Lord Mayor's Show 2026: Bronek Masojada to lead procession
The annual City of London tradition returns on Saturday 14 November 2026 with a revived river procession.
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The City of London will mark the commencement of Bronek Masojada's term as Lord Mayor with the annual Lord Mayor's Show on Saturday 14 November 2026. The event, which celebrates the election of a new Lord Mayor, has its origins in a 1215 charter granted by King John, requiring the mayor to travel to Westminster to swear loyalty to the Crown.
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Bronek Masojada, who has a background in the insurance and financial sectors, was elected Alderman for the Ward of Billingsgate in 2019 and served as Sheriff of the City of London in 2023/24. He succeeds Dame Susan Langley, the 697th Lord Mayor, who was the third woman to hold the position and the first to be officially known as 'Lady Mayor'.
This year's show includes a revived river procession, a tradition not seen since 2017. Masojada and his wife Jane will join the Sheriffs of the City of London aboard the Royal Shallop Jubilant as part of a flotilla of Livery boats. They will disembark at HMS President before the main procession begins at 11am from Mansion House.
The procession itself is approximately three miles long and is expected to take about an hour and a quarter to pass any given point. It will travel through the City, passing Cheapside and St Paul's Cathedral, before reaching the Royal Courts of Justice. The new Lord Mayor will then swear an oath of allegiance before rejoining the procession at Temple Place at 1.10pm for the return journey to Mansion House. An estimated 350,000 people are expected to watch the free event along the route.
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Broadcast and Road Closures
For those unable to attend in person, the Lord Mayor's Show will be broadcast live on BBC One and online. This year also marks 100 years since the event was first broadcast live on BBC radio. Road closures will be in effect along the parade route and surrounding streets from approximately 7am on the day of the event, with many bus services diverted. Travel by car, bus, or bicycle is not advised, with attendees encouraged to use nearby train or Tube stations and walk the remainder of the distance.
The procession is expected to conclude its return journey by around 4pm, at which point most roads are scheduled to reopen. Free guided walks are available from outside Bank between 3pm and 4pm, and visitors can access the floor of St Paul's Cathedral until 4.30pm, with an option to ascend to the Dome Galleries for £13.50.
A rehearsal for the event, informally known as the 'ghost parade', takes place in the early hours of the morning on an unannounced date to check timings without public disruption. The event will not feature fireworks, as a display was cancelled in 2015 and has not been reinstated.
Questions this report answers
+When is the Lord Mayor's Show in 2026?
The Lord Mayor's Show will take place on Saturday 14 November 2026. The procession is scheduled to begin at 11am, with road closures expected to be in place from around 7am.
+Who is the new Lord Mayor for 2026?
The new Lord Mayor for 2026 is Bronek Masojada. He has experience in the insurance and financial sectors and previously served as Alderman for the Ward of Billingsgate and Sheriff of the City of London.
+What is the route of the Lord Mayor's procession?
The procession is approximately three miles long and begins at Mansion House. It travels via Cheapside and St Paul's Cathedral, reaching the Royal Courts of Justice before returning to Mansion House. The full route is expected to take about an hour and a quarter to pass a single point.
+Will the Lord Mayor's Show be broadcast?
Yes, the Lord Mayor's Show will be broadcast live on BBC One and online. This year also marks 100 years since the event was first broadcast live on BBC radio.
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