Mayor of London's Culture team
@ldnculture.bsky.social
Working to support London’s culture, creative industries and night time economy. Sign up to our Culture Newsletter and follow #LondonCreates | #MyLocalCulture.
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"The absence of Black working-class histories has left her story overlooked but this statue can now be seen."
Great to see Mary Woolaston's statue featured in the
@theguardian.com's best design of 2025.
Supported by the @london.gov.uk's Untold Stories fund✨
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Great to see Mary Woolaston's statue featured in the
@theguardian.com's best design of 2025.
Supported by the @london.gov.uk's Untold Stories fund✨
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
January 6, 2026 at 9:59 AM
"The absence of Black working-class histories has left her story overlooked but this statue can now be seen."
Great to see Mary Woolaston's statue featured in the
@theguardian.com's best design of 2025.
Supported by the @london.gov.uk's Untold Stories fund✨
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Great to see Mary Woolaston's statue featured in the
@theguardian.com's best design of 2025.
Supported by the @london.gov.uk's Untold Stories fund✨
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
"It promises to be a tremendous showcase of all the culture, heritage, history and talent we have in abundance here in our borough."
Haringey is gearing up to be @london.gov.uk's Borough of Culture in 2027✨
Find out more⬇️
www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/2572965...
Haringey is gearing up to be @london.gov.uk's Borough of Culture in 2027✨
Find out more⬇️
www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/2572965...
Counting down to Haringey's year as London's borough of culture
2025 has been a momentous and productive year for our parks, leisure facilities, libraries and culture provision as we continue to put our residents…
www.hamhigh.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 3:59 PM
"It promises to be a tremendous showcase of all the culture, heritage, history and talent we have in abundance here in our borough."
Haringey is gearing up to be @london.gov.uk's Borough of Culture in 2027✨
Find out more⬇️
www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/2572965...
Haringey is gearing up to be @london.gov.uk's Borough of Culture in 2027✨
Find out more⬇️
www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/2572965...
Last week to catch Winter Past at @museumofthehome.bsky.social ❄️
Discover the homes and traditions of winters past, present and future in this free exhibition✨
museumofthehome.org.uk/whats-on/win...
Discover the homes and traditions of winters past, present and future in this free exhibition✨
museumofthehome.org.uk/whats-on/win...
Winter Past - Museum of the Home
Our Rooms Through Time galleries show how home life has changed over four centuries, with seven new rooms reflecting the stories of our London communities.
museumofthehome.org.uk
January 5, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Last week to catch Winter Past at @museumofthehome.bsky.social ❄️
Discover the homes and traditions of winters past, present and future in this free exhibition✨
museumofthehome.org.uk/whats-on/win...
Discover the homes and traditions of winters past, present and future in this free exhibition✨
museumofthehome.org.uk/whats-on/win...
Want more culture in 2026?✨
Sign up to our newsletter for top tips on the best things to do in London⬇️
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January 5, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Want more culture in 2026?✨
Sign up to our newsletter for top tips on the best things to do in London⬇️
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
Sign up to our newsletter for top tips on the best things to do in London⬇️
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
So much has happened as part of Welcome to Wandsworth this year!
Over 95,000 people have attended events, created and delivered by 1,750 artists, with 400 volunteers recruited to support them for London Borough of Culture 2025✨
Plus much more to come!
www.london.gov.uk/wandsworth-l...
Over 95,000 people have attended events, created and delivered by 1,750 artists, with 400 volunteers recruited to support them for London Borough of Culture 2025✨
Plus much more to come!
www.london.gov.uk/wandsworth-l...
December 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
So much has happened as part of Welcome to Wandsworth this year!
Over 95,000 people have attended events, created and delivered by 1,750 artists, with 400 volunteers recruited to support them for London Borough of Culture 2025✨
Plus much more to come!
www.london.gov.uk/wandsworth-l...
Over 95,000 people have attended events, created and delivered by 1,750 artists, with 400 volunteers recruited to support them for London Borough of Culture 2025✨
Plus much more to come!
www.london.gov.uk/wandsworth-l...
Want to make 2026 your most creative year yet?
Join the #JanuaryChallenge – a fun, free programme of daily creative prompts all month long!
Do them solo or with friends, family, colleagues, or your community ⬇️
64millionartists.com/thejanuarych...
