Discover every major VE Day 80 event in Britain, 5‑8 May 2025—from London’s parade and fly‑past to street parties, concerts and museum exhibitions.
Victory in Europe (VE) Day turns 80 this year, and the UK is rolling out its largest commemorations since the war’s end. Between 5 May and 8 May 2025, expect four history‑packed days of parades, concerts, fly‑pasts, pop‑up exhibitions and thousands of community street parties. Below you’ll find every headline event (plus how to join in locally), laid out for maximum search visibility and reader clarity.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will review the parade from the palace balcony and later host a garden‑party tea for WWII veterans and families.
An invitation‑only service on 8 May 2025 (10:45 BST) will be broadcast live on BBC One as “VE Day 80: The Nation Remembers.”
| Date | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 5 May, 19:30 | VE Day 80: The Party – Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, hosted by SSAFA & Daily Mail | Royal Albert Hall |
| 8 May, 20:00 | VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember – open‑air show with Samantha Barks, Fleur East, John Newman (10k+ capacity) | Horse Guards Parade |
| 7 May | Parliament Choir Anniversary Concert | Palace of Westminster |
Local authorities from Manchester to Cardiff have waived street‑closure fees (apply by mid‑April deadlines) to recreate the spontaneous parties of 1945.
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