The London 2012 Cultural Olympiad will give people everywhere a chance to be part of London 2012. A nationwide celebration of culture and creativity, 2012 will see an extraordinary programme of world-class performances and unforgettable cultural moments here in the West Midlands. Watch this film to find out more!
Please visit the Events section of the website, or download the PDF of our brochure on the right hand side of this page for a full list of events. Highlights in the regional programme include:
Thousands of people taking part in dance or dance related activity through Dancing for the Games;
500+ communities having their own Olympic or Paralympic moment by staging their own Community Games events;
The Olympic Torch will pass through several of our towns and cities as it makes its way to the Olympic Park;
The London 2012 Festival including spectacular performances led by some of the world’s leading artists.
In July, a six metre high Godiva will awaken and embark on an epic journey accompanied by extraordinary performance and powered by 50 cyclists;
Part of a major series of exhibitions, events and activities inspired by London 2012, Science, Sport, Life will run until 9 September 2012 at Ironbridge Gorge Museum;
Young filmmakers capture the Olympic and Paralympic values in film as part of Film Nation.