Events - what’s on in 2012

In addition to the athletic Olympic and Paralympic events that the summer of 2012 will bring to London, there will also be a huge range of cultural activity taking place.

Leading up to the opening ceremony, the capital will also host celebrations for the Queen’s Jubilee on 3 June 2012 and of course the torch relay as it makes its way to the Olympic Stadium.

You can find out the latest information about events taking place across Camden during the summer on Love Camden:

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• Olympic torch relay
• sports schedule
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Torch relay

Lit in Greece, the Olympic Flame arrives in the UK on 18 May 2012. The flame will be carried by 8,000 inspirational torchbearers during the Olympic Torch Relay, making it’s way across the UK on a 70-day journey to the opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium.

The relay route has been planned so that the flame will come within an hour of 95 percent of people in the UK.

We are excited to announce that Camden will host the torch relay on 26 July 2012, before the flame makes its way to the Olympic Stadium to light the cauldron officially marking the beginning of the Games.

Who will carry the torch?

• Meet local torch bearer, Darren Fitzpatrick, who features in the spring issue of the Camden magazine

To view a full list of names of those who will carry the flame through the UK, visit the London 2012 website

Where is the flame going?

• view the journey that the Olympic torch will take on an interactive map on the London 2012 website.

We will keep you informed of the best places to watch the torch relay in Camden as details become confirmed closer the Games.

2012 sport schedule

• the Olympic Games start on 27 July 2012 and run until 12 August 2012.
• the Paralympic Games begin on 29 August 2012 and close on 9 September 2012.
• visit London 2012 to view the sports competition schedules

Become a local leader

Become a London 2012 Local Leader and start planning how you'll welcome the Olympic Flame and the inspirational torchbearers.

By signing up to the programme, you will receive celebration tools, the chance to profile your event on the London 2012 'Join In' event listings and access to exclusive competitions.

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Contact

• contact our strategic olympic team