What’s on

Sun 12 Oct 2025, 13:30

Get creative with alphabets! Design your own writing system in this imaginative, hands-on workshop with Endangered Alphabets founder Tim Brookes.

Tue 14 Oct 2025, 10:00

Guildhall School is delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed pianist Stephen Hough to work with outstanding Guildhall pianists in this free, open masterclass. 

Tue 14 Oct 2025, 20:30

Join James May for a landmark live show, bringing to life the stories of the extraordinary explorers who traversed the deserts, scaled the mountains, sailed into the unknown. 

Thu 16 –Sat 18 Oct 2025

Whether you're joining us for a day or the entire festival, come together to celebrate artists working in endangered languages and dialects.

Sat 18 –Sun 19 Oct 2025

A holistic journey of movement and melody all set to the sounds of live Indian classical music for a unique experience.

Sat 18 –Sun 26 Oct 2025

Breathe into your innate wisdom . Tune into the power of your breath with functional breathing practices designed to improve focus, calmness, and inner resilience. 

Sat 18 –Sun 19 Oct 2025

Flow into Inner Peace. Experience the profound healing power of an immersive sound bath with gongs, crystal bowls, and percussion, creating an environment for deep relaxation and rejuvenation.

Sat 18 –Sun 19 Oct 2025

Experience the healing power of Indian Ragas on the Bansuri and Tanpuras. 

Sun 19 Oct 2025

Step into the heart of Black British storytelling. A space where culture, creativity and community collide.

Mon 20 Oct 2025

Join renowned biologist and bestselling author Merlin Sheldrake for a mind-expanding journey into the extraordinary world of fungi.

Thu 23 Oct 2025, 19:00

Join us for a live conversation with Adrien Verschuere, founder of Baukunst, as he shares his studio’s unique approach and their latest project, FRAME, a striking TV studio designed with Bruther.

Mon 3 Nov 2025

Known for his acclaimed documentaries Black and British: A Forgotten History and A House Through Time, David Olusoga offers remarkable storytelling in this powerful and enlightening social narrative.

Tue 4 Nov 2025, 19:00

Join acclaimed author and thinker Olivia Laing for the launch of The Silver Book, a gripping new novel set in the turbulent world of 1970s Italian cinema.

Mon 10 Nov 2025

Join us for a very special evening as we welcome back our dear friend, one of literature's most fearless voices, Margaret Atwood, celebrating her long-awaited memoir, Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts.

Sun 16 Nov 2025, 13:00

Step into our lush Conservatory and explore how writing can deepen our connection to the natural world in this workshop led by an established author.