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Until Mon 31 Aug
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Splash in the fountain, relax in our Roof Garden, sample sizzling street food and soak up sun, shows and art for everyone.
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More info for REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground
Family & young people
REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground
Explore a world of play and invention in a recycled playground for children and their grown-ups
More info for Skate 50
Art & exhibitions
Skate 50
Our exhibition uncovers the story of London’s original skate space through imagery, audio and film
More info for The Ruggeds Takeover
Performance & dance
The Ruggeds Takeover
The leading breaking crew team up with musicians and dancers for a full day of good times
More info for GROOVE
Performance & dance
GROOVE
In a lively dance concert, The Ruggeds and Ghetto Funk Collective take us 50 years back in time
More info for Creative Encounters: Create with Courage
Courses & workshops
Creative Encounters: Create with Courage
Explore courage through printmaking and live music in a Refugee Week edition of our creative sessions
More info for Warpaint
Gigs
Warpaint
The four-piece LA band conjures their own world through intricate guitar lines and hypnotic vocals
More info for Stephen Fretwell
Gigs
Stephen Fretwell
The singer and songwriter is a master of heartfelt lyrics and splendid storytelling
More info for Shabaka & Friends
Gigs
Shabaka & Friends
The multi-instrumentalist and composer treats us to a one-off performance featuring a host of guests
More info for Ninajirachi
Gigs
Ninajirachi
An electrifying artist raising the flag for a new generation of Australian electronic artists
More info for Erika de Casier
Gigs
Erika de Casier
Trip-hop textures and one-of-a-kind pop structures create the artist’s dreamy, effortlessly cool sound
More info for Fousheé
Gigs
Fousheé
Revel in next-level songwriting, stirring vocals and an eclectic, genre-bending sonic palette
More info for Kamasi Washington: Jazz Legends Reimagined
Gigs
Kamasi Washington: Jazz Legends Reimagined
A tribute to John Coltrane and Miles Davis with LA-born multi-instrumentalist and jazz saxophonist
More info for Nilüfer Yanya
Gigs
Nilüfer Yanya
A blend of strings, beats, soul-tinged melodies and swooning harmonies peer into life’s crevices
More info for Kamasi Washington: Fearless Movement Live
Gigs
Kamasi Washington: Fearless Movement Live
The jazz saxophonist leads his band in songs from his expansive 2024 album, Fearless Movement
More info for Anish Kapoor
Art & exhibitions
Anish Kapoor
Venture into a world of mystery through the artist’s awe-inspiring works at our major exhibition
More info for Getdown Services
Gigs
Getdown Services
Eclectic, danceable grooves and astute put-downs of modern Britain – this is Getdown Services
More info for Mulatu Astatke
Gigs
Mulatu Astatke
The ‘father of Ethio-jazz’ performs timeless classics from across his career
More info for Beverly Glenn-Copeland & Elizabeth Copeland
Gigs
Beverly Glenn-Copeland & Elizabeth Copeland
The legendary musician shares his latest album, a spellbinding love letter of memory, grief and joy
More info for bar italia
Gigs
bar italia
Pull up to the hottest bar in town for pulsating indie rock vibes from the sizzling London trio
More info for Orlando Weeks
Gigs
Orlando Weeks
Music, visual art and storytelling collide in the songwriter, artist and author’s sonic tapestries
More info for Devonté Hynes Ensemble
Gigs
Devonté Hynes Ensemble
Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Devonté Hynes premieres his sublime new compositions
More info for Jon Hopkins with Maddie Ashman & Leo Abrahams
Gigs
Jon Hopkins with Maddie Ashman & Leo Abrahams
Catch lightning in a bottle at an improvised live set from three masters of their craft
More info for Yussef Dayes
Gigs
Yussef Dayes
The South London-raised artist brings emotion, intensity and rhythmic, spiritual energy
More info for James Murphy
Gigs
James Murphy
The in-demand DJ – and lead of LCD Soundsystem – carries the party right through the night
More info for It Sounds Like Courage
Gigs
It Sounds Like Courage
Music and spoken word shaped by migration, co-curated by Anoushka Shankar and Counterpoints Arts
Performers
London Contemporary Orchestra
Robert Ames conductor
Nish Kumar host
Nadine Shah vocals
Nectar Woode vocals
MoYah vocals
Nai Barghouti flute
Seckou Keita kora
Nikita Gill poet
Salena Godden poet
Inua Ellams poet
More info for Counterpoints Lecture with Elif Shafak
Literature & poetry
Counterpoints Lecture with Elif Shafak
The global bestselling writer explores whether creativity can help heal our divided world
More info for Our HeartBeats: Courage in Creativity
Gigs
Our HeartBeats: Courage in Creativity
Soak up the energy at a day-to-night celebration of global club sounds, community and music
More info for Arab Film Club: An Afternoon of Shorts and Q&A
Talks & debates
Arab Film Club: An Afternoon of Shorts and Q&A
A programme of exceptional short films spotlighting refugee narratives and stories of migration.
