We had a great time chatting with our visitors for this year’s Open House Festival.

To hear what our visitors had to say about their time with us, take a look at this video.

#OpenHouseFestival #OpenCity #GeorgePadmoreInstitute #archives #history #blackbritishhistory #JohnLaRose

#opencity #openhousefestival #openhouse2025 #architecture #londonhistory #London #whatsonlondon #southeastlondon #almshouses

Painting by Hodgkin, orangey red on white

Paint brushes

Tubes of paint

Painting by Hodgkin

It was a huge pleasure and privilege to visit Howard Hodgkin’s former studio today, and to hear his his partner Antony Peattie and his assistant Andy Barker talk about him, the studio, and his working practices. I hope the studio can be preserved. #OpenHouseFestival

Workshop: Dwelling in / on Gordon Square This half-day workshop is part of the Open House Festival and invites participants to “collectively dwell” and map Gordon Square along the axes of space, sound, senses, memory and meaning.

Workshop: Dwelling in / on Gordon Square
20 September 2025, 2pm-5pm
This half-day workshop is part of the #OpenHouseFestival and invites participants to “collectively dwell” and map Gordon Square along the axes of space, sound, senses, memory and meaning.
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

SLT at Open House Festival 2025 | South London Theatre SLT is again opening its doors to participate in Open House Festival on 15 September 2024

OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL-2-6pm 21 SEPTEMBER 2025
Once again we are opening our doors and inviting you to book a free tour of
our theatre and access to the tower. Booking essential
www.southlondontheatre.co.uk/event/slt-at...
#southlondontheatre #westnorwood #brixton #communitytheatre #openhousefestival

Art Exhibition & Open House - Hinde Street Methodist Church Last week, Hinde Street not only hosted artworks by various local artists in our Art Exhibition, but also opened their doors for the 2025 Open House Festival.

Last week Hinde Street not only hosted artworks by various local artists in a brilliant Community Art Exhibition, but also opened their doors for the 2025 #OpenHouseFestival. You can read all about the occasion and see more photos our website here: www.hindestreet.org.uk/art-exhibiti...

Vaulted ceiling of a church nave, with a crucifix at the end of the church

Two small stained glass windows below a large circular window

Popped into St Michael's today as part of London's #openhousefestival, a majestic gothic revival Anglo-Catholic church nestled between West Croydon station and the Whitgift Shopping Centre programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/12579

We are open for London's #openhousefestival!

Come visit us before 4pm today to take in gorgeous Victorian architecture, hot drinks and biscuits and live organ music! You can also admire art by local artists at our ongoing exhibition or catch a talk on the history of the church at 2pm!

We’re open from 12noon until 3pm on Saturday 13 September as part of @openhouselondon. Come discover our beautiful building if you’re around Marble Arch.

#OpenHouseFestival

Details here: programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/12393

Open House Festival 2025 Discover the world of a modern archive with behind-the scenes tours that takes you to places not usually open to the public.

We are open for #OpenHouseFestival this weekend and you can still get tickets for our 1pm Behind The Scenes Tour!

Have you always wondered how we store our 100km of material? Book your ticket below to find out... 👇

I wrote up a few of the excellent options for #openhousefestival and some bonus sites not listed.

Surprising how few participating sites there are in Lewisham, despite a lot of great architecture. Still, grab your cycle and see some very cool self-builds.

Open City Open City makes architecture and built heritage more open, accessible and equitable.

London lädt ein: Beim Open House Festival vom 13. bis 21. September können Sie sonst verborgene Orte entdecken – von Wohnhäusern über Ateliers bis zu historischen Wahrzeichen. Infos hier:
open-city.org.uk/
#OpenHouseFestival

London Open House Festival, getting around smart - The Adept Traveler Plan for the London Open House Festival, September 13 to 21. Use the Elizabeth line, buses, and walking, and avoid car hires in Shoreditch, Clerkenwell, and Westminster.

Open House Festival, September 13 to 21. Elizabeth line first, then bus or walk. Avoid car hires or taxi rendezvous near Shoreditch, Westminster. #OpenHouseFestival #ElizabethLine
adept.travel/news/2025-09...

A white poster reading 'George Padmore Institute at Open House Festival' in black title text at the top of the document. Below/in the middle of the poster is a colour image of the reading room at the George Padmore Institute, featuring a bust of co-founder John La Rose on the mantel piece with three red poster depicting John just about. The bottom of the shot has a table with some archival materials in the bottom right corner. Below the image is the Open House logo in the bottom left of the poster ('Open House Festival' in black capital letters with a black key to the right of the logo) and the GPI logo in the bottom right.

🚨Reminder

Places to visit us on Tuesday 16 September 2025 for this year's Open House Festival are going quickly so head over to the following link in our bio to book your free ticket today: programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/13098

We look forward to seeing you!

#OpenHouseFestival

@cervanteslondon.bsky.social is opening its doors to the public on 13th September as part of the #OpenHouseFestival 2025 @opencity-uk.bsky.social 🗝️, an annual celebration of London's architecture and creative spaces.

🎟️ FREE Registrations are now open! programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/13018

The Köln Concert Revisited with Scott Flanigan - Jazz Ireland In January 1975, piano virtuoso Keith Jarrett played in Köln, Germany - a live recording of which became the best-selling solo jazz album of all time, with over four million sales worldwide. To celebrate The Köln Concert's 50th anniversary,

The Köln Concert Revisited with Scott Flanigan at The Court House Bangor on Tuesday for the Open House Festival
#jazzireland #jazz #OpenHouseFestival
www.jazzireland.ie/jazz-events/...

