Alfresco Arts: Music

Enjoy an array of classical music, from jazz trios to string quartets set against the leafy backdrops of Jubilee Park and Eden Dock. Popping up on alternate Wednesdays throughout the summer, Docklands Sinfonia will provide a delightful musical backdrop to your lunch break.

These pop-up classical gigs are part of our Alfresco Arts series which also features an exciting theatre programme and family events.

Wednesday 4 June, 12.30 – 2pm, Jubilee Park
Docklands Sinfonia Jazz: The Hot Club of Jupiter play interplanetary gypsy jazz and hot swing.

Wednesday 18 June, 12.30 – 2pm, Eden Dock
Docklands Sinfonia String Quartet: Enjoy classical chill-out, relax to your favourite melodies.

Wednesday 2 July, 12.30 – 2pm, Jubilee Park
Docklands Sinfonia Pop: Blue Topaz, the sparkling string trio, reimagines your favourite pop tunes across the decades.

Wednesday 16 July, 12.30 – 2pm, Eden Dock
Docklands Sinfonia Brass Quintet: Bandstand and popular classics, jazz, and film music.

Wednesday 30 July, 12.30 – 2pm, Jubilee Park
Docklands Sinfonia String Quartet: Enjoy an eclectic programme of classic pop and movie hit songs.

Wednesday 13 August, 12.30 – 2pm, Eden Dock
Docklands Sinfonia Jazz: Enjoy the sound of the Fliss Gorst Trio.

Wednesday 27 August, 12.30 – 2pm, Jubilee Park
Docklands Sinfonia Soloists: Ahmed Dickinson (guitar) and Violeta Barrena (violin) celebrate 400 years of classical favourites.

Docklands Sinfonia is a young and dynamic symphony orchestra that has become a cultural cornerstone in London’s Docklands. Since its formation in 2009 by musical director Spencer Down, the orchestra has seen remarkable success, with performances at Buckingham Palace for the Queen, the Royal Albert Hall, and the House of Lords.