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The Mayor's Thames Festival 2011 promises to be bigger than ever, with spectacular entertainment and amazing music from right around the globe. Here is this year's line-up. The different zones relate to geographical areas of the site - as the site is so long, it makes sense to sub-divide. This year's map is downloadable here. (PDF download)
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Zone 1
Electro Swing Speakeasy
Sat 10 September 2011
Taking the sounds and style of the 1920s to ‘50s, turning them on their head and smuggling them back into the 21st century.
White Rabbit Storytelling
Sat 10 September 2011
Performance storytelling in a beautiful creative environment.
UP Projects
Sat 10 – Sun 11 September 2011
Three ground-breaking light pieces have been commissioned by up projects in partnership with Shangri-la Glastonbury Festival.
The BFI’s Vintage Mobile Cinema Bus
Sat 10 – Sun 11 September 2011
A vintage-themed day of film and fun for all.
Magnificent Revolution’s Cycle-In Cinema
Sat 10 – Sun 11 September 2011
Resurrecting the abandoned corners of the capital and weaving some cinematic magic into unexpected spaces.
Festival Market
Sat 10 – Sun 11 September 2011
Quality crafts and delicious food and drink from across the globe including a special focus on food from Korea and crafts from Central and Eastern Europe.
New European Village
Sat 10 – Sun 11 September 2011
Showcasing cultural activity from the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.
Photo Masterclasses
Sat 10 – Sun 11 September 2011
The chance to hone your snapping skills with free drop-in photography classes for Festival visitors.
BFI IMAX free screenings
Sat 10 – Sun 11 September 2011
Family-friendly free 3D screenings on festival mornings.
Zone 3
Barclaycard Stage
Sat 10 – Sun 11 September 2011
An amazing eclectic line-up of the very best of today's up-and-coming bands.
Feast on the Bridge - curated by Clare Patey
Sat 10 September 2011
Bringing people together in celebration to share food, to talk, to dance and to reclaim a beautiful public space in the heart of the city.
Thames Parade
Sat 10 September 2011
A flotilla of over 100 working recreational and historic boats, both old and new, with live music.
UP Projects
Sat 10 – Sun 11 September 2011
Three ground-breaking light pieces have been commissioned by up projects in partnership with Shangri-la Glastonbury Festival.
Barge-Driving races
Sun 11 September 2011
Teams compete in this impressive race, requiring both skill and strength to propel these heavy un-powered vessels and ride the river currents.
Akari Lantern Project
Sat 10 – Sun 11 September 2011
Lantern-making workshops all weekend, followed by a lit procession in the Carnival.
Firing on the Foreshore
Sat 10 September 2011
Learn about the Thames and Bankside from an archaeological perspective.
Zone 2
Night Carnival
Sun 11 September 2011
Britain's biggest and best illuminated night-time Carnival procession.
Korea Calling
Sat 10 – Sun 11 September 2011
Showcasing the very best of Korean culture, music, as well as amazing taekwondo and theatre.
Rivers of the World
Tue 16 August – Sunday, 11 September 2011
A show of river-inspired artworks from around the world.
UP Projects
Sat 10 – Sun 11 September 2011
Three ground-breaking light pieces have been commissioned by up projects in partnership with Shangri-la Glastonbury Festival.
Chapeau Magique and La Galette
Sat 10 – Sun 11 September 2011
How much fun can one have with 7 kilometres of paper?
Watch This Space at the National Theatre
Sat 10 – Sun 11 September 2011
Join Watch This Space for some spectacular outdoor theatre.
Festival Market
Sat 10 – Sun 11 September 2011
Quality crafts and delicious food and drink from across the globe including a special focus on food from Korea and crafts from Central and Eastern Europe.
Zone 4
Kids’ Choir
Sun 11 September 2011
Children’s mass choir made up of 700 voices from 45 London primary schools.
A cruise in the company of…
Sun 11 September 2011
These cruises will pass through the centre of the Thames Festival, with commentaries delivered by various personalities.
Blue Ribbon Village
Sat 10 – Sun 11 September 2011
Thames Festival’s family-friendly, interactive river and environment zone.
Reclaimed by the Thames
Sat 10 – Sun 11 September 2011
A life-size skeletal wreck of a ship is built in front of City Hall.
Cadbury Spots v Stripes Minute To Win It
Sat 10 – Sun 11 September 2011
How much fun and bonkers challenges can you squeeze into 60 seconds?
Al Fresco Tango
Sat 10 September 2011
Tango returns by popular demand with a mix of classic and electro tango led by Sean A.McGee and El Farabute.
Sing for Water
Sun 11 September 2011
Choirs from across the UK journey to the Thames Festival to sing in a unique massed choir concert.
Orlando Gough - Transmission
Sat 10 September 2011
A short and intense percussion piece using a warship as an instrument.
The Scoop at More London
Sun 11 September 2011
From Taiko, via folk, through to orchestral manouevres in the Scoop
Thames Revival
Sat 10 – Sun 11 September 2011
Bringing the history of the river back to life, celebrating vintage glamour, classic boats and the golden days of sailing.
Thames Sailing Barge ‘Lady Daphne’
Sat 10 – Sun 11 September 2011
Relive history by sailing right through the Festival site on an historic vessel, and see Tower Bridge raise from underneath!
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