Africa
Name of experience: Africa Village
Where? Africa Village, Kensington Gardens, W2 2UH
What is the happening? Modern and traditional music concerts, fashion, dancing, photo exhibitions, and a restaurant. There will also be Nigerian musicians, Tunisian singers, Moroccan bands and a famous Senegalese artist.
When? 27 July–12 August from 9am-10.30pm
Contact? (020) 7262 5484
Austria
Name of experience: Austria House
Where? Trinity house, Trinity square, tower hill, corporation of London, EC3N 4DH
What is happening? A number of celebrations will be taking place including the Tirol snow day and après ski partyon 29 July. There are also several competitions to win skiing & summer holidays to Austria.
When? 26 July-12 August
Contact? (020) 7481 6900
Belgium
What is the experience: Belgian House
Where? Inner temple, Crown office row, Holborn, London, EC4Y 7HL
What is happening? The Belgian royal family will be making an appearance, and guests will also be given the chance to meet athletes in the venue that houses a three acre garden.
When? 27 July-12 August
Contact? (020) 7797 8250
Brazil
Name of experience: Casa Brazil
When? 21 July-8 September
What is the happening? Filled with Brazilian culture it will host a contemporary art and design exhibition titled 'From the Margin to the Edge' celebrating the work of 33 artists and designers. It will also host a number of Brazillan-styled parties and a Brazillan film festival featuing 12 feature films and 20 short movies.
Where? Summerset house, The strand, London, WC2R1LA
Contact? (020) 7845 4600
Czech Republic
Name of the experience: Czech House
Where? Business design centre, 52 upper street, Islington, London, N10QH
What is the happening? The Czech house has a converted London bus with arms doing press-ups and playing music in the forecourt of its venue, the Business Design Centre. The house will also host live music from high-profile Czech bands, such as Business, Charlie Straight and Toxique. Czech athletes including Ondrej Synek and Bárbora Špotáková are expected to visit the house, while footballers Petr Cech and Tomáš Rosický will pop in.
When? 27 July-12 August
Contact? (020) 7822 6572
Denmark
Name of experience: Denmark House, Imagine Denmark
Where? St Katharine Docks, Tower Bridge Approach, Tower Hamlets, St Katharine way, London E1W 1TW
What is happening? Based on an authentic Viking ship this experience will offer guests the opportunity to explore the latest in Danish fashion and design. There will also be plenty of food and drink on offer, with demonstrations from a few of the countries top chefs.
When? 27 July- 12 August
Contact (020) 7488 0555
France
Name of experience: France House
What is the event? Old Billingsgate will host the French Olympic team, as well as live broadcasting and interviews. There will be French pop-up restaurants, shops, and guests will get the chance to get close to the country's medalists.
Where? Old Billingsgate, 1 Billingsgate walk, City, 16 Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6DX
When? 27 July-12 August
Contact: (020) 7283 2800
Germany
Name of experience: German House
Where? Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, London, E14 4AL
What is happening? The ‘fan fest’ at the house is expected to attract 1,500 German and international visitors. It will provide viewing areas where visitors can watch the Games, alongside German food and drink and live music every night. In the evening it will become a party venue until 1am, and there will be a £10 entry fee after 5pm.
When? 26 July-12 August.
Contact? (020) 7001 9844
Greneda
Name of the experience: Grenada House
What is the experience? Nightly events including calypso performances, poetry, dance, a dominoes tournament and a photographic exhibition. w
When? 4-11 August
Where? Arlington Conference Centre, 220 Arlington Road, Camden, London, NW1 7HE
Contact? (020) 7428 1161
Holland
Name of experience: Holland Heineken House
Where? Alexandra Palace Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY
What is happening? Holland’s Olympic base will include a large hall where the medal ceremonies for Dutch athletes will be held. It will also boast its own athletics area allowing guests to take part in a number of sports, or alternatively visit a number of shops, cafes and restaurants representing the nation. It will also host reception rooms for sponsors, athlete and media facilities.
When? 26 July -12 August
Contact? (020) 8365 2121
Ireland
Name of experience: Ireland House
Where? The Big Chill House, 257-259 Pentonville Road, Kings Cross, London, N1 9NL
What is the experience? Live music, comedy and performances from famous Irish artistes and ambassadors including Barry McGuigan and Sonia O'Sullivan.
