Creative writing and poetry workshop
The Boogaloo 312 Archway Road, LondonJoin writer & poet Laurie Bolger for a fun & generative session. All levels welcome. Book via Eventbrite. www.linktr.ee/LaurieBolger
£12 – £15
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The Poetry Lounge
The Boogaloo 312 Archway Road, LondonNew work by Laurie Bolger, Open mic and enter the Pink Plaque-inspired limerick competition. Book via Eventbrite.
Extra Shift
Both Gallery 323 Archway Road, LondonA group exhibition of women artists creating work amidst the challenges, responsibilities and joys of motherhood. Curated by gallery directors Donna Poingdestre and Justine Hounam with Alicia Pivaro. Runs from 7th - 23rd June - open 12 - 4pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Free
Cabinet of Curiosities
Lauderdale House Highgate Hill, London, United KingdomRooms: Courtyard Gallery, Entrance Hall; also in Waterlow Park: Knot Garden, Tea Lawn 95 students (aged 14 to 15) from both Parliament Hill and William Ellis schools have been working with artist Alison Lam to create 380 ceramic and 50 bronze hand sized pieces, as well as printed tapestries, inspired by the collections of plants and artefacts […]
Free
Small paintings by Linda Douthwaite
E Scissorhands 359 Archway Road, LondonLocal artist exploring nature and wildlife in our parks and green spaces.
Free
London Open Gardens at Omved
Omved Townsend Yard, London, United KingdomOmVed Gardens will be part of London Parks & Gardens 2024 and run a series of tours throughout the day. London Open Gardens is celebrating 25 years of unique public access to over 100 secret or usually-closed special gardens for one special summer weekend, and OmVed Gardens will be part of the programme. Tickets offer […]
£5
Unlocking Highgate Cemetery
Highgate Cemetery Swains Lane, LondonEntrance courtyard, Highgate Cemetery, Swain's Lane, London N6 6PJ
Free
Holly Lodge Estate guided walk
A guided walk exploring the Holly Lodge Estate and its history. Duration approximately 60 mins.
Free but booking is essential
Animal Art on Archway
Souvenir Gallery 249 Archway Road, LondonThe work of a curated selection of independent artists exploring the animal kingdom. Signed illustrations, greetings cards, and handmade gifts for sale. Artists include Mat Mabe, Ben Rothery, Jo Chambers and Daniel Mackie.
Free
Holly Lodge Estate Centenary Exhibition
Holly Lodge Community Centre 30 Makepeace Avenue, LondonALSO June 15 and 16 11am - 6pm. As part of the centenary celebrations for the Holly Lodge Estate, the Community Centre has curated an exhibition on the history of the estate together with a new film from Anne-Marie Copestake that considers the legacies and lives of the Holly Lodge community, through the voices of […]
Free
Bish Bash Splash
Highgate Art School 162 Archway Road, LondonNew work by contemporary artists Veronika Seifert and Basil Olton.
Free
James Smith – Bronzes
Avivson Gallery 49 Highgate High Street, LondonLocal artist James Smith displays artwork created after an international career in geology and geophysics.
Free
Fair in the Square
Pond Square Highgate Village, London, United KingdomThe amazing Fair in the Square returns with stalls, entertainment, food and music. Friends and neighbours come together in the Village for a fun day out and welcome visitors from further afield. The Highgate Festival team will be at our stall handing out programmes and free Highgate Festival bags. Pop by and say hi!
Free
Opening the Crypt at St Michael’s
St Michaels Church South Grove, LondonThe St Michael's crypt will be open for visitors to inspect the 17th century wine cellar behind which is buried the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge and members of his family. A statue of STC will be on public display for the first time, and short lectures on the poet's life, and death, in Highgate, and […]
Free
‘Birdsong and a bathroom’
LUX Waterlow Park Centre, LondonA new solo exhibition by Glasgow-based artist Anne-Marie Copestake explores the life of the iconic Holly Lodge Estate. The film considers the legacies and lives of the Holly Lodge community, through the voices of past and present residents. Presented by LUX in collaboration with the Holly Lodge Community Centre, the exhibition will be accompanied by […]
Free
A Field Guide to Spring: Garden Treasure Hunt
Omved Townsend Yard, London, United KingdomA garden treasure hunt for children aged 6-10, based on Gabby Dawnay new book A Field Guide to Spring. A Field Guide to Spring is a pocket-sized introduction to spring inspired by the Forest School movement. The workshop will celebrate the new season and encourage children to develop their curiosity, creativity and connection with nature. More information and […]
£7.20 – £12.00
Women of Highgate: A guided walk
Join me for a fascinating walking tour through Highgate Village, dedicated to celebrating some of the remarkable women linked to the area, many of whom are featured in the Pink Plaques project. From renowned philanthropist Angela Burdett Coutts to royal mistress Nell Gwynn, discover the inspiring stories of scientists, business women, activists and creatives – […]
£15
Highgate Society Street Stall
Information stall in celebration of the Big Help Out Day. Old 271 space, Highgate High Street, N6 6BS
free
Open Garden: Wildlife and kitchen garden in Highgate
See how to encourage biodiversity and wildlife in an urban setting. Wander through Claudia's wildlife and kitchen garden, eat delicious homemade cakes & savoury food, meet your community, and perhaps get inspired. 35 Langbourne Avenue, N6 6PS Book tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/growinggreenclimateactioncic1/1168455
Free
Roasts and Reels
Brendan the Navigator 90 Highgate Hill, LondonTraditional Irish music session with pints, food and craic!
