HowTheLightGetsIn London 2026 takes place on 19th September to 21st September 2026 in Hampstead Heath, London, in font of the picturesque Kenwood House.
“There is a crack in everything… that’s how the light gets in.” So goes the Leonard Cohen song from which our festival gets its name. At HowTheLightGetsIn Festival, you can spend the day exploring bold new ideas with leading thinkers and the night dancing, laughing, and celebrating.
HowTheLightGetsIn is not just another festival. It’s a place alive with ideas, where curiosity matters more than celebrity. Alongside familiar names, you’ll discover emerging thinkers, new artists, and conversations that challenge and inspire. Bring your curiosity, share your ideas, and you might just experience a little magic.
