Trafalgar Square Festival
7-23 August 2008: FREE spectacular outdoor performance
Welcome to the Trafalgar Square Festival 2008
Trafalgar Square Festival is London’s annual programme of spectacular street arts and performance, set in the very heart of the capital. Three weekends of extraordinary events capture the gathering excitement as London prepares for the moment of Olympic 'handover' on 24 August. Follow the links below for full programme details:
- Week 1: China Inspires
Taking inspiration from Beijing 08, dynamic spectacle from collaborating UK and international artists transforms Trafalgar Square. - Week 2: Olympics Aspirations
Capturing the visionary spirit of the Olympics, fresh new artistic voices put sport and young people at the heart of the Festival. - Week 3: Images of London
If you think you know London – look again! The final week of the Festival sees artists re-imagining London in surprising and ingenious ways!
Beijing Games Giant Screen
A giant screen will allow visitors to the square to follow the action at the Olympic Games in Beijing, from the opening ceremony on Friday 8 August right up to the Olympic handover ceremony on Sunday 24 August, when the Mayor of London receives the Olympic flag on behalf of London and the rest of the UK.
Images from past Trafalgar Square Festival performances
Take a look at photographs of some of the stunning performances in the 2006 and 2005 Trafalgar Square Festivals and from events and performances in 2004 and 2003:
Festival dates/times
Trafalgar Square Festival 2008 performances will take place in the square from 7 to 23 August on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, starting at 1pm and 9pm.
