Tag: Music

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SpitNights | poetry night

poetry for non-poetry fans

A memorable night with the UK’s best poets, showing just how entertaining, moving and hilarious they can be using nothing but words.

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lineup

blackscore

maya-lily

+ open mic section

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no tickets on the door

seated

Show 7.45pm-10:15pm
DJs from 7pm and 10:30pm-late
Bar open all day – pizza from 7pm
Step free access (speak to venue staff and they can assist)
bring a book for the book swap <3 18+

£15/£6

open mic details:
– sign up on the door 7-7:45pm
– names will be picked out of a hat
– 4 minutes maximum


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GREENWICH + DOCKLANDS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2026

This year’s theme WE MOVE and extraordinary line-up of performances celebrates London’s spirit of resilience and community in the face of life’s myriad challenges from 21 Aug—6 Sep.

Performances such as:

A PLACE BETWEEN MASS AND ECHOES
SAT 22 + SUN 23 AUG
2.55PM + 5.20PM (25 mins)
GENERAL WOLFE PIAZZA, GREENWICH PARK
This love letter to skate culture is a celebration of the power of self expression, resistance and joy, channelling the spirit of a generation in search of connection.
Contains loud music.

DO BIRDS DREAM OF FLYING?
SAT 22 + SUN 23 AUG
1PM + 3.40PM (22 mins)
GENERAL WOLFE PIAZZA, GREENWICH PARK
In this award-winning performance, an artfully designed rotating ladder directs eyes upwards, inviting audiences to
consider new perspectives on the world around us. As the ladder turns, the rules keep changing and elegance and poetry meet control and skill.
Live AD Sun 23, 1pm.

THE TORCH
MON 31 AUG
2.40PM (45 MINS)
GENERAL GORDON SQUARE, WOOLWICH, SE18 6AB
Inspired by the music and influence of Ebo Taylor, The Torch is a gig-theatreexperience where Afrobeat, hip-hop and rap meet live storytelling and DJ-led sound. At its core is a story of identity, pressure and self-discovery, tracing the journey from expectation to independence.
Live BSL 2.40pm.

CICATRIUS
SAT 5 SEPT
3.10PM (45 MINS)
START: WATERFRONT SQUARE
END: THEATRE ROOM, TESSA JOWELL BLVD
Scars become symbols of strength in this inclusive outdoor dance ritual pulsing with rhythm, movement and raw physicality. Inspired by ancient traditions from Sardinia and Catalonia, bodies collide, lift and unite in a powerful celebration of resilience, transformation and the joy of moving together.

KISMAT WALLA
THU 3 + FRI 4 SEP
2.15PM + 4.15PM (25 MINS WITH 5-10 MINS PRE SHOW)
QUEEN’S SQUARE, GREEN STREET, EAST HAM, E13 9JJ
A magical cart rolls into Queen’s Square carrying playful stories of fate and fortune, transforming one of London’s most vibrant marketplaces with this highly visual outdoor show for children and families. Inspired by the bustling energy of South Asian street markets, Kismat Walla combines magical puppetry, street theatre and storytelling in a world where fortunes shift, strangers cross paths and anything feels possible.

…And much more!

We are committed to creating an unforgettable experience for Deaf, disabled and Neurodivergent audiences and artists.

You can contact our Access Producer, Evie on access@festival.org or 07899 893 935.

She will aim to get back to you within 3 working days.


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Summer Uni 2026 – Week 5

Welcome to Summer Uni 2026 by Enfield Council – an exciting summer programme designed to help young people explore new opportunities, build confidence, and have fun along the way! We’re inviting young people aged 11-19 (25 with SEND) to take part in over 80 free activities and courses running throughout the summer across Enfield. From creative arts and sports to life skills and professional taster courses, every session is designed to help you discover your strengths and reach your potential.

Think of Summer Uni as your personal fast track – where you gain skills, try new experiences, and enjoy every step of the journey.

You must live in Enfield or attend a school in Enfield. Each person can sign up to 3 courses.

Courses such as:

Nail Art Workshop
Express yourself through creativity with our Nail Art Mastery course! Over two exciting days, you’ll learn how to design and create stunning nails using a variety of tools and accessories. From brushwork to embellishments, you’ll gain the skills to bring your ideas to life with confidence. Absolutely no prior experience is needed, just bring
your imagination and get ready to explore the art of nail design in a fun and supportive environment!

Mon 17-Tue 18 Aug
11am-3pm
11-19 (25 with SEND)
Palmers Green Library

Get Active Tuck In Holiday Camp
Our summer holiday camps are designed to help young people get active, introduce them to new and exciting activities, and create a fun-filled experience they will remember forever. We have loads of fun activities during the summer, such as sports, performing arts, and games to enjoy each week. We have free trips and outings.

Mon 17-Thu 20 Aug
11am-4pm
11-16 (25 with SEND)
Ponders End Youth Centre & Unity Hub @ Craig Park

Bell Lane SEND Specific Youth Club
Bell Lane Youth Club provides safe, inclusive, and engaging SEND-friendly sessions for young people aged 11–19 (up to 25 with SEND). Activities include cooking, T-shirt design, drumming workshops, multi-sports, creative arts, games, wellbeing activities, and more. Sessions are designed to help young people build confidence, develop new skills, make friends, express themselves creatively, and enjoy positive experiences in a supportive and welcoming environment throughout the summer holidays.