When? Friday 27 July-Sunday 12 August
Contact? (020) 7427 2540
Italy
Name of experience: Casa Italia
Where? Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, broad sanctuary, city of Westminster, London, SW1P 3EE
What is hapening? There will be an exhibition featuring some of Italy’s most popular produce including food and wine and a performance centre for Italian artists
When? 27 July- 12 August
Contact? (020) 7222 5000
Jamaica
Name of experience: Jamaica House
Where? The O2, Peninsula Square, Greenwich, London, SE10 0DX
What is the happening? The 02 will provide a range of entertainment for guests of the nation and will be hoping to celebrate the victories of its top athletes including Yohan Blake and Usain Bolt in the sprints
What dates? 3 August-12 August
Contact? (020) 8463 2000
Japan
Name of experience: Japan House
What is happening? as Japan are entering to host the Olympics and Paralympics of 2020 Japan will no doubt have a busy schedule of events for high-profile guests and VIPs
Where? No 4 Hamilton place, Mayfair, W1 J7BQ
When? 27 July- 12 August
Contact? (020) 76704314
Kenya
Name of experience: Kenya House
What is happening? This is Kenya's first Olympic house and guests can experience various aspects of Kenyan culture, including sports, tourism, exports, investment opportunities, arts and heritage. There are a host of special events planned covering topics from fashion to sport.
Where? 29-35 Westham lane, Newham, London, E15 4PH
When? 27 July-12 Aug
Contact? (020) 8522 2000
Latin AmericaName of experience: Alba House
Where? Bolivar Hall, 54 Grafton way, London, WIT 5DL
What is the happening? The embassies of Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Venezuela have come together to create a cultural house that will feature Bolivar halls’ very own dance group presenting dancing directed and choreographed by Doni Fierro.
When? 29 June-12 September
Contact? (020) 7388 5788
New Zealand
Name of experience: Kiwi House
Where? Kiwi House, 1 Granary Square, Greater London, N1 1FA, UK
What is the happening? Kiwi House will take over the building's Lethaby Gallery and a 100sqm outside space where a New Zealand-style barbeque will be served. It will be open to the public as well as athletes and officials from the New Zealand Olympic Committee.The event programme will be run by Lily and Piper, a London-based events agency that is les than a year old and secured the venue three weeks ago.
When? 27 July-12 August
Contact? (020) 3479 1795
Poland
Name of experience: Poland House
What is happening? Olympic sporting events with Polish competitors will be broadcast daily and a series of exhibitions will showcase Polish culture. The art exhibitions will include a History of 124 Years of Polish Sport Movement from the Polish Olympic Committee and winning works from the Sport in Arts competition run by the Society of Polish Olympic Games Participants and Polish Olympic Committee.
Where? Polish Social and Cultural Association, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF
When? 27 July-12 August
Contact? 020 8741 1940
Qatar
Name of experience: Qatar House
What is happening? Committee members, athletes and media will be offered the chance to experience Qatari hospitality, Al Jazeera sport, Qatar Museums Authority, Doha film institute and Qatar tourism Authority. Guests will also experience local food, music, performances, art and culture.
Where? 2 Savoy place, WC2R 0BL
When? 27 July-14 August
Contact? 0844 2730602
Russia
Name of experience: Russia.Sochi.Park
Where? Kensington Gardens, London, W2 2UH
What is happening? An array of Russian cultural experiences including picnic zones, performance spaces, sport activities, pavilions and exhibitions. Russian music, dance, traditional folk craft, and samples of traditional cuisine will be available in open air galleries and performance spaces.
When? 27 July-12 August
Contact? (020) 7262 5484
SlovakiaName of experience: Slovak House
Where? Institute of directors, 116 Pall Mall, St James, London, SW1Y5ED
What is happening?A celebration of Slovkian culture.
When? 24 July-12 August
Contact? (020) 7451 9191
South Africa
Name of experience: South Africa House
Where? Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road London SE1 8XX
What is happening? A big screen will be showing highlights from the Games. The house will also stage three large music and comedy concerts, a meet-and-greet with South African athletes, a mini film festival and a fashion show.
When? 27 July - 12 August
Contact? (020) 7960 4200
South Pacific
Name of experience: South Pacific House
Where? St Katherine's Dock, London, E1W 1LA
What is happening? Expect palm trees, grass skirts and warrior dances at South Pacific House as the tourist boards of Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa and Papua New Guinea transform a large pontoon moored in the docks into a tropical South Pacific island.
When? 26 July-13 August.
Contact? (020) 7488 0555
SwitzerlandName of experience: Swiss house
Where? Glaziers Hall, 9 Montague Close, London Bridge, SE1 9DD
What is the happening? It is offering free live music and film, family activities, three restaurants, public viewing screens, Swiss medal celebrations and a private Athletes Lounge. From 4-5 August it will hold the Bernese Games, celebrating traditional Swiss sports including folk wrestling and cheese rolling.
When? 20 July-12 August
Contact? (020) 7403 3300
USAName of experience: USA House
Where? Royal college of Art, Kensington Gore, South Kensington SW7 2EU
What is happening? It comprise of a combination of team staff offices, hospitality centre and provide an opportunity for American athletes and officials to mix in a social atmosphere. The venue will feature a Budweiser Bar and a McDonalds coffee bar. Sponsors from BMW, Nike and Kellogs are also expected to host guests there.
When? 27 July-12 August
Contact? (020) 7590 4444