26 Oct 2026
Four UK Festival Awards nominations
St Osyth Summer Sounds and King’s Cross Summer Sounds have been shortlisted, and public voting is open until Tuesday 3 November.
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Festival
King's Cross Summer Sounds
King’s Cross Summer Sounds is a free outdoor festival bringing exceptional live music, dance and community performances to the heart of London. Discover established artists and emerging talent in the welcoming surroundings of Coal Drops Yard.
12th Edition
Dates To Be Confirmed Soon.
Festival
St Osyth Summer Sounds
St Osyth Summer Sounds is a free music and food festival in the beautiful grounds of St Osyth Priory, Essex. Discover outstanding live performances, inspiring chefs, local food and creative adventures for all ages.
3rd Edition
16 – 17 July 2027
Touring Production
ReConnection
ReConnection brings together percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie and harpist Catrin Finch in a powerful musical conversation. Composed by Jill Jarman, this intimate live performance explores isolation, hope and the connections that bring us together.
Next Tour Date
19 Nov 26 · Perth Theatre and Concert Hall
Touring Production
Evelyn Glennie & Jon Sterckx Duo
Evelyn Glennie and Jon Sterckx bring together two remarkable musical worlds: the physical presence of acoustic percussion and the limitless possibilities of electronics.
Next Tour Date
8 Apr 27 · Hawkwood, Stroud
What's On
World-class performances, community festivals, and cultural experiences across London and Essex.
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ReConnection
ReConnection: Perth Theatre and Concert Hall
Thu 19 Nov 2026 · 19:30Perth Theatre and Concert Hall
ReConnection is a new musical work by acclaimed composer Jill Jarman, featuring legendary percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie and harp virtuoso Catrin Finch. Inspired by the post-Covid landscape, ReConnection explores personal, societal and e…
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King's Cross, London · 2026King's Cross Summer Sounds
Free culture. Shared experiences. A place to belong. 20k+ audience, 3 UK Festival Awards shortlists, 11 days of live music.
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17 Mar 2026
Designing for belonging
What does it look like to widen access to the arts through a free music festival? Our latest audience postcode analysis for King’s Cross Summer Sounds offers an answer.
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26 Jan 2026
Production Crew Pool (Essex/Tendring)
We’re building a pool of production crew to work across St Osyth Summer Sounds, Summer in the Park and Creative Tendring events in the future.
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