Canalside Storytelling Festival

The Canalside Storytelling Festival showcases poetry, music, and storytelling by artists from diverse backgrounds.

The Canalside Storytelling Festival will showcase a vibrant lineup of poetry, music and storytelling, with local artists sharing their Middle Eastern culture and heritage.

This special event celebrates the cultural contributions of the many thousands of people from the region who have made North Paddington their home, enriching the area’s unique diversity.

As part of the Culture and Creativity on 20th September, the festival will feature live performances of singing, storytelling, and poetry, creating meaningful connections between local communities and artists, and highlighting the beauty of diversity and multiculturalism.

Visitors will have the opportunity to experience the rich traditions and heritage of Westminster’s diverse ethnic communities. The festival warmly welcomes the wider London community, including artists, cultural enthusiasts, tourists, and all who value multicultural exchange.

Date and time

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 14:30 – 16:30 BST

Location

W9 2HE – Under the Westway flyover and in the grassy area in front of the Westbourne Park Bus Garage.Grand Union Canal London W9 2HE

This event is part of the North Paddington Canalside Festival collection, proudly supported by Westminster Council.

We’d love to see you there! Please register your attendance via Eventbrite.