Join the #JanuaryChallenge – a fun, free programme of daily creative prompts all month long!
Do them solo or with friends, family, colleagues, or your community ⬇️
64millionartists.com/thejanuarych...
The January Challenge 2026 - 64 Million Artists
The January Challenge is a way to explore your unique creativity in one month. 31 creative prompts in 31 days. Join thousands of people opening a creative prompt daily throughout January and see where...
64millionartists.com
December 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Want to make 2026 your most creative year yet?
Join the #JanuaryChallenge – a fun, free programme of daily creative prompts all month long!
Do them solo or with friends, family, colleagues, or your community ⬇️
64millionartists.com/thejanuarych...
Join the #JanuaryChallenge – a fun, free programme of daily creative prompts all month long!
Do them solo or with friends, family, colleagues, or your community ⬇️
64millionartists.com/thejanuarych...
Reposted by Mayor of London's Culture team
You can't attend London's NYE fireworks without a ticket.
But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out. Tune in to watch the fireworks live on the BBC or take your pick from many other ways to celebrate NYE in London.
www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do...
But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out. Tune in to watch the fireworks live on the BBC or take your pick from many other ways to celebrate NYE in London.
www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do...
Best things to do on New Year's Eve 2025 in London
Find the best things to do on New Year's Eve 2025 in London, from New Year's Eve fireworks, shows and parties to what's open on New Year's Day. 31 Dec
www.visitlondon.com
December 29, 2025 at 1:28 PM
You can't attend London's NYE fireworks without a ticket.
But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out. Tune in to watch the fireworks live on the BBC or take your pick from many other ways to celebrate NYE in London.
www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do...
But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out. Tune in to watch the fireworks live on the BBC or take your pick from many other ways to celebrate NYE in London.
www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do...
It's been a BIG year for culture in London✨
From fantastic new museum openings and great theatre, to hosting the biggest global acts, it's all happening right here in the capital!
Our @justinesimons.bsky.social lists some of her highlights⬇️
www.lbc.co.uk/article/lond...
From fantastic new museum openings and great theatre, to hosting the biggest global acts, it's all happening right here in the capital!
Our @justinesimons.bsky.social lists some of her highlights⬇️
www.lbc.co.uk/article/lond...
London remains 'cultural capital of the world' | LBC
Despite all talk, London has continued to be at the forefront of culture, says London’s Deputy Mayor for Culture Justine Simons.
www.lbc.co.uk
December 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
It's been a BIG year for culture in London✨
From fantastic new museum openings and great theatre, to hosting the biggest global acts, it's all happening right here in the capital!
Our @justinesimons.bsky.social lists some of her highlights⬇️
www.lbc.co.uk/article/lond...
From fantastic new museum openings and great theatre, to hosting the biggest global acts, it's all happening right here in the capital!
Our @justinesimons.bsky.social lists some of her highlights⬇️
www.lbc.co.uk/article/lond...
Celebrate the New Year in style with fantastic fireworks, brilliant parties and special suppers 🎆🎇🎊🥳
Our friends at @visitlondon.bsky.social have great ideas to make the night magical ✨
www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do...
Our friends at @visitlondon.bsky.social have great ideas to make the night magical ✨
www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do...
Best things to do on New Year's Eve 2025 in London
Find the best things to do on New Year's Eve 2025 in London, from New Year's Eve fireworks, shows and parties to what's open on New Year's Day. 31 Dec
www.visitlondon.com
December 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Celebrate the New Year in style with fantastic fireworks, brilliant parties and special suppers 🎆🎇🎊🥳
Our friends at @visitlondon.bsky.social have great ideas to make the night magical ✨
www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do...
Our friends at @visitlondon.bsky.social have great ideas to make the night magical ✨
www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do...
Make the most of that festive feeling with so much happening across London this week ✨
From ice skating to magical lights and panto, @londonist.com have great ideas to keep you entertained for the days ahead.
londonist.com/london/chris...
From ice skating to magical lights and panto, @londonist.com have great ideas to keep you entertained for the days ahead.
londonist.com/london/chris...
Things To Do In London Between Christmas And New Year
Events in the capital over the Christmas holidays.
londonist.com
December 27, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Make the most of that festive feeling with so much happening across London this week ✨
From ice skating to magical lights and panto, @londonist.com have great ideas to keep you entertained for the days ahead.
londonist.com/london/chris...
