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Experience the City's 800-year history with the Lady Mayor's Show
Visit the City on Saturday 8 November and watch the 2025 Lady Mayor’s Show, one of the biggest days in the City of London each year.
For the first time in its 800-year history, the Lord Mayor’s Show will become the Lady Mayor’s Show, marking a historic milestone for the City of London. Dame Susan Langley DBE, elected as the 697th Lord Mayor of London, is the third woman to hold the role and the first to adopt the title "Lady Mayor."
Enjoy the spectacle and welcome the new Lady Mayor, travelling in the gleaming State Coach. There's plenty of places to watch from along the route from Mansion House to the Royal Courts of Justice and back! Note that there's a different route in each direction.
How to watch the Lady Mayor's show
In the morning the Lady Mayor’s Procession goes from Mansion House to the Royal Courts via St Pauls. At 11am the parade begins to leave Mansion House, the Lord Mayor's official residence. In the early afternoon it comes back by way of the Embankment and Victoria Street.
The dedicated Lady Mayor's Show website has some fantastic recommendations on some of the best places to watch the show from.
What to expect on the day
The Lady Mayor's Show is an annual event that dates back over 800 years. The original purpose of this historic event was to welcome the new Lord Mayor, and to "show" them to the people of the City. During the procession, the Lady Mayor will swear an oath of allegiance to the sovereign at the Royal Courts of Justice.
The Show will be a lively spectacle of sights and sounds, showcasing the unique blend of elements that define the Square Mile. You'll experience marching bands, City livery companies in traditional attire, alongside modern businesses, community groups, schools, and charities. Over 7,000 participants, 200 horses, and approximately 150 groups and floats are expected to come together in a three-mile-long procession to celebrate the Lady Mayor’s first full day in office.
Find out more about the Lady Mayor of the City of London.
More information about the show itself can be found on the Lady Mayor's Show website.
Why not make a full day of it with plenty of other things to see & do in the City after the show:
City Information Centre
Pop into the City Information Centre near St Paul's Cathedral for advice on things to do and to pick up the City Visitor Trail.
Free Guided Tours of The City of London (starting between 3pm and 4pm)
Enjoy a free guided tour of the City with the official City of London Guides, leaving at regular intervals between 3pm and 4pm from No. 1 Poultry, opposite Mansion House (Bucklersbury Passage). Qualified City of London Guides will lead you through some of the City's historic streets, packed with tales and traditions. Guided walks last about 60 minutes and are wheelchair friendly, but please note that some surfaces are uneven. Free but a donation to the Lady Mayor's Appeal is always welcome.
Guildhall Art Gallery (Open 11am to 5pm, Free Entry)
Visit the Guildhall Art Gallery and look out for the artworks of the Lady Mayor's Show in previous years, and see a wide range of paintings depicting London over 350 years! There will also be family-friendly crafts and activities happening inside. Don't miss the free guided tours of the Guildhall Art Gallery at 12:15pm and 1:15pm.
London's Roman Amphitheatre (Open 11am to 5pm, Free Entry)
Discover London's Roman Amphitheatre and step into Roman ruins where crowds once gathered to watch wild animal fights, public executions and gladiatorial combat.
Self-Guided Walking Trails
Explore the City with free self-guided walking trails like the City Visitor Trail, or Sculpture in the City Art Trail (children's map also available). Free printed maps are available from the City Information Centre.
Museums, Attractions and Galleries
Enjoy a wide range of attractions, museums and galleries across the City.
Cafes and Restaurants in the City
Find places to eat and drink, with a variety of restaurants, cafes and bars for all tastes.
Explore the shops in the City
Take the opportunity to explore the are and do a bit of shopping.
Getting there
The City has plenty of transport links but check with TfL for service changes. There will be significant road closures and restrictions in place to accommodate the procession - so drivers should check their route - and no buses can travel through the City of London or along the Embankment from 7am until about 4pm.
Download the official Lady Mayor's Show leaflet and map
Do you need a map for the day? Our digital map will show you just some of the highlights to enjoy during your visit and detail the three miles long procession.
Click on the image below or on the link to download the leaflet and map.
Promotional poster for the Lady Mayor's Show 2025
