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Free Saturday 31 October 2026

Bloomsbury Festival: AKDC Diwali takeover

Part of the Bloomsbury Festival, which runs across October in its twentieth year and puts about a hundred and fifty events into the museums, churches, libraries and squares of Bloomsbury. Free, walk in.

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Times and prices are what the venue published when we checked. They move, so confirm on the venue's own page before you travel.

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What to expect

Bloomsbury Festival: AKDC Diwali takeover, at Holy Cross Church.

Worth knowing

Part of the Bloomsbury Festival, which runs across October in its twentieth year and puts about a hundred and fifty events into the museums, churches, libraries and squares of Bloomsbury.

Nearby

Bloomsbury has the nearest stations and everything else on in the same part of town. Filed under Gigs.

Listed by Angela. Checked 9 September 2026. Details can change on the night; the venue link is the one to trust.

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