events

Listen Up!
May
7
to 18 May

Listen Up!

Listen Up! - The Evelyn Glennie Foundation and City Lit are delighted to announce Listen Up!, a two‐week residency taking place 7–18 May 2026, inviting the public to rethink what it truly means to listen.

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Gallions Park: Summer in the Park
Jun
27

Gallions Park: Summer in the Park

Gallions Park - Summer in the Park is a free, family‑friendly festival popping up in local parks across Royal Greenwich. Co‑designed with local families and community groups, it’s a hyperlocal celebration made by and for the people who live nearby.

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Maryon Park: Summer in the Park
Jun
28

Maryon Park: Summer in the Park

Maryon Park - Summer in the Park is a free, family‑friendly festival popping up in local parks across Royal Greenwich. Co‑designed with local families and community groups, it’s a hyperlocal celebration made by and for the people who live nearby.

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Caspian’s Storm
Jul
18

Caspian’s Storm

In the rockpools of a town called Crabbiton lives a little crab. Although SMALL in stature, he had a BIG curiosity and loved watching the humans who lived near the shore. But, over time, he became worried about the impact they were having on his watery home.

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Walk of the Dandelion
Jul
18

Walk of the Dandelion

Walk of the Dandelion is a heartwarming project that aims to spread joy and foster connection among people of all ages. Beautifully crafted 8-foot puppet Daniel, an ethereal, ancient man of the earth, walks with audiences, sharing moments of delight, contemplation, and fun.

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Brass Rascals
Jul
18

Brass Rascals

Brass Rascals at St Osyth Summer Sounds - (AKA Brasscals) are a band composed of session musicians that tour with different artists and play in the London and UK music scene.

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Caspian’s Storm
Jul
19

Caspian’s Storm

In the rockpools of a town called Crabbiton lives a little crab. Although SMALL in stature, he had a BIG curiosity and loved watching the humans who lived near the shore. But, over time, he became worried about the impact they were having on his watery home.

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Walk of the Dandelion
Jul
19

Walk of the Dandelion

Walk of the Dandelion is a heartwarming project that aims to spread joy and foster connection among people of all ages. Beautifully crafted 8-foot puppet Daniel, an ethereal, ancient man of the earth, walks with audiences, sharing moments of delight, contemplation, and fun.

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King's Cross Summer Sounds
Aug
13
to 23 Aug

King's Cross Summer Sounds

King’s Cross Summer Sounds, for 11 days (13th Aug - 23rd Aug), brings together music, culture and community in the heart of King’s Cross. Featuring a diverse lineup of live performances from local and emerging artists, this milestone event offers a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive experience for all.

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Len Blake
Aug
14

Len Blake

Len Blake - With honeyed vocals and storytelling that feels specific yet entirely relatable, Len Blake builds worlds full of character with her music.


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Little Grandad
Aug
14

Little Grandad

Little Granddad - Americana-indie with a twist: shades of The Band and the 90s alt-country greats, shot through with power-pop urgency. Four-part harmonies, brass bursts, and songs that flip from half-time to double-time.


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Ankora
Aug
15

Ankora

Ankora - These eight incredible young musicians met through Tomorrow’s Warriors and were selected perform in the all-female Tomorrow’s Warriors Frontline ensemble, under the direction and tutelage of drummer, composer, and educator Romarna Campbell.


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Nu Establishment with Gary Crosby and Zara McFarlane
Aug
15

Nu Establishment with Gary Crosby and Zara McFarlane

Nu Establishment with Gary Crosby and Zara McFarlane - Nu Establishment will be joined by Tomorrow's Warriors Co-Founder, Artistic Director, and bassist Gary Crosby - the man behind the legendary Jazz Jamaica – as they serve up an infectious mix of ska, calypso, mento, and Blue Beat with an impulsive jazz influence.

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Musical Dialogues of the East
Aug
17

Musical Dialogues of the East

Musical Dialogues of the East - is a rich cross-cultural concert experience that brings together outstanding musicians and vocalists from across South Asia and the Middle East for an evening of melody, rhythm, and improvisation.

