European Arts and Culture

Courtauld Institute

The Courtauld Institute is a wonderful collection of French impressionist and post-impressionist paintings by the likes of Manet and Degas amongst others.

French Film Festival

A national film festival that comes to London every April/May. Catch up with the many films that don't usually make it across the Channel. Showing at Ciné Lumière and Riverside Studios. Find out more at the French Film Festival website

French Institut

The door to a world of French culture, with wine tastings, language courses, films at the Ciné Lumière and much more. The French Institut is a great place to relax and enjoy the ambience and food from the on-site bistro. Find out more at the French Institut website

Italian Cultural Institute

The Italian Institute hosts numerous events, from theatre and opera to concerts and art exhibitions. The website also includes events happening in Italy itself. 39 Belgrave Square, SW1. Tel: +44 (0)20 7235 1461

La Escuela de Baile

London’s biggest flamenco school has classes in different flamenco disciplines (including guitar lessons) for all ages and abilities. For details see the La Escuela de Baile website

London Spanish Film Festival

A window on contemporary Spanish cinema, with guest speakers, premieres and previews at Ciné Lumière.

Sadler's Wells Flamenco Festival

Sadler’s Wells is home to touring flamenco artists throughout the year, and to a festival of flamenco every January. Expect to see some of Spain’s top performers.