Key information
Date: Saturday 19 April 2025
Time: 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Venue: Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London, WC2N 5DN, GB
Cost: Free
About the event
Join us at Trafalgar Square to celebrate Vaisakhi!
Enjoy an exciting line-up of entertainment with music, dance, and performances that showcase the vibrant culture of the Sikh community.
Experience the thrilling Sikh Martial Art, Gatka, and enjoy the energetic beats of traditional dhol drumming.
Treat yourself to complimentary snacks and Indian tea (langar).
What is Vaisakhi?
Vaisakhi is one of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar. It represents the establishment of the Khalsa Panth (Nation) by the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699.
A principle passed on by Guru Gobind Singh Ji was recognising the whole human race as one – regardless of faith, background or gender.
For many Vaisakhi represents the birth of the Sikh identity.
Specifically, Vaisakhi is marked by a Nagar Kirtan. This is a procession of the Sikh community from one gurdwara (temple) to another. It often features spiritual hymns (kirtan), langar (food) and Gatka, a Sikh martial art.
Sponsorship opportunities
Interested in being part of Vaisakhi 2025 in London?
Sponsorship opportunities are now open. Benefits include:
- association with a key Mayoral event
- on site branding at the iconic Trafalgar Square
- face to face engagement with over 10,000 event attendees
- reach and awareness across key GLA social media channels
- platform to create compelling brand experiences
If you're interested in hearing about sponsorship opportunities at this event in London's iconic Trafalgar Square please email [email protected].
Plan your visit
You can plan your journey with TfL’s Journey Planner.
Bus
- Routes 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 53, 77A, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176 and 453.
- All these routes lead to Trafalgar Square. However, 9 and 15 are heritage buses and do not have a low-floor.
- Visit the TfL website for more information on buses.
Tube
- The nearest Underground station with step-free access from platform to street level is Westminster. This is served by the Jubilee, District and Circle lines. Outside Westminster station buses 12, 24, 88 or 453 have low-floor buses which call at a stop within 150m of Trafalgar Square.
- Charing Cross Underground station is served by the Northern and Bakerloo lines. It is the closest Tube station. However, it does not have step-free access.
- Visit the TfL website for accessible Tube maps.
National Rail
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross. It is 325 metres away, approximately 3 minutes’ walk. Charing Cross rail station offers step-free access and a step-free route to Trafalgar Square.
- Dial-a-ride
- Find out about registering and pre-booking Dial-a-ride services.
Accessible parking
- The nearest Blue Badge parking spaces to Trafalgar Square are:
- St Martin’s Street – five spaces - 321 metres from Trafalgar Square
- Outside Canada House – one space - 33 metres from Trafalgar Square
- Suffolk Street – one space - 644 metres from Trafalgar Square
- Spring Gardens – one space - 321 metres from Trafalgar Square
To find other blue badge parking bays nearby, you can find disabled Blue Badge bays on the City of Westminster’s website using the postcode WC2N 5DN.
- All staff and stewards will be briefed on disability awareness.
- Event stewards will be available to assist wheelchair users travelling between the upper (north terrace) and the lower terrace levels of Trafalgar Square. Accessible lifts are available at the north terrace.
- The accessible viewing area will be at the top of the central staircase. Some seating will be available for companions the viewing area, and for those less able to stand. An area with hearing loop will be available.
- A Mobiloo wheelchair accessible portable toilet will be provided on the north west corner of Trafalgar Square (on the upper terrace). The mobile toilet has a hoist and changing table. Mobiloo users needing to use the hoist must bring their own sling with them. This is for your own safety and convenience – and to prevent any cross-contamination between different users. Further details can be found on the Mobiloo website.
- BSL Interpreters will be present on the main stage. A picture in picture will also be displayed in the screen which is positioned on the right side of the main stage.