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JAWARI
Aug
18

JAWARI

JAWARI - is a multi-disciplinary collective that navigates a diverse musical landscape, citing inspiration from a variety of genres

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The Scorpios
Aug
18

The Scorpios

The Scorpios - are a band originally from Sudan that melds Arabic rhythms and guitar chops (and a kind of swooning cyclical ecstasy) with a raw Eastern funk feel, properly dismantling cultural barriers in pursuit of a unifying rhythmic bliss

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Yshee Black (Host)
Aug
19

Yshee Black (Host)

Yshee Black (Host) - (pronounced whYSHEE BLACK) is known for curating and hosting her own lip-sync competition in her home city of Birmingham, aptly named The Church of Yshee from 2017-2022.

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Kimmy Beatbox (Host)
Aug
19

Kimmy Beatbox (Host)

Kimmy Beatbox (Host) - (they/them) is one of the UK’s top beatboxers, reaching the semi-finals of the UK Beatbox Championships 2019 whilst being the first person who isn’t male to get that far in the competition for over 10 years.

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Dyan Tai
Aug
19

Dyan Tai

Dyan Tai - Self-described Gaysian Empress of Sydney, Dyan Tai (they/them) makes electronic hyperpop music fused with Beijing opera, Southeast Asian soundscapes and Y2k Poppunk nostalgia.

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Thandi Phoenix
Aug
19

Thandi Phoenix

Thandi Phoenix - London-based South African-Australian, Thandi Phoenix, is a versatile and innovative artist who consistently pushes the boundaries of her sound and self-expression.

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Arnoi Sacco
Aug
19

Arnoi Sacco

Arno Sacco - a Belgian-born artist of Caribbean heritage whose rich, emotive voice and intimate songwriting have quickly made him a rising figure within the new wave of European R&B.

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Bessi
Aug
19

Bessi

Bessi - (They/Them) is a London-based jazz & soul artist, known for their lyricism, that swims between tenderness & fast pace, warm vocals & arrangements that feel like coming home or exploring somewhere entirely new.

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Kings Place Jazz Orchestra
Aug
20

Kings Place Jazz Orchestra

Swing into Summer with the Kings Place Jazz Orchestra - a handpicked, project-based ensemble, made up of the UK’s finest jazz and big band musicians, alongside rising-star young artists. Kings Place Jazz Orchestra is more than a new resident ensemble, it’s a bold statement of artistic ambition.

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Mishra
Aug
21

Mishra

Mishra are a global folk band from the UK gathering international recognition, who draw together roots in UK traditional music with continent-spanning musical textures into a breathtaking 5 piece performance.


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Pons Aelius
Aug
21

Pons Aelius

Pons Aelius are a six-piece progressive instrumental folk band from Newcastle upon Tyne, known for their rich acoustic sound, bold arrangements and explosive live energy. Fusing tradition with innovation, they have toured extensively across the UK and Europe, appearing at festivals including Celtic Connections, Towersey and Priddy.


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Motown Gospal Choir
Aug
22

Motown Gospal Choir

Motown Gospel Choir - Bringing the timeless sounds of Motown to life, this show is packed with legendary hits, from Dancing in the Street to I Want You Back, guaranteed to keep you dancing All Night Long!

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Chaps Choir
Aug
23

Chaps Choir

Chaps Choir - is a large male singing gang from London; say goodbye to the male voice choir most would recognise. The group has been sharing its joy-inducing, heart-string pulling repertoire to audiences since 2013. Prepare for pop re-hashes, snowy hunting calls, self-aware pirates and, well, lots of men singing …

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UK Soul Choir
Aug
23

UK Soul Choir

Soul Choirs - is a professionally run, inclusive Community Choir operating across South East London and Kent. We operate a fun packed singing and social calendar. Upbeat songs, easy to learn, no auditions and new members always welcome! Our sessions are high-energy, fun and filled with laughter as we learn a carefully curated playlist.

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Samba Parade
Aug
23

Samba Parade

União da Mocidade - (Union of the Youth) is a Brazilian music and dance project for 12-25 year olds, which brings together students from all over London to rehearse and perform

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Caged
Aug
23

Caged

CAGED - is a powerful Afro-Contemporary dance theatre show, where 4 amazing performers leap, swing from, and battle with a striking white, 3 metre high birdcage.

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Parade - The Giant Wheel
Aug
23

Parade - The Giant Wheel

Parade - The Giant Wheel, is a moving performance inspired by the beauty, power, and impact of people from different walks of life coming together, featuring a 12-foot tall Giant Wheel powered by 5 street artists and accompanied by music and a large community cast of local groups and individual performers.

