Event Essentials
Plan your experience at the FT Weekend Festival
Whether you're attending for the inspiring debates, live performances, delicious tastings or meeting your favourite authors, planning ahead will help you get the best experience! Here's a quick checklist to get you started, scroll down for full details:
Date and Time
Date: Saturday, 6 September
Time: 9:30 am - 19:30 pm BST
Programme key timings
10:15 AM – Life, Death and Data (Big Ideas stage)
10:55 AM – Welcome message (Big Ideas stage)
11:00 AM – Concurrent sessions begin:
Big Ideas, Food & Drink, FT Future, FT Money, House & Home, HTSI, Travel, Literature & Life, Tech and Arts
6:00 PM – The Stupidest Moments of 2025 – so far
6:30 PM – Jay Rayner Sextet: Live performance
Welcome to Kenwood House
Set beside Hampstead Heath, Kenwood House is one of London’s most atmospheric venues — a grand neoclassical villa surrounded by sweeping lawns and centuries of history. It’s the perfect setting for a day of big ideas, lively debate and unexpected conversations.
From Rembrandts on the walls to gardens designed for wandering, it’s a place that invites curiosity — and we’re thrilled to call it our festival home once again.
Venue Address
Minibus transfers
We provide free minibus service to and from Golders Green Underground Station. The pickup point is located opposite the station on North End Road — exit through the outdoor bus station, cross the road, and take a left. You’ll be guided by professional marshals holding signag
Minibuses run approximately every 10–20 minutes between 09:00 and 20:00, departing Kenwood from the East Lodge Gate exit (between Courtenay and Compton Avenues) back to Golders Green Station.
Nearby parking
There is no parking onsite for guests unless they have a blue badge. On street parking is available - please find nearby car parking here. Note to click on "Street" at the bottom of the page when you are looking at the map.
Public Transport
Kenwood House is easily reached by public transport. The 210 bus runs between Finsbury Park and Brent Cross, stopping directly outside at Compton Avenue (Kenwood House stop). Nearby Underground stations include Archway, Golders Green and Highgate, all with easy connections to the 210. For a more scenic option, Hampstead Heath Overground station is about a 30-minute walk across the Heath. For timetable and route information, visit here.
Gett., taxi or coach
Plan ahead and book your Gett. taxi ahead of time. Please ask to be dropped off (and collected) at East Lodge Gate, Hampstead Lane, NW3 7JR, located between Courtenay Avenue and Compton Avenue. Press the intercom buzzer so staff can escort vehicles via the driveway—note this entrance is for drop‑off/collection only; parking is not permitted there. Coaches should likewise drop off at East Lodge and then park along Hampstead Lane. Directional signage will guide guests from the roadside to the house.
Accommodation options
Explore nearby hotels with live availability and competitive rates, all in one place. Make a weekend of it and extend your stay in London during your festival weekend.
Check-in details
Please arrive with your ticket either printed or on your phone, which can be found in your confirmation email. Your ticket will have a QR code which will be scanned at the entrance. Please have it ready at registration for a smooth check-in.
Let your network know you’re in
Tell everyone you’re joining us at Kenwood House for a day of big ideas, debates, tastings and more.
It’s a great way to connect ahead of the event and be part of the wider conversation. Just follow the simple steps below to post your plans.
Share your excitement online
Let others know you’re attending the FT Weekend Festival by posting on LinkedIn or X (formerly Twitter).
Use our official event creative
Download the festival banner and include it in your post to show you’re part of the day.
Join the conversation
Tag @FTLive and use #FTWeekendFestival to connect with fellow attendees and take part in the conversation as it unfolds.
Contact us
If you have any accessibility needs or if you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact our team for more information: ftlive@ft.com | +44 (0) 207 775 6653
Our customer service team is currently available from 9am - 5pm BST, Monday - Friday.
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