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Saturday 18 May, 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Join the original, award-winning, family ravers Big Fish Little Fish, at the historic Kingswood House. Dance, laugh, craft and be daft to banging tunes with bubbles, balloons and foam. Licensed bar.

Find Out More Kingswood Arts, Seeley Drive, SE21 8QN
Wednesday 15 May, 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Byron Wallen is “one of the most innovative, exciting and original trumpet players alive” (Jazzwise Magazine). Widely recognised as a seminal figure in world jazz, he is constantly travelling the world recording, teaching and performing.

Find Out More Upstairs at the East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW
Thursday 16 May, 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Nigel Price Organ Trio will be playing selections from their vast back catalogue as well as the recently released and critically acclaimed album ‘That’s it. Right there.’ Together, Nigel Price, Ross Stanley and Joel Barford form perhaps one of the most hard hitting, dynamic and exciting jazz groups on the scene today.

Find Out More Upstairs at the East Dulwich Tavern 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW
Friday 17 May, 8:00pm to 10:00pm

This great Cuban band makes a triumphant return, having played for us at Dulwich Festival in 2022. Authentic salsa music players from Cuba and South America, Camina are regulars at Ronnie Scott’s and major festivals around the UK. A fabulous way to spend a Friday night!

Find Out More Upstairs at the East Dulwich Tavern 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW
Sunday 19 May, 6:30pm to 8:30pm

A collection of the best authentic sounding rhythm and blues players in Europe, whose credentials speak for themselves. Comprised of members from many outstanding bands, Laura B herself was billed as the ‘UK’s New Diva of Rhythm and Blues’ at The Rhythm Riot & Atomic in 2009.

Find Out More Upstairs at the East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW
Saturday 18 May, 8:00pm to 10:00pm

London born and raised, Poppy has become an infamous part of the UK jazz scene. Her style and versatility branches across multiple genres. After years of developing her sound, Poppy is excited to introduce her new quintet; a hot pot of jazz, fusion, hip-hop and Latin, expressed through the unique tone of one of London’s most exciting up and coming trumpet voices.

Find Out More Upstairs at the East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW
Wednesday 15 May, 7:30pm to 9:00pm

A glorious evening of unusual Romantic Trios given by The Lighthouse Trio, with international artists Masumi Ogura (clarinet), Janet Cole (cello) and Nadia Lasserson (piano).

Find Out More Holst Hall, JAGS, East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8TE
Friday 10 May, 8:00pm to 11:00pm

Kick off your Festival week with a night of high-octane dance floor bangers from the UK’s leading party band, covers supergroup FAKE TAN.

Find Out More Upstairs at The Crown & Greyhound, 73 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BJ

Singers with good sight-reading ability have the chance to rehearse choral works under the experienced baton of Rupert Bond. The works featured will include ‘How lovely are thy Dwellings’ from Brahms’ Requiem and Bruckner’s much-loved motet Locus Iste, The workshop will conclude with an informal public performance.

Find Out More Christ’s Chapel, 14 Gallery Road, SE21 7AS
Saturday 11 May, 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Explore Christ’s Chapel organ with Marilyn Harper, chapel organist. Anyone who wants to try may do so! We also welcome beginner organists. Sponsored by the Southwark and South London Society of Organists.

Find Out More Christ’s Chapel, 14 Gallery Rd, SE21 7AD
Friday 10 May, 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Under the Tree at Copper Beech Café promises an enchanting and intimate night of live music and spoken word by five women artists.

Find Out More Copper Beech Café, Red Post Hill, SE24 9JN
Saturday 11 May, 11:00am to 6:00pm

Get ready for a jam packed day of fun! Expect sights, sounds, smells and flavours from around the world as we celebrate life at the Dulwich Festival. With performances, exhibitions, food and craft stalls, kids activities, bouncy castles and more, there’s something for the whole family. Booking not required, drop in to take part!

Find Out More Kingswood Arts, Seeley Drive, SE21 8QN
Saturday 18 May, 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Dust off your dancing shoes and prepare for a night of fun and laughter at the Festival Ceilidh, led by The Sassenachs!

Find Out More JAGS Sports Club, Red Post Hill, SE24 9JN
Sunday 19 May, 6:00pm to 7:30pm

This local chamber orchestra performs Mozart’s Symphony No. 34, Busoni’s Clarinet Concertino, Handel’s Water Music Suite and Fauré’s Cantique de Jean Racine. Doors from 5.30pm

Find Out More St John’s the Evangelist, 62a East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT
Saturday 11 May, 10:00am to 6:00pm

Join us for an afternoon of musical and dramatic festival performances featuring students, staff and alumni from Alleyn’s and local schools, including a showcase of musical, dramatic and artistic productions. Free entry, open to all!

Find Out More Alleyn’s school, Townley Road SE22 8SU
Sunday 19 May, 4:30pm to 7:00pm

Join local groups Tongue & Groove Choir, South London Choir and the award-winning Meantime Chorus for an uplifting musical Sunday afternoon.

Find Out More The Auditorium, Dulwich College, Dulwich Common, SE21 7LD
Sunday 12 May, 7:45pm to 8:30pm

Join the former Director of Music and Organist of Rochester Cathedral for a beautiful showcase of the historic organ at Christ’s Chapel.

Find Out More Christ’s Chapel, 14 Gallery Rd, Dulwich Village SE21 7AD
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