Celebrate the City: four days in the Square Mile
21-24 June

Be sure to mark the dates in your summer diary for this one-off celebration - a vibrant cultural showcase ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Over four days in June (Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 June), the City of London Corporation and the Diocese of London invite the public to enjoy all the Square Mile has to offer: its magnificent architecture, its rich history and heritage, its must-see exhibitions - and plenty of special events and entertainment to boot.

A little taster of what's on is below (all are FREE unless stated), but keep checking back here for updates and further details of events and activities:

• Musical extravaganza in Guildhall Yard, including Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture (Thursday 21 June)
• Cheapside Street Fayre (Saturday 23 June)
• Entry to City buildings including Mansion House, Guildhall and Livery Halls
• Walks and Tours led by expert guides - themes are: Literary London; Livery Halls; Dickens; Art; Architecture; Gardens; Churches
• Magna Carta on display at Guildhall
• City of London Festival launch day including street pianos throughout the City
  (Sunday 24 June)

Major exhibitions including:

• Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker: 800 years of Livery Company Treasures at Guildhall Art Gallery (paid entry)
• Gold, Power & Allure at Goldsmiths' Hall
• The Developing City as part of the London Festival of Architecture (venue tbc)
• Gold and the Bank of England at Bank of England Museum
• Our Londinium at Museum of London
• Bauhaus: Art as Life at Barbican Art Gallery (paid entry)