Circle and District lines closed for Lord Mayor's Show
City of London Underground services affected on 11 November 2026 due to annual event.
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Services on the Circle and District Underground lines will be suspended through the City of London on 11 November 2026. Transport for London has confirmed the closures will be in effect until 3pm on the day of the Lord Mayor's Show.
Early morning 'run-through' held
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An early morning event on 11 November 2026 saw six shire horses pull the Lord Mayor's golden state coach through the City of London's streets. This event, described as a 'run-through' by Pageantmaster Dominic Reid, took place at 4:30 am. Mr Reid stated that the event is not a rehearsal as the procession must proceed without stopping and be performed correctly from the outset.
The state coach, which has been in use for the Lord Mayor's Show since 1757, was pulled by horses from Fairbourne Carriages. The run-through allows the new Lord Mayor and supporting team members to practice the day's official events, including the military presentation, oath of office, and blessing, in preparation for the main procession.
Lord Mayor's Show schedule
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The Lord Mayor's Show procession is scheduled to commence at 11:00 am on Saturday, 11 November 2026, departing from Mansion House. The event involves a two-part parade, with the second half typically being quieter for spectators. The entire procession is expected to take just over an hour to pass any given point.
Key timings include the procession's head reaching the Royal Courts of Justice at 11:30 am. The Lord Mayor is due to swear his oath at the Royal Courts of Justice at 12:40 pm, before rejoining the procession later in the afternoon. Roads within the City of London will be closed for the entire day, with streets expected to reopen to the public after 4:00 pm once cleaning is completed.
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+Which Underground lines will be closed for the Lord Mayor's Show?
The Circle and District Underground lines will be closed through the City of London on 11 November 2026. These closures will be in effect until 3pm on the day of the event.
+When is the Lord Mayor's Show?
The Lord Mayor's Show takes place on Saturday, 11 November 2026. The procession is scheduled to begin at 11:00 am from Mansion House.
+Why are the Tube lines closed?
The closures on the Circle and District lines are to accommodate the annual Lord Mayor's Show. An early morning 'run-through' for the event took place on 11 November 2026, involving the Lord Mayor's golden state coach.
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