The 2012 Summer Olympic Games , officially known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad , will be held in London , United Kingdom from 27 July to 12 August 2012 , followed by the 2012 Paralympic Games from 29 August to 9 September . The 2012 Summer Olympic Games , officially known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad , are scheduled to take place in London , United Kingdom , from 27 July to 12 August 2012 .