Cultural Olympiad

19 July 2012 to 25 November 2012

The British Museum WC1B 3DG[map]

Discover what London was like in Shakespeare's day at the British Museum. 19 Jul-25 Nov

1 January 2012 to 30 December 2012

Queen Elizabeth Hall SE1 8XX[map]

A unique art installation-cum-hotel on top of London's Queen Elizabeth Hall. Until 31 Dec

7 July 2012 to 15 July 2012

Various venues [map]

Put on your dancing shoes and get involved in Big Dance 2012, a fun festival of dance-related events in London. 7-15 Jul

4 April 2012 to 9 September 2012

Tate Modern SE1 9TG[map]

See more than 70 iconic works by celebrated contemporary artist Damien Hirst at London's Tate Modern. Until 9 Sep

21 June 2012 to 9 September 2012

Various venues [map]

An exciting arts festival running alongside the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 21 Jun-9 Sep

23 June 2012 to 24 June 2012

Hackney Marshes E5 0SW[map]

See Jay-Z, Florence + The Machine, and Plan B at this free weekend concert, part of the London 2012 Festival. 23-24 Jun

23 April 2012 to 27 July 2012

Various venues [map]

Celebrate Shakespeare as part of the London 2012 Festival. 23 Apr-27 Jul

March 2012
(exact dates to be confirmed)

Houses of Parliament SW1A 0AA[map]

The Arts In Parliament is a unique celebration of arts, heritage and media which will take place during the summer of 2012 as part of the Cultural Olympiad.