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City Lions

Are you aged from 13 to 16 and living in Westminster?

You can get exclusive access to Westminster’s most inspiring cultural organisations and get the chance to boost your CV by taking part in talks, workshops and work placements with some of the biggest names in the creative industry.

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Events & Activities

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22 May - 31 Dec 2026 | City Lions | | ArtDisplayDrawingGallery

FREE

Creative Collective Virtual Gallery 2025

View the artworks submitted to this years Creative Collective!

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23 Oct - 1 Dec 2025 | City Lions | | CVEventsLearn New SkillsPlanning

Free

Events Leadership Team

Ever wanted to plan an exciting event? Think you’ve got the skills to bring people together? Want to learn how to manage a budget and lead your own project? This opportunity is for you!

We’re looking for young people aged 15-18 who live or attend school in Westminster to co-create, manage, and deliver events for young people. By joining our team, you’ll:

Build confidence and develop leadership skills
Gain new creative & practical skills (perfect for your CV!)
Connect with creative & event professionals for future job opportunities
Attend weekly planning meetings, rotating between in-person and online sessions

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22 Sep - 1 Dec 2025 | Grand Junction | Grand Junction, St Mary Magdalene’s Church, W2 5TF | CreativeDance

Free

Dance for Girls

Tuesdays, 4.30pm - 6.00pm
For girls aged 9 - 15
A fun, creative dance class for girls only. A safe space to express yourself delivered by professional dancers and teachers.
Start Date: 23rd September, runs every week until 2nd December.



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22 Sep - 30 Nov 2025 | Grand Junction | Grand Junction, St Mary Magdalene’s Church, W2 5TF | ActingCreativeWorkshop

Free

Young Actors

Mondays, 6.00pm - 7.30pm (Runs every week until 1st December 2025!)
For young people aged 11-16

Weekly creative workshops focusing on drama, acting, directing, theatre making and performing in a safe and fun environment for young people!

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We were previously taught that art is a paintbrush and paper but today has shown us that art is a huge world. City Lions is a good thing to do as it provides really good opportunities to visit places like this (Somerset House).

Ayad, Year 9 pupil at St Marylebone CE School

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Find out how to get involved in cultural and creative opportunities happening in Westminster by clicking on the boxes below:

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