Singers with good sight-reading ability have the chance to rehearse choral works under the experienced baton of Rupert Bond. The works featured will include ‘How lovely are thy Dwellings’ from Brahms’ Requiem and Bruckner’s much-loved motet Locus Iste, The workshop will conclude with an informal public performance.
Under the Tree at Copper Beech Café promises an enchanting and intimate night of live music and spoken word by five women artists.
Kenny Imafidon, a talented student with a side hustle as a dealer, was accused of a murder he didn’t commit. That Peckham Boy is his story.
Supported by Village Books
Kick off your Festival week with a night of high-octane dance floor bangers from the UK’s leading party band, covers supergroup FAKE TAN.
Join us for an afternoon of musical and dramatic festival performances featuring students, staff and alumni from Alleyn’s and local schools, including a showcase of musical, dramatic and artistic productions. Free entry, open to all!
Get ready for a jam packed day of fun! Expect sights, sounds, smells and flavours from around the world as we celebrate life at the Dulwich Festival. With performances, exhibitions, food and craft stalls, kids activities, bouncy castles and more, there’s something for the whole family. Booking not required, drop in to take part!
Families can explore the Orchard to discover the animals that live there. Take part in nature crafts and enjoy stories and live music. Bring your teddies, picnic, and blanket and go home with your own butterfly feeder! Hosted by London Wildlife Trust and supported by The Dulwich Estate.
Come celebrate and support the shortlist and winners of this year’s Festival Competitions and see their work! Spanning Children’s Art, Teen Filmmaking and Flash Fiction from all ages. No booking required.
Explore the murals of the Dulwich Outdoor Gallery. Bring your sketchbooks to draw along the way as you learn who painted these street art masterpieces, and why.
Join Peter Frankopan, bestselling author of The Silk Roads, talk about his latest book, The Earth Transformed, which shows the natural environment’s influence on global history.
Join Ian McInnes to look at Dawson’s Heights along with East Dulwich’s early concrete houses.
Letta Jones will lead a tree walk in the grounds of Dulwich Park, discovering a rich diversity of native and introduced species, including seasonal features and plants from all around the globe.
A fun concert for children with great tunes and lots of opportunities to participate and make some noise! Fancy dress encouraged, booking required.
Explore Christ’s Chapel organ with Marilyn Harper, chapel organist. Anyone who wants to try may do so! We also welcome beginner organists. Sponsored by the Southwark and South London Society of Organists.
Explore the murals of the Dulwich Outdoor Gallery. Bring your sketchbooks to draw along the way as you learn who painted these street art masterpieces, and why.
Join Sunday Times bestselling author, Sathnam Sanghera, talking about Empireworld, an account of Britain’s imperial past in all its ambiguity. Supported by Village Books
Join Ian McInnes to look at Dawson’s Heights along with East Dulwich’s early concrete houses.
In his bestselling book, How They Broke Britain, LBC’s James O’Brien discusses the shady network that made Britain a place of strikes, shortages and scandals. Supported by Dulwich Books.
Join us on a fascinating walk to discover some of the unlikely social radicals who lived in Dulwich Village.
Hear about the rich collection of murals around Dulwich and how this project came about in 2012. Many artworks are inspired by Old Masters from nearby Dulwich Picture Gallery. These plus other new murals feature on this walk.
The Dulwich Park Fair is a free outdoor, family friendly event in Dulwich Park. It includes a Fun Fair, Vauxhall City Farm, a dog show and live performances, as well as a large variety of food, drink, craft and charity stalls.
Join us for an afternoon of murder and mystery as local crime writers Abigail Dean, Christie Watson and Susan Allott talk about how they keep the reader guessing. Supported by Village Books
Hear about the rich collection of murals around Dulwich and how this project came about in 2012. Many artworks are inspired by Old Masters from nearby Dulwich Picture Gallery. These plus other new murals feature on this walk.
Join former BBC Tech Correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones in conversation with Dulwich College Master Dr Joe Spence, discussing his memoir Ruskin Park – “a poignant social history”. Supported by Village Books
Join psychologist Dr Martha Deiros Collado, talking about How to Be the Grown-up, an empowering, practical toolkit for all parents raising children today. Supported by Dulwich Books
Author William Viney, an identical twin himself, discusses his fascinating new book TWINKIND, the first illustrated global exploration of the cultural significance of twins. Supported by Dulwich Books
Join the former Director of Music and Organist of Rochester Cathedral for a beautiful showcase of the historic organ at Christ’s Chapel.
