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Oktoberfest

Party like you're in Bavaria, minus the plane fare. Drink the beer, eat the bratwurst, wear the lederhosen and party the night away, stein in hand. There's even a family-friendly Sunday lunch for the kinder.

Assembly @ Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh

Wed 9 Oct

Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

Thu 10 Oct

Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

Fri 11 Oct

Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

…and 2 more dates until 13 Oct

Glasgow Green

Thu 17 Oct

Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

Fri 18 Oct

Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

Sat 19 Oct

Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

…and 5 more dates until 27 Oct

SWAYED Active

Drop - In Football Session for 12-18 year olds

Mansewood MUGA, Glasgow

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0141 276 8770

  • 18:00 – 20:00

Wed 26 Jun

Free / 0141 276 8770

  • 18:00 – 20:00

Wed 3 Jul

Free / 0141 276 8770

  • 18:00 – 20:00
…and 9 more dates until 4 Sep

Mondays Don't Matter Anyway

Resident DJs play house, techno and dance.

Proud Camden, London NW1

Sun 30 Jun

Free / 020 7482 3867

  • 16:00 – 00:00

Solo Performance of Bharatanatyam by Ashwini Ramaswamy

Ashwini Ramaswamy. A soloist with renowned company Ragamala Dance (called 'excellent' and 'moving' by the New York Times), Ashwini Ramaswamy has performed at venues throughout the world. At this year's Festival of Spirituality and Peace, Ashwini will present a body of choreography taught to her by Ragamala's Artistic…

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh

Sat 24 Aug

Church

Free / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Yoruba Arts Festival

African festival of music, arts and culture with activities and entertainment for all the family.

Clissold Park, London N16

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 020 7249 1222

  • 11:00 – 21:00
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Abdelkader Saadoun

The Algerian singer and multi-instrumentalist, now living in London, performs an eclectic fusion of Gypsy-folk, rai, jazz and world-dance.

The Stables @ The Duke Of Cumberland, Whitstable

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 01227 280617

  • 21:00

Acrojou: Lifted

Two acrobats move together on a giant German Wheel, in a show about trust, weightlessness and flight. A mixture of physicality and modern dance.

Canary Wharf, London E14

Thu 27 Jun

Jubilee Mall

Free / 020 8305 1818

  • 12:00
  • 12:45
  • 13:30

Akademi Indian Dance: Ancient Future

Virtuoso Indian music meets high octane dance featuring tabla music from Sanju Sahai to accompany Jaymini Sahai performing the graceful and energetic Kathak dance.

Kings Place, London N1

Sat 14 Sep

Concert Level (-2)

Free / 020 7520 1490

  • 11:45
  • 15:45

ASBO's 8th Birthday Bash

House and dance courtesy of Alvin C and Riotous Rockers, with special guest DJs.

The Lock Tavern, London NW1

Sat 13 Jul

Free / 020 7482 7163

  • 19:00

Back To The Future

Back To The Future DJs mix old skool hip hop, R&B, pop and dance.

The Barfly, Camden, London NW1

Tue 25 Jun

Free / 0844 847 2424

  • 22:00 – 02:00

Tue 2 Jul

Free / 0844 847 2424

  • 22:00 – 02:00

Tue 9 Jul

Free / 0844 847 2424

  • 22:00 – 02:00
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The Belles Of London City

Traditional Morris dancing with a modern twist from the troupe.

Kings Place, London N1

Sun 15 Sep

Canalside Terrace

Free / 020 7520 1490

  • 16:45

Chelsea Theatre, London SW10

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 020 7352 1967

  • 18:00 – 19:00

Fri 28 Jun

Free / 020 7352 1967

  • 18:00 – 19:00

Fri 5 Jul

Free / 020 7352 1967

  • 18:00 – 19:00
…and 8 more dates until 30 Aug

Bhangra Dance: Workshop

Learn the Indian dance movement of Bhangra. Originating in Punjab, the energetic moves are a form of folk dance.

World Museum, Liverpool

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 0151 478 4393

  • 12:00
  • 14:00
  • 15:30

Sun 28 Jul

Free / 0151 478 4393

  • 12:00
  • 14:00
  • 15:30

Big Dance's Youth Dance Day

Young dancers and youth dance companies from around the capital showcase their talents in a range of dance styles, from ballet to kathak, street to contemporary.

