Cultural events

Westminster will be alive with events and performances this summer.

Be part of the celebrations as a local leader

Organise a street party for the Diamond Jubilee - we will remove the red tape to make it easy for you Please note, the deadline for applications is 30th april 2012.

Soak in the atmosphere and watch events on an outdoor screen at the Hyde Park and Trafalgar Square Live Sites

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London 2012 Festival

Dance, music, theatre fashion including 189 events in or within 5 miles of Westminster. Some events are free and you have to pay for others. Keep an eye on the website or sign up for the 2012 festival newsletter to find out when tickets are released.

Where: Across London

When: 21st June - 9th September

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West End Live

Enjoy West End theatre free with open air performances from all the top West End musicals including Billy Elliot, Legally Blond and Wicked. There are also interactive exhibits from top attractions such as the Science Museum. Read our reviews.

The event is organised by the council in partnership with Society of London Theatre. Trafalgar Square

Where:

When: 23rd - 24th June 2012

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Big Dance

Hundreds of events including a pop up cinema, dance bus and Big Dance street day including a huge performance in Trafalgar Square on 14th July.  Find out what's on or email south@bigdance2012.com.

Where: Across the UK

When: 7th - 15th July

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River of Music

A weekend of music from stages along the River Thames. Performers will represent all the Olympic and Paralympic nations. Artists confirmed so far include the Scissor Sisters. Events are free and no tickets are required.

More information is available from London 2012 in May. 

Where: Stages at Battersea Park, Jubilee Gardens, Trafalgar Square, Somerset House, Tower of London and Greenwich Old Royal Naval College.

When: 21st - 22nd July