Mayor of London's Culture team
@ldnculture.bsky.social
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It's starting to feel very festive🎄
Young V&A is hosting its first Winter Market this weekend🎁
Get unique gifts from independent artists, designers, makers and producers all specialising in design-led child focused products✨
📆 29 & 30 November
www.vam.ac.uk/event/JxvvYy...
Young V&A is hosting its first Winter Market this weekend🎁
Get unique gifts from independent artists, designers, makers and producers all specialising in design-led child focused products✨
📆 29 & 30 November
www.vam.ac.uk/event/JxvvYy...
Young V&A Winter Market - Special event at Young V&A · V&A
Young V&A is delighted to host its first Winter Market this November, taking place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November.
www.vam.ac.uk
November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's starting to feel very festive🎄
Young V&A is hosting its first Winter Market this weekend🎁
Get unique gifts from independent artists, designers, makers and producers all specialising in design-led child focused products✨
📆 29 & 30 November
www.vam.ac.uk/event/JxvvYy...
Young V&A is hosting its first Winter Market this weekend🎁
Get unique gifts from independent artists, designers, makers and producers all specialising in design-led child focused products✨
📆 29 & 30 November
www.vam.ac.uk/event/JxvvYy...
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I know from personal experience what a difference free school meals make.
I’m so proud that we’re able to ensure that hundreds of thousands of state primary school children are receiving them across London as we mark the milestone of 100 MILLION free school meals served.
I’m so proud that we’re able to ensure that hundreds of thousands of state primary school children are receiving them across London as we mark the milestone of 100 MILLION free school meals served.
100 million free school meals given to London’s children
Families saved up to £500 a year per child, said mayor Sir Sadiq Khan
www.standard.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I know from personal experience what a difference free school meals make.
I’m so proud that we’re able to ensure that hundreds of thousands of state primary school children are receiving them across London as we mark the milestone of 100 MILLION free school meals served.
I’m so proud that we’re able to ensure that hundreds of thousands of state primary school children are receiving them across London as we mark the milestone of 100 MILLION free school meals served.
“It’s enlightening and moving to see young LGBTQ+ people take an interest in HIV & AIDS history.” - Ash Kotak
@themosaictrust.bsky.social is hosting a vigil with AIDS Memory UK at Fitzrovia Chapel for #WorldAIDSDay.
📆1 December, 6.30pm
vergemagazine.co.uk/young-lgbtq-...
@themosaictrust.bsky.social is hosting a vigil with AIDS Memory UK at Fitzrovia Chapel for #WorldAIDSDay.
📆1 December, 6.30pm
vergemagazine.co.uk/young-lgbtq-...
YOUNG LGBTQ+ LONDONERS LEAD WORLD AIDS DAY COMMEMORATION AT HISTORIC FITZROVIA CHAPEL - People
Members of Mosaic LGBT+ Young Persons’ Trust are set to lead this year’s World AIDS Day commemoration, hosting an evening of remembrance and reflection in partnership with AIDS Memory UK. The event, t...
vergemagazine.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
“It’s enlightening and moving to see young LGBTQ+ people take an interest in HIV & AIDS history.” - Ash Kotak
@themosaictrust.bsky.social is hosting a vigil with AIDS Memory UK at Fitzrovia Chapel for #WorldAIDSDay.
📆1 December, 6.30pm
vergemagazine.co.uk/young-lgbtq-...
@themosaictrust.bsky.social is hosting a vigil with AIDS Memory UK at Fitzrovia Chapel for #WorldAIDSDay.
📆1 December, 6.30pm
vergemagazine.co.uk/young-lgbtq-...
The London International Animation Festival starts today📽️
Proudly showcasing the whole spectrum of animation, proving that animation is for everyone!
📅28 Nov - 7 Dec
liaf.org.uk
Proudly showcasing the whole spectrum of animation, proving that animation is for everyone!
📅28 Nov - 7 Dec
liaf.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:22 AM
The London International Animation Festival starts today📽️
Proudly showcasing the whole spectrum of animation, proving that animation is for everyone!
