The Sun and The Moon: Summer Solstice Festival

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Join us for a weekend of performances, guided workshops, seasonal refreshments and creative activations, all celebrating the summer solstice alongside access to our major exhibition The Sun and The Moon: Art Inspired by the Celestial. 

Your ticket includes:

• Performances, workshops and creative activations
• Themed drinks and refreshments on offer
• Entry to The Sun and The Moon: Art Inspired by the Celestial
• Entry to all current Ground Floor shows

What’s on Offer: 

Friday 19 June (6.30pm – 9pm)

• Solstice Straw Workshop: led by the Gallery Learning team and artist Lucy Hook-Child, drawing inspiration from the traditional folkloric craft of sun wheel patterning
• Performance by artist Bryony Ella: Stand of the Sun – a solstice ritual for the melting metropolis – is a unique storytelling experience emerging out of My Body is a Sundial, the artist’s sculptural work on display as part of The Sun and The Moon. Written and directed by Bryony Ella, the event features a live performance by Alleyne Dance, lighting by Rachel Sampley and a musical score composed by Bumi Thomas

Saturday 20 June

• 8.30am – 9.30am: Morning yoga, gentle invigoration with sun salutations and an energising flow
• 9.30am – 11am: Coffee break to refuel and recharge with Redemption Roasters
• Afternoon: Performances and activations centred around celebrating the sun and its life-giving power
• 6.15pm – 7pm: Sound bath session with higher-frequency crystal tones to celebrate peak light

Sunday 21 June

• 8.30am – 9.30am: Morning yoga, gentle invigoration with sun salutations and an energising flow
• 9.30am – 11am: Coffee break to refuel and recharge with Redemption Roasters
• Afternoon: Drop-in tarot artist offering readings to curious participants
• 6.15pm – 7pm: Sound bath session with grounding, earth-toned Gongs and Himalayan bowls to honour the solstice standstill

Activities and offerings are subject to change. More updates coming soon. Book your ticket now to avoid disappointment!