Culture and Events

From new public artworks to street festivals, light sculptures to dance displays, there's a fantastic programme of cultural events and activities throughout Islington in 2012. Here's a taste of what you've got to look forward to:

• GAMES project light sculpture at Diespeker Wharf, N1 - a light sculpture trail along London's historic canals features an amazing new peice on Regent's Canal. See the sculpture from 3 February 2012. Visit www.artlightslondon.com for more information
• Czech House cultural programme - a summer of cultural exchange from the official representation of the Czech Olympic Team which will be based at the Business Design Centre.
• Big Dance - 7-15 July 2012.
• OlympicTorch Relay day - the Olympic Flame comes to Islington on 26 July 2012 and we'll be ready to welcome it with a day of celebrations. Join us to see the flame and get in the Olympic spirit with a fantastic, fun event for children young people on Highbury Fields. Details coming soon!
•  Bus Tops Project - bringing digital art to route number 4!

Throughout the city there will be lots going on including:

• The Cultural Olympiad - a four year programme of events
• The London 2012 Festival which will run 21 June to 9 September 2012.
• The London Outdoor Arts Festival (a working title) showcasing UK and international performances across all 33 London Boroughs. Details to be confirmed.
• World Shakespeare Festival begins 23 April 2012

We'll update you with more detail when we can and look out for IslingtonLife residents magazine dropping on your doorstep in in March and July 2012. In the meantime you can keep up with local events on the events diary webpage.