Olympic Outdoor Screenings

Make the most of the British Summer by watching the Olympics on outdoor screens across London.

Olympic Festival at Hyde Park
27 Jul - 12 Aug

Snow Patrol, Stereophonics, Duran Duran and Paolo Nutini perform for the BT London Live Opening Ceremony Celebration Concert in Hyde Park on 27 July.

Free To Access days at Hyde Park 28th July - 11th August will offer the Olympic Games action live on giant screens, the largest of which measures at 144m², along with a fantastic array of other activities for the whole family to enjoy

Blur are the headline act for the Closing Ceremony Celebration Concert on 12 August, a unique event marking the end of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Joining Blur on this 'Best of British' line up will be New Order, The Specials and Bombay Bicycle Club.


Olympic festival at Victoria Park
27 Jul - 12 Aug

Victoria Park will show the best of the Olympic Games on three giant screens, the largest of which measures at 70m² plus, to ensure you don’t miss a moment of the sporting action, there will be a more intimate sports viewing experience in The Sun Pub.

The Have-A-Go Sports Zone will offer a range of professional Olympic and Paralympic sports participation and coaching experiences.

Live music across the 17 days includes Alexandra Burke, Soul II Soul, Norman Jay and Friends, Club de Fromage, Courtney Pine, Sean Rowley’s Guilty Pleasures, Slow Club, Sound of Latin London and more!

There will also be a number of attractions at the park that will have entry fees including the 55 metre high BT Observation Wheel, a 320-metre long zipline high above Victoria Park’s trees, bungee trampolines and freestyle swimming, where you don’t even need to get wet, thanks to the 64m2 water-zorbing pool.


Book Club Basecamp
27 Jul - 12 Aug

Basecamp at Book Club opens on 27th July offering an outdoor bar, kitchen & playground for adults in the Leonard Street car park. Watch the games on big screens and if you are feeling active join in with the Social Athletics Clubs activities, including King Pong, Beer Pong Slam Jam, Robo Pong, BMX Showcase with Keelan Phillips and Ultimate Social Athletes


Last Mile Festival at London Pleasure Gardens
28 Jul - 12 Aug

Rolling programme featuring Olympics events on the big screen, theatre, live music, cabaret, art, amazing food and sideshows to provide a truly unique setting to enjoy the Olympic games.


Peninsula Festival London
19 Jul - 13 Aug

A unique celebration of music, culture and international business. Consisting of six elements, this distinctive festival offers a great day out, whether for business or pleasure.


Greenwich Big Screen
27 Jul - 12 Aug

Keep up with all the action from London 2012 on a huge 15sqm Big Screen set in the stunning surrounds of the Old Royal Naval College. With all the BBC coverage screened each and every day and with music on the Bandstand, lovely bars, cafes and Street Food stalls there’ll be no better place to be during the legendary summer ahead.


Olympic Festival at Potters Fields
27 Jul - 09 Sep

Watch the best action from the Olympic and Paralympic Games for free live on a big screen, grab a bite to eat and take in the beautiful view of London’s iconic Tower Bridge in Potters Fields Park. You'll also be able to enjoy performances from some of London's emerging creative talent. Whether you’re just passing by or plan to spend longer, there’ll be loads to do at this free outdoor event.


Lewisham Big Screen
27 Jul - 12 Aug

Catch all the highlights of the Games on a big outdoor screen and enjoy a line-up of free entertainment and activities including dance, music, theatre, sports workshops and family fun.


Camden Beach at Roundhouse
13 Jul - 24 Aug

A covered marquee will house a big screen, perfect for if the weather abruptly changes, plus there will be a number of large LED TVs placed around the Beach. A great day out to the seaside without having to leave the city.


Woolwich Big Screen
27 Jul - 12 Aug

The Big Screen in General Gordon Square, Woolwich will turn into a Live Site during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, broadcasting live highlights of the Games from 6am to midnight daily. There will also be food and drink, street performers and animation creating an Olympic Party atmosphere!


Broadgate Big Screens
01 Jul - 20 Aug

Whether you’re nipping out for lunch, taking a break or have the luxury of plenty of time to spare, you can choose from one of three big screens at Broadgate to watch the games. Enjoy the suntrap that is Exchange Square, the vibrancy of the Broadgate Circle or the sophistication of Finsbury Avenue Square.


German Fan Fest at the Museum of London Docklands
26 Jul 2012 - 12 Aug 2012

A public meeting place for fans from Germany and all over the world. Guests will be able to enjoy typical German specialities for instance German beer and pretzels as well as live music from the official Band “Fresh Music Live”.


Waltham Forest Big Screen
03 Jun 2012 - 09 Sep 2012

One of a series of BBC Big Screens at sites across London and the rest of the country, the screen will be showing coverage of the Olympic Games.


Champagne and Pineberries at Bluebird
01 Jun 2012 - 31 Aug 2012

In the heart of Chelsea, Bluebird's sun-soaked courtyard will be screening coverage of the Olympic Games. They will also be offering a taste of something slightly different this summer: champagne and 'albino strawberries'. Called pineberries because they have the appearance of a strawberry, just without the rich red colouring, and the taste of a pineapple, this little guys will be seen perched on the rims of glasses of fizz until the end of August


Paralympics at Trafalgar Square
29 Aug 2012 - 09 Sep 2012

BT London Live relocates to the iconic London landmark for the Paralympic Games, featuring Channel 4 coverage of the Games on a 60m² giant screen daily between 11am to 11.30pm.

Live Music continues to be a part of the BT London Live experience during the Paralympics, with a live music concert planned each evening.

Aspiring able-bodied and non able-bodied athletes alike will also be able to experience and try out a range of Paralympic sports in what will become one of the world’s most iconic sporting venues – albeit just for 12 days.