The Temple of Ideas is a group where unstoppable and creative over 50s congregate in order to expand and share their knowledge through conversation, music, poetry, and art. Harking back to the French literary and philosophical salons of the 17th and 18th centuries, the Temple of Ideas provides a platform for discussion, debate, and performance.
Gatherings take place around London. We meet up in halls, rooms, pubs, restaurants, parks, and even go on field trips.
As a group of artists and creatives, some of our gatherings are dotted with the occasional impromptu eruptions. Expect to be surprised by occasional off-the-cuff poetry, spontaneous singing, dancing, or unexpected debate.
Members are welcome to bring their music, art, photography, poems, or ideas to share.
Venue permitting - most of our events are FREE.
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Join us every Sunday afternoon upstairs at The Island Queen Pub (87 Noel Rd, Islington, London N1 8HD) for a salon-style gathering of creatives, thinkers, and performers.
Whether you want to perform, share a story, or simply soak in the atmosphere, this is a space for connection, inspiration, and great conversation.
Temple of Ideas & Curious Club Present: The Festive Ideas Party
We draw together artists, thinkers, and creators for a unique gathering of creative communities. Join us at the Old Diorama Arts Centre where the magic of art, music, discussion, and performance come alive.
Temple of Ideas & Curious Club Present: The Ideas Party
The "Ideas Party" draws together artists, thinkers, and creators for a unique gathering of creative communities. Join us in the Neighborhood Studio on the first floor at the Old Diorama Arts Centre where the magic of art, music, discussion, and performance come alive.
Join us upstairs on the first floor at;
The Old Crown Pub, 33 New Oxford St, London WC1A 1BH
for our free weekly afternoon Open Mic.
Bring your poetry, instruments, songs, comedy, or topics for discussion or just hang out, chat and watch.
Calling all vintage beatniks, eternal hippies, funky groovers, seasoned rebels, renegade rockers, psychedelic relics and steam-powered punks;
Join us for a relaxed afternoon picnic in Hampstead Heath every Saturday this summer.
Feel free to bring your poetry, musical instruments, comedy, songs or topics of discussion you'd like to share. Any dish of food, drink or snacks to share would be welcome by all if you can.
Join us for a lazy afternoon picnic at our secluded spot in the Enchanted Woods of Hampstead Heath.
Also feel free to bring along any musical instruments, poetry, or songs you'd like to share.
Join us for an afternoon of connection, laughter, and delicious food at Chutneys Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Euston.
No need to book as the buffet is open to the public. Just show up at 12:30pm and look for a group of colorful, creative and energetic over 55s. Introduce yourself and join in. We are a friendly bunch of eccentric old-timers.
Come along to an afternoon screening of "Perfect Days" the new film by Wim Wenders at the lush Garden Cinema in Covent Garden. Tickets are just £5. But they go fast so grab yours now! My seat number is B7. We can all meet in the bar for a a cup of tea an hour before the film.
Join us at the Garden Cinema in Covent Garden to see this very urgent and important documentary about whistleblower Julian Assange. If you don't know about this key journalist of our times - you should. Grab your £5 tickets here - they're going fast.
Join us for a social gathering and catchup at 12:30pm in Chutney's Indian Veg buffet behind Euston Station. No need to book as the buffet is open to the public. Just show up at 12:30pm so we can all sit near each other. The cost is £9.95 for "All You Can Eat". It doesn't matter whether you're veggie or meatie, the food is great!
Join us for a social gathering and catchup at Chutney's Indian Veg buffet in Euston. The cost is £9.95 for "All You Can Eat". There's no structure to this meeting - the buffet is open to the public. The buffet is open from 12-3pm so you can wander in anytime, but best to get there at noon when the food is at its freshest and tastiest.
Join us for a social gathering and catchup at Chutney's Indian Veg buffet in Euston. The cost is £9.95 for "All You Can Eat". The buffet is open from 1-5pm so you can wander in anytime, but best to get there at 1pm when the food is at its freshest and tastiest. It doesn't matter whether you're veggie or meatie, the food is great!
The gathering takes place in the Vestry behind St Giles in the Fields Church in Soho.
Featured performers include;
Jessica Lawrence
Michelle Baharier
Jo Wonder
JoyceArt
Karl Hussey
The Temple of Ideas is a group where unstoppable over 55s congregate in order to expand and share their knowledge through conversation, music, poetry and art. Harking back to the French literary and philosophical salons of the 17th and 18th centuries, the Temple of Ideas provides a platform for discussion, debate and performance.
The Temple of Ideas is a group where unstoppable over 55s congregate in order to expand and share their knowledge through conversation, music, poetry and art. Harking back to the French literary and philosophical salons of the 17th and 18th centuries, the Temple of Ideas provides a platform for discussion, debate and performance.