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The Olympic Games will be held in London between 27 July (opening ceremony) and 12 August 2012.

The Paralympic Games taking place between 29 August (opening ceremony) and 9 September 2012.

But you don't have to wait until then to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Olympics - the Cultural Programme provides you with a unique opportunity to be involved with special events taking place in Kingston and across the Capital in the build up to the Games.  

The Cultural Programme is designed to give everyone in the UK a chance to be part of London 2012 and inspire creativity across all forms of culture, especially among young people.

The culmination of the Cultural Programme will be the London 2012 Festival, bringing leading artists from all over the world together from 21 June 2012 in the UK’s biggest ever festival planned to coincide with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.  All London boroughs are committed to participating in the Cultural Olympiad.  

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Kingston to engage in an historic event of global significance and to use the interest and excitement it generates to attract visitors and investment into the borough.

Use the navigation bar on the left hand side of this page to find out more about the borough's involvement in the Cultural Programme and how you can get involved.

Date	Event
2 - 5 June	Launch of Kingston’s Cultural Programme Queen's Diamond Jubilee Kingston Aviation Festival
29 June - 22 July	International Youth Arts Festival (IYAF)
7-8 July	Kingston River Regatta and River Festival
15 July	Dragon Boat Challenge/Speedo Open Water Swim
24 July	Olympic Torch Relay (Day 67) - start at Hook Centre
27 July	Olympic Torch Relay (Day 70) - start Hampton Court
27 July	Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
28 July	Olympic Road Cycling - Men'sRoad Race
29 July	Olympic Road Cycling - Women's Road Race
31 July	Familiarisation for Olympic Road Cycling Time Trials
1 Aug	Olympic Road Cycling Time Trials
5 Aug	Taster Events across the Borough
12 Aug	Olympic Games Closing Ceremony
29 Aug	Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony
2 Sept	Kingston Carnival
9 Sept	Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony
tbc Oct	Kingston’s Celebration Ceremony