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Shortwave: festival of sound and performance

Shortwave is a new festival of sound and performance unfolding across four independent venues in south east London. Bringing together international and local artists, musicians and DJs, the festival spans two nights of commissioned live works, experimentation and performance.

Shortwave creates spaces where sound becomes a conduit for connection - between disciplines and communities. It celebrates experimental practices while amplifying diverse voices and perspectives.

Friday 08/05:
attentions by Harilay Rabenjamina at London Performance Studios
7:30pm

Friday 08/05:
Brief Encounters and Kindred Spirits Present: Yawning Portal, VISIO, Jiyoung Wi, NEXCYIA, LC, and Harilay b2b Thelia for the opening night programme at ORMSIDE Projects.
10pm

Saturday 09/05:
CLOUT by Krystle Patel at South London Gallery
5:30pm
Warning: This performance will contain flashing lights

Saturday 09/05:
Joshua Woolford, I Am Fya, and K’BOKO at IKLECTIK
7:30pm

TICKETS:

Receive a multi-venue discount when you book for multiple shows.

1 Event ticket: £15
2 Event tickets: £25 (Discount applies automatically)
4 Event tickets (Full festival): £45 (Discount applies automatically)

The multi-event discount will be added at check out, after tickets are added to basket. One discounted ticket bundle per transaction, please purchase additional bundles using a separate booking email.

Shortwave is supported by the Hinrichsen Foundation.

May, 2026
8 Fri 7:30pm BST
10pm BST
9 Sat 5:30pm BST
7:30pm BST
 
Times shown in timezone: London