PARTNER EVENTS
6–7 June | Detoxify Your Wardrobe and Your Life | The Mills Fabrica
A two-day festival at Fabrica X exploring cleaner choices across fashion, wellbeing, and everyday living. Brands including PANGAIA, Finisterre, and Vivobarefoot join talks, workshops, and wellness sessions with Jasmine Hemsley and more. Book ahead for ticketed sessions.
8 June | Thank You For Calling the Lesbian Line with Elizabeth Lovatt | Islington Archives
Author Elizabeth Lovatt shares her research from the Islington’s Pride archive and how the stories of women who called the Lesbian Line inspired her debut non-fiction book. Free.
8 June | Humanities Summit: Innovation Futures | University of London
A one-day summit co-hosted with KQ exploring how the humanities can drive real-world innovation, with speakers from Google DeepMind, the AHRC, and Zinc Innovation Partners. 10.30am–3.30pm at Impact Hub London Euston. Free, booking essential.
10 June | Young Camden Foundation’s June Business Breakfast | Young Camden Foundation
Connect with fellow social value leaders and hear from community organisations tackling youth poverty in Camden, with speakers from Self Sufficient Women CIC and Mary’s Charity. 9.30–11am at Softwire, Highgate Road. Free, with breakfast provided.
17 June | Webinar Wednesdays | The Place
A weekly online series for dance professionals returns, featuring cross-generational panel conversations on shared topics in dance practice, facilitated by Artist Associate Ben Wright. Free.
17 June–8 July | A Question of Science | The Francis Crick Institute
Professor Brian Cox returns with a new live season of this chart-topping science podcast, tackling addiction, AI in medicine, and ocean conservation. Recording dates: 17 June, 30 June, 1 July, and 8 July (two sessions). Tickets on sale 6 May.
18–21 June | CSM Shows 2026 | Central Saint Martins
The annual graduate showcase presents work from students across art, design, and performance. Open Thursday to Saturday 12–8pm and Sunday 12–6pm. Free, no booking required.
25 June | Archives Drop-In: Islington’s Pride | Islington Archives
Guest curator Paul Thurlow presents material from the Islington’s Pride collection, exploring the borough’s vibrant LGBTQ+ heritage. Free, drop in anytime.
25 June | Shaping Age: a Wellcome Collection Late | Wellcome Collection
An evening of performances, talks, workshops, music, and tours inspired by The Coming of Age exhibition, challenging expectations around ageing. Free.
2 July | NCACE Collection Summer Showcase and New Publication Launch | Warburg Institute, University of London
A showcase and discussion with contributors to NCACE’s (National Centre for Academic and Cultural Exchange) latest publications on cultural knowledge exchange and collaboration between higher education and the arts. Featuring researchers, artists, and practitioners from across the sector.
ONGOING EVENTS
5–14 June | Summer Open Studios 2026 | Cockpit
Meet and shop directly from over 175 of London’s finest artists, makers, and creatives as Cockpit marks its 40th anniversary with its annual open studios across Bloomsbury and Deptford.
OPPORTUNITIES
Design Futures 2026: Call for Businesses to Connect with Emerging Creative Talent
LIFT’s Design Futures programme is back, offering design and creative businesses a flexible way to engage with pre-trained graphic design talent while supporting a more diverse and inclusive sector.
Delivered with Capital City College, businesses can host a 10-week paid intern (with 50% salary support available for SMEs), set a live brief, deliver a masterclass, or host a studio visit.
Businesses can register their interest via this short form.
If you’re a local designer looking to get on the programme, sign up to the LIFT jobs newsletter to be notified when applications open here.
Fully Funded Postgraduate Scholarships for Camden Residents
Camden Council and Hult International Business School are offering two fully funded postgraduate scholarships, prioritising lower-income residents.
Eligible Camden residents can apply for either the one-year Master’s in Management (starting September) or the two-year part-time Global Online MBA (starting October).
Applications close 5 June.
NCACE Lightbox: Researcher Visibility & Collaboration Programme 2026
A free pilot programme with the University of London supporting early- and mid-career academics, artists, and cultural practitioners to develop small-scale collaborative projects with arts and cultural organisations.
Combining in-person workshops, online sessions, and mentoring, the programme helps participants design and deliver innovative collaborative activities that bridge research and artistic practice. It is aimed at those looking to work relationally and creatively while building visibility across sectors.
Applications close 12 June.