South Bank will be alive with activity during the Coin Street Festival, with a number of vibrant events planned for the summer. Londoners can enjoy a summer of music, entertainment, art, sport and more in a huge series of free events and activities.

Free summer festival
The Coin Street Festival events on the South Bank will be overflowing with the sound of music this summer, with musicians and performers putting on a big show for free to entertain the crowds. Expect to see artists from around the world and across a wide range of genres and styles clamouring for your attention, and there'll be plenty of interactive fun with music and dance workshops for kids too.

Celebrating Sanctuary
Celebrating Sanctuary is a unique showcase of talent from established and emerging artists based in London’s refugee communities, being held in support of International Refugee Week. The event serves the dual purpose of highlighting the plight of those fleeing persecution whilst presenting an eclectic range of live performances, providing a platform for artists in London. Workshops will also be taking place for visitors to get creative on the day. Celebrating Sanctuary takes place from 2pm - 7pm on Sunday 13th June 2010.

Music at Celebrating Sanctuary
Featuring some of the best in world music, there's plenty of live performances to see and hear for free at the Celebrating Sanctuary Coin Street Festival event for 2010. As well as the headline acts, there's contemporary literature, acoustic music and dance from around the world.

Capital Age Festival
Also taking place as part of the Coin Street Festival in 2010 is the Capital Age Festival, which celebrates the lives of older people and their families. There's live performances, storytelling, visual arts, a tea tent and much more. The Capital Age Festival takes place from 2pm -6pm on Saturday 10th July 2010.

Please note that the 2010 Capital Age Festival has been cancelled. Thames Festival
The Mayor's Thames Festival is back for another year, with a huge outdoor celebration right on the River Thames. Celebrate London and the 13th birthday of the festival with street art, pyrotechnics, music, a carnival and much more. The festival takes place on Saturday 11th September and Sunday 12th September 2010 between Westminster Bridge and Tower Bridge. Coin Street Festival events are taking place during the summer of 2010 in and around Bernie Spain Gardens on the South Bank, next to Oxo Tower Wharf. All events are free.

For further information on the Coin Street Festival call 0207 021 1686.