(AGENPARL) – Thu 22 May 2025 With our fantastic line up of events
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What’s on
Join us for music, literature, food and fun as our piazza transforms into The Great Garden Fete for two days with talks, stalls, DJ sets and a special headline performance from Beth Orton at The Night Garden Party. We wrap up Food Season 2025 with a delectable weekend of conversation and welcome the return of the Jaipur Literature Festival to London.
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Opus Remix Concert:
Margaret Fingerhut Piano Recital
Sunday 25 May, 15.30
At the Library
Renowned pianist Margaret Fingerhut takes centre stage with a performance inspired by the Library’s esteemed music collections. Featuring a core Romantic repertoire, this recital promises to be an evocative and unforgettable experience of piano mastery.
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A Sonic Journey Through a Recipe
Monday 27 May, 19.00
At the Library
Take a sonic journey through a recipe with two of the most exciting voices in food and music. Chef Pam Brunton and composer and DJ Matthew Herbert use remarkable recordings, smells and words to explore the idea of eating well as a radical act.
In partnership with Miele
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Food Season Big Weekend
Saturday 31 May — Sunday 1 June, 11.00
At the Library
The climax of Food Season, our banquet of delights includes panels exploring food from around the world, unearthing the pleasures of growing food in our gardens, the joys of kitchen tools and asking big questions about the industry.
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The Night Garden Party
Friday 6 June, 18.30
At the Library
Our piazza comes alive with lights, plants and stalls from inspirational garden collectives for our Late at the Library. An exceptional musical line-up will see the incomparable Beth Orton headline our garden bandstand with an acoustic sundown performance, plus Sam Amidon and DJ sets from Zakia Sewell and Matthew Herbert. Tickets include the Unearthed exhibition. 
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The Great Garden Fete
Friday 6 — Saturday 7 June, 11.00
At the Library
Join us for two glorious days when a celebration of Unearthed: The Power of Gardening ( https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/c/AQiz6A8Q8oR6GOmfuwUgnuqWHF9cqoqC6wdG3EnQp6SfAHcFOfKnwrc_FbdsSmvgjm-_ ) will bring the piazza to life with talks, stalls, activities, food, drink, live music and more. There will be plants and terrariums for sale, and Saturday will be rounded off by a showstopping bandstand performance by The Hackney Colliery Band. On both days, families will be able to explore the hidden delights of The Story Garden.
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Jaipur Literature Festival 2025
Saturday 14 — Sunday 15 June, 10.00
At the Library and online
Renowned speakers and writers from around the world discuss everything from art to literature, history to science, food to film, international politics to sustainability. Anita Rani, Shashi Tharoor, Michael Rosen, Hanif Kureishi, Reeta Chakrabarti, Shobhaa De and William Dalrymple are just some of the names from an amazing line-up for this convivial weekend not to be missed.
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Revitalise Your Writing: Summer School
Five-day course, at the Library
Monday 21 – Friday 25 July
Do you have a writing project that needs some care and attention? At this five-day summer school, author Yvonne Battle-Felton, along with Library curators, publishing directors and others, will guide you through tasks, creative activities and one-to-one support designed to get your words flowing. As well as time for writing, you’ll also experience special Library tours, collection show and tells, and hands-on bookmaking to spark inspiration. For those at any stage of their writing journey.
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Become a Member
Become a member and enjoy a range of benefits, including up to half price tickets for our cultural events, free entry to exhibitions and exclusive access to the Members’ Room, plus 20% off at our restaurant, cafe and shop.
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