Join our growing list of partners. We’re incredibly grateful to our official partners for their continued support in helping shape the inaugural Chelsea Arts Festival.
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Cadogan
Cadogan’s association with Chelsea began over 300 years ago. Since then, the Cadogan Estate has become one of London’s most characterful neighbourhoods, stretching north along Sloane Street, south through Sloane Square and along the King’s Road.
Cadogan is a family business, property manager, investor and developer. They are committed to investing in the long-term success of Chelsea, while safeguarding its future vibrancy.
Penhaligon's
Penhaligon’s is perhaps the world’s most esteemed fragrance house, with a rich heritage interlaced with British history, aristocracy and culture.
Since 1870, the fine perfumers have been entertaining the world’s nostrils with a dose of Britishness and dazzling scents, and they do not intend on stopping.
Banham
Banham is a proudly family-run British security company that has been trusted to keep homes safe since 1926. Founded by William F. Banham after he invented the world’s first automatic door bolt, the company continues to be under the ownership of the third and fourth generations of the Banham family.
Renowned for its iconic locks and comprehensive range of layered security systems, Banham has combined heritage and craftsmanship with forward-thinking innovation for over a century. Continuing this pioneering spirit to the present day, Banham remains committed to British manufacturing, with all precision locks still crafted in the UK. Its products are recognised for engineering excellence, patented designs and an unwavering dedication to quality.
Scott Dunn
Scott Dunn is an award-winning luxury travel tour operator that uses our travel specialist's first-hand knowledge to create luxury Holidays all over the world.
For more than 40 years, Scott Dunn have been designing tailor‑made journeys that go beyond the ordinary, shaped around passions, milestones and dreams.
Create
Create is a multi-award-winning charity empowering lives, reducing isolation and enhancing wellbeing through the creative arts. Since it was established in 2003, the charity has been guided by the knowledge that people need to create, and that everyone deserves access to creativity.
A national charity that champions local priorities, Create partners with local community organisations to run free high-quality creative projects for their service users. The workshops are led by professional artists and enable participants to build skills, confidence and connections through music, dance, painting, photography, drama, and a host of other artforms.
Vardo
Housed in a striking circular stone and glass pavilion in the heart of Duke of York Square, Vardo Chelsea brings the well-travelled food and speciality coffee of Caravan to West London - with a character all of its own.
The kitchen runs from the first coffee of the morning to the last cocktail of the evening. Outside, an expansive terrace looks out over the square so you can enjoy outdoor dining in the sunshine.
British Fashion Council
The BFC works to secure the future success of British fashion, supported by generous patrons and partners, for whom we connect, advocate and convene.
The BFC are committed to developing a dynamic, inclusive and unified community that advocates for creativity, innovation and collectively supports the industry to grow talent and gain access.
The Sloane Club
A home away from home in the heart of Chelsea. The Sloane Club is a private members’ club in the heart of Chelsea, offering a welcoming space to dine, work, unwind, socialise and stay. With a strong sense of community and a distinctly Chelsea character, The Club brings together everything Members need, from relaxed mornings and wellness to long lunches, working afternoons and evenings spent with friends.
Founded in 1922 and opened by Princess Helena as a women-only club for ex-Service Women following the First World War, The Sloane Club has a proud history of providing a place to live, gather and share ideas. Today, the Club has evolved into a welcoming community for all, while retaining the pioneering spirit and sense of belonging at its heart. Members can enjoy a dedicated Wellness Suite, restaurants and bars, flexible workspaces, private dining and event spaces, as well as 66 bedrooms and suites, providing a comfortable base for those visiting London. Located moments from Sloane Square, The Sloane Club offers Members the opportunity to experience Chelsea from a truly local perspective, with a place to pause, connect and make themselves at home.
BookBar
BookBar is a bookshop, wine and coffee bar, events and social space dedicated to bringing people together through books.
With an action-packed programme of events, featuring writers from Elif Shafak to David Nicholls, bookish social events including our Read Dating nights for book-lovers and our very own book club, our buzzing bookshops are about bringing people together through books. Join us at our cosy Highbury and Chelsea shops and enjoy a glass of wine or coffee and a solo read, catch up with friends, and get a bespoke book recommendation from our passionate team of booksellers. BookBar is Chelsea Arts Festival’s Bookshop Partner
John Sandoe Books
From the day John Sandoe opened the doors of his shop in 1957, it has been part of Chelsea’s cultural life. In the 1960s, Mary Quant was a regular customer; Mick Jagger, Muriel Spark, Tom Stoppard, Elton John, Edna O’Brien, Neil Tennant, William Boyd have all found books on our shelves and ordered others.
Focusing primarily on the arts, our beautiful C18th shop accommodates about 30,000 different titles. Small rooms, Turkish rugs, wooden bookcases, spilling window boxes and winding staircases bring surprises and delights to the curious, while our staff are always on hand with knowledge and help. From paperbacks for local students to boxes for bibliophiles overseas, we deal with all books and all comers. John Sandoe Books is Chelsea Arts Festival’s Bookshop Partner
Bags of Ethics
Bags of Ethics (Supreme Creations) is the world’s largest sustainable manufacturer of reusable bags, eco-friendly packaging and reusable merchandise. The business is headquartered in London, UK, with 100% owned factory in Pondicherry, India, with teams across Europe.
Bags of Ethics’ mission is to promote reusable behaviour through exceptional design, for consumers and businesses. Clients include Dior, Qatar Duty Free, London Fashion Week, Selfridges, Boots, Sephora, Cannes Lions, and 60,000+ clients in the beauty, retail, fashion, hospitality, furniture, and lifestyle industries. The business has been responsible for reducing over 30 billion+ single use items from entering the environment (plastic bags, bottles, cups, masks, and beauty packaging).
Cadogan Hall
This distinguished London venue stands among the capital’s premier performance spaces. It presents an eclectic programme featuring orchestral works, jazz ensembles, popular music, and talks.
The venue serves as the prestigious home base for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra whilst presenting around 300 annual performances. During the Chelsea Arts Festival weekend, Cadogan Hall will host an array of thoughtfully curated live performances and engaging dialogues.
Saatchi Gallery
Set within a distinguished Grade II-listed structure, Saatchi Gallery has championed rising artistic talent since its establishment in 1985.
Located in the storied Duke of York’s Headquarters, this venue provides a dramatic setting for contemporary visual arts and cultural programming. The Gallery earned considerable acclaim for spotlighting artists who subsequently achieved international prominence, from Damien Hirst to Cindy Sherman, Philip Guston and Tracey Emin.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington and Chelsea is one of London’s most vibrant and recognisable boroughs. It has many unique buildings, famous museums and beautiful parks. Although the borough is geographically one of the smallest in London, at just over 4.7 square miles, it is one of the most densely populated and diverse areas in Europe.
Kensington and Chelsea Council (also known as RBKC) aims to provide high quality services to improve the lives of its residents and to make the borough greener, safer and fairer.
Frieze
Frieze is the definitive resource for contemporary art and culture, offering reviews, essays, interviews, videos and podcasts from around the world and three annual art fairs in London, New York and Los Angeles.
The Observer
A digital, audio and print news business for the 21st-century, underpinned by the name and reputation of the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper.
The Observer has a longstanding and award-winning commitment to arts and culture, inspiring our audience as to how to spend their time and curate their cultural calendars.
Country and Town House
Country & Town House, an award-winning, B Corp-accredited media business dedicated to inspiring readers to live with balance, purpose, and joy. At the intersection of luxury and sustainability, C&TH redefines the concept of modern luxury by showcasing how the two can coexist harmoniously – effortless, enjoyable, and accessible.
