Eavesdropping Festival: Vortex Jazz Club

eavesdropping festival returns for a two-day forum on 'Cultivating Courage: risk-takers and trouble-makers'. Alongside provocations selected through an open call, in this session we'll hear from guest speaker Erin Johnson-Williams on a social justice approach to listening. eavesdropping festival runs 19-22 March with events at Vortex and Cafe OTO. The full programme, including a downloadable guide to the forum, can be found here: https://www.eavesdropping.london/activity/2026/

Please select a timeslot and see the timings below:
SESSION 1 (morning session, Saturday 21 March)
Event timings: doors open 1045; event starts 1100; event ends 1300.

eavesdropping festival returns for a two-day forum on 'Cultivating Courage: risk-takers and trouble-makers'. Alongside provocations selected through an open call, in this session we'll hear from guest speaker Erin Johnson-Williams on a social justice approach to listening. eavesdropping festival runs 19-22 March with events at Vortex and Cafe OTO. The full programme, including a downloadable guide to the forum, can be found here: https://www.eavesdropping.london/activity/2026/
SESSION 2 (afternoon session, Saturday 21 March)
Event timings: doors open 1345; event starts 1400; event ends 1700.

eavesdropping festival returns for a two-day forum on 'Cultivating Courage: risk-takers and trouble-makers'. Alongside provocations selected through an open call, in this session we'll have a roundtable discussion around curatorial courage. eavesdropping festival runs 19-22 March with events at Vortex and Cafe OTO. The full programme, including a downloadable guide to the forum, can be found here: https://www.eavesdropping.london/activity/2026/
SESSION 3 (morning session, Sunday 22 March)
Event timings: doors open 1045; event starts 1115; event ends 1300.

eavesdropping festival returns for a two-day forum on 'Cultivating Courage: risk-takers and trouble-makers'. Alongside provocations selected through an open call, in this session we'll hear from guest speaker and headline artist Zosha Warpeha about their creative journey learning the Hardanger d'amore. eavesdropping festival runs 19-22 March with events at Vortex and Cafe OTO. The full programme, including a downloadable guide to the forum, can be found here: https://www.eavesdropping.london/activity/2026/
SESSION 4 (afternoon session, Sunday 22 March)
Event timings: doors open 1345; event starts 1400; event ends 1700.

eavesdropping festival returns for a two-day forum on 'Cultivating Courage: risk-takers and trouble-makers'. Alongside provocations selected through an open call, this session includes a screening of Lisa Rovner's documentary Sisters With Transitors. eavesdropping festival runs 19-22 March with events at Vortex and Cafe OTO. The full programme, including a downloadable guide to the forum, can be found here: https://www.eavesdropping.london/activity/2026/

The full programme, including a downloadable guide to the forum, can be found here: https://www.eavesdropping.london/activity/2026/

- +44 20 7254 1143
- Direct venue contact line

- Located at main entrance
- Ticket pickup available 30 minutes before show
- Valid photo ID required
- Advance booking recommended

- Limited street parking available
- Nearby public parking garages
- Recommended to use public transport
- Close to Dalston Kingsland rail station

- Limited wheelchair accessible spaces
- Ground floor entry available
- Call in advance to confirm accessibility needs
- Some standing room options

- No outside food or drinks
- Smart casual attire
- No photography during performances
- Age 18+ for most shows
- Quiet during performances

- Adult-oriented venue
- Generally not recommended for children
- Occasional all-ages matinee performances
- Parental discretion advised