Kaleidoscope is a brand new music and arts festival hosted by Alexandra Palace. For the first time in 30 years the Park gates will be thrown open and its rolling hills will welcome a vibrant and eccentric cast of performers for summer celebration like no other. Kaleidoscope will create a world where music, performance, theatre and comedy embrace in a collision of beautiful noise, brilliant ideas and brazen colour.
An outdoor stage with skyline sweeping views will see an incredible headline performance from ever colourful psychedelic rockers The Flaming Lips , who will be bringing their high-octane eccentricity to N22. Their ever effervescent live show promises to be an unforgettable masterclass in rock and roll.
The South View Stage will also welcome Ghostpoet , whose sung-spoken storytelling has earned widespread critical acclaim including two Mercury prize nominations. Also set to perform are British indie rock outfit Mystery Jets , who have spent the last decade honing their eclectic sound and no holds barred performance style. Completing the South View Stage lineup are infectious pop masters The Go! Team , ‘folktronica’ singer-songwriter Beth Orton , a unique twist on Paul Simon’s classic album courtesy of the awe-inspiring London African Gospel Choir presents Graceland , plus Beans on Toast, Xylaroo, Dat Brass and more .
As well as live music from some of the best in the business, and a whole host of world class
DJs, the multidisciplinary programming continues with a dedicated Words & Comedy stage featuring a host of sharp tongued comedians and thought provoking talks, debate and spoken word.
Kaleidoscope offers a new platform for exciting theatre and performance including immersive theatre masters RIFT , trapeze treading daredevils Gorilla Circus , Oh My God! It’s The Church , Tin Shed Theatre , The Glory , Molly Orange and loads more incredible pop-up performances and happenings in hidden spaces. Alexandra Palace will also be opening its incredible and unique basement rooms to the public with special one-off performances and pop ups to explore.
Simon Fell, Organiser, Kaleidoscope comments: “We’re delighted to bring a wealth of talent from across the creative sphere to Alexandra Park and Palace for Kaleidoscope. On offer will be a selection of world-class music, comedy, talk and debate, theatre and hidden happenings in exclusive spaces, all set against the beautiful London skyline at one of London’s favourite landmarks”
