The State, Royal, and Military Ceremonial Events scheduled to take place in 2026.
On this page you will find links to everything you need to know about Ceremonial Events taking place, in and around London, including their origin, what you will see and how to attend them.
From watching the troops of the Household Division honouring The King's Official Birthday, in an awe inspiring parade, to a concert in the Guards Chapel ceremonial events take place throughout the year.
Confirmed dates and times for the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace are here.
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Date |
Event |
More Info |
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2026 |
Changing the GuardSchedules for Changing the King's Guard at Buckingham Palace and the Windsor Castle Guard are normally confirmed around the middle of the preceding month |
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Saturday 30 May |
The Major General's Review30-May-2026The Major General's Review of Trooping the Colour. Venue: Horse Guards Parade | Tickets: Online normally in March |
Trooping the Colour Review |
Saturday 6 June |
Colonel's Review6 June 2026Details of who will take the salute at the Colonel's Review are to be confirmed. Venue: Horse Guards Parade | Tickets: Online normally in March |
Trooping the Colour Review |
Saturday 13 June |
The King's Birthday Parade - Trooping The Colour13 June 2026The King's Colour of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards will be trooped at The King's ceremonial birthday parade Venue: Horse Guards Parade | Tickets: Ballot not yet open |
King's Birthday Parade |
Monday 15 June |
Garter Service15 June 2026A service for the Most Noble Order of the Garter will be held in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle Venue: Windsor Castle |
Garter Service |
Wed 8 - Thu 9 - Fri 10 July |
A MILITARY MUSICAL SPECTACULAR8, 9 & 10 July 2026The Massed Bands of the Household Division and guest performers provide a spectacular evening of pageantry, military music, horses and fireworks in what has become a not to be missed event. Venue: Horse Guards Parade | Time: 19:30 |Tickets:Household Division |
Beating Retreat |
Thursday 10 July |
Summer Opening - Buckingham Palace10 July - 27 September 2026Buckingham Palace's magnificent State Rooms open to visitors each summer. Venue: State Rooms Buckingham Palace | |
Buckingham Palace |
Thursday 17 July |
H. M. Queen Camilla's Birthday17-July-2026To mark the occasion KTRHA fire a 41 Gun Salute in The Green Park at noon |
Gun Salutes |
Fri 7- Sat 29 August |
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo7 - 29 Aug 2026The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an annual military tattoo performed by British Armed Forces, Commonwealth and international military bands on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle Venue: Esplanade Edinburgh Castle | |
Edinburgh Tattoo |
Friday 8 September |
Accession Day8-Sep-2026Gun Salute to mark the Accession of HM The King Charles III to the throne. Time: 12:00 | Venue: Hyde Park | Free to watch |
Gun Salutes |
Tuesday 20 October |
State Visit20-Oct-2026Their Majesties The King and Queen will host the State Visit at Windsor Castle from His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan of Oman. Time: TBC | Venue: Windsor | Free to watch |
State Visit's |
Sunday 9 November |
National Act of Remembrance at The Cenotaph9-Nov-2026HM The King leads the nation in remembering those who have died in world wars and other conflicts. |
Remembrance Sunday |
Saturday 14 November |
The Lord Mayors Show14-Nov-2026Your chance to see the City of London’s businesses, Livery Companies, charities, Her Majesty’s Armed Forces, and Londoners from all walks of life come together to enjoy a splendid celebration steeped in history |
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Friday 14 |
HM The King's Birthday14-Nov-2026Gun Salute at noon to mark the occasion of HM The King's birthday a 2nd salute is fired by the Honourable Artillery Company at 13:00 on the Gun Wharf of the Tower of London Venue: The Green Park | Time: 12:00 | Free to watch |
Gun Salutes |
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