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Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· 9d

After two years in Trafalgar Square, Mil Veces un Instante (A Thousand Times in an Instant) by Teresa Margolles will depart from the Fourth Plinth on 23 August. Made up of plaster casts of the faces of trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people. Make sure to see it.

Plaster casts of the faces of trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· 12d

The @london.gov.uk’s Summer Streets fund is supporting al fresco dining, events and extended opening hours🌞 We visited ‘Little India’ on Ealing Road to soak up the amazing food, Bollywood dancing and colourful art😋🎶🎨 See what’s happening near you⬇️ www.london.gov.uk/summerstreets

Poster that says 'Summer Streets by the Mayor of London.'

A group of people drawing with chalk on the ground.

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· 19d

Ensemble Festival takes place in London’s historic Royal Victoria Docks this weekend✨ Enjoy a free outdoor celebration of circus, dance and theatre🎪🕺🎭 📅25-26 July, 12pm – 8pm Everyone is welcome! certainblacks.com/ensemble-fes...

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· 28d

Dance in the Park starts this weekend! Explore 42 free dance events at Ravenscourt Park, including live DJ silent discos, dance classes and special guest star performances💃🩰✨ 📅18-24 July Get involved⬇️ www.dancewest.co.uk/danceinthepa...

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· Jul 9

#LibertyLDN, @london.gov.uk's flagship festival celebrating D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists has fresh new voices helping to guide its vision. Congratulations to Maya Lloyd and Dais Hale who join the Liberty Advisory Group💫 Find out more⬇️ www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

Person wearing a beanie and grey jumper playing an acoustic guitar on a dark stage, illuminated by crossed spotlights and surrounded by light stage smoke.

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· Jul 7

Calling all venues, museums, theatres and galleries across London 📢 We need your help to map & understand more about spaces where culture is enjoyed across the city! Share your experiences and insights in our short survey✨ Survey deadline: 10 July 3mn9jevui5y.typeform.com/to/Kct3C35M

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· Jul 7

The ReStage Script was launched today at the @nationaltheatre.org.uk! A plan to keep sets, scenery, props, costumes and materials in circulation for longer, reducing waste & strengthening supply chains♻️ Potentially saving £955 million across film & theatre sectors.📽️🎭✨ restage.org.uk

A crowd of people watching a panel discussion on stage.

A group of people standing together outside and looking at the camera.

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· Jul 7

"The bold designs will encourage people to look beyond the familiar network and discover the capital's rich maritime past." - @justinesimons.bsky.social TfL's Art on the Underground has launched its 42nd pocket Tube map cover by artist Ellen Gallagher✨ tfl.gov.uk/info-for/med...

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· Jul 2

It's Disability Pride Month✨ Head to Queer Disabled Joy this weekend🌈 📅 July 5 📍Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green sundayassembly.com/whats-on/mai...

Two disabled people standing in front of a pride flag.

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· Jun 30

"Revenue was up, footfall was up and so this year we are going bigger and better." - @justinesimons.bsky.social ☀️ Soak up the summer vibes and enjoy: ⚽️World Cup screenings 🎭outdoor theatre 🍧street food markets Find Summer Streets events near you⬇️ www.london.gov.uk/summerstreets

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· Jun 29

Everyman on the Canal returns to King’s Cross today📽️ Enjoy a full programme of films including Some Like It Hot, Grease and Paddington alongside cult classics, family favourites and Wimbledon matches☀️🍿🎾 Free to attend and open to all! www.kingscross.co.uk/event/everym...

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Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· Jun 23

The Fourth Plinth Schools Awards is a chance for young people to get creative and produce art inspired by the Fourth Plinth🎨 Over an incredible 18 years, we've had a whopping 40,000 entries! See this year's winning entries at City Hall until 28 June✨ www.cassart.co.uk/exhibition-t...

A boy posing in front of their artwork, which is an image of a robot made of cardboard.

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· Jun 22

Last chance to register for our webinar. We’re funding ideas that connect communities to the histories & legacies of transatlantic slavery. Part of The Wake, London’s Memorial to Victims of Transatlantic Slavery. Join us tomorrow to learn more⬇️ buff.ly/g5JWAZj

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· Jun 19

Discover tomorrow’s stars today at degree shows, exhibitions and performances happening across London this summer🌞 London Higher has listed great free and low-cost student shows and exhibitions in our city🎨 Go see something new⬇️ londonhigher.ac.uk/london-summe...

People in a gallery with a light installation.

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· Jun 17

Start of the Line Festival is coming to Morden Park this weekend🎸 Featuring Soul II Soul, The Hoosiers, Billy Nomates and more🎶 Because Morden is not the end of the (Northern) line, it’s the start! 📅20 June Free tickets for Under 12s⬇️ www.seetickets.com/event/start-...

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· Jun 10

We’re funding ideas that connect communities to the histories & legacies of transatlantic slavery. Part of The Wake, London’s Memorial to Victims of Transatlantic Slavery. Find out more about Sites of Memory at our webinar. 📅23 June, 4-5pm www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

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Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· Jun 9

Start of the Line Festival is coming to Morden Park this month✨ Featuring Soul II Soul, The Hoosiers, Billy Nomates and so much more🎶 Because Morden is not the end of the (Northern) line, it’s the start! 📅20 June seetickets.com/event/start-...

