The Canary Wharf Summer Series presents a summer showcase of free cultural events, including live opera screenings, dance performances and modern theatre. Londoners can make the most of the weather at a showcase of free events throughout the summer.

Alfresco opera
A diverse menu of arts and culture will be served up in the Canary Wharf Summer Series. Highlights include free screenings of live performances from the Royal Opera House, presenting opera to the public in a relaxed outdoor setting. The crowds will be out to enjoy culture in the sun at Canary Wharf an opera screening on Thursday 3rd July and Wednesday 16th July 2008.

Summer Galas at Canary Wharf
A number of gala events will be taking place at Canary Wharf throughout July, presenting a line up of concerts, performances and films. Highlights include a classic film night, a performance by the London Symphony Orchestra an open air comedy night. Canary Wharf Summer Galas take place from during July 2008.

Catch some concerts
Canary Wharf also screened several of last year's big summer concerts, including the concert for Diana and Live Earth London - and there are sure to be more big gigs on screen here for 2008 as the BBC Proms fill Canary Wharf with the sound of music from around the world.

Big screen sports action
The Wimbledon tennis championships will be shown live on the big screen at Canary Wharf from 23rd June to 7th July, bringing all the action direct to East London. Sports fans can also enjoy live coverage of the British Formula 1, the Scottish Golf Open and the the Beijing Olympics in the open air and make the most of long evenings in London.

The Canary Wharf Summer Series takes place at Canada Square Park and surrounding areas throughout June, July and August 2008. All screenings and events are free to attend.

20th - 21st June - Royal Ascot
23rd June - 6th July - Wimbledon Tennis Championships
29th June - Hickstead Show Jumping
3rd July - Don Carlo from Royal Opera House
6th July - British Formula 1 Motor Racing
10th - 13th July - Scottish Golf Open
16th July - Marriage of Figaro from Royal Opera House
17th - 20th July - British Golf Open
18th July - 24th August - BBC Proms
8th - 24th August - Beijing 2008 Olympics