Tue 18, Wed 19 & Fri 21 Aug
10.30am-3.30pm
11-19 (25 with SEND)
Bell Lane Youth Centre

Chat GPT AI Masterclass: Create, Innovate & Automate
Curious about artificial intelligence? Join our ChatGPT AI Masterclass to learn how AI powers chatbots, virtual
assistants, and more! In this fun, interactive course, you’ll get hands-on experience with ChatGPT, learn to write prompts like a pro, and discover how AI is transforming industries. By the end, you’ll have practical AI skills, a completed project, and a certificate of completion. Sign up today to unlock the future of tech!

Mon 17-Wed 19 Aug
10am-4pm
14-19 (25 with SEND)
Southgate College

Excellence Masterclass
Our programme is an exciting, interactive journey designed to help young people build confidence, discover their potential, and prepare for their future. Through a mix of hands-on activities, real-life scenarios, and supportive mentoring, young people will gain the tools they need to thrive in education, employment, and everyday life. We combine employability, personal development, and safety awareness into a dynamic programme that feels less like a
classroom and more like a space to grow, connect, and be inspired.

Tue 18 Aug
10am-4pm
11-19 (25 with SEND)
Edmonton Green Library

…And much more. Register below for the final week of Summer Uni 2026!


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Summer Uni 2026 – Week 4

Welcome to Summer Uni 2026 by Enfield Council – an exciting summer programme designed to help young people explore new opportunities, build confidence, and have fun along the way! We’re inviting young people aged 11-19 (25 with SEND) to take part in over 80 free activities and courses running throughout the summer across Enfield. From creative arts and sports to life skills and professional taster courses, every session is designed to help you discover your strengths and reach your potential.

Think of Summer Uni as your personal fast track – where you gain skills, try new experiences, and enjoy every step of the journey.

You must live in Enfield or attend a school in Enfield. Each person can sign up to 3 courses.

Courses such as:

Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts
Join Rejuvenate’s team of industry professionals and discover the power of Brazilian martial arts. Build strength, confidence, and movement skills while having fun. Create and share your own Jiu Jitsu performance video on YouTube or TikTok – don’t be shy! Impress family and friends as you learn from experts and push your limits. This is your chance to enjoy life, stay active, and grow your skills. Start your journey this summer- and make it happen.

Thu 13-Fri 14 Aug
10am-4pm
11-19 (25 with SEND)
Ponders End Youth Centre

T’s Cake Club
A fun and interactive two-day cake-making & decorating club where the young people will design and bake their own cakes. They will also learn the science behind baking and take home their creations as well as a baking kit so they can continue building their confidence baking at home.

Mon 10-Tue 11 Aug
10am-4pm
11-19 (25 with SEND)
Oasis Academy Hadley

Digital Game Design
Do you enjoy Super Mario, Legend of Zelda, Sonic the Hedgehog You will use a premium hands-on platform to experiment, build and learn using the classic 13-bit pixel style game creation without the need for programming language. Create characters, backgrounds, collectables, enemies, weapons and power ups by building with screen-based building tools directly in the app. Assign different functions and add interactivity to your creations such as animations, movements and more. Share your game to the world, experiencing the joy of others playing your game! It’s awesome fun!

Mon 10-Fri 14 Aug
10am-3pm
14-19 (25 with SEND)
Southgate College

Shut Up For What?
Debate & Public Speaking Project
Are you tired of being seen and not heard? Are you fed up of being told to SHUT UP when you have so much to say? USE YOUR VOICE is a debate and spoken word programme that has been created especially for you! Learn how to get the attention of your parents, teachers and even your peers through storytelling and
song writing. You will be taught how to effectively and powerfully get your point across without being silenced or shut down. We want to hear what you have to say.

Tue 11-Thu 13 Aug
12pm-3pm
14-19 (25 with SEND)
Capel Manor College

Film Making Workshop
Working with a team of professional Filmmakers and using professional equipment you will be taught the basics of making your own film. You will split into two teams to make a film based on a theme of your choice and will begin by writing a script before filming and acting commence. On the final day, you will be able to edit your film.

Mon 10-Thu 13 Aug
11am-4.30pm
11-19 (25 with SEND)
Southgate College

…And much more. Register below!


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Summer Uni 2026 – Week 3

Welcome to Summer Uni 2026 by Enfield Council – an exciting summer programme designed to help young people explore new opportunities, build confidence, and have fun along the way! We’re inviting young people aged 11-19 (25 with SEND) to take part in over 80 free activities and courses running throughout the summer across Enfield. From creative arts and sports to life skills and professional taster courses, every session is designed to help you discover your strengths and reach your potential.

Think of Summer Uni as your personal fast track – where you gain skills, try new experiences, and enjoy every step of the journey.

You must live in Enfield or attend a school in Enfield. Each person can sign up to 3 courses.

