Justine Simons OBE

🎬Wonderful European premiere of Hamnet for the Mayor of London’s Gala.

👏Congratulations to Chloé Zhao and the whole stellar cast and crew.

🍿London Film Festival is one of the world’s greatest celebrations of cinema and a magnet for talent.

Diwali on the Square 2025 Come to Trafalgar Square on 12 October to enjoy an exciting lineup of music, dance, and performances for the Festival of Light!

Diwali on the Square returns to Trafalgar Square on Sunday 12 October.

As hatred and division continue to be spread globally, I’m proud that this free, family-friendly, inclusive celebration will once again bring people together from all backgrounds to spread the message of unity and hope.

⁉️Believe it or not, London’s had a Mayor for 25 years!

What has it meant for culture in the capital?

🚀 Especially after Sadiq Khan made it a core priority @london.gov.uk

Lovely to share this journey at the Creative Industries Property Summit 💫

🔥 Fire garden tonight and tomorrow outside City Hall! Free!

Culture is London's DNA✨

To help creatives thrive we need affordable creative spaces.

And many people came together to secure V22 Ashwin Art Centre!

We worked with @hackneycouncil.bsky.social & V22 Studios to acquire the building at risk of closure, securing its future as a creative hub🎨

What’s happening in Gaza is a genocide.

🥇A huge pleasure to present Sinéad Burke with the London Design Innovation Medal.
Designer, educator, advocate, and changemaker. She has transformed the way we think about design—not just as something beautiful or functional, but as something deeply human✨

In London, hate will never win.

I know many people, particularly from London's diverse communities, are feeling extremely worried following the events this weekend. It takes me back to how I felt growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, when far-right political parties marched on our streets. The leaders of the far-right are once again attempting to hijack our flag, with minorities being intimidated and fear, hatred and division being sown. As Londoners, and as proud Brits, we must unite to reject the far-right – just as we have many times before. But it’s going to take a huge effort from us all – from people of all races and backgrounds, who are willing to stand up for our British values of equality, inclusion and mutual respect. As Mayor, I'll continue to do everything I can to challenge the far-right and all those who peddle the politics of fear and division. I urge other politicians and Londoners to do the same. MAYOR OF LONDON, SADIQ KHAN

We must unite against those who seek to divide us.

🚀 London Design Festival is GO!

The London Design Festival is back with over 300 events✨

Highlight for me “What Nelson Sees" in Trafalgar Square, fantastic new vantage points of the skyline🔭 by Paul Cocksedge

V proud of the support from our Mayor @london.gov.uk.

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⚡️BIG NEWS!

🎶 David Bowie Centre at V&A East Storehouse opens this weekend

👘 I got a sneak peak with @london.gov.uk. We saw an amazing kimono & shoes worn on the Ziggy Stardust tour 1972-1973

✨ So much to discover and it’s free!

@timreeve.bsky.social
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Inspiring trip to my hometown Stoke-on-Trent for the launch of the British Ceramics Biennale. Over 70 artists and back in the extraordinary Spode Works 🏺✨

Amazing time at the biggest esports event in the UK this year @blastpremier.com 🎮

Great to see gamers and fans from across the world in London💫

With support from @london.gov.uk we're now one of the best cities in Europe for gaming!

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London’s got so much to celebrate this weekend!

Here are 5 FREE events happening across the city. From festivals and food to music, art, and culture.

There’s something for everyone, and it’s all right on our doorstep.

MAYOR OF LONDON
THIS IS OXFORD STREET Sunday 21 Sep 2025
12:00 – 20:00 JOIN US FOR A FREE ONE-DAY EVENT

Join us for a one-day event to showcase the potential of the Mayor of London’s bold proposals to transform Oxford Street. What to expect: * Live music, art and performances * Street food and pop-up dining * Independent stalls and flagship brand activations * Interactive experiences, games and family activities * Enjoy walking down a traffic-free Oxford Street You can find the full event programme and timings closer to the date on oxfordstreet.co.uk

NEW: I’m excited to announce our ‘This is Oxford Street’ event on Sun 21 September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to see Oxford Street in a whole new light: traffic-free, full of music, great food, pop-ups & entertainment for everyone.

