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19.09.2025 – 20.09.2025

Bartholomew’s Fayre

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A free bold and brilliant grassroots community festival, celebrating creativity, history, activism and togetherness.

Across two-jam packed days, the Fayre will be taking over Smithfield with an exciting mix of hands-on workshops, thought-provoking talks, walking tours and live performances.

Get stuck into everything from zine making and puppet building to queer poetry, eco-friendly crafting, graffiti art, loose parts play and loads more. Whether you’re 7 or 77 there’s something for everyone - families, friends, solo wanderers, curious minds, and seasoned radicals alike.

Expect laughter, learning, big ideas, and brilliant people. Come to create, connect, share stories, and celebrate the power of our community.

Locations: Activities for the Fayre will take place across the Smithfield Rotunda Garden, the Great St Barts and the surrounding areas. If you are coming to the Fayre for a pre-booked activity, please check the exact location on your booking. If you're dropping in, head to the Smithfield Rotunda Garden so an exciting programme of drop in activities!

Time: Friday 19 September from 4 to 8pm. Saturday 20 September from 11am to 7pm. 

Tickets: Free. Part of Open House Festival 2025.