Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

💃✨ 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

🚀 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

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

Part of The Music is Black Festival from East Bank, the Black Arsenal Exhibition at UCL East Marshgate explores the people and cultural movements that have helped shape Arsenal Football Club's Black British identity.

From football and fashion to music and community, the free exhibition brings together powerful stories and installations celebrating identity on and off the pitch.

📍 UCL East Marshgate, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
📅 Until 9 September
🕘 Open daily, 9am-6pm
🎟️ Free entry

Check out more details: https://bit.ly/3UFFnht

Heading to The Music is Black Festival tomorrow for Q***r Frequencies? Here's where to fuel up between sets 👇

🌴 First Choice Caribbean Hut Ltd – authentic Caribbean favourites, from jerk chicken and curry goat to patties and more.

🍽️ Cafe Jikoni London – serving dishes inspired by east London's diverse communities (plus an outdoor pop-up!).

🍻 Park Kitchen & Bar at Sadler's Wells East – classics with a creative twist, alongside an outdoor pop-up bar to keep the good vibes flowing.

Still hungry? Just a stone's throw away you'll find our riverside favourites: Ginger & Mint, Chilli Padi, TSUJIRI Uk and Draughts - London's board game café.

Want to keep the Q***r Frequencies fun going? Pop over to Tina We Salute You (E20 1FT) for east London pub vibes with an LGBTQ+ twist.

Come for the music. Stay for the food.

BIG NEWS! 🚨

If you know, you KNOW… MNEK is joining Q***r Frequencies, The Music is Black Festival from East Bank this weekend for a PA set!

Head to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and catch the one and only at The Waterfront Stage on Sunday 23 August. 🔥

With an incredible line-up curated by some of the best talent in the industry, this is one weekend you seriously don’t want to miss.

👉📷 Check out the full set times and line-up.

See you there! 😎

Five things to do this bank holiday at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park! ☀️

Looking for ideas? From beach tennis and rooftop vibes to family adventures, music and vintage finds, we’ve got your long weekend sorted 👇

🍋 Côte Citron Terrace
Get a taste of the Côte d’Azur with DJs, zesty beers, refreshing spritzes and rooftop sunshine overlooking the Park Bread Street Kitchen. Thursday 27 – Sunday 30 August.

🎾 Bola Beach Tennis
Sand, sport and Brazilian beach energy with Bola Beach Tennis. Only 9am & 10am slots left on 30 August - be quick.

🚀 Planetarium Go
Take the family on out-of-this-world adventure with Planetarium GO UK at Zip World London, ArcelorMittal Orbit. 29 August is your last chance.

🎶 Habibi Funk
After a sold-out first year, Habibi Funk is back for a full weekend takeover at Hackney Bridge. 29–30 August.

👗 Flea London
Hunt down vintage gems and unique finds every Saturday & Sunday for some sustainable shopping with Flea London at Hackney Bridge.

Save this post and make the most of the bank holiday weekend!

Who’s ready for The Music is Black Festival next weekend? 🔥

Q***r Frequencies lands at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for the Festival’s third live weekender – a takeover by London’s q***r collectives redefining music, culture and community.

👉📷 Check out the full line-up and set times, then get ready for sunshine, good vibes and a weekend to remember!

Just a 10–15 minute walk from Stratford International Station, with plenty of spots nearby to grab a bite before or after the festival.

👀 And keep your eyes peeled… we’ve got a BIG announcement coming next week!

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

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Victoria and Albert Museum East
UCL
Sadler's Wells East
BBC Music Studios
London College of Fashion