In Between Sessions Enjoy:

THE CONVERSATION STARTS ON STAGE...
Experience your favourite weekend paper come to life across our 10 stages and discover what else is in store in between sessions

START YOUR DAY WITH THE FT PODCAST BREAKFAST SHOW: Political Fix and Swamp Notes!
From 9.45-11.00 am at our Experience tent, meet your favourite podcast hosts and ask questions. Marc Filippino will lead a discussion with George Parker, Lucy Fisher and Brooke Masters

FT NIKKEI ANNIVERSARY TEAHOUSE
Complimentary matcha for the first 300 visitors. Blend tea with Fortnum & Mason and explore exclusive designs by Wallace Sewell and Florian Gadsby

THE CANADIAN GALLERY, PRESENTED BY DESTINATION CANADA
Step into a curated space celebrating Canadian creativity — from contemporary art to cultural expression

TASTINGS WITH FT EXPERTS & MORE
Sip Canadian whisky brought to you by Destination Canada, German wine, margaritas and even enjoy a sweet treat with a chocolate tasting

ENJOY THE SMOOTHIE BAR
Hosted by RBC

BOOK SIGNINGS WITH WATERSTONES
Meet renowned authors and take home a signed edition of your next great read

COMPETE FOR THE BEST PUP IN SHOW
Bring your dog and take part in our light-hearted contest for the festival’s top canine

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM, SERVED BY REMARKABLE
A summer staple, freshly served — with a surprising partner

A JAZZ PERFORMANCE BY THE JAY RAYNER SEXTET
An afternoon of bold arrangements with flair and precision

EXCLUSIVE NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENTS BY
Clinque La Prairie

CHAMPAGNE BAR, COURTESY OF LOUIS ROEDERER
Treat yourself - buy a glass and indulge in a crisp pour from one of the world’s finest champagne houses.

Heiress: SARGENT'S AMERICAN PORTRAITS
Join Simon Schama for a talk about Heiress: Sargent's American Portraits, as a taster for the Arts stage session on Painting powerful women (please note this is now SOLD OUT)

DISCOVER ETO
ETO is an award-winning, design-led decanter that keeps wine fresh for up to two weeks.
Visit the ETO exhibition booth to enter the draw, for your chance to win an ETO of your choice, so you can enjoy wine on your time.

EXCLUSIVE OFFER: THE PINK PASS

Final 20 available – secure yours today

A rare opportunity to enjoy added access and thoughtful touches, all curated to elevate your day at the Festival.

Early access to the jazz party
Get ahead of the crowd for the Jay Rayner Sextet’s closing performance

Bespoke FT x Rosslyn coffee blend
Take home a limited-edition roast from award-winning coffee specialists Rosslyn

FT subscription gift offer
An exclusive friends and family offer to share the FT

Picnic basket for two
And a chance to win a bottle of pink champagne, in honour of our 10th edition

Signed books
Collect a signed copy from your favourite author at the Waterstones bookshop

Festival water bottle & notebook
A reusable FT Weekend Festival bottle, designed for the day and beyond alongside a complimentary notebook for your musings

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CALLING ALL STUDENTS!

Those aged 11 and up can save over 50% with our student pass. To claim your discount, simply register using your school email.

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