Free
Extra Shift exhibition opening
Both Gallery 323 Archway Road, LondonOpening of a 'salon' style exhibition by women artists creating work amidst the challenges, responsibilities and joys of motherhood. Curated by gallery directors Justine Hounam and Donna Piongdestre with Alicia Pivaro. Runs from 7th - 23rd June - open 12 - 4pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Free
Highgate Primary Community Concert
Highgate Primary School Storey Road, London, United KingdomFundraiser concert featuring schools choirs, alumni, parents and special guests. Free.
Stephen Hose piano recital
Lauderdale House Highgate Hill, London, United KingdomTake a break on a Tuesday lunchtime and enjoy 45 minutes of gorgeous classical music performed live by Lauderdale House’s resident pianist Stephen Hose upstairs in the beautiful Long Gallery overlooking Waterlow Park. Doors open 1pm. Stephen Hose trained at the Royal Academy of Music where he held a Vaughan Williams scholarship, and has worked […]
Free
Longitude: A Clockmaker’s Obsession talk
Highgate Society 10A South Grove, London, United KingdomDr Karen Moloney tells the story behind her new musical – an epic voyage across time and space to share the trials of a simple clockmaker who lost almost everything in his quest to save others. A true story of betrayal, obsession, and injustice, conquered only by the love of his family and the intervention […]
£7.5
Whiskey Mick and The Spud Peelers
Brendan the Navigator 90 Highgate Hill, LondonFolk, bluegrass and Americana singing.
Free
A tribute to Carl Davies: Music from Pride and Prejudice in concert
Swains Lane London, United KingdomJoin us for a special evening as Pride and Prejudice is brought to life through words and music by Leora Cohen on violin, Paul Wingfield on piano and narrator Penelope Rawlins. The American-born Jewish conductor and composer Carl Davis, wrote the music for dozens of films and more than one hundred TV programmes. His score for Pride […]
£9 – £12
Curated Works
Highgate Flowers 247 Archway Road, LondonContemporary art, ceramics and jewellery. Highgate Flowers was established in the spring of 2014 by Rachel Toler and her partner David Weldon. Rachel and David both have backgrounds in art and design and they bring this sensibility to all aspects of the shop, from the beautiful flowers and plants through to the carefully selected handcrafted […]
Free
Happy returns to Take Twenty singers
Highgate United Reformed Church LondonLeading local jazz and pop choir Take Twenty are delighted to be returning to the Highate Festival for the second year running. This year the group's melodic sounds can be heard at the Highgate United Reformed Church. Tickets are £15 (concessions are £12 for over 65s, students and children).
£12 – £15
Bonanza – Highgate’s only Queer night
The Boogaloo 312 Archway Road, LondonBONANZA is a freespirited safe space in N6 for the LGBTQ+ community to live out their camp cowboi fantasy! Expect chatter & chugging from 7.30, a rodeo-themed cabaret from 9, and country-pop dance floor.
Jazz on the Tea Lawn: Carol Grimes and Friends
Swains Lane London, United KingdomCarol Grimes is a British singer, songwriter, poet and author, a towering presence in the UK music scene; from busking in the streets as a teenager, singing blues and Jazz, to touring internationally with the contemporary classical group The Shout and her two of her solo albums in Nashville and Memphis it is safe to say […]
£15.50
Animal Art on Archway
Souvenir Gallery 249 Archway Road, LondonThe work of a curated selection of independent artists exploring the animal kingdom. Signed illustrations, greetings cards, and handmade gifts for sale. Artists include Mat Mabe, Ben Rothery, Jo Chambers and Daniel Mackie.