📅28 Nov - 7 Dec
liaf.org.uk
Proudly showcasing the whole spectrum of animation, proving that animation is for everyone!
📅28 Nov - 7 Dec
liaf.org.uk
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Since we introduced free school meals for London’s state primary school children two years ago, an incredible 100 million have now been provided.
Thank you to everyone who has worked together to reach this historic milestone.
Thank you to everyone who has worked together to reach this historic milestone.
November 27, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Since we introduced free school meals for London’s state primary school children two years ago, an incredible 100 million have now been provided.
Thank you to everyone who has worked together to reach this historic milestone.
Thank you to everyone who has worked together to reach this historic milestone.
The London Migration Film Festival starts today📽️
Marking an incredible 10 years💫
With great events including films, talks, recipe workshops, podcasts, archives and more!
📅27 Nov - 3 Dec
www.migrationcollective.com/london-migra...
Marking an incredible 10 years💫
With great events including films, talks, recipe workshops, podcasts, archives and more!
📅27 Nov - 3 Dec
www.migrationcollective.com/london-migra...
London Migration Film Festival — Migration Collective
www.migrationcollective.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:22 AM
The London Migration Film Festival starts today📽️
Marking an incredible 10 years💫
With great events including films, talks, recipe workshops, podcasts, archives and more!
📅27 Nov - 3 Dec
www.migrationcollective.com/london-migra...
Marking an incredible 10 years💫
With great events including films, talks, recipe workshops, podcasts, archives and more!
📅27 Nov - 3 Dec
www.migrationcollective.com/london-migra...
Happy birthday to the iconic Clapham Grand🥳
Celebrating an amazing 125 years✨
Toast this major milestone at the joyous Palace Of Varieties spectacular on 29 Jan 2026💃
Part of @london.gov.uk's London Borough of culture🎨
dice.fm/event/aveob2...
Celebrating an amazing 125 years✨
Toast this major milestone at the joyous Palace Of Varieties spectacular on 29 Jan 2026💃
Part of @london.gov.uk's London Borough of culture🎨
dice.fm/event/aveob2...
November 26, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Happy birthday to the iconic Clapham Grand🥳
Celebrating an amazing 125 years✨
Toast this major milestone at the joyous Palace Of Varieties spectacular on 29 Jan 2026💃
Part of @london.gov.uk's London Borough of culture🎨
dice.fm/event/aveob2...
Celebrating an amazing 125 years✨
Toast this major milestone at the joyous Palace Of Varieties spectacular on 29 Jan 2026💃
Part of @london.gov.uk's London Borough of culture🎨
dice.fm/event/aveob2...
Last chance to apply for a Culture Micro-commission from
Welcome to Wandsworth✨
Awards of up to £1000 are available to support Wandsworth based creatives to create new artworks during their @london.gov.uk Borough of Culture year🎨
📆Apply by 1 December
welcometowandsworth.com/creative-pro...
Welcome to Wandsworth✨
Awards of up to £1000 are available to support Wandsworth based creatives to create new artworks during their @london.gov.uk Borough of Culture year🎨
📆Apply by 1 December
welcometowandsworth.com/creative-pro...
Culture Micro-commissions - Welcome to Wandsworth
The Micro-commissions programme offers awards of up to £1000 to support Wandsworth-based creatives during the London Borough of Culture year to create new artworks. Final deadline is Mon 1 December.
welcometowandsworth.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Last chance to apply for a Culture Micro-commission from
Welcome to Wandsworth✨
Awards of up to £1000 are available to support Wandsworth based creatives to create new artworks during their @london.gov.uk Borough of Culture year🎨
📆Apply by 1 December
welcometowandsworth.com/creative-pro...
Welcome to Wandsworth✨
Awards of up to £1000 are available to support Wandsworth based creatives to create new artworks during their @london.gov.uk Borough of Culture year🎨
📆Apply by 1 December
welcometowandsworth.com/creative-pro...
The Official London Theatre New Year sale is now live!
