As part of this year’s highly anticipated Open House Festival, we invite you to step inside Fairfield Halls and explore one of Croydon’s most iconic cultural venues.

Discover the fascinating history of the building, learn what happens behind the scenes, hear from the team who deliver productions and events, enjoy guided tours, and experience live classical music and other activities throughout the day.

Drop in between 11:00am and 5:00pm to spend time exploring the venue’s stylish foyer and public spaces. Enjoy a drink or a bite to eat while taking in Fairfield Halls’ distinctive modernist architecture and design features.

You can also visit an exhibition from Talawa Theatre Company and find out more about the venue’s diverse cultural programme.

Aspiring young theatre technicians can register for our Under 16s Technical Workshop (11:15am to 1:15pm) and gain a hands-on introduction to lighting, sound and stage production, some of the essential elements that help bring every performance to life. Participants must be aged 11 or over and accompanied by an adult.

Guided tours exploring the venue’s history and backstage areas will take place from 11:30am to 12:30pm and 1:15pm to 2:15pm.

The London Mozart Players will also perform two informal classical concerts from 1:00pm to 1:45pm and 2:15pm to 3:00pm.

Advance booking is essential, with slots opening on the Open House Festival website from 12pm on Wednesday 19 August 2026 . Spaces are limited and subject to availability.