Dani Mosley from Family Feasts, a local business for private catering events & cooking workshops, joins us to discuss how to elevate your everyday cooking.
A Private View: After hours, the characters from four of the Gallery’s paintings step into our world and tell their own entertaining and amusing stories.
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.
Get set for a high energy bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of
Errors’, performed by the always wonderful HandleBards. Family friendly (age 5+) outdoor performance.
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
A Private View: After hours, the characters from four of the Gallery’s paintings step into our world and tell their own entertaining and amusing stories.
Hear about the rich collection of murals around Dulwich and how this project came about in 2012. Many artworks are inspired by Old Masters from nearby Dulwich Picture Gallery. These plus other new murals feature on this walk.
Author Rob Eastaway reveals the surprising ways in which Shakespeare was influenced by the mathematical innovations that were happening in the world around him. Supported by Village Books
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).
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.
Join Ella Mills talk about her latest cook book Healthy Made Simple, an instant Sunday Times bestseller, which is full of recipes to make healthy eating easy.
Supported by Village Books
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.
Hear about the rich collection of murals around Dulwich and how this project came about in 2012. Many artworks are inspired by Old Masters from nearby Dulwich Picture Gallery. These plus other new murals feature on this walk.
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!
A family friendly street fair, celebrating the best of West Dulwich. Highlights include maypole dancing, live music, an arts and crafts market showcasing local artists, street food stalls, face painting, best dressed dog competition and lots of free activities and offers at our local businesses
Founded in 1811, Dulwich Picture Gallery was the world’s first purpose-built public art gallery when Sir Francis Bourgeois RA bequeathed his collection of old masters. We invite the public to explore the gallery’s main collection for free.
Join us on a fascinating walk to discover some of the unlikely social radicals who lived in West Dulwich.
Join Eric Large to follow the historic River Effra through the neighbourhood.
Hear about the rich collection of murals around Dulwich. Many artworks are inspired by Old Masters from nearby Dulwich Picture Gallery.
Join Katja Hoyer, a talented young historian, discussing her best-selling book Beyond The Wall, a powerfully told account of East Germany behind the Iron Curtain.
Supported by Dulwich Books
Meet Katie Kirby, bestselling author of the Lottie Brooks series! Can Lottie get through term without leaving chaos in her wake? Join Katie to find out. Supported by Village Books
Join Eric Large to follow the historic River Effra through the neighbourhood.
Join the original, award-winning, family ravers Big Fish Little Fish, at the historic Kingswood House. Dance, laugh, craft and be daft to banging tunes with bubbles, balloons and foam. Licensed bar.
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
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.
Dust off your dancing shoes and prepare for a night of fun and laughter at the Festival Ceilidh, led by The Sassenachs!
London born and raised, Poppy has become an infamous part of the UK jazz scene. Her style and versatility branches across multiple genres. After years of developing her sound, Poppy is excited to introduce her new quintet; a hot pot of jazz, fusion, hip-hop and Latin, expressed through the unique tone of one of London’s most exciting up and coming trumpet voices.
Join us on a fascinating walk to discover some of the unlikely social radicals who lived in East Dulwich.
Hear about the rich collection of murals around Dulwich and how this project came about in 2012. Many artworks are inspired by Old Masters from nearby Dulwich Picture Gallery. These plus other new murals feature on this walk.
A festive celebration of culture and community, the Goose Green Fair is a wonderful family day featuring market stalls, childrens’ entertainment, beer tent, street food, performances.
Hear about the rich collection of murals around Dulwich and how this project came about in 2012. Many artworks are inspired by Old Masters from nearby Dulwich Picture Gallery. These plus other new murals feature on this walk.
Join Ian McInnes to discover the history of our East Dulwich pubs. Drinks not included!
Join local groups Tongue & Groove Choir, South London Choir and the award-winning Meantime Chorus for an uplifting musical Sunday afternoon.
Join Ian McInnes to discover the history of our East Dulwich pubs. Drinks not included!
This local chamber orchestra performs Mozart’s Symphony No. 34, Busoni’s Clarinet Concertino, Handel’s Water Music Suite and Fauré’s Cantique de Jean Racine.
A collection of the best authentic sounding rhythm and blues players in Europe, whose credentials speak for themselves. Comprised of members from many outstanding bands, Laura B herself was billed as the ‘UK’s New Diva of Rhythm and Blues’ at The Rhythm Riot & Atomic in 2009.