From ice skating to magical lights and panto, @londonist.com have great ideas to keep you entertained for the days ahead.
londonist.com/london/chris...
Our city boasts an array of green spaces, from canals to country parks and wetlands to woodlands.
@cprelondon.bsky.social has listed wonderful winter walks across London 🌳🚶🏾♂️🚶🏼♀️
www.cprelondon.org.uk/news/10-wint...
@cprelondon.bsky.social has listed wonderful winter walks across London 🌳🚶🏾♂️🚶🏼♀️
www.cprelondon.org.uk/news/10-wint...
10 winter walks in London
London boasts an array of green spaces for winter walks
www.cprelondon.org.uk
December 26, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Our city boasts an array of green spaces, from canals to country parks and wetlands to woodlands.
@cprelondon.bsky.social has listed wonderful winter walks across London 🌳🚶🏾♂️🚶🏼♀️
www.cprelondon.org.uk/news/10-wint...
@cprelondon.bsky.social has listed wonderful winter walks across London 🌳🚶🏾♂️🚶🏼♀️
www.cprelondon.org.uk/news/10-wint...
Wishing a Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating today.
Hope your day is filled with nice food, good company and, most importantly, great culture! 🎄🎁🎅🏽🎉
Hope your day is filled with nice food, good company and, most importantly, great culture! 🎄🎁🎅🏽🎉
Merry Christmas, London.
Have a safe, peaceful and joyful celebration.
Have a safe, peaceful and joyful celebration.
December 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Wishing a Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating today.
Hope your day is filled with nice food, good company and, most importantly, great culture! 🎄🎁🎅🏽🎉
Hope your day is filled with nice food, good company and, most importantly, great culture! 🎄🎁🎅🏽🎉
Reposted by Mayor of London's Culture team
London’s Christmas lights will be shining into the new year ✨
Discover the bus routes that travel through central London and get a front-row view of the magic. ⬇️
londonist.com/london/chris...
Discover the bus routes that travel through central London and get a front-row view of the magic. ⬇️
londonist.com/london/chris...
December 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM
London’s Christmas lights will be shining into the new year ✨
Discover the bus routes that travel through central London and get a front-row view of the magic. ⬇️
londonist.com/london/chris...
Discover the bus routes that travel through central London and get a front-row view of the magic. ⬇️
londonist.com/london/chris...
Head to the Dickens Museum to see what Christmas in the Victorian era looked like🎄
Dickens and his family were big fans of the festive season and it is now possible to get a sense of "Christmas past" at the author's former house!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dickens and his family were big fans of the festive season and it is now possible to get a sense of "Christmas past" at the author's former house!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dickens museum depicts Victorian era Christmas decorations
The author loved the feasting and playing games with his friends and family over Christmas.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Head to the Dickens Museum to see what Christmas in the Victorian era looked like🎄
Dickens and his family were big fans of the festive season and it is now possible to get a sense of "Christmas past" at the author's former house!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dickens and his family were big fans of the festive season and it is now possible to get a sense of "Christmas past" at the author's former house!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Spending Christmas day in London?🎄
Experience a quiet, magical side of our city on Christmas Day, with twinkling lights, cosy restaurants and unforgettable tours❄️
@visitlondon.bsky.social has great tips to make it magic✨
www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do...
Experience a quiet, magical side of our city on Christmas Day, with twinkling lights, cosy restaurants and unforgettable tours❄️
@visitlondon.bsky.social has great tips to make it magic✨
www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do...
What to do in London on Christmas Day 2025
Plan what to do in London on Christmas Day 2025 with our guide to the best festive tours, open restaurants and unforgettable festive experiences in the city.
www.visitlondon.com
December 24, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Spending Christmas day in London?🎄
Experience a quiet, magical side of our city on Christmas Day, with twinkling lights, cosy restaurants and unforgettable tours❄️
@visitlondon.bsky.social has great tips to make it magic✨
www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do...
Experience a quiet, magical side of our city on Christmas Day, with twinkling lights, cosy restaurants and unforgettable tours❄️
@visitlondon.bsky.social has great tips to make it magic✨
www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do...
