Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

The World Halal Food Festival, the largest of its kind, returns to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on 28 - 29 September 2024! Hosted once again at London Stadium, this will be another weekend of fantastic food, games and culture.

Book your tickets as soon as possible, as this is what awaits you:

🌟 Celebrity guests Nadia Hussain, Big Zuu, and Netflix stars
👩‍🍳 Live cooking demos at a cookery theatre
🎶 Spectacular cultural performances on the live stage
🎡 Funfair rides, games, and activities for your whole crew

Don't miss out on a weekend of unparalleled foodie fun: https://bit.ly/3WwDa5i

Are you ready for a dance take-over like no other? Visit Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on 7 September for Dancing City, part of the Greenwich and Docklands International Festival and the East Bank summer programme.

With stunning staging and a huge variety of dance styles, there's so much for you to experience! Featuring a range of performance styles, you won't want to miss this free event.

Check out more details here: https://bit.ly/4dqc8TZ

⚒️ Calling all West Ham fans! ⚒️

You're invited to Riverside East's West Ham Fan Zone, hosted on home match days! Bring your friends and family and expect:

🎶 Live DJ sets
🍔 Delicious food and drink stalls, including a Happy Hour
🥳 Interactive football chat hosted by Martin Cee

Whether you want to soak in the atmosphere before kick-off or unwind after a game, the West Ham Fan Zone is the place to be! https://bit.ly/3SJrkDR

What’s happening at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park this month? 🌳

- Power Exhibition: Discover the might of nature, materials, heritage, and more at East Bank’s . 🔋

- UK Black Pride: Join the celebration at the world's largest pride event for LGBTQ+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American, and Middle Eastern descent. 🌈

- Carnival Bottomless Brunch Party: Dance, dine, and enjoy exclusive performances while soaking up the vibrant carnival culture at . 🍹

- The Big Market: Explore one-of-a-kind treasures and savor delicious food at ’s monthly market. 🤩

- Mobile Gardening Workshops: Get your hands dirty and connect with nature through fun and free gardening sessions, perfect for all skill levels. 🌻

Check out our What's On page and discover more things to do on the Park this month! https://bit.ly/3tocQA5

Join us for an incredible day of unity and celebration at UK Black Pride, taking place at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park this Sunday on 11 August! 🌈❤️

UK Black Pride is the world's largest celebration for LGBTQI+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern-descent. Free to attend, this is a space to celebrate with friends and family.

Join the party for a day filled with:

🎤 Live Performances: Enjoy an array of talented artists and inspiring speakers
🍴 Delicious Food: Discover a variety of flavours from amazing food vendors
🎨 Creative Stalls: Explore stalls showcasing art, fashion, and more

See more details: https://bit.ly/3A4Xy66

As Breaking makes its debut in this year’s Paris 2024 Olympic Games, invites you to a live watching party of the Breaking Olympic Programme at ! 🕺⚡

Taking place on 9-10 August, bring your friends, order some delicious refreshments and cheer on the competitors in their very first Olympics. 🤩

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3YrGm4I

🎉🍹 Book the ultimate carnival bottomless brunch! 🍹🎉

Kick off the upcoming bank holiday weekend in summer style. Head over to The Stratford Hotel on Saturday 24 August, where delicious food, endless drinks and carnival vibes await you!

Indulge in 90 minutes of bottomless brunch, featuring:

✨ Bottomless rum punch, beer or prosecco
🍽️ Unlimited pizza
🎶 Live entertainment from their resident MC and samba dancer

Spots sell out quickly! Check out more info here: https://bit.ly/46yvC6W

Let's test your Cockney slang! Who knows what a 'Rosie Lee' is without looking it up? 👀

Michael Landy celebrates traditional and newly invented Cockney rhyming slang in a series of fluorescent signs across the waterfront at East Bank, the UK’s newest cultural hub on the Park. This artwork reflects the area’s rich and creative past, while acknowledging the fluid evolution of language. The project also includes new terms that highlight recent diasporic influences in this part of London.

