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1–30 June 2025
#Voices

Barnet

LFA 2025 Destinations:

Barnet

Barnet is a great, family-friendly place to live, work and study, and is one of London’s largest and greenest boroughs. It is a place where people feel welcome, with a proud history of diverse communities and cultures living side-by-side. It is also home to a rich network of artists, grassroots initiatives and cultural organisations, putting creativity at the heart of our borough.

Building on the success of the previous two years of Barnet’s participation in the London Festival of Architecture – winning a New London Award in 2024 for the work of Edgy Collective – we are pleased to welcome the festival back for a third year running.

The Festival theme of ‘Voices’ is an opportunity to highlight the cultural diversity and myriad perspectives that make up the borough, showcase creative talent and invite residents and visitors to explore what Barnet has to offer.

The Council is committed to supporting the borough’s existing and emerging creative talent to strengthen and connect communities, acknowledging the importance of arts and culture in shaping Barnet’s future.

 

LFA2025 guides can be collected from local Barnet libaries, with a central hub at Chipping Barnet Library, 3 Stapylton Road, Barnet, EN5 4QT. Find the library here.

18, 25 June

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Voices past and present from the historic London village of Totteridge

City of London Walks   |  
Tour

We will look at the village of Totteridge on the edge of London. This is a walking tour. We wi…

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28, 29 June

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Voices of Colindale’s Past, Present & Future

Eclectic Tours   |  
Tour

Did you know that Colindale was once home to largest aircraft manufacturing company in the world? O…

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Press Highlights

Wednesday 18 June

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Windows of Dreams – Voices of Significant Barnet Women

Heather Ellis   |  
Workshop

A free mixed media art workshop with Looptheloop Art Club exploring the theme Windows of Dreams - V…

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Saturday 28 June

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Buildings, Design and Community: North Finchley

Middlesex University   |  
Workshop

Join us for our workshop 'Buildings, Design and Community'' which will give VOICE to anyone interes…

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Saturday 7 June

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Round the Square

East FInchley Town Team   |  
Workshop

Meet us in the heart of East Finchley’s shopping and business area where the voices of local comm…

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Saturday 7 June

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High Road Voices – Past, Present and Future

East Finchley Community Trust   |  
Tour

Town centres emerge. They evolve. The High Road East Finchley is no exception. It is the beating he…

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13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 June

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Community voices: a six-part wall hanging

Judith Devons Prints and Ceramics   |  
Installation

This June, in celebration of the London Festival of Architecture, Arts Depot in Finchley hosts a u…

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Sunday 8 June

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Wild Structures: Writing the Welsh Harp

Edgy Collective   |  
Workshop

Explore natural architecture in this creative writing workshop, where we’ll reimagine the Welsh H…

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Friday 20 June

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Henrietta’s Dream – Hampstead Garden Suburb Then and Now

Proms at St Jude's   |  
Tour

The brainchild and leading voice behind Hampstead Garden Suburb was Henrietta Barnett. Building sta…

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Sunday 8 June

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Grange Big Local Trail

Grange Big Local   |  
Tour

Take a walk through the social housing estates of East Finchley, an area that was only 3% open spac…

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Thursday 19 June

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Barnet Faith & Peace Walk 2025

Barnet Multi Faith Forum   |  
Tour

Each year the Barnet Multi Faith Forum sets out on a journey to explore a different part of the Lon…

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5, 6, 7, 8 June

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St Mary-at-Finchley has a voice!

St Mary-at-Finchley   |  
Tour

As part of the festival's theme “Voices”, we explain that St Mary-at-Finchley is more than just…

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7, 14, 21, 28 June

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Voices from our Streets: remembering Burnt Oak’s heroes and history

Saturday Socials @ Burnt Oak   |  
Tour

Follow our self-guided trails on strolls through the streets of Burnt Oak, north London. You wo…

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7, 14, 21, 28 June

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Voices from our Parks: flood mitigation, fauna and flora

Saturday Socials @ Burnt Oak   |  
Tour

Interested in flood mitigation? Follow our self-guided trails on strolls through the parks of Burn…

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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 June

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The North London Degree Show Festival 2025

Middlesex University   |  
Exhibition

The North London Degree Show Festival 2025, produced by Middlesex University, runs throughout April…

