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Festival Programme
1 – 30 June
Threading the Needle: Architecture of Care explores how architecture can be a tool to improve lives…
– 30 June 2025
An installation of textiles relating to Anandaloy by Anna Heringer on the V&A Architecture Landing
WilkinsonEyre is curating an architectural treasure hunt, uncovering hidden features deep inside Ba…
An architectural treasure hunt in Battersea Power Station.
‘Blowing in the Wind’ partners an installation in the high-level arches above Brixton market wi…
An Architectural Installation in the heart of Brixton Market
6, 16, 30 June
Join us for a thought-provoking walk through South Kensington, a neighbourhood full of history, arc…
Explore hidden spots in South Ken, looking at things from the perspective of climate change, biodiversity and resilience.
24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 June
Students from all art, architecture and design courses at London Metropolitan University are expres…
Art, Architecture and Design Summer Show at London Metropolitan University
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 June
Amidst the urban noise, London Met Interiors students are inviting birds to make their voices heard…
An installation of student designed bird boxes inspiring small-scale pavilions
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30 June
Join us for an exhibition exploring how hands-on making fosters deeper connections between young pe…
An exhibition and event series exploring sustainability, community, and co-making at our Mare Street studios.
Join us for a journey through Yemen’s architectural wonders: from the Queen of Sheba’s temple t…
An exhibition installation at Kunstraum Gallery, near Old Street.
17, 24, 30 June
This "Voice", monologue and discussion demonstrates how important it is that we retain our communit…
A series of three talks and an accompanying exhibition
12 uniquely designed speakers, like the hands of a clock, deliver the sounds of the world back to u…
12 uniquely designed speakers, like the hands of a clock, deliver the sounds of the world back to us to observe with our ears. Located in the main Silk St entrance to the Barbican Centre. Free entry.
Press Highlights
Visitors will discover the untold heritage of 1914 Belgian refugees at Ally Pally, drawing on mater…
A specially created new exhibition focussing on how young people engage with the building’s past, revealing some of the hidden stories of the People’s Palace.
Monday 30 June
Come along, get dressed up, and enjoy creative and artistic activities, hot drinks, scrumptious cak…
A chance to witness and take part in one of the Palace's regular community events - Cafe Palais.
Explore over 2000 images sent in by members of the public of key Ally Pally moments that have shape…
A permanent artwork in Alexandra Palace’s East Court, celebrating people’s memories and connections to the ‘People’s Palace’, exploring themes of identity, place, heritage and culture.
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30 June
Exploring how natural materials can be used to build, furnish and decorate our homes, this exhibiti…
A curated display of furniture, materials and design stories promoting the Natural Home.
18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 June
From the Zip Up House and the Pompidou Centre, to Lloyds of London and the Millennium Dome, Talking…
A brand new exhibition focusing on modernist and high-tech architect Richard Rogers’ favourite projects from 1967 to 2020.
June
The London Festival of Architecture (LFA) and The Fitzrovia Partnership invite you to pause, relax …
The London Festival of Architecture and The Fitzrovia Partnership invite you to discover this unique trail of nine creative seating installations across Fitzrovia.
Our libraries are windows into many different worlds and the stories and voices that come together …
Window art and other displays to celebrate Barnet Libraries, the London Festival of Architecture, Refugee week and our community voices.
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 June
Jaspar Joseph- Lester, Siyu Chen and Mengshuo Wu will produce five creative maps that reflect the s…
An exhibition of a series of creative maps that reflect the social, architectural, cultural and personal 'histories'
Symphony of Lights: Voices of London Women is a multidisciplinary performance that brings together …
A moving performance blending dance, monologues, and music to spotlight the voices of London women. Set in the atmospheric Fitzrovia Chapel, this show transforms the space into a sanctuary of expression, reclaiming the public realm as a place for healing, empowerment, and shared stories.
‘Unheard Voices of the City’ is a pop-up installation by POoR Collective in partnership with Lo…
An installation and public programme in St Bartholomew's Hospital Courtyard
Our seat gives a memorial to the lost hospital and influential figures from a bygone era. Middl…
Visit 'Middlesex Speaks' as part of Fitz&Sits, a temporary seating trail in Fitzrovia
‘Think Twice’ raises awareness of fast fashion’s environmental impact and pays tribute to Fit…
Visit 'Think Twice' as part of Fitz&Sits, a temporary seating trail in Fitzrovia
The Leftover Loveseat is a zero-waste loveseat and uses recycled waste from Fitzrovia's restaurants…
Visit 'The Leftover Loveseat' as part of Fitz&Sits, a temporary seating trail in Fitzrovia
"An interactive bench designed to inspire play and evoke childhood memories." This intervention …
Visit 'Patiently Waiting' as part of Fitz&Sits, a temporary seating trail in Fitzrovia
“How much better is silence; the coffee cup, the table. How much better to sit by myself like the…
Inspired by Virginia Woolf’s evocative words in The Waves, this bench is designed as a space for reflection and connection, honouring her introspection and her time in Fitzrovia, London—a neighbourhood she once called home, where her creative spirit flourished.
Fitz Together, Sponsored By Virgin The London Festival of Architecture (LFA) and The Fitzrovia P…
Visit 'Fitz Together' as part of Fitz&Sits, a temporary seating trail in Fitzrovia
“Everyone passed through the Fitzroy sooner or later.” Augustus John The Junction, designed…
Visit 'The Junction' as part of Fitz&Sits, a temporary seating trail in Fitzrovia
Our bench, like the others in this years Fitz&Sitz trail, began with an investigation into the them…
Visit 'Seat of the Collective Voice' as part of Fitz&Sits, a temporary seating trail in Fitzrovia
“A Bench of Our Own” is about bringing stories together through dialogue and connection, inspir…
Visit 'A Bench of Our Own' as part of Fitz&Sits, a temporary seating trail in Fitzrovia
As part of the London Festival of Architecture and the 2025 UK/Poland Culture and Creative Season, …
Whispers, an innovative sculptural installation by renowned Polish designer Oskar Zięta.