Courses such as:

Woodcraft and Digital Design
Learn how to turn ideas into real objects through a hands-on mix of woodworking, design and digital making. In this creative course, you will explore practical workshop skills, use modern tools and technologies, and make your own finished piece to take home. You will also visit Makers World , a professional maker space, to see how design and fabrication work in the real world. Whether you are into building, creativity, furniture, or future careers in design and making, this course is a chance to learn new skills, grow your confidence and create something you can be proud of.

Wed 5-Fri 7 Aug
10am-1.30pm
12-19 (25 with SEND)
Ponders End Youth Centre

Eyelash Extension
Want to acquire a skill that can be used as a side hustle? Why not try individual lashes! Eyelash extensions have become very popular over the years and are a key part of the beauty industry. This workshop is designed for young people who want to learn the fundamental skills needed to apply individual eyelash extensions. You will learn how to apply individual eyelash extensions, the tapping & mapping method, the necessary tools and products, health & safety guidelines, and how to promote your work on social media.

Wed 5-Fri 7 Aug
10am-3pm
11-19 (25 with SEND) – Palmers Green Library

Sew Cultured Studio – Remix Your Style
Got clothes you don’t wear anymore? Don’t bin them! Remix them! Join Sew Cultured Studio and transform old outfits into something totally your style. Add colour, stitch bold designs, customise with gems, paint, and more. No experience needed. Get creative and do something good for the planet. Bring your old clothes and turn them into fresh, unique pieces you’ll actually want to wear.

Thu 6-Fri 7 Aug
10.30am-2.30pm
11-19 (25 with SEND)
Southgate College

Summer Multi-Sports
Qualified coaches will provide football and multisport sessions throughout the summer. This is a great opportunity to get fit, stay active, and have fun. You must book onto each session; however, this will not affect your three-course limit. Feel free to keep booking as long as sessions do not clash with your other courses.

Wed 5-Thu 6 Aug
1pm-3pm
11-19 (25 with SEND)
Enfield Town Park

Community Cook Out – Learn to BBQ
Learn to several BBQ dishes, cooking in our kitchen garden. The challenge? To make 60 meals for members of the local community.

Thu 6 Aug 10am-3pm
11-19 (25 with SEND)
St Matthew’s Church

Register below!


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Upgrade Yourself Festival

📣 Calling all creatives aged 16–30!
🎟️ FREE EVENT

Upgrade Yourself Festival by Somerset House is back with two FREE days of connecting you with cultural changemakers and creative visionaries.

We’re going beyond your traditional careers festival to explore and celebrate creativity as a tool for self-expression, creative growth, and collective imagination.

Expect two days of dreaming, reflecting, imagining and testing new ideas. Empowering you to express yourself, build your community, and experiment boldly.
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your next step, come get inspired, make new connections and celebrate the future of creativity.

🗓️ 7–8 August 2026
📍 Somerset House, London
🎟️ Free for 16–30-year-olds
🔗 Find out more and book your FREE place below
✨ We can’t wait to see you there!


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Online activities for adults with learning disabilities

We run online interactive sessions covering lots of different activities. Our focus is to have fun and a good time! We love to see our attendees growing in confidence and trying new things.

Sessions take place via Zoom and you will receive the link after booking. Sessions such as:

– Tales from the Bible with Alex 🙏
– Sam’s Band
– All Creatures Great and Small
– Create Stories – Create Pictures
– Let’s Pretend – Fun times with Andree
– Dance with Katie
– Keep Signing with Katie 👍
– Film Night with Claire
– Jam with Jess 🎶

Cost per session is between £0 – £7.50.
Book your first session for free using the code FIRSTFREE at checkout.


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Musical Memories

Musical Memories is an interactive immersive musical show exploring the relationship of two friends from their childhood to older age.

It includes drama, dance and music as well as film and familiar artefacts to stimulate the senses and provoke reminiscence and joy.

Contact Annie to find out the full details and to book your free space. 077657 14384 or email info@jazannearts.co.uk

Shows on:
Wed 29th July
EN1
Show: 2pm

Thurs 30th July
London E16
Shows 10.30am and 2pm

Monday 3rd August
London E7
Show 2.00pm tbc

Tuesday 4th August
IG1
Show 1pm

Wednesday 5th August
London E15
Show 2.00pm

Thursday 6th August
London N13
Show: 2.30pm tbc


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Disability Festival in the Park

Come along for a fun-filled day celebrating inclusion and community spirit on:
🗓️ Wednesday 22 July
⏰ 12pm-7pm
📍 Christchurch Green, Wanstead, E11 2RH
Entry: Free
Music may begin before the formal festival opening.

Enjoy:
🎵 Incredible tribute acts featuring Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, and Ed Sheeran
🎾 Accessible sports
🎤 Stand up comedy
🎡 Funfair
🤩 and lots more!


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So ‘Dinky’ DaDa

Join SoDaDa on 13th August with their beach theme: holiday vibes event. Think: DJs, dancing, Hawaiian shirts, short, open mic, sunglasses and flip flops!

Just turn up for FREE!



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