Free
Extra Shift
Both Gallery 323 Archway Road, LondonA group exhibition of women artists creating work amidst the challenges, responsibilities and joys of motherhood. Curated by gallery directors Donna Poingdestre and Justine Hounam with Alicia Pivaro. Runs from 7th - 23rd June - open 12 - 4pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Free
Highgate Society Summer Social
Highgate Society 10A South Grove, London, United KingdomEnjoy bubbly and strawberries on a summer evening while socialising with friends and neighbours. The Highgate Society works to make Highgate and its neighbourhood a better place in which to live and work. All are welcome to enjoy the Society's annual social gathering. Tickets on the door, and include a glass of wine.
£7
Boogie Nights
A ladies night of karaoke and dancing – men allowed. @the_villagesquare Tickets £10, book via Eventbrite.
£10
Highgate Society Tidy Up
Join volunteers to litter-pick and clear local areas. Wood Lane/Queen’s Wood Road, N6
Highgate School museum open house
Highgate School Museum Southwood Lane, LondonCome learn about the history of Highgate School, dating back to the 16th century. Our museum tells the story of the school, through documents, artefacts, photographs, and paintings. It opens a window on the past, showing school life through the centuries. Visit us to find out more, speak to our archivists and view collections dating […]
Free
Holly Lodge Estate guided walk
A guided walk exploring the Holly Lodge Estate and its history. Duration approximately 60 mins.
Free but booking is essential
Holly Lodge Estate Centenary Exhibition
Holly Lodge Community Centre 30 Makepeace Avenue, LondonAs part of the centenary celebrations for the Holly Lodge Estate, the Community Centre has curated an exhibition on the history of the estate together with a new film from Anne-Marie Copestake that considers the legacies and lives of the Holly Lodge community, through the voices of past and present residents. Commissioned by Holly Lodge […]
Free
Who’s your Highgate music hero?
The Boogaloo 312 Archway Road, LondonFour local musos compile and debate the best music to come out of Highgate.
Free
Featured
Highgate Village Eco Fair
Pond Square Highgate Village, London, United KingdomHear and meet local activists and organisations fighting for climate action and buy recycled and pre-loved items. Stalls, Talks and Workshops by; Heath Hands, Growing Green, Highgate Neighbourhood Forum, Haringey Forest, XR, Power Up North London, OmVed, Islington Swift Group, City Farm, London Cycle Campaign, Hillcrest Community Garden, Highgate Horticultural Society, Camden Clean Air, Camden […]
Free
Hits from the Musicals
Pond Square Highgate Village, London, United KingdomHighgate Musical Theatre Choir and the West London Singers join together to sing a selection of songs from some wonderful musicals. Join us in Pond Square, N6 6BS (or Highgate United Reformed Church if raining).
Free
Featured
Music and dancing in Pond Square
Pond Square Highgate Village, London, United KingdomFollowing a stellar performance entertaining an enthusiastic audience at last year's Pond Square event, Vikas and Bob return by popular demand with their alluring mix of classic rock and occasional pop. From the Beatles to Boy George, the Eagles to Harry Styles, there's something for everyone. A sunny afternoon in Pond Square, with maybe a […]
Free
Open Studio: Linda Douthwaite
Meet a local artist who explores nature and wildlife in our parks and green spaces. Linda has exhibited in the Royal Academy Summer Show, Royal Watercolour Society, and the Ing competition at the Mall Galleries. Near the Boogaloo on Archway Road. Please book timed slot between 1.30 and 3.30pm (to avoid crowding) by emailing douthwaitelinda@gmail.com (possible other times […]
Free
Walking tour of historic Jewish Highgate
Cromwell House 104 Highgate Hill, London, United KingdomLocal historian Peter Walton will take you on a tour of 350 years of Jewish life in Highgate – its 6 synagogues, the first house owned by a Jewish family after the re-entry, the second-ever Jewish school in England, and many of its famous inhabitants... including Karl Marx, Peter Sellers, and Yehudi Menuhin. Meet outside Cromwell […]
£13.70
Longitude: A Clockmaker’s Obsession – post-show Q&A
Upstairs at the Gatehouse 1 North Road, LondonWorld premiere of a new musical with crashing waves, swelling music, and an emotional storm across the 18th century that will make you wish you’d brought your life jacket. Come with us on an epic voyage across time and space to share the trials of a simple clockmaker who lost almost everything in his quest […]
£18
Extra Shift
Both Gallery 323 Archway Road, LondonA group exhibition of women artists creating work amidst the challenges, responsibilities and joys of motherhood. Curated by gallery directors Donna Poingdestre and Justine Hounam with Alicia Pivaro. Runs from 7th - 23rd June - open 12 - 4pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Free