London’s most iconic Park! ✨
Arts & culture, beautiful parklands, food & entertainment 💃🏿
It’s yours to explore 🌸 #MyPark🌲
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park formed the centrepiece of the inspirational London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It is now providing jobs, attracting investment and helping improve sports facilities and housing in east London, as well as becoming a major visitor attraction. The Park is free to visit every day of the week! It’s home to the London Stadium, the ArcelorMittal Orbit, the London Aquat
13/07/2026
This July and August, you can enjoy 25% off selected Lee Valley VeloPark Velodrome Taster sessions and Flying Lap experiences, giving you the chance to ride the iconic London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Velodrome for less.
No previous track cycling experience is needed. Just bring your energy and get ready to ride!
Get 25% Velodrome experiences here: https://bit.ly/4vPGKb5
11/07/2026
CHECK BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
Due to an incident at Stratford station on Friday 10 July, some transport services may be disrupted this weekend. If you are travelling to The Music is Black Festival or any other events at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, please check the latest travel updates and service information before you begin your journey and allow extra time where possible.
We look forward to seeing you at The Music is Black Festival.
It's going to be a HOT one this weekend ☀️... stay cool, stay hydrated and keep the good vibes flowing at The Music is Black Festival from East Bank.
Need to cool off? Plenty of the Park’s food and drink spots are just moments from the festival – perfect for an ice-cold drink, great food and a little shade.
🍻 Riverside East
🥟 Ginger & Mint
🍵 TSUJIRI Uk
🍜 Chilli Padi
🎲 Draughts - London's board game café
Festival, food and sunshine... what more could you want? 😎
Head to our website for FAQs and everything you need to know before you visit: https://bit.ly/4cTe20M
09/07/2026
Power & Respect...THIS WEEKEND! 🔥
The Music is Black Festival from East Bank returns to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park this weekend for an unmissable two days of music, culture and community.
Just a 10-minute walk from Stratford Station, with plenty of spots to grab a bite before, during or after the festival.
🍗 First Choice Caribbean Hut Ltd
🥪 Café Jikoni London
🍻 Park Kitchen & Bar at Sadler's Wells East.
🖤 Keep the vibes going! Get 15% off The Music is Black: A British Story exhibition at Victoria and Albert Museum East with code TMIBFUN15. Offer valid on Adult, Under 26 and Disabled Person tickets. Offer ends 30 September and discounted tickets are limited.
⚠️ It's set to be a scorcher, so stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and help keep the Park beautiful by taking your rubbish with you.
Click here for more festival information: https://bit.ly/4cTe20M
07/07/2026
A creative summer at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is just around the corner and booking for East Summer School closes Sunday 12 July.
If you know a young person aged 12–17 in east London, now’s the moment to get them involved.
Still spaces on:
🎭 The Crew Behind the Curtains | Sadler’s Wells East
Step backstage for a deep dive with the technical team and see how live productions come together.
🎨 Explore. Make. Display | V&A East
Get creative in the museum and storehouse, experimenting with materials and making original artwork.
🎥 Together We Move | East London Dance
Build digital skills and produce your own social‑style content.
Open to young people living or studying in Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.
Hear from past participants about why they’d recommend taking part 👇
"East Summer School boosted my creativity immensely, due to the availability of resources around me and how freely I could use them." - Macklin, 17
"It was amazing all the creativity flowing everywhere. I also remember seeing everyone else's faces being as blown away as me, that’s when I knew I was in the right place." - Pepa, 13
Click the link explore courses and book: https://bit.ly/4dNTj0d
Metallica fans… are you ready?! 🎸🤘
The legendary heavy metal icons are taking over London Stadium on 3 & 5 July with two huge shows as part of their record-breaking M72 World Tour.
Fuel up before the concert at one of the Park’s food and drink spots. From Riverside East and Chilli Padi to East Ginger & Mint and our grab-and-go kiosks, we've got you covered. 🍔🍜🥤
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29/06/2026
The wait is almost over! 🙆
Next week, Power & Respect lands at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for round two of The Music is Black Festival from East Bank.
Expect more music, live performances, food, dancing, community vibes and plenty of sunshine!
FREE to attend and no ticket needed.
You’re not going to want to miss this!
📷👉 Take a look through the lineup
Zetteler
Sadler's Wells East
BBC
Victoria and Albert Museum East
UCL
London College of Fashion
Celebrating 10 years of ArcelorMittal Orbit! 🎉
From the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games to one of London’s most iconic modern landmarks.
Designed by Sir Anish Kapoor, the ArcelorMittal Orbit has welcomed millions of visitors to experience Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from a whole new perspective.
Today, it’s home to Zip World London, adding adventure to one of this unique piece of public art. Here you can discover views from the observation platforms or zoomn down the world’s longest tunnel slide!
Here’s to the next 10! ✨
23/06/2026
It’s Olympic Day 🏅and we’re celebrating the power of movement!
This year’s theme: You Can Do This. Let’s Move!
It's all about saying goodbye to self-doubt, building confidence and discovering that every little bit of movement counts.
Whether it’s a jog around the Park, a swim, a fitness class, a bike ride, a dance class, or simply being outside in nature and getting your steps in, it all adds up.
With our iconic Olympic venues, world class facilities, acres of parkland and beautiful waterways, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is the perfect place to get moving, feel good and have fun 🌳🚴♀️🏊♂️
👉 Have a flick through our photos to see how you can get moving on the Park with Sadler's Wells East, Lee Valley VeloPark, London Aquatics Centre, Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, Moo Canoes, The Body People UK and Copper Box Arena.
Olympics
22/06/2026
Looking for something creative and inspiring for a young person this summer?
Time is running out to secure a place at East Summer School, with booking closing soon.
There are still spaces available on some fantastic sessions, including:
🎧 BBC Asian Network: Idea to Airwave | Create your own content, learn how audiences connect, explore music playlisting and discover careers at the BBC
✏️ Drawing Fashion (with Victoria and Albert Museum East) | Get hands‑on with fashion illustration, inspired by real pieces from the museum
🎭 The Crew Behind the Curtains (Sadler's Wells East) | Go backstage and learn how theatre really works, from lighting to live production
…and many more creative courses designed to build skills and confidence.
Open to 12–17‑year‑olds living or studying in Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.
Booking closes Sunday 12 July. Spots are limited!
👉 Explore the full programme and download course guides:
https://bit.ly/4dNTj0d