More info for Anmol Mohara: Across The Sea
Gigs
Anmol Mohara: Across The Sea
The rich culture and traditions of Nepal infuse the award-winning percussionist and composer’s music
Performers
Tereza Catarov vocals
Simeon May flute, saxophone
Dan Fawcett guitar
Cody Moss piano, keyboards
Rory Hudson bass
Anmol Mohara drums, percussion
More info for Rekesh Chauhan: Classically Reimagined
Gigs
Rekesh Chauhan: Classically Reimagined
Heritage meets new horizons with the celebrated pianist Rekesh Chauhan
Performers
Rekesh Chauhan piano, synthesiser, guitar
Nicki Wells vocals
Ashnaa Sasikaran vocals
Nishla Smith vocals
Praveen Prathapan (The Flute Guy) bansuri
Alok Verma tabla, percussion
Dayna Fisher bass
Janathan Karunakaran drums
More info for London Bollywood Orchestra with Priyani Vani Panditt
Gigs
London Bollywood Orchestra with Priyani Vani Panditt
Trace the timeless journey of Indian ragas as they blossom into everlasting Bollywood melodies
More info for Raghu Dixit
Gigs
Raghu Dixit
Big melodies, infectious rhythms and genre-crossing sounds – Dixit’s joyous music is made to be felt
More info for Thamarai: Pritt + Prito
Gigs
Thamarai: Pritt + Prito
Break new ground with Eelam Tamil-rooted and London-raised vocalist Pritt and British Tamil DJ Prito
More info for Shradhanjali: A Homage to Zakir Hussain
Gigs
Shradhanjali: A Homage to Zakir Hussain
An extraordinary evening of rhythm, improvisation and global musical dialogue, led by Talvin Singh.
More info for Hariharan: Soul India
Gigs
Hariharan: Soul India
Drift away on a soulful musical journey with Hariharan, blending film songs, ghazal and fusion
More info for Asian Tones: Tara Lily + Shalini Rani
Gigs
Asian Tones: Tara Lily + Shalini Rani
Witness the south London-born British-Bengali musician’s fearlessly unique, borderless approach
More info for Making A Husband: Live
Comedy
Making A Husband: Live
Real-life married couple Tez and Shy Ilyas hit the stage with their hilarious comedy podcast
More info for Hemantika and Beyond
Gigs
Hemantika and Beyond
Seventy-five Kathak dancers dazzle in an extraordinary evening of classical Indian music and dance
More info for Amrita Kaur
Gigs
Amrita Kaur
Meet the enchanting voice of Amrita Kaur for an intimate, soul-stirring live experience
More info for Tez Ilyas: Work in Progress
Comedy
Tez Ilyas: Work in Progress
The grumpiest uncle in showbiz is back with a fresh new comedy show
More info for Benjamin Zephaniah: A Celebration
Literature & poetry
Benjamin Zephaniah: A Celebration
An evening of poetry, music and memories to celebrate the life and legacy of the ‘people’s poet’
More info for Masterclass: Raymond Antrobus
Literature & poetry
Masterclass: Raymond Antrobus
Award-winning poet Raymond Antrobus shares his wisdom to help you take your poetry to new heights
More info for After Catastrophe: Futures Beyond Crisis
Literature & poetry
After Catastrophe: Futures Beyond Crisis
Poets, translators and editors explore why we rely on young writers during a crisis
More info for Masterclass: Ilya Kaminsky
Literature & poetry
Masterclass: Ilya Kaminsky
Elevate your writing at a session led by the prize-winning poet Ilya Kaminsky
More info for Peter Gizzi & Denise Riley
Literature & poetry
Peter Gizzi & Denise Riley
Two celebrated poets who transform grief into the art of the radical elegy
More info for Raymond Antrobus & Ilya Kaminsky
Literature & poetry
Raymond Antrobus & Ilya Kaminsky
Two explosive poets dive into how poetry can speak to, witness and challenge the world around us
More info for Masterclass: Peter Gizzi
Literature & poetry
Masterclass: Peter Gizzi
One of America’s best-known poets, Peter Gizzi, shares his insights on the art of poetic writing
More info for Masterclass: Denise Riley
Literature & poetry
Masterclass: Denise Riley
See your own poetry blossom under the expert guidance of the celebrated poet Denise Riley
More info for Kim Hyesoon & Paul Muldoon
Literature & poetry
Kim Hyesoon & Paul Muldoon
Explore reality from unconventional angles as two titans of the imagination present their work
More info for Allen Ginsberg at 100
Literature & poetry
Allen Ginsberg at 100
Rejoice in the life and work of the American bard and 20th-century icon, with a mix of guests
More info for An Evening with Rough Trade Books
Gigs
An Evening with Rough Trade Books
Drop by for a night full of surprises, laughs and emotional jolts with a bumper crop of authors
More info for Hannah Patterson: Ungone – the Play
Gigs
Hannah Patterson: Ungone – the Play
The award-winning playwright and screenwriter’s devilishly intelligent debut novel comes to life
More info for Scritti Politti
Gigs
Scritti Politti
From the underground to chart-topping hits – Green Gartside has credentials few can claim
More info for Pulp
Gigs
Pulp
Grab life by the lapels with the one and only Pulp, as they play their album More in full
More info for Kes: Live Soundtrack
Gigs
Kes: Live Soundtrack
Ken Loach’s chronicle of boyhood soars with a live soundtrack and introduction by Jarvis Cocker
More info for Steel Pan Reimagined
Gigs
Steel Pan Reimagined
The incredible heritage of the steel pan meets bold new commissions for a mixed-instrument orchestra
More info for Dog Man: The Musical
Family & young people
Dog Man: The Musical
Dive into this epic adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of Dav Pilkey’s beloved characters
While you're with us
Jeppe Hein: Appearing Rooms
Jeppe Hein: Appearing Rooms
A summer favourite returns to our site with water fountains to splash around and cool down in
Klaus Weber: Thinking Fountains
Thinking
Thinking
Fountains
Water cascades and spouts over Klaus Weber’s bronze figures.
Modified Social Benches
Modified Social Benches
Benches that challenge the space and distance we place between one another.
William Pye's Zemran
William Pye's Zemran
Pye’s beautiful stainless steel sculpture sits overlooking the Thames.