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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
£5
Unlocking Highgate Cemetery
Highgate Cemetery Swains Lane, LondonEntrance courtyard, Highgate Cemetery, Swain's Lane, London N6 6PJ
Free
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Free
Cold Comfort Farm in Highgate: Stella Gibbons walk
Discover more about Stella Gibbons, author of more than 20 books, who lived in Holly Lodge Estate. Meet at The Gatehouse, 1 North Road, N6 4BD
£10 – £15
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
£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 […]
£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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
£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 […]
£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 […]
Free
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, […]
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 […]
£15.50
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 […]
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 […]
£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 […]
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
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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 […]
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 […]
£13.70
Boogaloo Radio & the Highgate Festival
5 local musos compile and debate the best ever TV show themes. Listen on https://boogalooradio.com
Free
Highgate history open day & guided walks
Highgate School Museum Southwood Lane, LondonLearn the history of Highgate School, local philanthropist Lady Gould and the Pink Plaque Project. Free. Guided walks are listed separately and require booking.
Free
Highgate Festival Brocante
Pond Square Highgate Village, London, United KingdomWonderful vintage and second-hand treasures for all pockets in Pond Square. Cancelled if raining.
Pink Plaques Walk
Pond Square Highgate Village, London, United KingdomWalk with local historian and Pink Plaque co-founder Catharine Wells. Free, book via Eventbrite.
Free
Creative writing group with poet Will Burns
Omved Townsend Yard, London, United KingdomAn immersive workshop where nature and poetry come together. Tickets £15, £7.50 subs
The power of beans: Nutritious waste-reducing recipes
Omved Townsend Yard, London, United KingdomIn this hands-on workshop, Emily Gussin and Sam Hamrebtan will teach you how to use beans as a base for easy, nutritious meals while cutting down on waste.
£30
Nature ramble on Hampstead Heath
Kenwood Dairy Hampstead Heath, LondonJoin a guided nature walk with Heath Hands and discover the varied habitats and wildlife on the Heath.
Free, donations encouraged
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Vikas and Bob: Music and dancing in Pond Square
Pond Square Highgate Village, London, United KingdomClassic rock to pop, from The Beatles to Harry Styles. Grab a drink from a local pub and come along. (Event cancelled if raining)
Free
Katya Apekisheva piano recital
The Red Hedgehog Archway Road, LondonAn evening of music by Franz Schubert by one of Europe's most renowned pianists. Allegretto in C minor D915Six Moments Musicaux D780Two scherzos D593Drei Klavierstucke D946 Doors at 7pm. Tickets: […]
Play in a day: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The Red Hedgehog Archway Road, LondonAn all-day directed scene workshop for a mix of actors and locals, rehearsing a variety of scenes from this famous play, culminating in a full script-in-hand performance at 7pm.
£25
She’Koyokh Quartet
The Red Hedgehog Archway Road, LondonAn evening with the prize-winning and versatile band playing music from the Balkans and Eastern Europe. Doors at 7pm. Tickets:
Summer jazz with Take Twenty
Highgate United Reformed Church LondonRelax into a smooth and classy collection of pop, blues and jazz numbers accompanied by piano and bass. Follow it with a post-show bar by donation. What better way to spend a summer evening? Tickets at taketwenty.co.uk Tickets […]
£12 – £15
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Einstein’s Violin
Upstairs at the Gatehouse 1 North Road, LondonA new musical biography of the great scientist as a violinist, starring distinguished actor Harry Meacher (Einstein) and amazing violinist Leora Cohen (Lina) with Paul Wingfield on piano, directed by […]