Two jam-packed days of free neighbourhood fun for all ages are coming to Smithfield!
Enjoy an exciting mix of FREE hands-on art, talks and walking tours and live performances inspired by the anarchic joyousness of the original Bartholomew Fair and the radical histories of Clerkenwell, Farringdon and Smithfield.
Get stuck into everything from zine making and puppetry workshops to music and poetry performances, arts and crafts, graffiti art, imaginative play, food and drink available to purchase 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 community.
Friday 19 September, 4-8pm
Saturday 20 September, 11am-7pm
Smithfield Rotunda Garden
Part of Open House Festival 2025
Find out more here.
Bartholomew Fayre is free and drop-in. Capacity is limited, and you may need to wait during busy times for some activities. Advance booking is recommended for some activities.
Bartholomew Fayre is a neighbourhood event in partnership with Barts Heritage, Culture Mile Business Improvement District (BID), Great St Barts, London Museum, Smithfield Market Tenants’ Association and St Bartholomew’s Hospital. Supported by the City of London Corporation’s Community Infrastructure Levy Neighbourhood Fund and with public funding by Arts Council England.
