International Women’s Day 2025 events to attend in London
International Women’s Day 2025 will take place on Saturday, 8 March, with this year’s theme being ‘Accelerate Action.’ The focus is on increasing momentum and addressing the systemic barriers and biases that women face in both personal and professional spheres. This day not only celebrates women’s achievements but also highlights the challenges they continue to face. In London, a range of events will take place throughout the month, from discussions and debates to cultural activities, all honouring women across social, economic, cultural, and political realms. Here are some of the events to watch out for this March.
AllBright’s Step Forward Summit
AllBright’s Step Forward Summit Will take place on 7 March 2025.
#FLODown: The Step Forward Summit 2025, taking place on 7 March at The Brewery, Moorgate, is the UK’s biggest International Women’s Day event. This summit, since its launch in 2021, amplifies the voices of women shaping the future. The 2025 event features inspiring speakers like GRAMMY-winner Eve, interior designer Kelly Hoppen, and broadcaster Rochelle Humes. Attendees will participate in panel discussions on Women’s Wealth, Female Entrepreneurship, and Gender Equity in Health. Exclusive brand experiences and an evening of cocktails and canapés round out the empowering day.
Date: 7 March 2025. Time: 10.30am - 8.30pm. Location: The Brewery, 52 Chiswell Street, London EC1Y 4SA. Price: £180 – £275. Book now.
Firebird & Friends with Savannah Hagendijk
Savannah Hagendijk. Image credit Photos by Lisa Appels.
#FLODown: On 8 March, Firebird restaurant in Soho will host a special one-night event with Savannah Hagendijk, head chef of Amsterdam’s Michelin-starred Restaurant de Kas. The event will blend Firebird’s open-fire cooking with de Kas’s plant-to-plate approach. The evening will also feature a curated wine selection by Firebird’s co-founder and head sommelier, Anna Dolgushina. This event celebrates female talent and sustainable cuisine.
Date: 8 March 2025. Location: 29 Poland St, London W1F 8QR. firebird.london
Art exhibitions celebrating female artists
Installation view of Mickalene Thomas: All About Love. Photo: Mark Blower. Courtesy the artist and the Hayward Gallery.
#FLODown: International Women’s Day is a great time to explore several art exhibitions in London celebrating female artists. From Claudia Pagès Rabal’s Five Defence Towers at Chisenhale Gallery, which examines colonial history and national identity, to Tirzah Garwood’s retrospective at Dulwich Picture Gallery, highlighting her artistic legacy, and the duo exhibition at the Hayward Gallery featuring Linder and Mickalene Thomas, these exhibitions provide a rich perspective on women’s contributions to the art world.
Click here to discover our guide to some of the exhibitions in London celebrating female artists.
Art After Dark
A free cosmic event is taking over Piccadilly, London. Image courtesy of Art After Dark.
#FLODown: Timed to coincide with International Women’s Day, Art of London’s Art After Dark returns, offering a free cosmic art experience in the West End. This immersive event features massive inflatable moon rocks in Piccadilly Circus, UV-reactive sculptures inspired by quantum physics, and a unique soundscape broadcasting audio signals from the moon, all led by award-winning artist Dr. Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian.
Date: 6 - 8 March 2025. Location: Piccadilly Circus, London W1J 9HP. Price: Free.
Marylebone Village celebrates female founders
Broadcaster and Marylebone Village resident Jo Good.
#FLODown: Marylebone Village is celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 with a week-long campaign spotlighting female-founded and led businesses. The festivities kick off with a panel discussion, moderated by broadcaster and Marylebone Village resident Jo Good, at The Marylebone Hotel, featuring influential female entrepreneurs like Henrietta Rix of RIXO and Marielle Wyse of WYSE London, who will share their journeys and insights.
For more on Marylebone Village’s International Women’s Day programme, visit: marylebonevillage.com.
Date: 3 - 9 March 2025. Location: 47 Welbeck St, London W1G 8DN. Price: Free.
International Women’s Day Dinner at CORD by Le Cordon Bleu
CORD by Le Cordon Bleu. Image credit CORD by Le Cordon Bleu.
#FLODown: Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute has teamed up with CORD restaurant for a luxurious five-course dinner crafted by female chefs, led by head chef Justine Bordet. The event also features guest chefs like Elien Verhulst and Jenny Cheung, and includes a wine pairing by Jiachen Lu, a Le Cordon Bleu alumna.
Date: 3 - 7 March 2025. Location: 85 Fleet Street, EC4Y 1AE. cordrestaurant.co.uk.
WOW at 15 with Angela Davis
Jude Kelly and Angela Davis © Alice Boagey.
#FLODown: This special event marks 15 years of WOW - Women of the World and features a conversation between legendary activist Angela Davis and founder Jude Kelly. The evening includes music, powerful discussions on activism, and a world premiere fanfare composed by Isobel Waller-Bridge, performed by organist Anna Lapwood.
Date: 8 March 2025. Location: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP. Price: from £20. Book now.
Boxcar Bar & Grill x Sara Dongiovanni
IWD special - Pasta e Ceci at Boxcar Bar & Grill.
#FLODown: Boxcar Bar & Grill celebrates female talent with a special dish by Sous Chef Sara Dongiovanni. Her Pasta e Ceci showcases bold flavours inspired by her Italian heritage and culinary journey. Available for one week from 8 March, this dish honours incredible women through inventive cooking.
Date: 8 - 15 March 2025. Location: 23 New Quebec Street, London, W1H 7SD.
International Women’s Day Art of Self-Connection Workshop
Sea Containers London's agua Spa partners with SheSpot for International Women's Day.
#FLODown: In partnership with SheSpot, agua Spa at Sea Containers London will host The Art of Self-Connection workshop. Led by somatic sexual healing coach Amy White, the workshop offers a women-only space for self-discovery, intimacy, and empowerment.
Date: 8 March 2025. Location: Sea Containers London, 20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PD. Price: from £54.88. Book now.
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