A group of musicians, some holding instruments including a guitar and violins, smiling at the camera.

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· Jun 2

London Clown Festival is back! Packed with physical comedy and buffoonery, the festival once again brings the best of UK and international clowning to our city🤡 📆 on until 13 June. www.londonclownfest.online

Two performers on stage in suits. Confetti is flowing.

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· May 29

From creative projects to research, events to engagement work—we’re funding ideas that connect communities to the histories and legacies of transatlantic slavery. Find out more and apply➡️ london.gov.uk/programmes-s... Made possible with thanks to @heritagefunduk.bsky.social

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· May 28

London’s summer of live music is breaking records—and setting the global standard 🌍 It’s why we remain the world’s music capital: championing artists, venues and culture across the city 🎶 www.standard.co.uk/news/london/... #LondonIsOpen #MusicCapital

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· May 20

HAPPY CREATIVITY AND WELLBEING WEEK 🍊 Pick up the special Creative Health takeover edition of the @bigissue.com on sale this week - read all about it! @justinesimons.bsky.social @london.gov.uk #CreativityAndWellbeingWeek #DavidShrigley #BigIssue #LondonCreates

Magazine-style cover artwork with a light grey background. At the top, large black hand-painted text reads “BIG,” and at the bottom, partially visible, “ISSUE.” In the centre is a bold, painted illustration of a sliced orange in bright orange and yellow tones. To the left and right of the orange, blue handwritten text reads “EXTRACT THE JUICE FROM EVERYTHING.” In the top right corner, the price “£5” appears. Along the bottom, smaller text reads “Our Creative Health Edition – Cover by David Shrigley,” next to a barcode.

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· May 20

Congratulations to @cripticarts.bsky.social! Their work for the @london.gov.uk's Liberty Festival — part of Wandsworth's London Borough of Culture — at Battersea Arts Centre has been recognised in the @fringetheatreaward.bsky.social Miscellaneous category 👏 #LibertyFestival #LBOC #LondonCreates

Circular black award badge with a gold border reading “25/26 Fringe Theatre Awards” in gold and red neon-style text. Below, the category “Access” appears above a red ribbon banner with white text: “CRIPtic Arts for Liberty Festival.” At the bottom, smaller text reads “Liberty Festival.”

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· May 15

Whose histories are remembered - and how? The Sites of Memory Community Grants will support communities to explore and share the histories and legacies of transatlantic slavery in London. Made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Now open ⬇️ london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

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Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· May 15

Open call✨ Artist Matthew Rosier and UP Projects are looking for 10 participants to share the story of how they came to live in Barnet.  Part of Light + Flight, a Cultural Impact Award initiative supported by @london.gov.uk 💫 Deadline: 7 June 📅 upprojects.com/projects/asc...

Crowd watches vibrant, colourful projections of dancers in flowing costumes on a large building façade at night. The scene is lively and festive.

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· May 14

The London Jazz Festival Summer Series has begun 🎷 A handpicked collection of global jazz stars is taking to the stage across the city 🎶 📅 Until 19 July serious.org.uk/summer-jazz-...

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· May 13

It’s official! 📢 London is the Best City in the World for Culture 2026. We’re delighted Time Out has recognised the scale, quality and accessibility of our cultural scene. Culture is our city’s beating heart and we’ll keep setting the standard globally. 🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Deputy Mayor Justine Simons speaks at Time Out's Best Cities for Culture awards at the National Portrait Gallery in London.

Deputy Mayor Justine Simons appears alongside other guests including host Ginger Johnson and editor Lewis Corner at Time Out's Best Cities for Culture awards at the National Portrait Gallery in London.

Deputy Mayor Justine Simons at Time Out's Best Cities for Culture awards.

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· May 13

Celebrate Genesis Cinema's 27th Birthday with £3.50 tickets! From family flicks to cult classics there's something for everyone✨📽️🍿 www.genesiscinema.co.uk/whatson/seas...

A woman with long black hair, wearing black gloves and a white top, stretches a thin wire taut in a dimly lit room with warm tones, creating a tense mood. Still from the movie 'Audition'.

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· May 11

London Craft Week is here! The festival brings together over 1000 established and emerging makers, designers, brands and galleries from around the world🎨 Check out the programme⬇️ londoncraftweek.com

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Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· May 11

It's Mental Health Awareness Week. Art & creativity is good for your wellbeing🎨 Explore the Creative Health Connections Map to discover activities in your area⬇️ londoncreativehealthcity.org.uk/creative-hea...

Two hands hold pens over a blue map of London subdivided into regions. Bold blue text: "London Creative Health City." Black text: "Building It Together."

Mayor of London's Culture team@ldnculture· May 5

An inspiring day celebrating the winners of the Fourth Plinth Schools Awards! A real joy to see so many talented young Londoners share their amazing artworks🖌️✨🎨 More than 40,000 young people have been involved🏆 See the winning entries at City Hall until mid June & online via  Bloomberg Connects.