Enjoy fantastic deals on your favourite shows, with tickets available from just £10🎭
Grab a great Christmas gift⬇️
officiallondontheatre.com/Sale/
Enjoy fantastic deals on your favourite shows, with tickets available from just £10🎭
Grab a great Christmas gift⬇️
officiallondontheatre.com/Sale/
New Year Sale | Official London Theatre
Our New Year Sale is back offering you great deals on tickets to top London shows for performances in 2026. Tickets are reduced to £10, £20, £30, £40,
officiallondontheatre.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The Official London Theatre New Year sale is now live!
Enjoy fantastic deals on your favourite shows, with tickets available from just £10🎭
Grab a great Christmas gift⬇️
officiallondontheatre.com/Sale/
Enjoy fantastic deals on your favourite shows, with tickets available from just £10🎭
Grab a great Christmas gift⬇️
officiallondontheatre.com/Sale/
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NEW: Plans are underway for a tourist levy to supercharge London's economy. It could raise *millions* to fund major improvements in our city.
London is the greatest city in the world, but there’s always more to do! A tourist levy would make it an even better place to live and visit for everyone.
London is the greatest city in the world, but there’s always more to do! A tourist levy would make it an even better place to live and visit for everyone.
November 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
NEW: Plans are underway for a tourist levy to supercharge London's economy. It could raise *millions* to fund major improvements in our city.
London is the greatest city in the world, but there’s always more to do! A tourist levy would make it an even better place to live and visit for everyone.
London is the greatest city in the world, but there’s always more to do! A tourist levy would make it an even better place to live and visit for everyone.
Quarantine theatre presents A Public Address at Battersea Arts Centre as part of @london.gov.uk's Borough of Culture✨
Drawing on Quarantine’s 27-year history of dismantling conventions & collaborating with all kinds of people.
📅2-14 March, 2026
welcometowandsworth.com/events/a-pub...
Drawing on Quarantine’s 27-year history of dismantling conventions & collaborating with all kinds of people.
📅2-14 March, 2026
welcometowandsworth.com/events/a-pub...
A Public Address - Welcome to Wandsworth
Award-winning theatre collective Quarantine takeover the former Town Hall – now Battersea Arts Centre – to ask: who gets heard in a place like this today?
welcometowandsworth.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Quarantine theatre presents A Public Address at Battersea Arts Centre as part of @london.gov.uk's Borough of Culture✨
Drawing on Quarantine’s 27-year history of dismantling conventions & collaborating with all kinds of people.
📅2-14 March, 2026
welcometowandsworth.com/events/a-pub...
Drawing on Quarantine’s 27-year history of dismantling conventions & collaborating with all kinds of people.
📅2-14 March, 2026
welcometowandsworth.com/events/a-pub...
Heritage Boxes for Dementia is brining Wandsworth’s rich heritage collection into care homes & community spaces as part of their London Borough of Culture year✨
Designed to support reminiscence therapy and community engagement❤️
Find out more⬇️
welcometowandsworth.com/creative-hea...
Designed to support reminiscence therapy and community engagement❤️
Find out more⬇️
welcometowandsworth.com/creative-hea...
Heritage Boxes for Dementia - Welcome to Wandsworth
Bringing Wandsworth’s heritage collection into care homes and community spaces to spark connection and support people living with Dementia.
welcometowandsworth.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Heritage Boxes for Dementia is brining Wandsworth’s rich heritage collection into care homes & community spaces as part of their London Borough of Culture year✨
Designed to support reminiscence therapy and community engagement❤️
Find out more⬇️
welcometowandsworth.com/creative-hea...
Designed to support reminiscence therapy and community engagement❤️
Find out more⬇️
welcometowandsworth.com/creative-hea...
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Looking for something to get up to in London this week? If only someone had compiled a really handy roundup...
Things To Do In London This Week: 24-30 November 2025
See what's on in London today.
londonist.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Looking for something to get up to in London this week? If only someone had compiled a really handy roundup...
