The development at King’s Cross will offer new theatres, independent cinemas, exhibition spaces, new community facilities and annual festivals to complement the already established and thriving creative scene (the adjacent Kings Place is home to two orchestras and music auditoria).

In September 2011, University of the Arts, London – which includes Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design – will occupy The Granary, new purpose-built studios and adjacent refurbished historic buildings. Up to 4,500 students and staff will populate the space.

The area will provide up to 50 arts and music venues, with permanent visitor attractions planned within existing refurbished heritage buildings.

With a commitment to supporting high quality art, permanent and temporary projects will be commissioned across the site. We are promoting initiatives such as RELAY, our first dedicated art programme by our appointed curators, Michael Pinsky and Stephanie Delcroix and collaborating with local cultural and arts organisations. The new spaces and squares will host outdoor concerts, theatre and dance performances and a range of art installations.

King's Cross is set to become the new cultural focus of Central London.

Click here to see the new culture and community opportunity areas at King's Cross.