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Dance like nobody's watching

It is officially summer time which means it's time to party without the price tag. Boogie on down to our Riverside Terrace where we have tonnes of free club sets, performances and artworks so that you can make the most of the sunny months.

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Home is where the dance is

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Dance Your Way Home

WED 23 JUL – FRI 29 AUG

Inspired by Emma Warren’s book Dance Your Way Home, our summer programme is packed with free events that are an ode to the dance floors – from nightclubs to Irish dance halls, to street parties – that unite us across space and time.

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Iris Colomb: Opening Event

WED 23 JUL

Be the first to see the National Poetry Library’s new exhibition and experience a live performance from the poet and artist behind it.

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futuretense: Choose Your Beat

THU 24 JUL

Come and relive your glory days or find the beat with a new wave of house, drum and bass, dubstep and jungle music from up-and-coming artists.

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Trans Pride Riverside Party with Transvision

FRI 25 JUL

Find liberation through community, dance and pop music at a party on our terrace with Transvision, a trans+ inclusive club night, ahead of Trans+ Pride in London.

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JAZZ RE:FEST 2025

SAT 26 JUL

Get into the swing of a celebration of all things jazz, spotlighting up-and-coming artists alongside international names.

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Dub the Dance Floor

SUN 27 JUL

Reggae sound systems built the foundation of bass music: be here as Footsie and King Original Sound explore how these mighty basslines shaped the music of today.



Shake it off

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Our HeartBeats: Unity in Motion

THU 31 JUL – THU 21 AUG

Whether you come to dance or soak up the energy, join us for four nights of global club sounds, community and celebration of music’s ability to bring people together.

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A Dance Floor Journey

FRI 1 AUG

Grounded Movement take to the floor with an eclectic mix of African-derived social, fun and virtuoso dances from throughout the decades.

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Urban Ritual: From Cuba to Brazil

SAT 2 AUG

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Afro-Cuban and Brazilian dance and music in a day featuring classes, performances and a party.

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Grief Rave

SUN 3 AUG

Welcome to the Grief Rave, a space to let go and dance out all intersections of loss, led by Annie Frost Nicholson, Carly Attridge and Linett Kamala.

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Tomorrow's Warriors Extraordinary Summer Showcase

SUN 3 AUG

Catch live music from the talented artists of Tomorrow’s Warriors, featuring some of the finest young jazz musicians on London’s fizzing scene right now.

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Deptford Northern Soul Club & Friends

FRI 8 AUG

Spin and shimmy on down to an evening of Northern Soul inspired top notch DJ sets – and plenty of time to shake it out yourself.


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Dance Your Way Home: Public Art

UNTIL MON 25 AUG

Discover incredible free art across our site with uplifting and inspiring works connected to the theme of our summer season, Dance Your Way Home.

Take a tour with behind-the-scenes insights, on the Bloomberg Connects app.


Find a warm welcome

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Summer is here

UNTIL SAT 31 AUG 

Splash in the fountain, relax in our Roof Garden, sample sizzling street food and soak up sun, shows and art for everyone.

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