Biennials
Art events and exhibitions in public spaces and community venues in Brent.
The Brent Biennial is a free arts festival that Metroland Cultures produces across the London Borough of Brent every two year. It happens in public places, in community spaces, in the streets of the borough, libraries and parks. The biennials are our chance to shine a light on the people and communities who are making art and making change here.
The Brent Biennial 2025 is now open taking place across four sites and four months of 2025: WATER Ritual, EARTH Ritual, FIRE Ritual and AIR Ritual – FULL DETAILS OF THE PROGRAMME BELOW:
Brent Biennial 25: AIR Ritual
AIR Ritual takes place from 17 – 24 October 2025
Brent Biennial 25: FIRE Ritual
Happening 26 Sept – 12 Oct the Brent Biennial FIRE Ritual is a two-week programme engaging with the element of FIRE.
Brent Biennial 25: EARTH Ritual
Happening 24–26 July the Brent Biennial EARTH Ritual is a three-day programme engaging with the element of EARTH. Artworks will be installed and on view in the park and at ACAVA until August 1st
Brent Biennial 25: WATER Ritual
Happening June 22nd the Brent Biennial WATER Ritual is a one-day programme engaging with the element of water.
Brent Biennial 2025: Bones, stones and calling the four elements
The third edition of the Brent Biennial, Bones, stones and calling the four elements, will present workshops, talks, performance and exhibition by 21 artists and community organisers.
Metroland Cultures announces curatorial theme, artists and programme dates for the third edition of the Brent Biennial
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Brent Biennial
The first Brent Biennial took place in 2020, presenting art in public spaces, libraries and streets of Brent.
Brent Biennial 2022
The second edition of the Brent Biennial, titled In the House of my Love, brought together artists and community groups whose works explore the many meanings of homemaking.
Collective Rhythms 2023
A summer of music, sound and healing took place across Brent in 2023. Featuring partners from across the borough with festivals, workshops, exhibitions and more.