Come along to enjoy an afternoon of free performances on the Lauderdale House Tea Lawn! The concert will feature budding improvisers in small Work by Helen Brough, Veronika Seifert, Kellee and Bridget – modern and contemporary, figurative and abstract available for sale.
Stuart Hall Foundation/Highgate Cemetery/LUX artist commission. A newly commissioned audio-based artwork by artist Trevor Mathison that responds imaginatively to Professor Stuart Hall’s chosen place of rest at Highgate Cemetery. Audiences are invited to listen to the 40-minute immersive soundscape on headphones whilst wandering through the beautifully conserved cemetery grounds. The piece explores the legacy of […]
The Highgate School Museum tells the story of Highgate School through documents, artefacts, photographs and paintings. It opens a window on the past, showing school life through the centuries, our relationship with Highgate Village, and how we endured two world wars. Exhibits include a Royal Charter of Queen Elizabeth I, an 1860s slate for taking […]
Join us ‘below stairs’ at the Palace when Susan the Queen’s corgi joins her maid and butler to help with the laundry. A micro panto performance with the Toy Project’s storytelling Dame Tim McArthur, celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, packed with stories of Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years throne since 1952. The Toy Project is based […]
Our lovely Fair in the Square returns with the usual mix of stalls, entertainment, food and music.
Vince Pope is perhaps more well known for writing music for hit TV shows like Black Mirror, Misfits and Wallander. His soundtracks have seen him nominated for a Bafta and win Royal Television Society Awards for best music. His film credits include the much lauded Tigers Are Not Afraid, a film that Guillermo Del Torro […]
Works of Dubious Splendor Highgate artist Rob Sanders creates ‘DUBIOUS SPLENDOR’ – photographic collages of urban surfaces weathered by both the passing of time and traffic, of graffiti, scratches and accidental paint spills. Printed on metal they present a multi-layered and lustrous reflection of our capital. Free – but please register via Eventbrite for 1 […]
Hear about some of the amazing recipients of Highgate’s unique Pink Plaques Local history expert and archivist Catharine Wells will take you to several locations to hear about the wonderful women of Highgate. Meeting Point: Pond Square in Highgate Village Free: No booking required
at Kenwood Ladies Pond. Join swimmers and lifeguards for the presentation of a Pink Plaque at the Ladies Pond. This is a free event but usual prices for swimming apply. Photo by Ruth Corney, used with permission. View Ruth's films about the Hampstead Heath Ladies Pond: Cost: £4.25, £2.55 concessions. Women and girls only (must be […]
Music, theatre, art, crafts and games – bring a picnic! The day will kick off with our friends Seethrough Theatre’s exuberant Carnival celebration at 12.30pm, followed by musician Caroline Chan at 2pm and the Young Music Makers at 3-5pm at the Parliament Hill Bandstand. There will be free stalls throughout the afternoon, including wood crafts, […]
National collection holder of Corokia and as well as New Zealand plants and other unusual plants from all over the world. The garden recently featured in the RHS The Garden magazine. Cost: £5 donated to the London Garden Trust on behalf of their Open Squares and Gardens weekend
This local orchestra, with string quartet, piano, flute and oboe, recreate the glamour of the Palm Court Orchestras that gave pleasure and hope to previous generations in difficult times. The programme includes many memorable melodies and charming songs that you are unlikely to hear anywhere else. For youngsters, it can be a perfect introduction to […]
with Peter Walton. Peter will introduce some of Highgate’s famous Jewish residents, such as George Michael, Peter Sellars, Karl Marx, Gerald Hoffnung, Yehudi Menuhin and Jerry Springer. He will tell the story of Highgate’s own Jewish press baron (who became Lord Southwood), show the iconic building designed by Berthold Lubetkin, and talk about Rabbi Solomon […]
