The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London will host a range of events this autumn/winter, including a vintage Christmas market with a roller disco twist, hip-hop maypole dancing, a Diwali-inspired light display and an old style music hall knees up.
More than 700,000 people enjoyed the Park’s summer events including appearances from Bruce Springsteen and Usain Bolt, culminating in the National Paralympic Day. Themed as a celebration of the River Lea, events will be free to attend with the aim to showcase what the Park has to offer as well as local East End food stalls and showcasing local talent.
“Following a successful summer, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has established itself as a world-beating venue for top notch sport and entertainment,” says Major of London Boris Johnson. “As the Park continues its transformation ahead of its full opening next year I am pleased to announce the next series of events that will enable thousands more people to enjoy this site.”
Dennis Hone, Chief Executive of London Legacy Development Corporation, said: “Our debut summer series exceeded all our expectations. It was fantastic that over 700,000 people visited Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to enjoy a wide range of events and see for themselves what the Park has to offer. When the Park fully opens in spring next year, and people can use the iconic venues including the Lea Valley Velopark and Aquatics Centre, it really will be a must visit destination and a lasting legacy in East London.”
The full autumn/winter programme can be viewed at QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk.
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