Dulwich Festival
Dulwich Festival returns with another exhilarating programme of music, talks, walks, workshops and more.
Family Silent Disco
Friday 9 May
Kick off Dulwich Festival in style with a Family Silent Disco in our gardens. Dance the evening away as three DJs battle it out over multiple channels, spinning everything from disco classics to modern anthems.
Open Day
Sunday 11 May
Discover our new farmers’ market plus free family-friendly events including Art Sundays and Under 5s Explore: Creative Tales! You can also explore our collection for free.
Director's Tours
Thursday 15 and Friday 16 May
Join our Director Jennifer Scott on an exclusive tour of the Collection.
Open Day
Sunday 18 May
Discover our new farmers’ market plus family-friendly events including Art Sundays and Under 5s Explore: Creative Tales, along with more free talks and art workshops. Fast-rising artist Xavier Leopold will be in conversation with the RCA interim head of MA sculpture, Sarah Staton in our Linbury Room.
Explore our collection for free.
Sculpting with Kids (drop in), 11am-2pm
Xavier Leopold In Conversation, 3.30pm
Children's Art Competition
Calling young art lovers! Dulwich Festival is running an art competition. Create a 2D artwork on the theme of 'play' and submit your entry to by Sunday 18 May. Winners will receive an artist-led workshop for their WHOLE school class and tickets to age-specific special events!
How to take part:
Parents / Guardians must submit artwork on their children’s behalf, using an adult’s email address as the key contact.
Please email a clear photo or scan of your artwork before the end of the deadline to friends70@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk with “Dulwich Festival Art Competition” and your child’s Key Stage in the subject line. In the body of the email please include your full name, your child’s full name and their age as of 18 May 2025.