spicy cocktails and delicious Indian food awaits!

Dishoom Chowpatty Beach Bar on the Southbank brings a taste of India to London this Bank Holiday.

For more information see our Dishoom Chowpatty Beach Bar review.

5) Bookstock, Leonard Street Party – Shoreditch

Sunday 28^th August 2011, Leonard Street, Shoreditch EC2A 4RH

Bookstock is brought to you by The Bookclub bar in Shoreditch and the residents of Leonard Street. This is a day dedicated to live music, arts, dancing, food and fancy dress, with a classic London street party for the August Bank holiday. The street is closed and ready for a special bank holiday event so get down to Shoreditch to enjoy this free festival street party.

Leonard Street party hosted a Royal wedding party but now plays host to Bookstock this bank holiday.

For more information see The Bookclub in Shoreditch.

Best bar close-by for pre/post-drinks: Ninety Eight Bar and Lounge

6) Eastern electrics – Warehouse party

Sunday 28th August 2011, 29 Great Suffolk Street, Southwark, London, SE1 ONR

Eastern Electrics, is a cutting edge electronic music party in a secret warehouse in Southwark. They are putting on a special August Bank Holiday 2011 party with a line-up of top DJs. Mulletover are hosting this event with DJs including Maya Jane Coles, Riva Starr, Robert Dietz, Jesse Rose and Zombie Disco Squad.

For information and tickets see http://www.easternelectrics.com/

7) Plan B – Deadly Rhythm and House Rules

August 27^th and 28^th 2011, 418, Brixton Road, Brixton, SW9 7AY

A double header this August Bank holiday for Brixton club Plan B. Starting with House Rules on Saturday 27^th August, Norman Jay will be making a big appearance, this famous Notting Hill Carnival DJ will not be playing at the carnival this year so this could be your only chance to check out Norman over the bank holiday. Sunday 28^th August sees the Deadly Rhythm Carnival Special take over Plan B. David Rodigan, Dillinja and Trojan Sound System bring their dancehalls, beats and heavy baselines!

Plan B in Brixton hosts a big clubbing weekend this August bank holiday in London.

House Rules at Plan B - 9PM - 6AM / £12 LIMITED ADVANCE TICKETS £15

Deadly Rhythm at Plan B 10PM - 6AM / £8 EARLY BIRD ADVANCE TICKETS £10

8) Pacha London – Hed Kandi

Saturday 27^th August Bank Holiday,

This is the Ibiza 2011 Hed Kandi party! Promising to play all the summer anthems from the white isle of Ibiza, this will whisk you away to a night of hedonistic dancing and beautiful party people who will make this an August Bank holiday event to remember!

Get a little bit of Ibiza in your August bank holiday weekend with a Hed Kandi night at Pacha London.

For more information and tickets: http://www.pachalondon.com/events/view/419

9) Notting Hill Carnival 2011 – August Bank holiday

Sunday 27^th and Monday 28^th August 2011, Notting Hill, London

Europe’s biggest street party and the only place to party this August bank holiday in London. Expect carnival dancers, floats, sound systems and tasty foodstalls.

Discover all the information you need to know and reviews on the best places about Notting Hill Carnival 2011.

10) Lady Midnight at Peacock Bar - August Bank Holiday Sunday

Sunday 27th August, Clapham, London

If you want some affordable fun south of the river, then head to Peacock bar where they are putting on a Burlesque and Cabaret Show as well as everyone's favoutite 80s music until 2am. Free entry, 2-4-1 cocktails and an outside terrace open all night makes this the fun-time night to go to on Bank Holiday Suday.