Discover more art and culture attractions on the Park! 🎨🏛️ https://bit.ly/3XWbeu9

Discover nature at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park! 🦋

With 10 unique habitats, from wildflower meadows to wetlands, our park is a sanctuary for rare plants and animals like the streaked bombardier beetle, black redstarts and even seven species of bats! 🐝🦇🌼

Highlights 👇
🌱 Over 300,000 wetland plants
🦇 150 bat boxes for our nocturnal friends
🐦 544 bird boxes for our feathered residents
🌳 48 hectares of new habitat

Explore our Parkland and Wildlife trail and experience nature's wonders in every corner of the park! 🌼 https://bit.ly/3S3FkYX

Throwback to the unforgettable London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games opening ceremony! 🏅🎉 Today marks the start of Paris 2024, and we can't help but reminisce about when we hosted the world’s largest sporting event.

Now, we're a vibrant destination hosting world-class events at iconic venues like London Stadium and London Aquatic Centre. With acres of parkland, amazing dining and social spaces, unique events like ABBA Voyage, plus home to East Bank, the UK’s newest cultural hub featuring London College of Fashion, V&A East, Sadler's Wells East, UCL East, and BBC Music Studios! 🌟

Let's cheers to the London Legacy! 🥂

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are almost here, and we couldn't be more excited! 🏅✨ Cheer on Team GB at the home of the iconic London 2012 Games. Join the fun at these fanzones:

1) London Aquatic Centre: Watch the diving and swimming events on select dates from 29 July-10 August.
2) Riverside East : Opening ceremony on 26 July with sports-themed games and even a dog show! Then regular showing of the Games.
3) Here East: Watch canal-side on the big screen with tasty food and drinks from local retailers.
4) East Village London: Relax in a deck chair, grab street food, and watch the medals roll in.
5) Sadler's Wells East and Breakin' Convention: Breaking Watch Party on 9-10 August for Breaking's Olympic debut.

Check our what’s on page for more details!

🌸 Saturdays call for brunch! 🌸

Join The Stratford on 3 August for their Secret Garden Brunch in collaboration with Clarins, the award-winning premium cosmetics brand.

Experience the world of Clarins like never before:
🍹 Enjoy a Bellini and appetizers upon arrival
🍽️ Indulge in a delicious brunch dish
💄 Learn skincare and makeup tips
💫 Test out amazing products
🎁 Take home a fabulous goodie bag

This exclusive event at The Stratford Hotel’s brand-new enclosed oasis is the perfect spot to catch up with friends and escape the hustle and bustle. Don’t miss out!

Find out more and RSVP today: https://bit.ly/3Ll9Utb

Ballet on Water? 🌊 🩰 As the world's top athletes compete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games this summer, Rasheed Araeen is set to make waves for the UK debut of 'Discosailing: A Ballet on Water' this 27 July, right here at the historic site of London 2012! 🎉

Part of the The Line, London outdoor exhibition programme, this ground-breaking fusion of non-competitive sport and participatory art is one of the most extraordinary experiences of the summer.

Grab a bite to eat from one of the Park's many kiosks and enjoy multiple performances between 11.30am to 5pm, as participants are invited to enjoy a meditative and experimental encounter that connects body, object, water, and space like never before.

Ready to float on water? Find out more: https://bit.ly/3W00HLJ

Got the nature bug? 🐞 Sign up to Bioblitz on 27 July for a day bursting with FREE nature activities led by wildlife experts! 🐝🍃

- Bee walks led by Bumblebee Conservation Trust
- Dragonfly walks led by the RSPB
- Flower insect timed counts led by Buglife - The Invertebrate Conservation Trust
- Pond dipping led by RSPB
- Camera trapping led by UCL East
- Insect painting led by Our Parklife
- Botanical walk led by idverde UK

Don’t miss out on your chance to explore the rich biodiversity that thrives in our parklands, cultivated since the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games. 🦋 Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/4buIyLY

Get ready, fashion enthusiasts! ✨ The globally renowned powerhouse London College of Fashion is hosting its annual undergraduate exhibition: LCF Undergraduate Class of 2024!