Katharine Timoney - Jazz Ireland Tipped as "One To Watch" by BBC Introducing, Jazz FM UK and Belfast Live, award-winning singer-songwriter Katharine Timoney is making waves as one of Ireland's leading jazz-soul crossover artists. Raised in Belfast, Katharine grew up listening

Katharine Timoney performing at The Court House Bangor on Sunday for the Open House Festival
#jazzireland #jazz #OpenHouseFestival #KatharineTMoney
www.jazzireland.ie/jazz-events/...

My Favourite Things - a tribute to jazz legend John Coltrane - Jazz Ireland From the people that brought you tributes to Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Roy Hargrove and Robert Glasper. A very talented young jazz quartet will take you on a magical journey through the works of one of the greatest jazz musicians of all

My Favourite Things - a tribute to jazz legend John Coltrane performing at The Court House Bangor on Saturday for the Open House Festival
#jazzireland #jazz #OpenHouseFestival
www.jazzireland.ie/jazz-events/...

Time for that annual tradition - the #OpenHouseFestival website crash and burns when the bookings open up.

Matinée Hop – with The Boom Strutt Brass Band - Jazz Ireland Boom Strutt Brass Band is a New Orleans brass band born and based in Belfast. The group was founded in 2018, by Colette, after a trip to New Orleans in 2017 sparked a love for everything second line. Band manager and drummer Colette Campbell,

Matinée Hop – with The Boom Strutt Brass Band performing at The Court House Bangor on Saturday for the Open House Festival
#jazzireland #jazz #OpenHouseFestival
www.jazzireland.ie/jazz-events/...

Madi McCullough + The Living Groove jazz-funk quintet - Jazz Ireland Come celebrate the most exciting new artists in jazz, funk and soul, with singer Madi McCullough and her band, followed by The Living Groove jazz-funk quintet. Join us for an upbeat gig in the intimate surroundings of our upstairs bar, The

Madi McCullough + The Living Groove jazz-funk quintet performing at The Court House Bangor on Friday for the Open House Festival
#jazzireland #jazz #OpenHouseFestival
www.jazzireland.ie/jazz-events/...

Dana Masters - Jazz Ireland Dana Masters was born and raised in the deep south of the United States by family who ushered in and were deeply involved with the Civil Rights Movement of the 50’s and 60’s. Granddaughter of a celebrated Civil Rights Activist, Dana is

Dana Masters performing at The Court House Bangor on Friday for the Open House Festival
#jazzireland #jazz #OpenHouseFestival
www.jazzireland.ie/jazz-events/...

Kyron Bourke & Linley Hamilton Quartet - Jazz Ireland We simply couldn’t have a Blues & Jazz Week without Kyron Bourke and Linley Hamilton. We’ve had some amazing nights in The Court House with their cool, contemporary jazz set. And now with guitarist Mateusz Chmielewski and guest drummer,

Kyron Bourke & Linley Hamilton Quartet performing at The Court House Bangor on Wednesday for the Open House Festival
#jazzireland #jazz #OpenHouseFestival
www.jazzireland.ie/jazz-events/...

Tokyo Jazz Joints presents KIKU - Jazz Ireland The Tokyo Jazz Joints project is a critically acclaimed documentary project capturing the world of Japanese Jazz listening cafes, known as jazz kissa. Join us for a truly intimate listening experience curated by Philip Arneill, creator and photographer

Tokyo Jazz Joints presents KIKU at The Court House Bangor on Monday for the Open House Festival - critically acclaimed documentary project capturing the world of Japanese Jazz listening cafes, known as jazz kissa.
#jazzireland #jazz #OpenHouseFestival
www.jazzireland.ie/jazz-events/...

@cervanteslondon.bsky.social is opening its doors to the public on 13th September as part of the #OpenHouseFestival 2025 🗝️, an annual celebration of London's architecture and creative spaces.

🎟️ FREE Registrations are now open! programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/13018

It’s not often I get to perform with a gentleman’s tackle hanging directly over my head, but here I am last night in the Drawing Room at the #CourtHouseBangor doing just that. Big thanks to Madi, Gill & Kate for lovely welcome, & to Kieran & Sarah in the #OpenHouseFestival ->

A young woman with dark brown hair points off camera. She is with a small tour group on a balcony in the Brixton Rec Centre overlooking the swimming pool. The ceiling is panelled with wood, and has overhead lighting fixtures.

💚 We are now open for applications for this year’s edition of the Open House Festival, which will take place 13-21 September. Visit our website for more information on how to take part: open-city.org.uk/open-house-f...

#OpenHouseFestival2025 #OpenHouseLondon #OpenHouseFestival #LondonArchitecture

Guitar virtuoso #ryleywalker at #bangorcourthouse last evening.
Brilliant start to my 2025 gigs!
@stevenc63.bsky.social #openhousefestival

A massive thank you to everyone who came to our HQ in Chiswick for the Open House Festival on Sunday. We loved meeting you all, and seeing old friends. The Society has probably never had so many hundreds of people visit our listed building in one day!

#OpenHouseFestival

#OpenCity #heritage

… #OpenHouseFestival