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Festivals & series

Dive into great art and culture
More info for Harry Styles’ Meltdown
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Harry Styles’ Meltdown

Thu 11 – Sun 21 Jun 2026
The culture-defining artist curates the 31st edition of Meltdown
More info for Classical Music
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Classical Music

Spring/Summer 2026
This is classical music in the 21st century
More info for Summer Time
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Summer Time

Until Mon 31 Aug
Dive in for art, performance, music, free events and outdoor fun this summer
More info for Riverside Sessions
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Riverside Sessions

Thu 11 Jun – Mon 21 Sep 2026
Join our celebration of music, youth and summer joy, curated by young people for everyone.
More info for Performance & Dance
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Performance & Dance

Spring/Summer 2026
Spotlighting cutting-edge new work from around the world
More info for Refugee Week
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Refugee Week

Thu 25 – Sun 28 Jun 2026
Music, talks, film and public programming centred on this year's theme of 'courage'
More info for South Asian Sounds
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South Asian Sounds

Wed 1 – Sun 5 Jul 2026
Celebrating contemporary and classical music from India and Pakistan
More info for Poetry International Festival
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Poetry International Festival

Fri 10 – Sun 12 Jul 2026
Poetry International Festival is taking poetry off the page this summer
More info for Rough Trade 50
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Rough Trade 50

Fri 17 – Sun 19 Jul 2026
A takeover celebrating 50 years since the first Rough Trade record shop opened its doors
More info for Steel Scenes
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Steel Scenes

Fri 24 – Sun 26 Jul 2026
Our site thrums with the sound of pan at a weekend takeover marking 75 years of steel pan in the UK
More info for Goalhanger: The Rest Is Fest
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Goalhanger: The Rest Is Fest

Fri 4 – Sun 6 Sep 2026
Indulge in your favourite podcasts live as we welcome Goalhanger’s impressive starting line-up
More info for Letters to the Future
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Letters to the Future

Fri 18 – Sun 20 Sep 2026
Address today’s pivotal issues in a series of talks and debates led by the thinkers of tomorrow
More info for Classical Music
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Classical Music

Autumn/Winter 2026/27
Extraordinary live music experiences
More info for Season Opening Week
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Season Opening Week

Tue 22 – Sun 27 Sep 2026
The start of a classical year full of stories that speak to us today
More info for Performance & Dance
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Performance & Dance

Autumn/Winter 2026/27
Spotlighting cutting-edge new work from around the world
More info for London Literature Festival
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London Literature Festival

Wed 21 Oct – Sun 1 Nov 2026
The global superstar and founder of the Service95 Book Club curates a line-up of her favourite writers
More info for EFG London Jazz Festival
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EFG London Jazz Festival

Fri 13 Nov – Sun 22 Nov 2026
Spectacular shows light up our stages in this annual festival showcasing global and homegrown talent
More info for futuretense
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futuretense

Find your next musical obsession with our twice monthly free gigs
More info for Open Doors
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Open Doors

Our regular free events are open to all, and bursting with creativity
More info for WOW London Festival
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WOW London Festival

Fri 5 – Sun 7 Mar 2027
The world’s biggest festival celebrating women, girls and non-binary people is back for 2027
More info for Unlimited
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Unlimited

Wed 17 – Sun 21 Mar 2027
Celebrating the artistic vision and creativity of disabled artists
More info for Family Classical Concerts
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Family Classical Concerts

Introduce the whole family to classical music
More info for Artist Residencies
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Artist Residencies

Our residencies are a place for new work, new ideas and new collaboration
More info for Contemporary Edit
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Contemporary Edit

Showcasing boundary-pushing, eye-opening new music
More info for Keyboard Music
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Keyboard Music

We welcome some of the keyboard’s greatest exponents to our halls
More info for Alternative Experiences
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Alternative Experiences

Shifting perceptions of the art form
More info for Chamber Music
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Chamber Music

Intimate concerts showcase the brilliance and creativity of our featured artists
More info for Out-Spoken
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Out-Spoken

London’s premier live poetry nights and workshops