The Canary Wharf Summer Series presents a summer showcase of free cultural events, including live opera screenings and sports matches. 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 a free screening of a live performance 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 at the BP Summer Screens opera screening.

BP Summer Screens in London

Summer galas at Canary Wharf
Last year a number of gala events took place at Canary Wharf throughout the summer, presenting a line up of concerts, performances and films. Highlights for 2011 include screenings of the BBC Proms live from the Royal Albert Hall, with free classical music available for all at Canary Wharf.

Big screen sports action
The Wimbledon tennis championships will be shown live on the big screen at Canary Wharf, bringing all the action direct to East London. Sports fans can also enjoy live coverage of the British Formula 1 and the Open golf championships, and highlights from Royal Ascot will be also be on screen to help you make the most of the long evenings in London.

The Canary Wharf Summer Series takes place at Canada Square Park and surrounding areas from 16th June - 26th August 2011. All screenings and events are free to attend.

The 2011 programme of events looks like this.

16th June - 17th June - Royal Ascot
20th June - 3rd July - Wimbledon Tennis Championships
24th June - 26th June - Formula 1 European Grand Prix
8th July - 10th July - Scottish Golf Open
8th July - 10th July - Formula 1 British Grand Prix
14th July - 17th July - The Open Golf Championshio
22nd July - 24th July - Formula 1 German Grand Prix
29th July - 31st July - Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix
26th August - 28th August - Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix

Canary Wharf Big Screen

Nomad Cinema London

Nomad Cinema London

Football Festival at Hyde Park

Free Summer Festivals in London

Race for Life London

Summer in London

London Bridges Walk

Free Fitness Classes at The Scoop

Polo in the Park London

London Naked Bike Ride

Sumo Run London

Motor Expo London

iTunes Festival London

Hyper Japan London Festival

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