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Antelope by Samson Kambalu is unveiled as the new artwork on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square.

Arts and Culture

Culture really matters. It makes people healthier and happier, it can bring different communities together and so much more besides. Culture is what makes London, London.

Culture is London...

‘Let’s Do London’ was launched in May 2021 –the biggest domestic tourism campaign the capital has ever seen - to bring Londoners and visitors from across the UK safely back to central London to enjoy our world-class culture, nightlife, retail and hospitality.

Let's do London sign held by Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Mayor of London

There is so much to love in the capital and everyone should have a chance to enjoy what's on their doorstep.

London skyline in the evening

From live music to sculpture, take part and enjoy the Mayor's cultural projects happening in London right now.

A large illuminated squirrel as part of Lumiere London in Leicester Square Gardens

A vision for culture in London

London is facing challenges to remain a world city of culture, see how we're growing and protecting it.

Sadiq Khan announces London Borough of Culture winners

Find out what we're doing to create a fair, prosperous, safe and sustainable 24 hour city.

Let’s Do London Borealis opening night reception for culture, tourism and hospitality

Cultural spaces and places

London is facing challenges to remain a world city of culture, see how we're growing and protecting it.

Building that reads on the side Talent House

Learn about how the Culture and Community Spaces at Risk programme is safeguarding spaces valued by local communities.

Image of a community space

Whether you’re at the start of this journey or further down the road, here's a useful guide for advice, tools and networks to help you on your way.

BFI Southbank Riverfront

The Commission's aim is to review and improve diversity across our public realm.

Artist Jasmin Kaur Sehra artwork of Mala Sen on Brick Lane

A healthy culture

Learn more about creative health and wellbeing and why it is important.

The new London Nature Trails in East London

We’re working with different organisations to show how culture can support children and young people.

Young woman wearing an orange jumper

London: world city of culture

This forum is the biggest global network of senior cultural leaders, see how they've used culture to improve their city.

Ecok speaking at World cities forum Amsterdam

Culture and the creative industries are critical to London’s success as a leading global city.

Cultural Tourism Vision

Learn about how and why London's culture and the creative industries makes London a leading global city.

London Fashion Week - women's

Learn about how we're providing better access for Londoners to train and work in the creative industries.

Performers at Rose Bruford College theatre

Latest news

Mayor of London’s ESOL Plus Arts Programme funded Picture This! project recently won the British Council’s ELTons award for Local Innovation.

British Council ELTons poster for awards for innovation in English language teaching

Antelope by Samson Kambalu is the new Fourth Plinth Commission.

Fourth Plinth Antelope by Samson Kambalu unveiling

Learn about all the exciting work that the Culture and Creative Industries team and 24 Hour London have done in 2022.

Deputy Mayor for Communities Debbie Weekes-Bernard is being filmed in front of huge mural featuring Dr Beryl Gilroy

Hear from dance captains at Close to Home: The Mass Dance Event a highlight of Lewisham’s London Borough of Culture year in a two minute read.

woman with costume designs
Diwali in Trafalgar Square

Culture Strategy for London

Culture for all Londoners is the Mayor's landmark strategy for culture. It outlines an ambitious vision, which aims to provide Londoners with access to culture on their doorsteps.

Explore Culture Strategy for London

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