Shoreditch Town Hall is back with Summer in The Ditch, celebrating early-career artists and their groundbreaking work.
Following the success of its inaugural artist takeover in 2024, Shoreditch Town Hall is thrilled to announce the return of Summer in The Ditch. Running across six days this July, the bold and brilliant series will once again showcase a dynamic mix of camp, queer, and cult work in the venue’s acclaimed basement space — recently home to a residency from immersive pioneers DARKFIELD.
This year's programme continues the Town Hall’s steadfast commitment to early- and mid-career artists. Audiences can expect an electric line-up of raw performances and genre-defying nights, curated from across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum — with the full list of artists to be announced soon.
The 2025 edition is set to be bolder, brighter, and even more unforgettable, bringing audiences the best of summer’s artistic energy. Each evening will feature performances from a dynamic mix of fresh talent and seasoned acts, showcasing a refreshing blend of experimental work and work from an array of poets, musicians, and artists. Previous editions of Summer in The Ditch have included artists such as FAG PACKET, FEMMI, Fabio Lezonli, piss / CARNATION, and Queer Noise.
Renowned Hackney-based charity Ministry of Stories will also be taking over the Ditch space this summer with DreamState (28th July – 2nd August), a fantastical interactive exhibition- adventure for all ages, designed to bring the imagination to life.
Summer in The Ditch also continues Shoreditch Town Hall’s ongoing commitment to artistic development, building upon its work with STAMP (Supporting Theatre Artists and Makers of Performance). As part of this mission, the venue will host STAMP Connects (21st May), an exciting afternoon of panel talks, open discussions, and networking opportunities. And the much-loved Town Hall Tea Dances will continue throughout the year, offering audiences an opportunity to dance the afternoon away in the magnificent surrounding of the Assembly Hall.
Shoreditch Town Hall is proud to have unveiled a newly completed ramp as part of its wider Welcome Project, to create a welcoming space for all. The ramp will improve entrance access for visitors with mobility needs or pushchairs and reinforces the venue’s continued commitment to accessibility and inclusion.
Summer in The Ditch; Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street, London, EC1V 9LT
Thursday 10th July – Saturday 12th July 2025
Thursday 17th July – Saturday 19th July 2025
DreamState: Monday 28th July – Saturday 2nd August 2025
Further Information: Summer in The Ditch – Shoreditch Town Hall