About Nocturne
Nocturne is a night time criterium (circuit race).
The inaugural City of London Nocturne took place on 12-13 June 2026 supported by the City of London, City of London Destination City Fund, Cheapside Business Alliance and British Cycling.
The reimagined Nocturne took place over two action-packed days, introducing an exciting new format designed to create a spectacular festival of bike racing:
Friday 12th June: GOSH City Criterium - 13:00-19:00
Saturday 13th June: Nocturne - 12:00-22:00
RACE RESULTS - click here for the race results
TV COVERAGE
The Elite races were broadcast live on TNT Sports and HBO Max.
Elite Men - click here to watch the race finish on TNT Sports YouTube
Elite Women - click here to watch the race finish on TNT Sports YouTube
Broadcasting and streaming on
HISTORY OF NOCTURNE RACING
2001
Nocturne racing in the UK started with the Newport Nocturne
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2007
The Smithfield Nocturne was created by Rapha and Condor Cycles, co-founded and organised by James Pope.
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2007-2017
James organised 10 editions of Nocturne racing in London up to 2017. Nocturne races were also hosted in Edinburgh, Manchester and Copenhagen.
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2026
A reimagined Nocturne is launched in partnership with the City of London and British Cycling. The new event will create a festival of racing over two days in the City of London.
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