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5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 June

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Our Canopy at Clitterhouse Farm – Live Project

University of Westminster   |  
Installation

Students and staff from the Architecture Master’s course at the University of Westminster have co…

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Saturday 28 June

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Mara Nursery Intergenerational event

Mara Nursery and Events Space   |  
Workshop

We are hosting an intergenerational event at Mara Nursery to connect local voices of all generation…

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Sunday 8 June

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A Walk Through Space and Time in Mill Hill

Happy Life Habits   |  
Tour

The walk is inspired by the London Festival of Architecture with the theme of Voices. I have liv…

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Curators Pick

Saturday 7 June

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Make a Sound

artsdepot   |  
Workshop

In this 2-hour workshop, get a hands-on introduction to sound in a professional theatre with our Te…

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Tuesday 3 June

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Healthy Buildings, Clean Air, Healthy People

Sensemaking   |  
Workshop

We typically spend over 80% of our time indoors yet there seems to be little discussion about how t…

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Curators Pick

Saturday 7 June

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Buzzing Barnet – an urban rewilding workshop

Finchley Pollinator Project   |  
Workshop

Buzzing Barnet is an urban re-wilding activation workshop that creates a synergy between people, pl…

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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 June

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New Voices for North Finchley

Middlesex University   |  
Exhibition

Join us for our exhibition of Middlesex University MA Interiors work, that reimagines the opportuni…

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7 June

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Buried Voices

St Mary’s Church Hendon   |  
Tour

"Buried Voices" will amplify the stories of some of the notable figures buried in St Mary's Church…

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22, 24, 25, 27, 28 June

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Windrush Voices of Barnet

Middlesex University   |  
Film Screening

Windrush Voices of Barnet explores ways in which members of the Windrush generation have woven thei…

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Tuesday 24 June

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Place at the Table: Voices Across Generations

IF_Design Labs   |  
Workshop

How can cities support more inclusive, connected, and intergenerational futures? 'Place at the …

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Friday 6 June

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Touchpoints @ Phoenix Cinema London

Becky Lyon   |  
Installation

“Touchpoints” is an experimental, audio-based installation weaving together conversations with …

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Thursday 19 June

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Rhyme Time – Straw, Sticks and Bricks at South Friern Library

Barnet Libraries   |  
Workshop

Rhyme Time is a 30-minute facilitated session for parents and carers to join voices and have fun wi…

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Wednesday 11 June

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Time to Unwind…a calm voice in busy city at Finchley Church End Library

Barnet Libraries   |  
Workshop

Libraries are not just repositories of books and learning but places where the many voices that sha…

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Tuesday 10 June

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Voice your world with Lego – your build, your story, your voice at Edgware Library

Barnet Libraries   |  
Workshop

Lego gives us the opportunity for our diverse communities to share our ideas and thoughts in a way …

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Saturday 7 June

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Voice your world with Lego – your build, your story, your voice at North Finchley Library

Barnet Libraries   |  
Workshop

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Tuesday 3 June

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Rhyme Time – Straw, Sticks and Bricks at Chipping Barnet Library

Barnet Libraries   |  
Workshop

Rhyme Time is a 30-minute facilitated session for parents and carers to join voices and have fun wi…

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Tuesday 17 June

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Rhyme Time – Straw, Sticks and Bricks at Childs Hill Library

Barnet Libraries   |  
Workshop

Rhyme Time is a 30-minute facilitated session for parents and carers to join voices and have fun wi…

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Wednesday 18 June

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Voice your world with Lego – your build, your story, your voice at Childs Hill Library

Barnet Libraries   |  
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Saturday 21 June

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Voice your world with Lego – your build, your story, your voice at Chipping Barnet Library

Barnet Libraries   |  
Workshop

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Monday 2 June

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Voice your world with Lego – your build, your story, your voice at Burnt Oak Library

Barnet Libraries   |  
Workshop

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Wednesday 4 June

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Voice your world with Lego – your build, your story, your voice at Hendon Library

Barnet Libraries   |  
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Monday 16 June

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Rhyme Time – Straw, Sticks and Bricks at Edgware Library

Barnet Libraries   |  
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Rhyme Time is a 30-minute facilitated session for parents and carers to join voices and have fun wi…

