A host of free events will be taking place this summer in Wembley Park.

Head to Wembley Park for a season of events

Enjoy 13 weeks of seasonal fun and entertainment as Wembley Park launches its Summer of Play season this week. After over a year of COVID-19 restrictions, Londoners are ready to have fun again and sample some of the many cultural offerings from our fair city. Covering a huge site, Wembley Park is a perfect venue to offer an array of open-air entertainment, from film and football to live music.

As a world-famous home of football, Wembley Stadium will be hosting eight matches of the UEFA EURO 2020 games, including three of England’s initial group D games, along with the semi-final and final in July.

However, there’s much more to Wembley besides the ‘Beautiful Game’. The popular open-air cinema screenings are back, along with live music performances, public art trails, and sporting and exercise opportunities – all free.

Among the events taking place are:

• 4 June – 27 August : Wembley Park Live

Pop-up live music performances will be taking place at the new Bandstand. Expect an array of talent, from the local Brent musicians to soloists and duos from the Busk in London roster and musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

– Performances every Fri (3pm-5pm, 5pm-7pm); Sat (12pm-2pm, 2pm-4pm, 4pm-6pm) and Sun (12pm-2pm, 2pm-4pm, 4pm-6pm). At The Bandstand, Olympic Way and Wembley Park Boulevard.

• June – 30 September : Wembley Park Public Art Trail

Three more commissions are being added to Wembley Park’s burgeoning outdoor public art collection. The new pieces include Meadows of Change (HagenHinderdael in partnership with Quintain and Artistic Statements) and Against The Odds (Micah Purnell)

– At various locations. For more information, visit the digital art map.

• 25 July : International Busking Day

Back at Wembley Park for a third year, International Busking Day will be celebrated with pop-up music and street performances from both local and international talent.

– Performances between 2pm-8pm. At various locations across Wembley Park.

• 1 June – 1 September : Inside Out exhibition

French artist JR is bringing his ‘Inside Out’ project to London to coincide with the UEFA EUROs. Wembley Park will feature portraits of 16 Brent residents.

– Various locations across Wembley Park.

• 29 July – 5 September : Summer on Screen

A free outdoor cinema will pop-up over five weeks, with a mix of Hollywood, British and Bollywood classics and newer favourites. Guests can sit on a deckchair or bean bag, accompanied by refreshments and snacks, and check out the action on the big screen. First come, first served.

– Screenings on Thursday-Sunday evenings. Events Pad, Wembley Park Boulevard. For more information and listings, visit the Wembley Park website.

• Summer of Play takes place from 4 June – 30 September 2021. At locations in and around Wembley Park, HA9. Nearest stations: Wembley Park or Wembley Stadium. For more information, visit the Wembley Park website.

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