23 Mar – 29 Mar 2026

Dear Hampsteadians,

A new week is upon us and the newsletter has taken a slightly new format, I’ve decided to condense the lists and make them more curated. With so many things happening in the area, these are the ones that I feel are truly the most exciting.

I hope you like the change of format and find something that you’d like to go to…

Spring Equinox Foraging & Supper Club — OmVed Gardens, Highgate (N6) Celebrate the arrival of spring at Highgate's hidden garden. The evening includes a three-course plant-based feast using wild and native ingredients foraged directly from the three-acre biophilic site.

Thu 26 Mar (19:00). LINK

Scarecrow (1973) — The Vine, (NW5) Tufnell Park Film Club screens this "New Hollywood" masterpiece starring Gene Hackman and Al Pacino. A gritty, soulful road movie that won the Palme d'Or, shown in the atmospheric upstairs room of this local favorite.

Tue 24 Mar (20:00). LINK

The Beatles Piano Recital — Burgh House, Hampstead (NW3) Experience the Fab Four’s catalogue reimagined as intricate classical piano arrangements. Performed in the historic, wood-panelled Music Room, this one-off recital offers a sophisticated take on pop's most iconic melodies.

Wed 25 Mar (19:30). LINK

Amongst the Trees and Terraces — Burgh House, Hampstead (NW3) A major exhibition celebrating the work of Donald Towner, who lived on Church Row for nearly 60 years. His paintings capture the timeless elegance of Hampstead alongside the "grit" of post-war London.

Wed 25 Mar – Sun 29 Mar (10:00–16:00). LINK

While They Were Waiting — Upstairs at the Gatehouse, N6 A new play by Cassie Catchpole that explores the intricate, overlapping lives and stories of people sharing a hospital waiting room. Tue 24 Mar – Sat 28 Mar (19:30), Sun 29 Mar (18:30). LINK

C&MP: Comedy & Music Party — Circle & Star Theatre, Hampstead (NW3) Hosted by Debra Tammer, this high-energy night features headliner Hal Cruttenden (Live at the Apollo) and The Traitors winner Hannah Byczkowski. Expect top-tier stand-up mixed with live musical improvisation in an intimate 55-seat setting.

Thu 26 Mar (20:00). LINK

Jon Udry Is Having a Ball — Jacksons Lane , N6 A one-man show from the award-winning juggler and comedian that blends world-class dexterity with sharp stand-up. It is a high-energy performance that subverts traditional circus expectations with a contemporary, hilarious twist. Thu 26 Mar (19:30). LINK

Handmade in Highgate: Spring Fair — Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, Highgate (N6) A curated boutique fair featuring over 30 of the UK's most talented designers and makers. From ceramics to bespoke jewellery, it’s a premier event for discovering high-quality craftsmanship in the heart of the village.

Fri 27 Mar – Sun 29 Mar (Various times). LINK

Alex Garnett & Jamie Safir — Hampstead Jazz Club, Hampstead (NW3) A powerhouse pairing of saxophonist Alex Garnett (a staple of the London scene) and pianist Jamie Safir. Expect a night of sophisticated, hard-swinging jazz standards in the atmospheric basement of the Duke of Hamilton.

Sat 28 Mar (20:00). LINK

Youth Circus Showcase: Spin the Seasons — Jacksons Lane, Highgate (N6) The next generation of circus talent takes over Highgate’s premier circus space. A high-energy performance featuring acrobatics, aerial skills, and juggling, themed around the changing cycles of the year.

Sat 28 Mar (18:30). LINK

Weekly staples:

Bootyfull Car Boot Click to open side panel for more information

Parliament Hill Farmers Market Click to open side panel for more information

King William Ⅳ Pub & Rooms Click to open side panel for more information

Hampstead Community Centre Click to open side panel for more information (Indoor Market)

Highgate Hill farmers market Click to open side panel for more information

MAP Studio Cafe Click to open side panel for more information

That’s all for this week, I hope you had a lovely weekend and do have a great week ahead!

All the best,

Tom