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They can't all be wrong 🤷🏽♂️
November 24, 2025 at 8:32 AM
They can't all be wrong 🤷🏽♂️
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The moving cloud-like shapes that you can see in the air during winter are formed by starling murmurations! Starlings can be found in the UK all year round, but their population rises significantly in the winter months as they migrate from colder European countries. 🥶
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The moving cloud-like shapes that you can see in the air during winter are formed by starling murmurations! Starlings can be found in the UK all year round, but their population rises significantly in the winter months as they migrate from colder European countries. 🥶
The Ever After Garden is a tranquil haven where everyone can remember treasured friends & family they have lost🕯️
Over the festive season, Duke of York Square will be lit up with over 30,000 illuminated white roses❤️
www.royalmarsden.org/ever-after-g...
Over the festive season, Duke of York Square will be lit up with over 30,000 illuminated white roses❤️
www.royalmarsden.org/ever-after-g...
November 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The Ever After Garden is a tranquil haven where everyone can remember treasured friends & family they have lost🕯️
Over the festive season, Duke of York Square will be lit up with over 30,000 illuminated white roses❤️
www.royalmarsden.org/ever-after-g...
Over the festive season, Duke of York Square will be lit up with over 30,000 illuminated white roses❤️
www.royalmarsden.org/ever-after-g...
Some of the first graphic art posters displayed on the London Underground in the 1920s and 1930s have gone on show at the London Transport Museum✨
Check out Art Deco: The Golden Age of Poster Design⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Check out Art Deco: The Golden Age of Poster Design⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
London Underground Art Deco posters on show at transport museum - BBC News
Posters displayed on the Tube in the Art Deco era are on display at the London Transport Museum.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Some of the first graphic art posters displayed on the London Underground in the 1920s and 1930s have gone on show at the London Transport Museum✨
Check out Art Deco: The Golden Age of Poster Design⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Check out Art Deco: The Golden Age of Poster Design⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember those whose lives have been lost to transphobic hate and violence.
Everyone in London and around the world deserves to live with dignity and be safe from harm.
Everyone in London and around the world deserves to live with dignity and be safe from harm.
November 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember those whose lives have been lost to transphobic hate and violence.
Everyone in London and around the world deserves to live with dignity and be safe from harm.
Everyone in London and around the world deserves to live with dignity and be safe from harm.
The Congregation by Rudy Loewe launched today at Brixton Tube station 🚆
Visualising the rich social & political history of Brixton over the past 75 years.
Paying tribute to figures & communities which have shaped the local area's culture⬇️
londonist.com/london/art-a...
Visualising the rich social & political history of Brixton over the past 75 years.
Paying tribute to figures & communities which have shaped the local area's culture⬇️
londonist.com/london/art-a...
New Rudy Loewe Mural At Brixton Tube Celebrates Local Culture And History
Rudy Loewe is the ninth artist to go on show at Brixton Tube.
londonist.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The Congregation by Rudy Loewe launched today at Brixton Tube station 🚆
Visualising the rich social & political history of Brixton over the past 75 years.
Paying tribute to figures & communities which have shaped the local area's culture⬇️
londonist.com/london/art-a...
Visualising the rich social & political history of Brixton over the past 75 years.
Paying tribute to figures & communities which have shaped the local area's culture⬇️
londonist.com/london/art-a...
Today marks #TransDayOfRemembrance🕯️
Teresa Margolles sculpture Mil Veces un Instante (A Thousand Times in an Instant) on the Fourth Plinth is a memorial to all transgender victims of violence and stands for the rights of trans communities worldwide.
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
Teresa Margolles sculpture Mil Veces un Instante (A Thousand Times in an Instant) on the Fourth Plinth is a memorial to all transgender victims of violence and stands for the rights of trans communities worldwide.
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
What's on the Fourth Plinth now
Mil Veces un Instante (A thousand times an Instant) by Teresa Margolles is the current artwork on the Fourth Plinth.
www.london.gov.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Today marks #TransDayOfRemembrance🕯️
Teresa Margolles sculpture Mil Veces un Instante (A Thousand Times in an Instant) on the Fourth Plinth is a memorial to all transgender victims of violence and stands for the rights of trans communities worldwide.
