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    5 September 2026
    In-Person & Digital | Kenwood House Gardens, London
    #FTWeekendFestival

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    CELEBRATE A SATURDAY OF IDEAS, CULTURE AND CONVERSATION
    The FT Weekend Festival is the perfect Saturday filled with lively debate, tastings, performances and conversation. Across ten stages, FT writers and special guests bring the spirit of FT Weekend to life.

    Meet Our Speakers:

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    RG
    Richard E. Grant
    Actor and presenter
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    Paul Smith
    Fashion Designer
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    Mary Beard
    Author, classicist and Instant Classics podcast host
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    Beeban Kidron
    Member of the House of Lords, filmmaker and social activitist
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    Jancis Robinson
    FT wine correspondent and Master of Wine
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    Frank Fukuyama
    Author

    What makes the festival the Saturday to remember

    CHAMPAGNE BAR
    Guests treated themselves to a crisp pour from one of the world’s finest champagne houses
    SIGNED BOOKS
    Festival-goers picked up signed copies from their favourite authors at the Waterstones bookshop
    MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
    Enjoy musical performances throughout the day

    Our partners:

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    Interested in crossing the pond for our U.S. edition?

    Experience the FT come to life in NYC!
    Learn more about our U.S. edition, past speakers, unique experiences, and partnerships.
    Join us as the FT lands in New York. 
    Register your interest in our U.S. edition below.

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