HomeLondon 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The London 2012 Olympics begin on 27 July 2012 and finish on 12 August 2012, with the Paralympic Games taking place from 29 August to 9 September 2012.There is lots happening in Belfast, and across Northern Ireland, in the run-up to the games, as the UK prepares to host the world's biggest sporting event.
Details of events and activities will be added to this page once they become available.
In the meantime, you can keep up to date with the latest news and announcements on the official London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games website
Live Site Big Screen The Live Site screen at Belfast City Hall will offer special events, videos, news and community information in the run-up to the 2012 Games.
Getting involved in the 2012 Games You don't have to wait until summer to get involved with the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games website has lots of ideas for how you can get involved.
Local Leaders
Do you want to plan a celebration for the Games? Sign up to be a Local Leader you'll receive the tools to make your celebration one to remember.
Northern Ireland Strategy for the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games
Find out how government departments, local councils and other agencies are working together to maximise the potential of the 2012 Games in Northern Ireland.
Olympic Torch Relay ticketsThe Olympic Torch will be officially welcomed to Belfast on Wednesday 6 June. Tickets are available from Tuesday 15 May for the celebrations.
100 Days to GoWe celebrated 100 days to go until the London Olympics with various challenges and activities at Belfast City Hall.
Training venues
A total of 26 locations in Northern Ireland have been selected as Olympic training camps, including four of our own sports venues - Andersonstown Leisure Centre (boxing), Grove Wellbeing Centre (road cycling), Olympia Leisure Centre (football) and Mary Peters Athletics Track (athletics and Paralympic athletics).
London 2012 Inspire Programme
Non-commercial organisations and events have until 1 December 2011 to apply to be an official London 2012 Inspire project.
Getting active
Senior Games Over 50s can enjoy free coaching in Olympic sports, as well as other leisure activities, at a series of events across Belfast in the run-up to the 2012 Games.
Leisure centre classes Our ten leisure centres offer classes in a range of Olympic sports, including tennis, football, gymnastics, judo and archery.
Active Communities We're looking for clubs and community groups to take part in our Active Communities scheme, which helps women and girls, people with a disability and older people to get involved in sport.
Activ8 Programme The Active8 programme challenges children to follow eight simple steps to get active and stay healthy.
Finale of the Cultural Olympiad - 21 June to 9 September 2012
London 2012 Festival
The finale of the Cultural Olympiad, the London 2012 Festival, takes place from 21 June to 9 September 2012. The UK's biggest ever culture festival will feature art, music, theatre and film events, including many in Northern Ireland. Details will be announced in November 2011.
Cultural Olympiad commissions Eleven local artists and arts organisations have been commissioned to deliver new work for the Cultural Olympiad throughout 2012 in Northern Ireland. They include Nest, a new piece of public work in the Titanic Quarter, and the Land of Giants, a massive community celebration scheduled for 2012.
