Line the Streets 18 May – 27 July
Get ready to welcome the Olympic Flame as it travels around the UK. See what's being planned or create your own event.
Back to Black
Back to Black 29 Jun 2012 - 1 Jul 2012
Celebrate Brazilian and African culture this summer in this three-day music festival featuring Gilberto Gil.
Writing Britain
Writing Britain
11 May 2012 - 25 Sep 2012
See over 150 literary works, including rare drafts, manuscripts and first editions at the British Library.
The Big Concert
The Big Concert
21 June 2012
See musical history in the making at this spectacular outdoor concert featuring Gustavo Dudamel and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezula
Peace One Day
Global Truce Day 21 June 2012
Watch singers Pixie Lott and Imelda May rocking Ebrington Square this June.
Music on the Thames
BT River of Music 21–22 July
Booking for free tickets for the BT River of Music starts from 15 May. Register now for this memorable London 2012 Festival event.
London 2012 Festival performance
GATZ
8 June – 15 July
A word-for-word staging of The Great Gatsby by award-winning ensemble Elevator Repair Service.
The best in opera, theatre and dance
Edinburgh International Festival 9 August – 2 September
Edinburgh International Festival presents a host of events as part of the London 2012 Festival.
West End LIVE 23–24 June
Experience the very best of London theatre free in Trafalgar Square with exclusive performances from the stage's biggest stars.
Celebrate Shakespeare
World Shakespeare Festival 30 April – 15 September
Enjoy performances and events in more than 25 venues around the UK celebrating Shakespeare's global influence.
Dancing in the streets
Big Dance 2012
18 May – 15 July
Come and get involved in the UK's biggest celebration of dance