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Wednesday 25 June

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Rhyme Time – Straw, Sticks and Bricks at Osidge Library

Barnet Libraries   |  
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Thursday 5 June

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Time to Unwind…a calm voice in busy city at Golders Green Library

Barnet Libraries   |  
Workshop

Libraries as not just repositories of books and learning but places where the many voices that shar…

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Tuesday 17 June

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Time to Unwind…a calm voice in busy city at North Finchley Library

Barnet Libraries   |  
Workshop

Libraries are not just repositories of books and learning but places where the many voices that sha…

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Friday 6 June

Generations – Future Cities

Stephens House & Gardens   |  
Workshop

How can older people can contribute to the future of the city? With a starting point of walking …

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Sunday 15 June

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Voices from the woods at East Finchley Library

Barnet Libraries   |  
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Voices from the woods is a 4 mile guided walk through the woods of East Finchley. Trees are the …

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12, 19, 26 June

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Bringing Our Community Together Through Mosaic and Design at Golders Green Library

Barnet Libraries   |  
Workshop

An overgrown space behind Golders Green Library is to be transformed from an empty area with limite…

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Saturday 7 June

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Creative City – Junk modelling at Mill Hill Library

Barnet Libraries   |  
Workshop

Helping to promote communication and collaboration in an enjoyable activity where kids build a city…

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Saturday 21 June

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Young voices with big designs at Colindale Library

Barnet Libraries   |  
Workshop

With our diverse community with many voices, shaped by different experiences, what would the struct…

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1 – 30 June

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A library window into our communities superpower at Barnet Libraries

Barnet Libraries   |  
Installation

Our libraries are windows into many different worlds and the stories and voices that come together …

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Saturday 7 June

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All these New Barnets

startworks   |  
Workshop

For the third year running the London Borough of Barnet is a destination borough for the LFA, and b…

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Sunday 1 June

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voices in the synagogue

ETC Youth Ltd   |  
Performance

Come join us for a night filled with beautiful voices echoing through the historic walls of the syn…

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Sunday 8 June

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Future Generations – Wellbeing walk

Stephens House & Gardens   |  
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You are invited to walk the gardens and view the work created by older members of the local communi…

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13, 14, 15 June

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Touchpoints @ artsdepot

Becky Lyon   |  
Installation

“Touchpoints” is an experimental, audio-based installation weaving together conversations with …

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11, 18 June

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Sounds of Wood Street

The London DJ & MC Academy CIC   |  
Installation

Sounds of Wood Street is a mobile celebration of community, culture, and place in Barnet. Set aroun…

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Thursday 26 June

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Silkstream by St George (Berkeley Group) presents: Delivering places and homes for Londoners

St George PLC   |  
Tour

Celebrate Placemaking with Us Join us for an evening of inspiration at Silkstream as part of the…

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4, 11, 18, 25 June

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Voices of West Hendon

West Hendon Arts and Culture Society   |  
Workshop

Join us for a series of four art/craft classes on the LFA theme 'Voices', that works towards a publ…

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27, 28, 29, 30 June

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Voices of West Hendon

West Hendon Arts and Culture Society   |  
Exhibition

Join us for a public exhibition featuring voices of West Hendon. The exhibition will include 'vo…

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Sunday 15 June

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Architecture for Wellbeing

Mind in Enfield and Barnet   |  
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The aim of the project is to explore the ways architecture affects people's mood, and how it can be…

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Supported by the London Borough of Barnet.

“We are excited to welcome the LFA back for its third consecutive year to Barnet having built on the strength and success of projects and exemplary programmes from all those who have participated previously. Last year, the LFA was one of the most popular parts of Barnet’s ‘Summer of Fun’, attracting both residents of the borough and visitors to find out what some of the best creative minds in Barnet have to offer.

The Festival offers the opportunity for our community to showcase its talents to a London-wide audience but also supports the Council’s Culture Strategy and vision for Barnet as a cultural destination. We look forward to seeing our communities’ unique and multifaceted responses to this year’s theme of ‘Voices’ come to life, reflecting the creativity, innovation and diversity of the borough.”

Councillor Anne Clarke, Cabinet member for Culture, Leisure, Arts and Sport


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