HowTheLightGetsIn London

London, United Kingdom

2018

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Overview

About

Organised by the Institute of Art and Ideas in the grounds of Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath, this festival combines philosophical debate with live music across around a dozen stages. Philosophers, writers, scientists and musicians take part in public discussions and performances. It is the London edition of the British HowTheLightGetsIn festival, which originated in Wales.

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Lineup

Programme - tap an artist for their dates

Jimmy Wales Louis Theroux Mariana Mazzucato Ava Hinks Elly Hopkins Gillian Tett Jeremy Hunt John Bolton Martin Wolf Michael Gove Ned Holland Neil Turok Nicola Sturgeon Priya Natarajan Roger Penrose

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Practical info

Camping

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Kids & family

Family friendly

Transport

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Getting there

Location

Kenwood House, Hampstead Heath, London NW3 7JR, Royaume-Uni

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