The Four Seasons Festival launches its programme with Seeds of Change, a Spring gathering on London’s South Bank across two days this coming May.

The historic County Hall and its surrounding spaces will host music, film, visual arts, storytelling and culinary experiences, with highlights including performances on the Queen’s Walk, concerts in the Kiln Courtyard and clay workshops with County Hall Pottery.

Inspired by the idea of the seed, the festival celebrates creativity, growth and connection across generations and disciplines.

All events are free of charge (with the exception of the Clay Flowers Workshops and Afternoon Chai), most need to be booked in advance due to limited capacity – click on the relevant links where indicted below for tickets and more information.

Programme

Sunday, 3 May 2026

10:00 — Festival Opening
The festival opens on the Queen's Walk with live music (next to the Paddington Bear Experience entrance and just along from Westminster Bridge)

11:00–11:45 — County Hall Guided Tour
A guided walking tour around County Hall exploring the building’s history along Belvedere Road and the Queen’s Walk – starting at the South Bank Lion.
Free tickets

13:00–14:00 — Spring Classical Music Concert
A live open-air concert in the Kiln Courtyard exploring music shaped by growth, reflection and change.
Free tickets

15:00–17:00 — Sitar Performance & Afternoon Chai in collaboration with Kitchen India Restaurant
Traditional afternoon chai and snacks accompanied by a sitar and tabla live performance.
Book tickets

16:00–18:00 — Clay Flowers Workshop with County Hall resident artist Yasemin Gava
A hands-on workshop inviting participants to make decorative flowers out of clay.
Book tickets

Monday, 4 May 2026

10:00 —Queen's Walk Welcome
Live music on the Queen’s Walk to start the second day of the festival (again, just along from Westminster Bridge and right next to the Paddington Bear Experience)

11:00–11:45 — County Hall Guided Tour
A guided walking tour around County Hall exploring the building’s history along Belvedere Road and the Queen’s Walk – starting at the South Bank Lion.
Free tickets

11:00–12:00 — Creative Workshop with Vivian French: Session 1
An outdoor storytelling and drawing workshop on the Queen’s Walk with acclaimed children’s author Vivian French MBE.

13:00–14:00 — Young Seeds Concert
A classical music showcase featuring emerging young artists in the Kiln Courtyard.
Free tickets

14:00–15:00 — Creative Workshop with Vivian French: Session 2
More storytelling and drawing on the Queen’s Walk with Vivian French.

15:00–17:00 — Clay Flowers Workshop with County Hall resident artist Yasemin Gava
A hands-on workshop inviting participants to make decorative flowers out of clay.
Book tickets

18:00-19:00 — Classical Music Concert
An evening live classical music performance again in the spectacular Kiln Courtyard.
Free tickets

19:30-20:30 — Short Film Screening
A curated screening of short films exploring creativity, identity and transformation across cultures, craft and lived experience.
Free tickets

NOTE

The two Creative Workshops with Vivian French takes place on the busy Queen’s Walk, next to the entrance to the Paddington Bear Experience and just along from Westminster Bridge.

Each workshop is open to all ages, however children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Should you have any questions regarding this Festival or these events, please contact us at festival@countyhallarts.com.