What would Horatio Nelson think?  Today the Trafalgar Square festival kicks off for what promises to be an actioned packed three weeks of entertainment.  Every Thursday to Sunday from now until the 20 August there will be performing artists from all over the world.

There is a diverse mix of entertainment including ‘Whose hair dares!’ by Spanish theatre group Osadia - giving an original and provocative exhibition of hair art inspired by London’s landmarks - and Urban Rotations by Acrojou Acrobatic Theatre - where two performers spin and move around each other manipulating two huge steel wheels in a choreographerd acrobatic display!

To see the full listings go to the 2006 Trafalgar Square Festival official site.  Or you can keep up to date with the coverage with BBC London.  All events are free and they will be start at 6pm on Thursdays, 8pm on Fridays and 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays.