Festivals & series
Dive into great art and culture
Our festivals and series happen year-round and showcase a diverse range of art forms and topics, with a mix of free and paid activities and events.
Classical music
Our events celebrate classical music in the 21st centuryMore infoSpring Family Fun
Join us for an adventure to meet mythical beasts, make marvellous music and much more this springMore infoChaka Khan’s Meltdown
The icon curates the 29th edition of Meltdown as she celebrates 50 years of a pioneering careerMore infoYou Belong Here
A summer celebration welcomes you for performance, art, conversations, music and family funMore infoSound Within Sound
Join us for a four-day journey through unconventional musical experiencesMore infoEFG London Jazz Festival
World-class artists and emerging stars bring us music from across the jazz world and beyondMore infofuturetense
Discover the next big thing in British and international music at our twice-monthly free gigsMore infoOut-Spoken
One of London’s premier live poetry and music nightsMore infoContemporary Edit
Performances that showcase surprising connections and boundary-pushing, eye-opening new musicMore infoOnline events
Taking our programme further; experience great music, literature, talks and more from your homeMore info
Returning soon
Poetry International
Our longest running festival; a bold and inspiring showcase of poetry, film and spoken wordMore infoUnlimited
A biennial celebration of the artistic vision and creativity of disabled artistsMore infoLondon Literature Festival
The longest-running celebration of the written and spoken word of its kind in the capitalMore infoWinter Festival
Cheer is here as we bring you a season of spine-tingling shows, twinkling markets and yuletide funMore infoImagine Children's Festival
Inspire your little ones with a fun-filled February half-term that includes lots of free eventsMore infoSouth Asian Sounds
Celebrating contemporary and classical music from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and AfghanistanMore info
Past festivals and series
SoundState
Five days of creativity and premieres that redefine what it means to make music in the 21st centuryMore infoWOW – Women of the World
The world’s biggest, most comprehensive festival celebrating women, girls and non-binary people is backMore infoNew Music Biennial
Showcasing composers and music creators who are pushing the boundaries of music in the UKMore infoPurcell Sessions
One of our most intimate spaces becomes a creative playground for artistic encountersMore infoRefugee Week
Compassion, this year’s theme, prompts a day of performances, conversations, film screenings and workshopsMore infoBlack British Book Festival
Dive into Europe’s largest celebration of Black literatureMore info