Bluegrass, folk, indie and rock The Archway Mountain Lightnin' Boys is a North London based bluegrass band, most of whose members live in or around Highgate. The band had its first public performance in 2014 and plays regularly in pubs and at festivals and are also known for occasional 'pop up' concerts in Waterlow Park and […]
As dusk approaches and the park begins to grow quiet, a unique evening of site specific performances spread throughout Waterlow Park, featuring artists from the UK, Taiwan, Spain, Greece, S Korea, China, Indonesia and Malaysia, curated by LUX creative ecologist Richard Layzell. Artists: Yasmine Aminanda, Amos, Christina Anagnostou, Heejin Ban, Ning Chou, Abel Holsborough, Karen […]
Insurgent Americana country music for incorrigible grownups This is punk country writing inspired by stories of the hilarious, the heart-breaking, the human and the absurd. It’s three chords and the truth. This is smokin’ hot live music of the toe tappin’, thigh slappin’ variety and held in the newly re-opened Star Pub. Join The Handlers […]
HLSI Librarian, Tom Pink, offers a guided tour of HLSI’s historic library, which holds around 25,000 books. Visitors will be able to browse the Special Collections of books on London, Coleridge, Betjeman, Mary Kingsley and others in the upstairs study room, the Coleridge Room. When: 2.00pm and 3.30pm Cost: Free but numbers are limited so please book […]
With local historian and author Fabian Watkinson Led by Fabian Watkinson, author of The Golden Age of Camden Housing, this hour-long walk will include the stepped concrete terraces of the Whittington Estate, Neave Brown’s row of houses, and the final Neo-Vernacular phase, winner of a Civic Trust Award. Meeting point: The House pub on Dartmouth […]
Visit the newly-refurbished Bottle wine bar and shop for wine tasting and nibbles. Free, no booking required.
Mozart, Schubert and Lennon Berkeley Concert will include Mozart’s Sonata in C minor KV457, Schubert’s Impromptu in G Flat major op90 no.3 and Impromptu in F minor op142 no.3, and Lennox Berkeley’s Six Preludes for Piano. Cost: Free
Tour and talk A rare chance to visit Highgate's old burial ground adjoining the Highgate School chapel, which was consecrated for interments in 1617 and was the initial resting place of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The school chaplain, Father Robert Easton, will be present to talk about the graveyard and offer a brief tour of the […]
Social running club for all abilities. One Run Highgate is a social running club that aims to motivate us all to get out there and run that little bit more often while exploring local parks, pathways and pubs! We meet at 7pm every Tuesday evening at a local pub and go for a run with […]
Recital celebrating the career of soprano Jennifer Vyvyan Soprano-of-the-moment Verity Wingate, who stars at Garsington this summer as the Governess in Britten's Turn of the Screw, gives a glittering recital paying tribute to a star soprano of the 1950s: Jennifer Vyvyan, for whom the role of the Governess was first written. Expect opera and songs […]
Performance and after-show Q&A Based on the bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins and blockbuster DreamWorks film, this new stage adaption by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel tells the story of Rachel Watson, who longs for a different life, her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window everyday, happy and in […]
There will be tea and cakes on offer and a plant sale with proceeds going to the London Garden Trust. Cost: Free
Tour and talk A rare chance to visit Highgate's old burial ground adjoining the Highgate School chapel, which was consecrated for interments in 1617 and was the initial resting place of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The school chaplain, Father Robert Easton, will be present to talk about the graveyard and offer a brief tour of the […]
with opera singers Mary Bevan and Catherine Hopper The school choir will be singing Reach Out by The Four tops, The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, The Power of Song (an original by Hilla Moshenson, the school’s music director) and Higher and Higher by Matthew Crossey and Tom Kirkham. The opera singers are singing a duet, Pur ti […]
with Ariel Lanyi and students from the Guildhall School of Music Concert Programme includes Mozart Divertimento in F, K.137, Shostakovich 5 pieces for 2 violins and piano, Dvorak Piano Quartet No.2 in E flat Op.87. Musicians are Ariel Lanyi – piano, Simon Blendis – violin, Jenny Godson – violin, Mabon Rhyd – viola (Guildhall), Laura […]
Another World is Possible - an afternoon and evening with everything that is special about XR 3.30 - 5.30pm Learn some rebellious songs, or how to drum, or how to climb trees, or bring a T-shirt to block print. Watch short films and find out about local campaigns. Enjoy delicious cake and refreshments. Sorry no […]
An evening of Indo baroque music A collaboration between Preetha Narayanan (Violin) and Tara Franks (cello), string duo, Balladeste, explore the versatility and sound potential of just two string instruments. With traces of contemporary minimalism, Indian classical and folk, the duo co-creates all original compositions that are vibrant and experimental yet melodic and filmic in […]
Blues, country, funk, pop and folk John Landau & The Giants play soulful Americana - fun, friendly music that has bite. The eight-piece ensemble includes Natalie Law on vocals, Andrew Hayes on keyboards, Bronwyn McMahon on bass and vocals, Mike Hollis on drums, Jez Hollis (Mike’s son) on guitar and saxophone, Michael Lovatt on cornet and […]
Chamber ensemble concert The quartet will perform their programme at the Buxton International Festival consisting of Sally Beamish’s Quartet ‘Opus California’ at the Highgate Festival. This is in a quest to promote more female composers. Corran is pairing this with Beethoven op. 18 no.4 alongside some Caroline Shaw as encore. In 2021 they were chosen […]
Chamber ensemble concert Enjoy an evening of seasonal delights given by the talented musicians from our larger instrumental and choral ensembles. We will be featuring the Brunner Show Choir, Cantemus Chorus, Conabor Choir, Senior Strings, Cremona Strings, Concert Orchestra and the Symphony Orchestra. Particular highlights will be Walton's 'Crown Imperial', a Burt Bacharach Medley, and music from 'Les […]
Irish Music led by John Rynne, owner of Brendan the Navigator pub A lively evening of traditional music and song from the West of Ireland rooted in the Sligo and Clare traditions from renowned musicians John Rynne on the flute and whistle, James Carty on fiddle and Tad Sargent with a unique combination of guitar, […]
Talk by change activist Carmel McConnell. Carmel believes each one of us has the potential to create positive change for ourselves, our communities and our world. She calls herself a change activist – someone who takes action in line with their values, even when that is outside the comfort zone. Cost: Free (or with donation), […]
STOP PRESS: Andrew Whitehead has Covid and will not now be able to lead this walk, but details of the locations to be visited will be handed out to those attending so you can walk round the four locations at your own pace. Historian Andrew Whitehead leads a gentle stroll round locations with links to […]
With local historian and author Fabian Watkinson Highgate New Town was one of the most ambitious housing schemes built by Camden Council in the 1970s. Pioneering first borough architect, Sydney Cook, believed that nothing was too good for the residents so recruited exceptionally talented young architects to design it. Led by Fabian Watkinson, author of […]
...on a summer's evening. Join us at the Highgate Society for a glass of bubbly and strawberries as well as other nibbles. Please note that numbers in the hall may be limited to prevent overcrowding, but our garden will also be available to use. Cost: £5 on the door (card or cash)
in collaboration with Transition Kentish Town. Where: Hampstead Heath Meeting Point: Parliament Hill Bandstand Cost: Free, no booking required
Highgate Hill to Archway. Focussing on Highgate Hill down to Archway Station. Highgate Society will provide litter pickers and rubbish bags. Please bring protective gloves if you have them. Meeting point: Highgate Society Cost: Free, please email Infrastructure@HighgateSociety.com for details.
Exhibition and discussion of varied items of topical interest. Post boxes Celebrate and preserve Highgate’s post boxes. Queen Elizabeth has reigned from 1952 and she still has her insignia on many post boxes, but there are many in Highgate dating from the reigns of previous monarchs. Find out more about the history of post boxes and […]
at the Kenwood Ladies Pond. Visit the Ladies Pond to hear about the Pink Plaque project, see the plaque and participate in the Pond Postcard project. The event is free, but usual swimming fees apply. Photo by Ruth Corney, used with permission. View Ruth’s films about the Hampstead Heath Ladies Pond: Cost: £4.25, £2.55 concessions. Women […]
with Father Damien Mason. This 1870s parish church was designed and built by William Butterfield and its interior is much more beautiful than the sturdy exterior might suggest. It also houses a splendid Tudor alabaster of a Celtic saint, St Arthmael. The vicar, Father Damien Mason, will be present and happy to talk informally to […]
...on two wheels! Join us for all things cycling – compare children’s, cargo, long or electrical bikes, Dr Bike will check your bike, share stories about cycling in Haringey. Organised by Haringey Cycling Campaign. Cost: Free, no booking required
Music, exhibitions, crafts, food The shops, restaurants and cafes will feature in a fun, joyful day with the community and visitors. It includes music, special festival menus, offerings and discounts for the community and visitors. Also on display is work from Wood That Works that offers a nurturing background for people to learn a range […]
Meet the artists Ceramics, painting, collage, sculpture.
Brahms, Frank Bridge and Eric Tanguy. Cost: £20, includes a glass of Bucks Fizz. Buy tickets.
Bring tools and gloves if you can! Rubbish bags and a limited number of gardening tools are available but please bring protective gloves, secateurs and forks if you have these. Meeting point: Meet at the corner of land opposite the Woodman Pub, N6 5UA. Cost: Free, please email Infrastructure@HighgateSociety.com for details.
Meet the architects and council officers to discuss exciting plans for providing more play provision in Highgate via CIL funding from Haringey Council. Please note there are two different sites; 2.30 – 3.45pm Parkland Walk/ Milton Park, N6 5PZ then 4 - 5.30pm at BMX/Highgate Library, Shepherds Hill, N6 5QJ. Cost: Free, no booking required.
St Michael’s Church, Highgate is hosting ‘A Concert for Ukraine’, an evening of music with some spoken word. The evening will have a theme of peace, love and hope with a mix of musicians from The Royal College of Music and local performers, St Michael's School choir and St Michael's children's choir. Booking www.stmichaelshighgate.org, email […]
Jazz and a glass of Bucks Fizz Come and listen to The Reliables, Highgate’s very own jazz group in the delightful surroundings of the Highgate Society’s newly refurbished hall and enjoy a glass of Bucks Fizz. Cost: £15, to include a glass of Bucks Fizz. Book tickets.
An Introduction to Slip Decoration. Relax with a glass of wine and some clay and get creative through a variety of slip decoration techniques. Fully taught class with all materials (and prosecco) included. Cost: £50 – with materials and prosecco included. Book your place https://www.highgateartschool.com/product/ceramics-pottery-and-prosecco/ or on the Highgate Art School website.
Tea and cakes will be available to purchase. Access to open garden from Dukes Head Yard. Cost: Free, no booking required.
Plants and homemade jam will be available to purchase. Cost: Free, with donation box.
Harington Scheme provides young people who have learning difficulties or disabilities with life skills and vocational training that will enable them to participate more fully in living and working in the community. Harington Gardeners is an employment and training initiative offering a stepping stone for those learners who are not ready to go straight into […]
Jazz and a glass of Bucks Fizz Come along to enjoy an afternoon of free performances on the Lauderdale House Tea Lawn! The concert will feature budding improvisers in small ensembles as well as big band performances of classics. Performances take place on the Tea Lawn. Cost: Free
Readings of the Ancient Marina by Coleridge and Goblin Market by Rossetti. The Poets Christina Rossetti: A long-term resident, Christina Rossetti is buried in Highgate Cemetery, but her association goes back to the 1860's when she regularly spent several weeks a year as a sister, working with the so-called 'fallen women' in the House of Mercy, […]