Reposted by Mayor of London's Culture team
💥 Another year of hard work but big rewards.
🎭East Bank openings and new theatres
💷 £10m creative funding and global impact across games, design, film & fashion
🌃New nightlife powers on the horizon
🙏 Mayor of London
✨Huge Team London effort
✨
🎭East Bank openings and new theatres
💷 £10m creative funding and global impact across games, design, film & fashion
🌃New nightlife powers on the horizon
🙏 Mayor of London
✨Huge Team London effort
✨
December 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
💥 Another year of hard work but big rewards.
🎭East Bank openings and new theatres
💷 £10m creative funding and global impact across games, design, film & fashion
🌃New nightlife powers on the horizon
🙏 Mayor of London
✨Huge Team London effort
✨
🎭East Bank openings and new theatres
💷 £10m creative funding and global impact across games, design, film & fashion
🌃New nightlife powers on the horizon
🙏 Mayor of London
✨Huge Team London effort
✨
Last year, we announced that The Wake by Khaleb Brooks will be London's Memorial to Victims of Transatlantic Slavery.
As we round off 2025, here are some of the year’s highlights that bring the memorial closer to life🧵
As we round off 2025, here are some of the year’s highlights that bring the memorial closer to life🧵
December 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Last year, we announced that The Wake by Khaleb Brooks will be London's Memorial to Victims of Transatlantic Slavery.
As we round off 2025, here are some of the year’s highlights that bring the memorial closer to life🧵
As we round off 2025, here are some of the year’s highlights that bring the memorial closer to life🧵
Reposted by Mayor of London's Culture team
Walking is one of the best ways to experience London’s sights, especially at Christmas.
Explore some of London’s incredible Christmas lights with this free walking route:
Explore some of London’s incredible Christmas lights with this free walking route:
A Fantastically Festive Walk Through London's Christmas Lights And Decorations
A 16-stop walk through London's most festive spots.
londonist.com
December 21, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Walking is one of the best ways to experience London’s sights, especially at Christmas.
Explore some of London’s incredible Christmas lights with this free walking route:
Explore some of London’s incredible Christmas lights with this free walking route:
London’s place among the world’s best club hubs remains strong, with 4 of the top 100 venues chosen by the International Nightlife Association right here in the capital🌃
Perfect for a night out over the festive period⬇️
www.timeout.com/london/news/...
Perfect for a night out over the festive period⬇️
www.timeout.com/london/news/...
4 London clubs have been named in the 100 best in the world for 2025
Fancy a proper knees-up? Look no further than these award-winning nightclubs.
www.timeout.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
London’s place among the world’s best club hubs remains strong, with 4 of the top 100 venues chosen by the International Nightlife Association right here in the capital🌃
Perfect for a night out over the festive period⬇️
www.timeout.com/london/news/...
Perfect for a night out over the festive period⬇️
www.timeout.com/london/news/...
Head to the Southbank Centre for Winter Light✨
Using light and colour in playful ways, at the same time exploring topics at the forefront of society, such as individual and collective identity, the environment and technology.
www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/win...
Using light and colour in playful ways, at the same time exploring topics at the forefront of society, such as individual and collective identity, the environment and technology.
www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/win...
Winter Light | Southbank Centre
www.southbankcentre.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Head to the Southbank Centre for Winter Light✨
Using light and colour in playful ways, at the same time exploring topics at the forefront of society, such as individual and collective identity, the environment and technology.
www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/win...
Using light and colour in playful ways, at the same time exploring topics at the forefront of society, such as individual and collective identity, the environment and technology.
www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/win...
Looking to do some Christmas shopping this weekend?🎄
Head to Made By Croydon in @london.gov.uk's Creative Enterprise Zone🎨
The perfect place to buy local art and unique gifts🎁
news.croydon.gov.uk/croydon-unve...
Head to Made By Croydon in @london.gov.uk's Creative Enterprise Zone🎨
The perfect place to buy local art and unique gifts🎁
news.croydon.gov.uk/croydon-unve...
Croydon unveils new creative space in town centre with Christmas market - Newsroom
A new creative hub has opened as part of Croydon’s Creative Enterprise Zone – providing a vibrant home for the borough’s creative community.
news.croydon.gov.uk
December 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Looking to do some Christmas shopping this weekend?🎄
Head to Made By Croydon in @london.gov.uk's Creative Enterprise Zone🎨
The perfect place to buy local art and unique gifts🎁
news.croydon.gov.uk/croydon-unve...