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
Teresa Margolles sculpture Mil Veces un Instante (A Thousand Times in an Instant) on the Fourth Plinth is a memorial to all transgender victims of violence and stands for the rights of trans communities worldwide.
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
"Many of us know firsthand how creativity can transform our wellbeing. Daisy Fancourt’s book delves deeper into this story, revealing how this happens through fascinating insights." - our @justinesimons.bsky.social
Discover the power of #CreativeHealth⬇️
www.penguin.co.uk/books/462340...
Discover the power of #CreativeHealth⬇️
www.penguin.co.uk/books/462340...
November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"Many of us know firsthand how creativity can transform our wellbeing. Daisy Fancourt’s book delves deeper into this story, revealing how this happens through fascinating insights." - our @justinesimons.bsky.social
Discover the power of #CreativeHealth⬇️
www.penguin.co.uk/books/462340...
Discover the power of #CreativeHealth⬇️
www.penguin.co.uk/books/462340...
Head to Park Royal to view one of the biggest permanent public art installations in Europe✨
11 Million Dots reveals the soul of a neighbourhood in a stunning visual display and companion oral history.
11milliondots.com
11 Million Dots reveals the soul of a neighbourhood in a stunning visual display and companion oral history.
11milliondots.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Head to Park Royal to view one of the biggest permanent public art installations in Europe✨
11 Million Dots reveals the soul of a neighbourhood in a stunning visual display and companion oral history.
11milliondots.com
11 Million Dots reveals the soul of a neighbourhood in a stunning visual display and companion oral history.
11milliondots.com
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London is a place that truly values diversity, inclusion, equality and opportunity – and is a shining success because of it.
I can only imagine that some political commentators don’t like our city because it’s an engine of social progress.
I can only imagine that some political commentators don’t like our city because it’s an engine of social progress.
London proves progressive cities work. No wonder some politicians hate that, writes Sadiq Khan | LBC
We must stand up and defend our liberal, progressive, caring capital
www.lbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
London is a place that truly values diversity, inclusion, equality and opportunity – and is a shining success because of it.
I can only imagine that some political commentators don’t like our city because it’s an engine of social progress.
I can only imagine that some political commentators don’t like our city because it’s an engine of social progress.
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Our New Year’s Eve fireworks display is renowned across the world. The best way to experience it is by joining Londoners and visitors along the banks of the River Thames.
Final tickets will go on sale via our official event partner Ticketmaster at noon on Monday 24 November.
Final tickets will go on sale via our official event partner Ticketmaster at noon on Monday 24 November.
Final tickets for London New Year's Eve fireworks drop next week
There is one final chance to attend the iconic event
www.mylondon.news
November 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Our New Year’s Eve fireworks display is renowned across the world. The best way to experience it is by joining Londoners and visitors along the banks of the River Thames.
Final tickets will go on sale via our official event partner Ticketmaster at noon on Monday 24 November.
Final tickets will go on sale via our official event partner Ticketmaster at noon on Monday 24 November.
Reposted by Mayor of London's Culture team
♻️ Great speaking at National Theatre on culture + climate
🌍 It’s gone mainstream: our World Cities Culture Report shows 88% of global cities use culture to support climate action.
🌱Proud our Mayor is leading the way from backing ReStage set recycling to ULEZ delivering cleaner air 184 years early.
🌍 It’s gone mainstream: our World Cities Culture Report shows 88% of global cities use culture to support climate action.
🌱Proud our Mayor is leading the way from backing ReStage set recycling to ULEZ delivering cleaner air 184 years early.
November 15, 2025 at 12:42 AM
♻️ Great speaking at National Theatre on culture + climate
🌍 It’s gone mainstream: our World Cities Culture Report shows 88% of global cities use culture to support climate action.
🌱Proud our Mayor is leading the way from backing ReStage set recycling to ULEZ delivering cleaner air 184 years early.
🌍 It’s gone mainstream: our World Cities Culture Report shows 88% of global cities use culture to support climate action.
🌱Proud our Mayor is leading the way from backing ReStage set recycling to ULEZ delivering cleaner air 184 years early.