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London’s most iconic Park! ✨
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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park formed the centrepiece of the inspirational London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It is now providing jobs, attracting investment and helping improve sports facilities and housing in east London, as well as becoming a major visitor attraction. The Park is free to visit every day of the week! It’s home to the London Stadium, the ArcelorMittal Orbit, the London Aquat

ics Centre, the Copper Box Arena, Lee Valley VeloPark and Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre – as well as parklands, waterways, playgrounds and cafes. There’s always something new to explore – so come along and experience sports, events and iconic venues, or just relax and take in the views. This feed is monitored in UK office hours: 9-5, Monday to Friday.

11/09/2026

🚨 THE WAIT IS OVER! 🚨

TOMORROW. WE. GO. AGAIN.

The fourth and final live weekend of The Music is Black Festival from East Bank is here!

Head to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for Black to the Future and get ready to shake a leg with live performances, DJ sets, delicious food and community vibes, all set against the Park’s iconic backdrop.

One final weekend. One BIG celebration. LET’S GO! 🚀🔥

FREE to attend. No ticket needed.

📍 Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
📅 12–13 September

Visit our website for the full programme: https://bit.ly/4cTe20M

10/09/2026

A brighter experience awaits at London Aquatics Centre!

The iconic Olympic venue has unveiled a new lighting system, enhancing everything from everyday swims and fitness sessions to major sporting events.

With dynamic lighting effects and world-class facilities, this is the perfect place to stay active, spend time with the kids and witness unforgettable sporting moments.

09/09/2026

Black to the Future… THIS WEEKEND! 🚀💥

The Music is Black Festival from East Bank returns to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for its final live weekender and we’re going out with a bang!

Two days of BIG energy, incredible talent and unforgettable moments. 🔥

Check out the full line-up and set times, then get ready to experience artists and creatives pushing the boundaries of contemporary Black British music and culture.

With music stages curated by FLOHIO and The Blues Project.

📍 Just a 10-minute walk from Stratford Station

🍴 Need to refuel? Grab a riverside bite at: Chilli Padi • East Ginger & Mint • TSUJIRI Uk • Draughts - London's board game café

🎪 Festival food & drink:
First Choice Caribbean Hut Ltd • Jikoni London • Park Kitchen & Bar at Sadler's Wells East

FREE to attend. No ticket needed.

Visit our website for more information: https://bit.ly/4cTe20M

08/09/2026

🍂 New season. New opportunities. New possibilities.

East Autumn School supported by ABBA Voyage is coming to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on 26-29 October.

A brand-new FREE week-long programme for 12–17-year-olds living or studying in Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets or Waltham Forest.

Get hands-on with creative and digital industries, go behind the scenes at some of east London’s most exciting organisations, meet industry experts and discover career pathways you might never have considered. 🎨💡🎭

From ABBA Voyage to the world-class institutions of East Bank, the Park becomes your classroom for a week of experiences, skills and inspiration.

👉 Course information and booking open next week — keep your eyes peeled!

Head to our website to discover more: https://bit.ly/4iXcV4K

05/09/2026

💃 Dancing City, part of Greenwich+Docklands International Festival, is here! 💃

Visit today from 1-6pm for free and unticketed dance performances around Stratford Waterfront and Tessa Jowell Boulevard.

With a West Ham United FC home match taking place at London Stadium today, travel routes around Stratford will be busier than usual, especially between 2-3pm and 5-6pm. If you're heading to Dancing City during these times, make sure to follow the recommended route to avoid the crowds.

We can't wait to welcome you for an unforgettable day of incredible dance and storytelling! ✨

04/09/2026

The wait is almost over! 🚀🔥

Next weekend, Black to the Future lands at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for the epic closing party of the live music weekends of The Music is Black Festival from East Bank!

It’s the fourth and final live weekender, so expect BIG energy, music, food, dancing and community vibes all weekend long.

We’re still buzzing from the Festival’s Q***r Frequencies weekend - were you there? 🌈

👉 FREE to attend. No ticket needed.

Head to our website for the full programme: https://bit.ly/4cTe20M

🎥 Credits (Instagram): .fx, , , .jc.reeves, .kag

28/08/2026

💃✨ Get ready to experience Dancing City at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park!

On 5 September, the Park's outdoor spaces will come alive with an exciting afternoon of free dance performances, as part of the Greenwich+Docklands International Festival.

Perfect for the whole family, enjoy an eclectic programme featuring incredible local and international talent.

Free to attend across Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park!

📅 5 September
🕐 1-6pm
🎟️ No tickets required, simply turn up and enjoy

Check out the line-up here: https://bit.ly/4dqc8TZ

27/08/2026

🚀 Who’s ready for the grand finale of The Music is Black Festival’s live weekends?

The fourth and final FREE live weekend is coming in HOT! Black to the Future lands at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on 12–13 September, bringing the summer series of outdoor celebrations to a spectacular close. 🔥

Expect a genre-bending celebration of artists and creatives pushing boundaries and expanding what contemporary Black music and culture can sound and feel like, curated by FLOHIO and The Blues Project.

And there’s more! 👀

The Dance Floor is Black is back with Soul System: Afrofuture Funk club night with Danielle Rhimes Lecointe.

Head to The Yard Theatre on 13 September for a free day of Black British music. Expect talks from Richie Brave, Elijah and Janet Kay, plus DJ sets in the courtyard before the party spills next door as Colour Factory London opens the terrace.

No tickets needed. Just show up. 🖤

Head to our website for the full programme and all the info: https://bit.ly/4cTe20M

26/08/2026

Thursday nights just got a whole lot better! 🔥

Get ready for upperground – a FREE late-night DJ series at Victoria and Albert Museum East, part of The Music is Black Festival from East Bank.

From dancehall, amapiano and UK garage to house, jungle and afrotech, expect a different DJ takeover every Thursday 🕺🏾💃🏾

And this Thursday, 27 August, KG takes over the decks in partnership with BBC Music Introducing as part of the BBC’s The Music is Black season.

Grab a drink and a bite to eat from Jikoni London and explore The Music is Black: A British Story exhibition to complete the after-hours experience. 🍹

Visit our website for more information: https://bit.ly/4qJ57Ww

25/08/2026

Were you at The Music is Black Festival from East Bank last weekend for Q***r Frequencies? 🌈🔥

We caught up with some of the amazing festivalgoers to hear to hear their thoughts on the impact Q***r culture has had on music.

The talent, the vibes, the food, the community… honestly, take us back! 🖤

And we’re not done yet! Join us on the Park for the FINAL live weekender — Black to the Future | 12–13 September 🚀

Don't miss out! Visit our website for more information: https://bit.ly/4cTe20M

🎥 Credits (Instagram): .fx, , , .jc.reeves, .kag

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