For nine days in August, the parks, gardens, streets, historical buildings and many weird and wonderful venues of London's trendiest corner open up to a bewildering variety of art and performance. The theme for 2008 is sports and arts. The opening event in Shoreditch Park is followed by a host of street arts, theatre and workshops all around the area, many of which are free. A series of bike-related events takes place on the first Sunday. The festival culminates on Sunday 24th with a huge 1948-style street party. Check the website www.shoreditchfestival.org.uk for details.
Highlights include:
Saturday 16th August: Live music on the main stage, youth stage, workshops, food, dance and family fun.
Sunday 17th August: Tour de Shoreditch and bike-related events, including bike polo.
Saturday 23rd August: Proms in Shoreditch Park with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and fireworks.
Sunday 24th August: From 1pm a 1948 street party in Hoxton Street. 2.30pm Olympic flag handover on a big screen in Shoreditch Park. From 6pm Big Band music on the main stage in Shoreditch Park.
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For nine days in August, the parks, gardens, streets, historical buildings and many weird and wonderful venues of London's trendiest corner open up to a bewildering variety of art and performance. The theme for 2008 is sports and arts. The opening event in Shoreditch Park is followed by a host of street arts, theatre and workshops all around the area, many of which are free. A series of bike-related events takes place on the first Sunday. The festival culminates on Sunday 24th with a huge 1948-style street party. Check the website www.shoreditchfestival.org.uk for details.