Canary Wharf, London E14

Sat 29 Jun

Jubilee Plaza

Free / 020 8305 1818

  • 13:00 – 17:00

The Big Wednesday Night Free For All

DJ Dextrous spins R&B, drum'n'bass, funk and dance.

Pulse, Cardiff

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 029 2039 8030

  • 22:00 – 04:00

Wed 26 Jun

Free / 029 2039 8030

  • 22:00 – 04:00
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Blue Lotus: Summer

Dance Ihayami. Combining contemporary and classical Indian dance, classical music composed by Ash Madni and elements of audience participation, Blue Lotus: Summer explores the connection between Indian dance and the natural environment, reflecting the changing seasons. As human beings, we interact with our environment…

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Fri 16 Aug

Free / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Sat 17 Aug

Free / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Sun 18 Aug

Free / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Z-Arts, Manchester

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0161 226 1912

  • 17:00 – 18:00

Wed 26 Jun

Free / 0161 226 1912

  • 17:00 – 18:00

Wed 3 Jul

Free / 0161 226 1912

  • 17:00 – 18:00
…and 8 more dates until 28 Aug

Breaking on Concrete

Breakdancer Pervez takes you outside to break in the urban spaces of Southbank Centre. Come prepared to join in with the breakdancing on concrete floor in the open air. Under Hungerford Bridge.

Southbank Centre, London SE1

Sat 3 Aug

Outdoor Spaces

Free / 0844 875 0073

  • 12:00

Britten Dance Juniors

Alderburgh Young Musicians and members of the DanceEast Academy perform a selection of small dance works in and around unusual spaces. Inspired by Britten Dances and based around the idea of theme and variations.

Various Venues Snape, Saxmundham

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 01728 687110

  • 19:00

b:Supreme Battles

b.supreme, the UK's first and only festival event and organisation dedicated to women in hip hop, returns. Come and witness an explosive battle series that sees b-girls (female break dancers) from the UK and beyond hit The Clore Ballroom to battle in live b-girl and Bonnie & Clyde battles. The Clore Ballroom at…

Royal Festival Hall, London SE1

Sat 3 Aug

The Clore Ballroom

Free / 0844 875 0073

  • 16:00
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C-12 Dance Theatre: Trolleys

Shopping trolleys spin, glide and slide in this heart-warming and humorous performance, packed with high octane contemporary dance, acrobatics and street moves, choreographed by Shaun Parker.

The Parade, Watford

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 01923 225671

  • 13:15
  • 18:45

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 01923 225671

  • 13:15
  • 18:45

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 01923 225671

  • 14:00
  • 16:40

Sun 23 Jun

Free / 01923 225671

  • 14:00
  • 16:15

Candoco Dance Company: Studies For C. - A Sequel

  • Written by: Javier de Frutos

The company perform Javier de Frutos's piece, inspired by the Tennessee Williams play, Camino Real. A double bill showcase, set to the traditional Ranchera music of Mexico, and using Mexican wrestling masks to convey a deep and dark force at work.

Canary Wharf, London E14

Sat 29 Jun

Montgomery Square

Free / 020 8305 1818

  • 14:30
  • 16:00

Candyland

Resident DJs play chart, dance, pop, R&B and house, with 1950s fancy dress.

The Watershed, London SW19

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 020 8540 0080

  • 23:00 – 03:00

Thu 27 Jun

Free / 020 8540 0080

  • 23:00 – 03:00

Thu 4 Jul

Free / 020 8540 0080

  • 23:00 – 03:00
…and 3 more dates until 25 Jul

Central School Of Ballet: Tilt

  • Written by: Marc Brew

The young students perform a specially-commissioned piece, which looks at conflict and resolution, and features tango music and modern dance. Choreographed by Marc Brew.

30 St Mary Axe (aka The Gherkin), London EC3A

Wed 17 Jul

The Base Of The Gherkin

Free / 0845 120 7502

  • 12:30
  • 13:30

Paternoster Square, London EC4M

Fri 19 Jul

Free / 0845 120 7502

  • 12:15
  • 13:15

St Paul's Cathedral, London EC4M

Mon 15 Jul

West Steps

Free / 0845 120 7502

  • 12:15
  • 13:15

Cest Gelabert Conversation

Choreographer and solo performer Gerhart Bonher on the making of Im (Goldenen) Schnitt I.

Edinburgh Festival Theatre

Sun 18 Aug

Free / 0131 473 2000

Part of Dance Odysseys.

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