Whether you're joining us for a day or the entire festival, come together to celebrate artists working in endangered languages and dialects.
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Darbar: Yogabliss to Live Music with Kanwal Ahluwalia
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A holistic journey of movement and melody all set to the sounds of live Indian classical music for a unique experience.
Kanwal Ahluwalia practitioner
Kirpal Panesar esraj
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Darbar: Aurabreath – Breathwork with Davel Patel
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Breathe into your innate wisdom . Tune into the power of your breath with functional breathing practices designed to improve focus, calmness, and inner resilience.
Davel Patel practitioner
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Darbar: Sacred Sound Bath with San Lau
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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.
San Lau sound healing practitioner
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Darbar: Raga Wellbeing with Jason Kalidas
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Experience the healing power of Indian Ragas on the Bansuri and Tanpuras.
Jason Kalidas bansuri
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Black British Book Festival 2025
Step into the heart of Black British storytelling. A space where culture, creativity and community collide.
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Merlin Sheldrake - The Secret Lives of Fungi LIVE
Join renowned biologist and bestselling author Merlin Sheldrake for a mind-expanding journey into the extraordinary world of fungi.
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Lessons on Revolution
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One of The Scotsman's 'Best Shows of the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe', this 'unique and intellectually potent' (★★★★★, Morning Star) show explores how voices of the past can give us hope today.
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Architecture on Stage: Baukunst
Join us for a lecture by architect Adrien Verschuere, in which he discusses recent projects by his office, the Brussels-based Baukunst.
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David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time
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.
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Talks & eventsCinema
Olivia Laing in conversation with Charlie Porter
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.
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In Conversation with Gareth Southgate
In this rare evening, Southgate will take to the stage alongside a special guest host, to celebrate his new book Dear England: Lessons in Leadership.
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An Evening with Margaret Atwood
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.
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Writing Ecologies: 16 Nov
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.
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Don McCullin – War and Peace
Don McCullin survived the Blitz and braved bullets in Vietnam and Afghanistan. Now Britain’s greatest photo journalist joins us to celebrate his 90th birthday.