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Oxford Street is going completely car-free in September But only for one day

On Sunday 21 September, you’re invited to see Oxford Street like never before ⬇️ www.timeout.com/london/news/...

Great meeting new British Fashion Council CEO Laura Weir with the Mayor of London.

London is home to over 10,000 fashion businesses.

Sadiq’s longstanding support for the British Fashion Council has helped emerging designers, delivered affordable creative space and funded London Fashion Week✨

YouTube video by Enable Battersea Park in Concert Outreach Programme - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

"There's been so much amazing creativity, ideas and imagination flying around in the classrooms."✨

As part of Wandsworth's year as London Borough of Culture the @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social led musical experiences in local primary schools🎶

Watch the video⬇️

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Great news - @london.gov.uk's Summer Streets has come to St Martin’s Lane!

Al fresco fun with fellow Deputy Mayor @howarddawber🌞

Make the most of London summer in the heart of the West End🍹

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Cultural Infrastructure Survey 2025 Help us map where culture is produced and made in London The Mayor of London wants to understand more about spaces where creative work is produced, made and manufactured across the city—and we need y...

London creatives we want to hear from you!

To make our city a great home for creatives we need to understand the picture.

Help us map and understand where creative work is produced, made and manufactured by taking a short survey⬇️

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🌞Sun shining for the @mayoroflondon’s Summer Streets in Brixton today! Alfresco on Atlantic Rd - great food, cocktails, dance and music.

✨We’re bringing outdoor dining back to London’s streets.

What happens when a city decides that its cultural scene is worth saving? - Monocle London’s cultural crisis hotline is rescuing studios, theatres and music venues from closure – and New York is taking notice....

“We’re focused on protecting spaces that don’t benefit from heritage protection like a grand theatre or a big museum does.” - our @justinesimons.bsky.social✨

Great piece on our Culture at Risk office - aka the Batphone 🦇

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Black and white photo of people wearing high vis jackets and hard hats stood outside.

Black and white photo of a group of people at a building under construction. They are looking at the camera.

The legendary Printworks is being reimagined✨

Deputy Mayor for Culture and Creative Industries @justinesimons.bsky.social got a sneak preview last week👀

Exciting times ahead for this iconic London venue!

🚨 Great news!

Tate Modern will be open until 9pm every Friday and Saturday, starting from September ✨

A great boost for our night time offer! 🎆

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Great to speak about the importance of affordable creative space at the launch for Open House Festival 🗝️

I'm a guest curator at this year’s festival – look out for my curated selection ✨

The incredible programme has over 800 FREE buildings and walks🏠🚶‍♀️

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Huge congratulations to curator Gaylene Gould and team for creating a powerful and thoughtful tribute to Mary Woolaston.

Make sure to stop by Calthorpe Community Garden to see Marcia Bennett-Male's Mary Woolaston and the Healing Wells⛲️

Supported by @london.gov.uk's Untold Stories✨

Brilliant to meet British Fashion Council's Low Carbon Transition designers at the #FutureFabricsExpo♻️

Showcasing how London creatives are leading the way to a sustainable future. Proud that City Hall is supporting💚

The Expo was part of the biggest ever London Climate Action Week!

Incredible turnout and atmosphere in Budapest as huge crowds march in defiance of Viktor Orbán.

Mayor Karácsony has shown tremendous leadership, and the organisers huge courage.

It was an honour to march in solidarity with Hungary’s LGBTQI+ community.

New car-free streets in London 'just the beginning' of summer business boost Sir Sadiq Khan said it's 'just the beginning'.

There’s no place like London in the summer and it's about to get even better!

@london.gov.uk's Summer Streets Fund is putting al fresco dining back on the menu🍦

We're supporting outdoor dining hotspots in:

☀️Brixton

☀️ Leyton

☀️ Shoreditch

☀️ the West End

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