Crown Jewels Light Show to Dazzle UK Landmarks Ahead of Coronation
Get ready for a royal spectacle! The Crown Jewels will be projected onto the Tower of London before touring iconic landmarks across the UK. This dazzling light and sound show is part of the grand celebrations for Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort’s Coronation.
Huge Coronation Events Set to Unite Communities
- More than 100,000 people expected to attend live Coronation screenings at 57 sites nationwide.
- 50,000 Coronation Big Lunches are planned, bringing communities together for street parties.
The immersive ‘Crown and Coronation’ show, created by Historic Royal Palaces and Luxmuralis, will deliver a visual and musical journey through coronation history. It launches with a projection on the Tower of London this autumn before hitting venues across all four nations.
The government has also confirmed more screening locations in places like Ely Cathedral, Trinity Market in Hull, and Alnwick Castle, Northumberland. This means over 100,000 people will watch the Coronation live in their hometowns.
Join the Big Lunch and The Big Help Out
Communities are invited to celebrate with street parties during Coronation weekend (6-8 May). Over 32,000 Coronation Big Lunch packs have been ordered, supporting around 50,000 neighbourhood events attended by millions. Eighty percent of organisers are first-timers, showcasing a surge in community spirit.
Events range from a youth centre Big Lunch in Shetland to a community carnival in Morecambe and a paddle board Big Lunch in Bude, Cornwall.
Monday 8 May, an extra Bank Holiday, will host The Big Help Out, encouraging hundreds of thousands to volunteer. Organisations from the Scouts to Royal Voluntary Service and local volunteering groups have signed up to inspire a new generation of helpers.
What the Experts Say
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer: “The Coronation marks the beginning of a new chapter in our magnificent national story. Millions will witness a historic moment for the UK and Commonwealth. This giant light projection will bring precious Royal treasures closer to communities across the country.”
Lindsey Brummitt, Eden Project: “The Coronation Big Lunch is about everyone, everywhere coming together to share friendship, food, and fun. Whether it’s a sarnie with a neighbour or a street BBQ, it’s a brilliant way to celebrate and connect.”
Matt Hyde, CEO of the Scouts: “The Big Help Out offers amazing chances to find your passion through volunteering. It’s good for you and your community – get involved and change lives.”
Catherine Johnstone CBE, Royal Voluntary Service: “There are thousands of unique volunteering opportunities for anyone looking to get involved, from running activities to hosting Coronation lunches.”
Coronation Weekend: What’s On and Where
The Coronation takes place on Saturday 6 May at Westminster Abbey, followed by a star-studded Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle on Sunday 7 May.
Take part in Big Lunch street parties, watch live screenings, or volunteer on Bank Holiday Monday. Find local celebrations and volunteering opportunities on the government’s interactive Coronation map at coronation.gov.uk.
Top Screening Locations Across the UK
- North West: Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester; Parliament Square, Oldham; Eurovision Village, Liverpool
- North East: Keel Square, Sunderland; Times Square, Newcastle; Alnwick Castle, Northumberland
- Yorkshire & Humber: City Hall, Hull; Millennium Square, Leeds; Peace Gardens, Sheffield
- South West: Bristol Cathedral, Bristol; Lower Gardens, Bournemouth; The Barbican, Plymouth
- South East: Jubilee Square, Brighton; Holland Park, London; Walpole Park, London
- East of England: Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough; Ely Cathedral, Ely
- Midlands: Centenary Square, Birmingham; Broadgate, Coventry; Nottingham Castle, Nottingham
- Wales: Cardiff Castle, Cardiff; Roald Dahl Plass, Cardiff
- Scotland: Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow; Edinburgh (location TBC)
- Northern Ireland: Belfast City Hall, Belfast; People’s Park, Ballymena
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this once-in-a-generation celebration. Grab a Coronation Big Lunch pack here and check out your local events today!
