DulwichFestival

Under the Tree at Copper Beech Café promises an enchanting and intimate night of live music and spoken word by five women artists. Guests can expect original music influenced by country, folk and soft rock, and spoken word tackling notions of life, love and identity. Drinks and food will be available at Copper Beech Café. Tickets £15 (plus Eventbrite booking fees) Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/under-the-tree/

One of the most popular dancing events at the Festival, the ceilidh promises to be a fun night for all the family! Expect live music, simple steps laid out by the band caller and a brilliant atmosphere! Pack your dancing shoes and prepare to dance the night away. Drinks and snacks provided by Copper Beech Café. Tickets £18 / £12 Concession (plus Eventbrite booking fee) Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/festival-ceilidh/

Navigating a renovation project can be an overwhelming experience. Michael Rees, Director of District. Architects will discuss the role of the architect and explain how clever design choices can make all the difference whatever the budget. FREE EVENT but ticket required Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/demystifying-the-role-of-the-architect-for-residential-projects/

Join Channel 4 news presenter, Cathy Newman, discussing her book The Ladder, which brings together inspiration and advice from some of the world’s most influential women. Supported by Village Books Tickets £12 (plus Eventbrite booking fees) Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/an-afternoon-with-cathy-newman/

Dulwich Picture Gallery is the world’s first purpose-built public art gallery: it was founded in 1811 when Sir Francis Bourgeois RA bequeathed his collection of old masters “for the inspection of the public”. Today the Gallery is a vibrant cultural hub hosting some of the UK’s leading exhibitions alongside its Collection of Baroque masterpieces while staging a wide-ranging programme of learning and engagement activities. As part of Dulwich Festival, you can enjoy free admission to our Collection. FREE EVENT NO TICKET REQUIRED

This great Cuban band makes a triumphant return, having played for us at Dulwich Festival in 2022. Authentic salsa music players from Cuba and South America, Camina are regulars at Ronnie Scott’s and major festivals around the UK. A fabulous way to spend a Friday night! Doors open half an hour before listed start times. Tickets £12 (plus Eventbrite booking fees) Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/edt-jazz-club-camina-band/

Nigel Price Organ Trio will be playing selections from their vast back catalogue as well as the recently released and critically acclaimed album ‘That’s it. Right there.’ Together, Nigel Price, Ross Stanley and Joel Barford form perhaps one of the most hard hitting, dynamic and exciting jazz groups on the scene today. Doors open half an hour before listed start times. Tickets £12 (plus Eventbrite booking fees) Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/edt-jazz-club-nigel-price-organ-trio/

Byron Wallen is “one of the most innovative, exciting and original trumpet players alive” (Jazzwise Magazine). Widely recognised as a seminal figure in world jazz, he is constantly travelling the world recording, teaching and performing. Doors open half an hour before listed start times. Tickets £12 (plus Eventbrite booking fees) Tickets form https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/edt-jazz-club-byron-wallen/

A glorious evening of unusual Romantic Trios given by The Lighthouse Trio, with international artists Masumi Ogura (clarinet), Janet Cole (cello) and Nadia Lasserson (piano). Tickets £10 / £8 concession (plus Eventbrite booking fees) Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/the-lighthouse-trio/

Globally renowned street artists were invited by Ingrid Beazley to interpret the Baroque paintings of Dulwich Picture Gallery in their own unique styles, creating the Dulwich Outdoor Gallery in 2012. These, plus other new murals in the community, will feature on our informative guided walks with Amanda Greatorex, explaining the links between the new murals and the Old Masters they are inspired by. Tickets £10; £8 concession (plus Eventbrite booking fees) Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/street-art-walk-with-amanda-greatorex-lunch-hour-walk-17-may/

Globally renowned street artists were invited by Ingrid Beazley to interpret the Baroque paintings of Dulwich Picture Gallery in their own unique styles, creating the Dulwich Outdoor Gallery in 2012. These, plus other new murals in the community, will feature on our informative guided walks with Amanda Greatorex, explaining the links between the new murals and the Old Masters they are inspired by. Tickets £10; £8 concession (plus Eventbrite booking fees) Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/street-art-walk-with-amanda-greatorex-lunch-hour-walk-15-may/

Alexander Larman, the master chronicler of the twentieth century House of Windsor, joins us to discuss his trilogy of revelatory and acclaimed books. Supported by Dulwich Books Tickets £12 (plus Eventbrite booking fees) Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/power-and-glory-by-alexander-larman/

Pedalling from venue to venue with all their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing sustainable theatre to the UK! Join the troupe at JAGS for a bike-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Error’s’, like you’ve never seen it before. When two sets of estranged twins are brought together on the same island, this classic comedy takes hold, with mistaken identity, music and manic costume changes a plenty! This is an outdoor production so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on and dress for the weather. Food and drinks available from Copper Beech Café. Guide dogs and Assistance dogs only. £18 General Admission, £10 Concessions, £3.50 Under 12s (plus Eventbrite booking fee) Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/handlebards/

Ann Kenrick and Trevor Moore lead an interactive and thought provoking evening discussing key decisions you can make in advance, and how to leave a legacy of care and consideration. Tickets £7.50 (plus Eventbrite booking fees) Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/death-matters/