Here's what's happening in 2023
From the King's coronation to the women's World Cup
Last updated 24th Feb 2023
From royal pageantry to global sporting events, from festivals to film, here's what 2023 has to offer.
This year will see the coronation of King Charles, the women's World Cup and Eurovision being hosted in Liverpool, plus plenty of major sports and cultural events that you don't want to miss out on.
Big things happening in 2023:
April/October: Disney & Warner Bros turn 100
2023 marks Disney's 100th anniversary. October 16 marks 100 years since Walt and his brother Roy introduced Disney to the world. There are numerous events across the world including concerts, exhibitions, shows and new products. Warner Bros. also turns 100 in 2023, the company was founded by Albert, Sam, Harry and Jack Warner and incorporated on April 4, 1923.
April: The London Marathon
The 2023 London Marathon will be back in its usual April slot having been moved to October for the last three years. This year it will be held on Sunday the 23rd April. More than one million people have now completed the London Marathon since the first event back in 1981.
May: King Charles' coronation
The Coronation of The King and the Queen Consort will take place on Saturday 6th May, 2023. The Coronation Ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey, and will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. It is the first coronation in the UK for almost 70 years. There will be an extra Bank Holiday on the Monday making it a three day weekend.
May: Eurovision
The Eurovision Grand Final will take place on the 13th May 2023. It will be hosted in Liverpool, despite being won by Ukraine in 2022. It was decided as there is still conflict with Russia in Ukraine, the competition would be held elsewhere, although there will be many Ukranian elements to the shows.
June: Glastonbury 2023
Glastonbury 2023 is taking place at Worthy Farm between 21-25 June, with Elton John confirmed to headline at the festival. It will be 26th anniversary of the sell-out festival.
July: 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
After the Euros England's women will be hoping to replicate that success at the World Cup. Held in Australia and New Zealand it will start on the 20th July and run through until the 20th August. The mascot is a penguin called Tazuni.
August: Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival which will be taking place between 4 - 28 August 2023 will celebrate its 76th anniversary! The Fringe is the world's largest arts festival, with almost 4,000 shows taking part every year.
October: The Cricket World Cup
The 2023 Cricket World Cup will be held in India in October and November. It's the 13th time the competition has been held and England will be hoping to retain the trophy after winning it in 2019 on home soil.
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