Head to Made By Croydon in @london.gov.uk's Creative Enterprise Zone🎨
The perfect place to buy local art and unique gifts🎁
news.croydon.gov.uk/croydon-unve...
The @riocinema.bsky.social's beloved & historic Saturday Morning Picture Club is back for a special screening!
Enjoy a festive favourite The Muppet Christmas Carol🎄
Before the screening, there will be arts & crafts activities for kids🎨
📆10.15am, 20 Dec
riocinema.org.uk/Rio.dll/What...
Enjoy a festive favourite The Muppet Christmas Carol🎄
Before the screening, there will be arts & crafts activities for kids🎨
📆10.15am, 20 Dec
riocinema.org.uk/Rio.dll/What...
Saturday Morning Picture Club: The Muppets Christmas Carol - Rio Cinema
Showing from Sat 20 Dec
riocinema.org.uk
December 19, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The @riocinema.bsky.social's beloved & historic Saturday Morning Picture Club is back for a special screening!
Enjoy a festive favourite The Muppet Christmas Carol🎄
Before the screening, there will be arts & crafts activities for kids🎨
📆10.15am, 20 Dec
riocinema.org.uk/Rio.dll/What...
Enjoy a festive favourite The Muppet Christmas Carol🎄
Before the screening, there will be arts & crafts activities for kids🎨
📆10.15am, 20 Dec
riocinema.org.uk/Rio.dll/What...
Discover a brand-new festive tradition at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park's Winter Adventure☃️
Each evening, a different Park venue opens its doors and unlocks a special, free activity for you to experience✨
www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/whats-on/win...
Each evening, a different Park venue opens its doors and unlocks a special, free activity for you to experience✨
www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/whats-on/win...
Winter Adventure
24 days. 24 doors. 24 unmissable festive experiences.
www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Discover a brand-new festive tradition at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park's Winter Adventure☃️
Each evening, a different Park venue opens its doors and unlocks a special, free activity for you to experience✨
www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/whats-on/win...
Each evening, a different Park venue opens its doors and unlocks a special, free activity for you to experience✨
www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/whats-on/win...
Have you checked out our free Liberty Digital Guide?
#LibertyLDN is @london.gov.uk's flagship disability arts festival, and the guide delves into its 20-year history with audio, video and images ✨
It's free and accessible so everyone can enjoy⬇️
links.bloombergconnects.org/6Ggw/0qxwjpb3
#LibertyLDN is @london.gov.uk's flagship disability arts festival, and the guide delves into its 20-year history with audio, video and images ✨
It's free and accessible so everyone can enjoy⬇️
links.bloombergconnects.org/6Ggw/0qxwjpb3
December 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Have you checked out our free Liberty Digital Guide?
#LibertyLDN is @london.gov.uk's flagship disability arts festival, and the guide delves into its 20-year history with audio, video and images ✨
It's free and accessible so everyone can enjoy⬇️
links.bloombergconnects.org/6Ggw/0qxwjpb3
#LibertyLDN is @london.gov.uk's flagship disability arts festival, and the guide delves into its 20-year history with audio, video and images ✨
It's free and accessible so everyone can enjoy⬇️
links.bloombergconnects.org/6Ggw/0qxwjpb3
Reposted by Mayor of London's Culture team
In the face of hatred and violence, love must always be stronger.
This Christmas, we’re reminded of Jesus’ call to love our neighbours, cherish our differences and stand together. Not by fear and hate, but by faith, hope and a brighter future for all.
This Christmas, we’re reminded of Jesus’ call to love our neighbours, cherish our differences and stand together. Not by fear and hate, but by faith, hope and a brighter future for all.
December 18, 2025 at 7:12 AM
In the face of hatred and violence, love must always be stronger.
This Christmas, we’re reminded of Jesus’ call to love our neighbours, cherish our differences and stand together. Not by fear and hate, but by faith, hope and a brighter future for all.
This Christmas, we’re reminded of Jesus’ call to love our neighbours, cherish our differences and stand together. Not by fear and hate, but by faith, hope and a brighter future for all.