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Aldgate in Winter Festival 2026 - Artist Open Call

Aldgate Connect BID is proud to announce that Aldgate in Winter Festival will return on Friday 11th December 2026, celebrating its 10th anniversary!

This year marks a special milestone for the festival, bringing the local community together for a day of creativity, celebration and entertainment, with Devonshire Square providing a new home for much of the festival activity.

The festival will bring back everyone's favourites, including the much-loved Lantern Parade, live performances on The Aldgate Stage, lantern-making workshops, the Community Feast and more!

As we celebrate 10 years of the Aldgate in Winter Festival, we're excited to showcase the incredible talent and diversity of our local community. Open to everyone, this community event offers a chance to perform on The Aldgate Stage, whether you sing in the shower, dance in a group or have a talent you've been waiting to share. We'd love to hear from you!

Our Community Artist Open Call is now live for submissions!

Please note that this is a community event and an unpaid opportunity for artists.

Anticipated programme timings (subject to final confirmation):

Friday 11th December 2026
  • 12:30 – 14:00 | The Aldgate Stage performances in Devonshire Square
  • 15:30 – 17:00 | Community activity in Aldgate Square, including the Christmas Tree lights switch-on
  • 17:00 to 18:00 | Lantern Parade
  • 18:00 to 20:00 | The Aldgate Stage and evening celebrations in Devonshire Square

Performance slots will be allocated by the Event Team, with earlier slots prioritised for children and younger performers.

Deadline for applications: Midday on Monday 9th November 2026.
If you have any questions, please email Jamie at jamie@theintrepidcollective.com.
1.Full name of lead applicant(Required.)
2.Email Address(Required.)
3.Contact phone number(Required.)
4.Date of birth:(Required.)
5.Which of these applies to you:(Required.)
6.What is the name of your act (if applicable):
7.Link to website or Instagram account (if applicable)
8.Which of these best describes your performance type:(Required.)
9.Please give us a brief description of your act. Please include any elements of audience participation.(Required.)
10.How many performers are in your act?(Required.)
11.Do you have a preferred time slot for performance? Please note that timings are subject to change, and priority for earlier times will be given to children.

Please select multiple times if you are flexible for either.(Required.)
12.Are any performers under the age of 14?(Required.)
13.If any performers are under the age of 14, will you provide chaperones?
14.Do you or any persons in your act have any access requirements?(Required.)
15.Is there anything else you wish to tell us about your performance?
16.As we celebrate 10 years of Aldgate in Winter, we'd love to hear if you have you been involved in Aldgate in Winter Festival before?(Required.)
17.If you have been involved before, can you tell us which year(s)?