Over 250 free events, live performances, and unique spectacles to celebrate the City of London’s heritage and contemporary culture in the revival of London’s greatest-ever historic fair.
The City will become the stage for an array of exciting, unique entertainment, and live performances taking place across the Square Mile.
The 2023 reimagining of iconic Bartholomew Fair, which dates back to the 12th century and was last held in 1855, brings a modern twist to the historic fair in a celebration of the City of London’s heritage and contemporary culture.
Highlights include:
RESURGAM – a performance by world-leading US-based vertical dance company BANDALOOP. Combining aerial choreography, cutting-edge climbing technology and original music on St Paul’s Cathedral between 31 August and 2 September. Don’t miss out on this world premiere co-produced and co-commissioned by the City of London Corporation and Greenwich+Docklands International Festival.
Follow Me Into – a series of projection installations by digital performance company imitating the dog will take over a number of locations across the City during the Fair. Full of spectacle and video-mapping magic, this extraordinary journey through the City’s intriguing streets and hidden squares sees visitors encounter figures from the past, each with a story to tell and a talent to pass on. The striking visuals will light up renowned buildings each night from 8pm-10pm between 7 and 16 September.
The Midnight Run – go on a night-time adventure through the City with a walking arts-filled tour from 6pm until midnight between 31 August and 2 September. Curated by Inua Ellams, produced by Fuel and featuring local artists, this is a cultural journey through the City’s hidden nooks and crannies. Come ready to explore, play, and create.
