Cultural Olympiad Events ›

Event Types

  • Art

    Rides in the park, new work and exhibitions -indoors, outdoors, online, all over the UK.

  • Outdoor & Carnival

    Enjoy free family events, performances and artists from around the world.

  • Comedy

    Can you break a world record laughing? Find out  how in 2012.

  • Dance

    A chance to dance or learn from the best in the world, from street dance to ballroom.

  • Film

    New commissions from great film-makers -from Oscar winners to amazing young talent.

  • Museum & Heritage

    Unforgettable treats for the whole family and new shows for all tastes.

  • Books

    For every child and for the child in us all, great stories from our heroes.

  • Theatre & Performance

    International world premieres, great British writers and actors to astonish and delight.

  • Music

    Music from around the globe - pop, classical and surprises like Damon Albarn's opera.

  • Fashion

    Stars of fashion and the arts create one-off designs for a once-in-a-lifetime show.

  • Kids & Family

    Free fun to bring London 2012 magic to your doorstep, wherever you are in the UK.

  • Food

    Eat your way around the world with locally grown ingredients.

Premier Partners of the London 2012 Festival

  • bp
  • bt

Principal Funders of the London 2012 Festival

  • arts council england
  • Olympic Lottery Distributor
  • legacy trust uk

Supporters

  • arts council northern ireland
  • arts council of wales
  • dcms logo
  • eurostar
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  • Mayor of London
  • northern ireland tourist board
  • british council
  • panasonic
  • freshfields
  • Foundation for Sport and the Arts Logo 77 x 91