On Saturday 13 July 2024, Kaleidoscope Festival returned to Alexandra Park for a day filled with music, comedy, and family fun.
Kaleidoscope, now in its fifth year, has become a staple in the UK festival calendar. Set against panoramic views of London, the festival offers great performances and the chance to explore the historic Palace and its parkland.
Here’s a look back at some of the highlights from this year’s event:
Hilltop Stage
Ministry of Sound Classical headlined the Hilltop Stage this year, with their 30-piece London Concert Orchestra in tow to reimagine classic dance hits.Before the sun set over London, the legendary Soul II Soul, the energetic The Go! Team, rising star Antony Szmierek, and Huey Morgan from The Fun Lovin’ Criminals took to the main stage. The soulful and uplifting ‘R’ Voices Choir sang us in at the beginning of the afternoon.
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such a fun show looking up at @Yourallypally this afternoon. you brought the sunshine. and let me just tell you that @OfficialHuey and his band are absolutely LETHAL x
— Antony Szmierek (@antonyszmierek) July 13, 2024
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★★★★ “Kaleidoscope is a north London festival on steroids on a site sprawling across the hill with arguably the best view of the city.” – The Times
Cloud 10 Stage
The DJ-centric Cloud 10 Stage featured an eclectic line-up: from the versatile Mr. Scruff to the genre-blending Erol Alkan, as well as house music pioneers X-Press 2 and the iconic Artful Dodger, who kept the crowd dancing on the Terrace all day long.
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Fringe Stage
The Fringe Stage offered its signature mix of comedy, spoken word, and performances. Highlights included stand-up from Simon Amstell, rousing storytelling by Brian Blessed, and the wild antics of Oh My God! It’s the Church. Comedians Sophie Duker, Ahir Shah, Chloe Petts, and Katie McLeod also delivered standout sets, while Hip Hop Karaoke rounded out the eclectic line-up and the day.
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Family Fun at the Playground & the Bandstand
The family area, a mini-festival in itself, was a buzzing hub throughout the afternoon. Kids and parents alike enjoyed a variety of interactive experiences, ranging from arts & crafts, to circus, and theatre performances. The Bandstand Stage featured up-and-coming musical acts, adding to the day’s festive atmosphere.
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Also a big shout out to Gusty, Octopus Energy’s colourful wind turbine, who helped us power our food stalls and bars sustainably during the Summer Season gigs and Kaleidoscope Festival!
It’s fair to say that Kaleidoscope 2024 was a vibrant celebration of music, art, and community in one of London’s most beautiful sites. A heartfelt thank you to all the performers, volunteers, and festival-goers who made the day so special!
All pictures by James Berry, Patrick Gunning, Sophie Harbinson and Lloyd Winters for Alexandra Palace
Your reactions
@Yourallypally #kaleidoscopefestival At least I know why I have no voice now! pic.twitter.com/xBUTIUtdAC
— Shoshana Wilson (@shanimalay) July 14, 2024
@ministryofsound classical helping to ease the Glasto blues! So much fun @Yourallypally #kaleidoscopefestival pic.twitter.com/OwvlsvRqa2
— GlastoEddtheDuck (@DuckEddthe) July 13, 2024
The eternally brilliant @Soul2SoulUK at @Yourallypally on a summer’s evening, Utter joy. pic.twitter.com/irwZE7D8gz
— David Friend (@David_Friend01) July 13, 2024
Welcome back North London @Soul2SoulUK ! Here tonight at our very own People’s Palace #Kaleidescope @Yourallypally #KeeponMovin’ pic.twitter.com/UO1qLPMnzq
— Emina Ibrahim (@Emina_ibrahim) July 13, 2024
Back to life…Soul II Soul at Ally Pally pic.twitter.com/Xrlfcu0FfS
— Lucy Davies (@LucyDaviesCOO) July 13, 2024
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