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Rock Choir
Aug
23

Rock Choir

Rock Choir - is a popular, local and award-winning contemporary choir experience offering local weekly rehearsals, performances and life-affirming events to more than 400 towns and communities across the UK and Ireland. It’s all about singing, fun, your local community, friendship and life-changing experiences.

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ReConnection at Hidden Notes Vol. 3, Stroud
Sept
20

ReConnection at Hidden Notes Vol. 3, Stroud

ReConnection unites percussion legend Dame Evelyn Glennie and harp virtuoso Catrin Finch in a luminous new work by composer Jill Jarman. Born from the post‑Covid moment, it transforms memories of separation into a shared live journey towards trust, unity and joy.

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Sea-Change
Apr
7

Sea-Change

The Cutty Sark, now a memorial to seafarers killed in the two world wars, would have passed the lighthouse on its maiden voyage from Dumbarton to London in 1869. Sea Change was inspired by the surrounding landscape with poetic resonances on loss and memory.

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Boy’s Khaya
Apr
7

Boy’s Khaya

BOY’S KHAYA is Tavaziva Dance’s latest work, a powerful exploration of Bawren Tavaziva’s early life in Zimbabwe. Combining contemporary, ballet, and African dance with spoken word and music, it delves into themes of political persecution, colonialism, and human fragility, offering an immersive and unforgettable experience.

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While You Are Here
Apr
7

While You Are Here

While You Are Here explores the events that unfold over time in one small space. In 2115 past secrets are uncovered, three centuries earlier a couple contemplate their future, someone catches fire and a dream is forever lost. Simultaneously looking at the past, present and future, stories are connected through their location, forgotten incidents ricocheting through the space as generations of humans pass by trying to make sense of life, death, and time.

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ReConnection at City Lit (Extracts)
Sept
21

ReConnection at City Lit (Extracts)

ReConnection unites percussion legend Dame Evelyn Glennie and harp virtuoso Catrin Finch in a luminous new work by composer Jill Jarman. Born from the post‑Covid moment, it transforms memories of separation into a shared live journey towards trust, unity and joy.

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Songs from the Shows
Aug
31

Songs from the Shows

Daniel Boys Presents: Songs from the Shows

Prepare for a truly unforgettable night of musical theatre magic! Renowned West End performer Daniel Boys—currently starring as King George III in the West End production of Hamilton—will curate an exquisite evening celebrating the greatest hits from the world of musical theatre. Joined by three of his talented West End friends, Daniel promises to transport you straight to London’s Theatreland with a dazzling array of showstoppers.

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Out of the Deep Blue - EKO
Aug
31

Out of the Deep Blue - EKO

Meet Eko, a 13-foot-tall Sea Giant, brought to life by 5 masterful puppeteers. As the captivating star of Autin Dance Theatre’s acclaimed show Out of the Deep Blue, Eko rises from the depths, inspiring awe and wonder wherever he roams.

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YolanDa Brown
Aug
30

YolanDa Brown

YolanDa Brown Presents: A Bob Marley Tribute

In honor of Bob Marley’s 80th birthday in 2025, double MOBO Award-winning saxophonist YolanDa Brown has crafted an extraordinary tribute album that breathes new life into Marley’s timeless songs.

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St Osyth Summer Sounds
Aug
30
to 31 Aug

St Osyth Summer Sounds

Welcome to the first St Osyth Summer Sounds: Music & Food Festival, your new destination for world-class performances, family-friendly fun, and mouth-watering culinary delights.

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Out of the Deep Blue - EKO
Aug
30

Out of the Deep Blue - EKO

Meet Eko, a 13-foot-tall Sea Giant, brought to life by 5 masterful puppeteers. As the captivating star of Autin Dance Theatre’s acclaimed show Out of the Deep Blue, Eko rises from the depths, inspiring awe and wonder wherever he roams.

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St Osyth Summer Sounds
Aug
30
to 31 Aug

St Osyth Summer Sounds

Welcome to the first St Osyth Summer Sounds: Music & Food Festival, your new destination for world-class performances, family-friendly fun, and mouth-watering culinary delights.

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Gadarene
Aug
17

Gadarene

Gadarene take old English tunes, add their own sprinkling of ideas, modern dance grooves and music production to revitalise and energise these stunning tunes into something new.

