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Letters to the Future

Fri 18 – Sun 20 Sep 2026

Join the conversation shaping tomorrow

Address the pivotal issues of today through a weekend of talks and interactive debates driven by the leading thinkers of tomorrow.

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More info for futuretense x Letters to the Future
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Gigs

futuretense x Letters to the Future

A special edition of futuretense and a special chance to discover artists on the up
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets Free
More info for Amelia Dimoldenberg: The Future of Digital Media
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Literature & poetry

Amelia Dimoldenberg: The Future of Digital Media

Amelia Dimoldenberg curates and leads a panel decoding content creation’s explosive growth
Royal Festival Hall
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More info for Future Sounds: RAP Party x Out-Spoken
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Literature & poetry

Future Sounds: RAP Party x Out-Spoken

Inua Ellams’ Rhythm and Poetry Party brings a night of live literature and music
Queen Elizabeth Hall
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More info for Rebecca F Kuang: The Future of Education
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Literature & poetry

Rebecca F Kuang: The Future of Education

The bestselling author unpacks the challenges and transformative ideas redefining learning today
Queen Elizabeth Hall
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More info for Reimagining Shared Spaces: The Future of Housing
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Literature & poetry

Reimagining Shared Spaces: The Future of Housing

Come together with architects, community organisers and artists to reimagine the house as a home and true site of belonging
Purcell Room
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More info for Olly Alexander: The Future of Queer Storytelling
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Literature & poetry

Olly Alexander: The Future of Queer Storytelling

Join the singer and LGBTQIA+ advocate and uncover the bold voices telling the stories that matter
Queen Elizabeth Hall
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More info for BUMPAH x Future Rhythms
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Gigs

BUMPAH x Future Rhythms

A free celebration of the DJs pushing the boundaries of sound
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets Free
More info for Mya-Rose Craig: Beyond the Climate Crisis
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Literature & poetry

Mya-Rose Craig: Beyond the Climate Crisis

The ornithologist and campaigner argues for an urgent shift in the stories we tell about nature
Queen Elizabeth Hall
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More info for Future Rhythms DJ Takeover
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Gigs

Future Rhythms DJ Takeover

A free celebration of the DJs pushing the boundaries of sound
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets Free
More info for The Future of Images in a Post-Truth Era
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Literature & poetry

The Future of Images in a Post-Truth Era

An eye-opening talk on the politics, power and perspectives behind our visually saturated world
Purcell Room
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More info for Letters to My Younger/Future Self
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Literature & poetry

Letters to My Younger/Future Self

Big stars and bright new talent share hilarious stories, dark secrets and sage advice
Royal Festival Hall
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More info for Ash Sarkar: The Future of Relationships
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Literature & poetry

Ash Sarkar: The Future of Relationships

The lecturer, broadcaster and bestselling author unpacks the urgent issues of our time
Queen Elizabeth Hall
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