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Kensington’s legendary Olympia music venue has got a revamp✨
Sitting on a site steeped in music history – Jimi Hendrix, Rod Stewart and the Cure are among those to have performed at the previous Olympia!
The 3,800-capacity venue opens on 16 June⬇️
metro.co.uk/2026/06/03/f...
To mark Pride Month TfL has launched a new Art on the Underground Audio Tour. It brings together life stories from TfL workers and the wider community, showing again that London’s diversity is its greatest strength.
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Mayor of London's Culture team
Thanks to Poems on the Underground, our everyday Tube journeys have been turned into moments of reflection and inspiration for millions since the 1980s.
See how TfL is marking this incredible 40-year milestone for poetry on our network:
AI is the biggest economic opportunity of our time, and every London business should benefit.
Today at London Tech Week, I’m launching a £12 million programme to help small businesses adopt cutting-edge tech and create high-quality jobs.
You know we just love all things 🐦
'The Pigeon Mafia' flew in today to launch their brill 'Walthamstow Welcome' quilt for the legendary E17 Art Trail. Based on Frederick Bremer School's Yr 7 student drawings.
We're obsessed with the detail. #thewalthamstowwelcome
TfL is celebrating 40 years of Poems on the Underground with a new poetry series and anniversary collection.
Well done to all the winners of the Tony awards🏆
Great to see lighting designer Jack Knowles and stage designer Chloe Lamford recognised - both trained in London🎭
Congrats to Lesley Manville for winning Best Actress - lighting up the West End and Broadway✨
www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/j...
Kids Week is back✨
Children go free to the theatre when accompanied by an adult paying full price🎭
Some shows will run activities before or after performances, so you can get even more from your theatre trip!
📅20 July –31 August
officiallondontheatre.com/kids-week/
Dementia Friendly Creative Conversations take place at Dulwich Picture Gallery the second Thursday of every month✨
Guided by dementia friendly guides, you’re invited to take a closer look at paintings & share your opinions, stories & impressions🎨
www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/whats-on/202...
Great opportunity💫
East Summer School returns to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for two weeks of creativity, learning & growth🎨
Open to anyone aged 12-17 who lives or studies in Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets or Waltham Forest.
Apply by 12 July!
www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/community/ea...
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-...
Metro visited the British Airways ARC in Kensington, west London, before it opens in two weeks.