Join us at East Bank, the new cultural hub on the Park from 17-24 July for an unparalleled glimpse into the future of cutting-edge fashion. Explore through the mediums of design, film, photography, and more. 🌟👗🎥📸

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4bIUsBM
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📷 image 1: Ana Blumenkron. Image 2: Jack Elliot Edwards. Image 3: Orlando Callegaro.

We love to see cutting-edge technology on the Park! 🤖✨ UCL East's Festival of Engineering will explore just that! From a week of engaging panel discussions with some of the country’s top thinkers, to action-packed activities, this inspirational event is sure to ignite your passion for innovation! 🚀

Dive into excitement this weekend at the iconic London Aquatics Centre! 🏊‍♂️ Watch world-class athletes, including Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley, as they train for the Paris Olympic & Paralympic Games 2024.🏅🇬🇧

Join us for this unique, unmissable opportunity hosted by Everyone Active and experience the spirit of Team GB up close at the same venue that hosted the London 2012 games, 12 years ago – all for FREE! 🙌 Don’t miss out!

📅 Sat 13 Jul
🕐 9:30-11:00am
📍 London Aquatic Centre

London’s biggest indoor flea market is back this weekend for a day of vintage treasures!! 😎 With 100+ of the finest traders, shop sustainably and uncover unique finds from every corner of Europe! Conveniently located at Here East, enjoy an array of canal-side cafes, bars and more after your treasure hunt! 🛍️✨

📅 14 Jul
📍 Multi Story Car Park at Here East

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3xENhgf

📢 Calling all parents!! 📢

Get ready for an unforgettable experience this summer! East Summer School is back from 29 July – 2 Aug at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park! 🎉

A chance for local young people to unlock their creativity with industry experts in Fashion, Technology, Engineering, and Design. 👗💻🔧🎨

Take a peek at our mind-blowing programme and secure a spot today! https://bit.ly/3zBScis

Who’s ready for Summer by the Canal? ☀️

Get ready to soak up the vibes on the vibrant Canalside at Here East! Immerse yourself in live music, iconic movies, and the excitement of Wimbledon and the Paris 2024 Games on their big screen. 🎶📺

With an array of cafes, bars, and restaurants nestled along the canal, it's the ultimate summer hangout! 🍹🌳

Visit our What's On page to find out more: https://bit.ly/3WdijFr

Get ready to unleash your inner curious child! 🤪 Join the Institute of Making's street festival tomorrow at UCL East for a day brimming with making madness. Dive into the science of squishing, explore the insides of your iPhone, play with brand-new cutting-edge equipment, and meet the ultimate science superstar: the Mars Rover! 🚀 Plus much, much more.

The best part...it’s all FREE. Don't miss out on the sheer joy of stuff! https://bit.ly/4cM5ffE

What’s happening at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park this month? 🌳

- UEFA EURO 2024 Outdoor Screening: Kick back and enjoy ultimate food and footy vibes at Riverside East ⚽🍻

- Summer by the Canal: Experience live music & iconic movies at Here East 🎶🎬

- LCF Undergraduate Class Show Exhibition: Immerse yourself in the world of fashion at London College of Fashion 👗

- Wing Fest: Indulge in finger-lickin’ chicken fun at the world’s largest chicken wing food festival London Stadium 🍗🔥

- Multi Multi Festival: Rave on with the hottest in house, techno, and disco at Hackney Bridge 🎧💃

Visit our What’s On page and plan your next visit to the Park this month: https://bit.ly/3tocQA5

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Immerse in iconic culture, sport & architecture.🎤
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🏀🇬🇧 The spotlight on basketball in the UK is bigger than ever! 🇬🇧🏀 Get ready for the unmissable 'Subway Summer Slam' this July as GB Basketball electrifies the Copper Box Arena in partnership with Subway UK & Ireland. 🌟

Whether you’re looking for an unforgettable day out with friends or some exciting family fun, this is your chance to witness the GB men’s and women’s teams go head-to-head with nations bound for Paris just days before the Olympic Games opening ceremony. Don’t miss out on this epic showdown and be part of the action! 🌟🔥

Grab your tickets: https://bit.ly/45CdcS7