Over 100 events from the worlds of culture, science, theatre, and music
The Bloomsbury Festival announces their full programme of shows, exhibitions, events, concerts, walks and talks in the 2023 programme with the theme ‘Grow’. The festival includes free events, family-focused activities, exhibitions and performances created to showcase artists, culture, and community.
Highlights from the festival include:-
A Street Food & Flower Market on Store Street opens the festival, featuring pop-up entertainment from buskers, local dance groups and performers bringing the street to life. The market will offer a variety of street food with a global range of stalls as well as local restaurants and shops taking part in the fun.
A three-day Discovery Hub will take over Holborn Library for families and schools with an exciting mix of creative and cutting-edge science activities from leading local universities and institutions. Discovery activities and exhibitions include a VR drone take-off experience, a creative exhibition of 50 avocado sculptures and the greenest popcorn you may ever eat made using hydrogen fuel cells!
A series of lunchtime concerts providing a platform for emerging talent, featuring free recitals and performances throughout the week from up-and-coming musicians including pianists, singers, string and woodwind players.
A series of theatre productions consisting of new work by local artists providing a platform for emerging talent including: -
- Lucy Bailey’s How To Run Away
- Goodgirl by Parbati Chaudhury
- Rowenna Mortimer’s The Morphea
- Lizzie Milton with Intransigent Lines,
- Rhubarb and Custard by Stupid and Brave Theatre
- Oils by Jessica Rachid .
There are also two new major creative partnerships launching this year with CityLit and Holborn Library.
Further Information: Welcome - Bloomsbury Festival