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St James Quarter ‘Breaks’ into the Olympic Spirit

St James Quarter is hosting a Festival of Sport to celebrate the 2024 Olympics with a whole host of sporting festivities and special guests!

St James Quarter ‘Breaks’ into the Olympic Spirit

About St James Quarter ‘Breaks’ into the Olympic Spirit

St James Quarter is hosting a Festival of Sport to celebrate the 2024 Olympics.
From watching all the Olympic action on a giant screen to athlete visits.

Here’s what you can expect during the two-week long Festival of Sport…

26 July - 11 August: Watch the Paris Olympics at our rooftop Team GB Fanzone, with Skyline Sips bar and captivating views of Edinburgh’s historic Calton Hill

26 – 27 July: Live breaking battles from professional break dancers

30 July: Official Team GB mascot visit, Pride the Lion

1 August: Football freestyling exhibitions

7 August: Olympic athlete appearance from Kirsty Gilmour, Badminton

8 August: Olympic athlete appearance from Joel Fearon, Athletics (Sprint) and Bobsleigh

8 – 9 August: Team St James Quarter ‘cycle’ to Paris in the Galleria, to raise money for charity partners Edinburgh Women’s Aid and Health in Mind

Visit our website for further details: stjamesquarter.com/event/festival-of-sport

In partnership with Edinburgh Leisure, we’re hosting a range of free fitness activities on Level 3 or our Level 6 rooftop for guests inspired by the UK’s success at the Olympics.

Book your place HERE

26 July, 12.15pm – Musical Theatre Fitness (open to all ages)
28 July, 10am – Pilates (suitable for aged 18+)
29 July, 6pm – Body Combat (suitable for aged 18+)
31 July, 12.15pm – Musical Theatre Fitness (open to all ages)
31 July, 6pm – Hatton Boxing (suitable for aged 18+)
2 August, 12.15pm – Musical Theatre Fitness (open to all ages)
4 August, 10am – Pilates (suitable for aged 18+)
5 August, 6pm – Body Combat (suitable for aged 18+)
7 August, 12.15pm – Musical Theatre Fitness (open to all ages)
7 August, 6pm – Hatton Boxing (suitable for aged 18+)
9 August, 12.15pm – Musical Theatre Fitness (open to all ages)
11 August, 10am – Pilates (suitable for aged 18+)

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