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Bhangra Ceilidh
Aug
17

Bhangra Ceilidh

Under band leader and composer Kuljit Bhamra MBE, with a dazzling lineup of musicians, the live sounds of tabla, melodeon and fiddle meld in a cross-cultural aural treat!

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YolanDa Brown
Aug
15

YolanDa Brown

YolanDa Brown Presents: A Bob Marley Tribute

In honor of Bob Marley’s 80th birthday in 2025, double MOBO Award-winning saxophonist YolanDa Brown has crafted an extraordinary tribute album that breathes new life into Marley’s timeless songs.

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Triptic
Aug
14

Triptic

TRIPTIC is the fantastic new trio from Greg Lawson (Grit Orchestra), Phil Alexander (Firelight Trio), and Mario Caribé (Playtime).

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Brass Rascals
Aug
13

Brass Rascals

Brass Rascals (AKA Brasscals) are a band composed of session musicians that tour with different artists and play in the London and UK music scene.

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Joe Stilgoe
Aug
12

Joe Stilgoe

Joe Stilgoe, an internationally acclaimed singer, pianist, and songwriter, returns to our festival to celebrate our 10-year anniversary. The youngest of five, with two musician parents including TV personality Richard Stilgoe, Joe has carved out his own path in jazz and beyond

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Rosa Cecilia
Aug
11

Rosa Cecilia

Rosa Cecilia is a London-born artist with Chilean-Italian roots. Raised in a trilingual household and influenced by Latin rhythms, soul, disco, jazz and pop, her music transcends borders, capturing the essence of her multicultural identity.

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Yshee Black (Host)
Aug
11

Yshee Black (Host)

Yshee Black (pronounced whYSHEE BLACK) is known for curating and hosting her own lipsync competition in her home city of Birmingham aptly named The Church of Yshee from 2017-2022.

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Barbs
Aug
11

Barbs

Prepare to be dazzled by the drag extraordinaire herself, as she takes to the stage with Queer Britain and Sounds Queer. Expect classical music, chaos, charisma and utter camp-ness all in one go.

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APW
Aug
11

APW

Already hailed as an "R&B Powerhouse" by BBC, NOCTIS, and CLOUT, APW is a dynamic songwriter and vocalist with a stratospheric range and razor-sharp lyrical honesty.

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Songs from the Shows
Aug
9

Songs from the Shows

Daniel Boys Presents: Songs from the Shows

Prepare for a truly unforgettable night of musical theatre magic! Renowned West End performer Daniel Boys—currently starring as King George III in the West End production of Hamilton—will curate an exquisite evening celebrating the greatest hits from the world of musical theatre. Joined by three of his talented West End friends, Daniel promises to transport you straight to London’s Theatreland with a dazzling array of showstoppers.

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Sam Wilkinson
Aug
8

Sam Wilkinson

Sam Wilkinson, a 19-year-old singer-songwriter from South London, is set to captivate audiences with his debut project, Everything’s Alright, a milestone in a year full of firsts. Having immersed himself in music from an early age, Sam began learning guitar at eight, tackling Cat Stevens and Beatles classics before discovering his own voice through songwriting at just 12.

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Absolutely Anytime
Aug
8

Absolutely Anytime

Absolutely Anytime was born in London in 2024 and is igniting the scene with a sound that mixes Indie-rock, dance & pop elements, shown within their debut single ‘Sunday School’ which was shortly followed by ‘Stars and Disasters’ & ‘Say What U Want!’.

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FIRE SONGS
Aug
8
to 10 Aug

FIRE SONGS

TRIPTIC is the fantastic new trio from Greg Lawson (Grit Orchestra), Phil Alexander (Firelight Trio), and Mario Caribé (Playtime).

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Paco Peña: Solera
Aug
7

Paco Peña: Solera

Solera reunites Paco Peña and his long term collaborator, director Jude Kelly, for an exploration of artistic wisdom and the fearlessness of youth in search for new expression

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King's Cross Summer Sounds
Aug
7
to 16 Aug

King's Cross Summer Sounds

King’s Cross Summer Sounds celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, bringing together music, culture, and community in the heart of King’s Cross. Featuring a diverse lineup of live performances from local and emerging artists, this milestone event offers a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive experience for all.

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