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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sat 17 Aug
Sun 18 Aug
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
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
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
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.







