The Cultural Olympiad Open Weekend kicks off four years of arts, cultural and sporting events in the capital and all over the rest of the UK that will culminate in the London 2012 Olympic Games. From large scale art projects at the Tate galleries to the chance to design an image for Camden library, there are plenty of exciting and unusual events to enjoy with the Cultural Olympiad Open Weekend.

Cultural Olympiad London
London became the host city for the Olympics with the end of the 2008 Beijing games and will remain so until the games come to the city in four years time. Celebrating the wealth of special events that will take place during that time, the Cultural Olympiad Open Weekend starts off the party with some fantastic experiences.

London venues gving out culture
Museums and galleries will be getting behind the Cultural Olympiad London events with the likes of the Tate Britain and Tate Modern taking part, along with the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Design Museum, the National Gallery and the British Museum. Live music and performance venues will also be showcasing their talented performers as events take place at the Southbank Centre, the Barbican, the Royal Opera House, Central School of Ballet, Royal College of Music, and the Old Vic.

Open Weekend events for all
From live music, backstage rehearsals, dance classes and storytelling sessions to mass singing, drumming performances, playwriting workshops and all night cinema sessions, there is simply loads to see, do and take part in over the Cultural Olympiad Open Weekend. Hear the London Philharmonic Orchestra rehearse their key pieces for the season; head to the Wellcome Collection for the Big Draw launch; learn how to be a Morris dancer with the Greensleeves Morris Men; or take part in a hip hop choreographing workshop.

Cultural Olympiad launch
The Old Royal Naval College is the location for a spectacular launch of the Cultural Olympiad Open Weekend with flame lit paths leading you to magical performances. An atmospheric evening of live acts and intriguing installations will culminate with the unveiling of the illuminated image of Greenwich as the Olympic Host Borough.

With so much to get involved in there is no excuse for not finding something to inspire or excite you. Over 500 separate events take place during the Cultural Olympiad Open Weekend, and for a few of the best click on the links below.

Big Draw London

London Fashion Weekend Tickets

Drift 08

Open Rehearsal

Shoot Londinium

Time Travel All Nighter

Spitalfields Opens Up

For full listings of all the Cultural Olympiad Open Weekend, click on the link below.

Cultural Olympiad Official Site

Other London events

London to Brighton Car Run

Thats Entertainment at Harrods

Madonna Exhibition London

Made in Clerkenwell

Olympics Victory Parade London

RumFest London

Childrens Film Festival London

Art London

Wine Show London

BBC Good Food Show

Electric Proms

The Yoga Show

Statuephilia Exhibition

Dance Umbrella London

Chocolate Week London

Apple Day at Borough Market

Oktoberfest London

Beano and Dandy Birthday Bash

Fashion v Sport Exhibition