This event is recommended for visitors over the age of 16. Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Heart n Soul is an award-winning creative arts charity that believes in the power and talents of people with learning disabilities and autistic people. We work together to make great art with imagination, love and trust. At Heart n Soul everyone is valued and we offer a place for people to create, connect and help to lead change. We also have a lot of fun. Heart n Soul were previous residents of The Hub.

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Heart n Soul

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Heart n Soul’s The Beautiful Octopus Club © Tim Mitchell

This event will have British Sign Language interpretation.

This event will be delivered in British Sign Language, with an English language voiceover.

British Sign Language

This is a relaxed event, which means that if you need to, you are welcome to move around and make noise at any time.

Relaxed

This is an event with several different activities. Check specific sub-events for their locations.

Throughout our building

This is a large-scale event with several different activities, which may include drop-in sessions, scheduled performances, workshops or talks. Check specific activities for details and to see if you need to book a ticket or just show up. Spaces for drop-in activities are limited and may run out if we are busy.

Multi-part programme

An event where someone will put on a show for you to watch.

Performance

We’ll be in the Atrium, which is just inside the entrance to Wellcome Collection on level 0.

Ground floor Atrium

Heart n Soul Choir

We’ll be in Gallery 1. When you enter Wellcome Collection, it’s on the left on level 0.

Gallery 1

Booking a ticket guarantees you entry to the online event. You will be given joining instructions in your confirmation email.

Guaranteed

Just turn up to this event. It's likely to have room for everyone. 

Drop in

The Fuse

A happening that&#39;s not a standard event format, but is marked by a period of time in a particular space.

Session

Silent Disco

Host

A chance to hear about and talk about ideas with others.

Discussion

We’ll be on the Level 1 Landing, which is just oustide the entrance to Being Human, Gallery 2 and Gallery 3.

Level 1 Landing

Heart n Soul Radio

We’ll be in the Forum. To get there, take the lift or stairs up to level 1 and then follow the signs through the ‘Being Human’ gallery.

The Forum

Warm Wellcome

An opportunity to deal with stress, lie down or relax.

Chill out

We’ll be in the Studio on level 1. When you enter Wellcome Collection, head up the stairs or take the lift, then follow the signs.

Studio Breakout Room

Spaces are limited and may run out if we are busy so you may wish to arrive early.

Limited spaces available

The Sanctuary

A practical activity where you will create something or develop skills.

Workshop

The Studio

Your Space to Create

We’ll be in the Green Room on level 1. When you enter Wellcome Collection, head up the stairs or take the lift, then follow the signs.

Green Room

Chill-Out Room

The Beautiful Octopus Club

Be part of London’s longest-running inclusive club night, The Beautiful Octopus Club, and experience live performances from Heart n Soul artists and DJs. 

And if you can't make it in person, join us online for the live-streamed performances and music. 

Book your free tickets to either the in-venue event or the live-streamed event at the bottom of this page.

At the in-venue event, spend the night dancing surrounded by art projections and films, or get involved in a creative workshop.

There will be a silent disco and immersive performances, including a special appearance from the Heart n Soul Choir. If you want a break, you can take some time out for a massage.

Heart n Soul Radio will be broadcasting live from the building. You can also treat yourself to something from the Heart n Soul Shop.

The Wellcome Collection exhibitions ‘Jason and The Adventure of 254’ and ‘Being Human’ will also stay open during the event.

All events will have step-free access and seating will be available throughout the building.  This is a relaxed event, which means that if you need to, you are welcome to move around and make noise at any time and there will be a Chill-Out Room for those wanting a break from the action.

Enjoy a night full of creativity, fun and freedom! 

The evening is free and open to everyone over 18 years. Those aged 16-18 years must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event. 

You can use The Beautiful Octopus Club Visual Story to help you plan and prepare for your visit.

Be part of London’s longest running inclusive club night. The event is open to all and will be an immersive experience featuring live performances by artists and DJs from Heart n Soul.

Wellcome Collection

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Galleries and Reading Room

Library

Shop

Café

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