Making It Festival 2026
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
8–26 June 2026
What does it mean to “make it” as an artist in the 21st century? As traditions evolve and power shifts, artists with the skills to create their own work become the trailblazers of our culture.
Join us for the 2026 Making It Festival: a celebration of new, original work made by Guildhall School’s vibrant and multi-skilled community. The programme will also include special events, installations and pop-up performances across campus.
Tickets start at just £5 and most events are free.
Join us this summer to celebrate the next generation of ground-breaking artists.
Festival events include:
- Opera Makers 2026
- GradEx: Production & Design Graduate Exhibition 2026
- Birdmother: A Nest-in-Progress
- The Making of Us 2026: Final Year Actors' Self-Led Performances
- MA Collaborative Theatre & Performance Making Final Showcase
- Electronic and Produced Music Postgraduate Showcase
Our free 'Making It Work' post-show discussion series
View more details about all of the events here.
