SEVEN DIALS WELCOMES VISITORS BACK WITH THE RETURN OF SEVEN DIALS UNPLUGGED

Across seven Saturdays for seven weeks, visitors to Seven Dials in London will be able to experience a selection of acoustic sets performed by seven up and coming UK based artists in the area's iconic streets.

Launching on Saturday 17th April, ‘Seven Dials Unplugged’ is an initiative to support a number of UK performers who’ve been heavily affected by COVID-19 over the last year - whilst giving Londoners a taste of outdoor live music – something that has been sorely missed during lockdown.

Visitors can discover the pop-up performances in the West End village during select Saturdays from 17th April until 26th June, between 2-7pm. Out of respect, this weekend’s timetable will have no performances taking place between 2pm and 5pm in honour of HRH Prince Philip.

To adhere to social distancing guidelines and avoid crowding, all performances will last 15 minutes taking place simultaneously in a number of different outdoor locations throughout the intertwined streets, encouraging visitors to walk and listen to multiple performances at once.

The ‘Seven Dials Unplugged’ line-up will feature seven rising UK artists covering an eclectic mix of sound to ensure there is something for everyone to enjoy. These include retro-indie-pop singer, Cheriton, singer song-writer duo, The Stone Jets, and the violinist duo Momento.

The live music performances coincide with the implementation of timed road closures and additional outdoor seating for many restaurants and cafes now offering al fresco dining. World-famous Neal’s Yard also benefits from a one-way system and additional cyclist parking spaces will also be available on Neal Street.

Many independent shops and restaurants have re-opened their doors to consumers including favourites such as Homeslice, Compagnie des vin Naturals and the eastern inspired café, Apple Butter while The Barbary and London’s favourite vegan restaurant, Redemption are also back and taking bookings.

To find out more about what’s on in Seven Dials, visit https://www.sevendials.co.uk/whats-on/whats-open/ or follow Seven Dials on Instagram (@7DialsLondon) to keep up-to-date on our news and check out our al fresco dining options for somewhere to enjoy a tipple or two.

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Seven Dials

Seven Dials is home to 95 shops, including international flagships and concept stores, renowned beauty and grooming salons as well as over 50 vibrant cafes, restaurants, bars, pubs, and a thriving residential community. The area comprises of Monmouth Street, Earlham Street, Neal Street, Shorts Gardens, Neal’s Yard, Endell Street, Shelton Street, Mercer Street and the Seven Dials Sundial Pillar. Combined with two luxury hotels, five theatres, two private members clubs, a large number of apartments and offices, Seven Dials is a unique retail and leisure destination in the heart of London.

Sevendials.co.uk @7DialsLondon

Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury owns and manages a 16 acre property portfolio in the liveliest parts of London's West End. Focused on restaurants, leisure and retail in the highly popular, sought-after and prosperous locations of Carnaby, Seven Dials and Chinatown, together with substantial ownerships in East and West Covent Garden, Soho and Fitzrovia.

The portfolio comprises 611 restaurants, cafés, pubs and shops, extending to 1.1 million sq. ft., 624 apartments and 0.4 million sq. ft. of offices. All our properties are close to the main West End Underground stations, and within ten minutes’ walk of the two West End transport hubs for the Elizabeth Line, at Tottenham Court Road and Bond Street.

@shaftesburyplc shaftesbury.co.uk

Seven Dials Unplugged Timings – various locations in Seven Dials

Saturday 17th April between 2pm – 7pm

Saturday 24th April between 2pm – 7pm

Saturday 1st May between 2pm – 7pm

Saturday 22nd May between 2pm – 7pm

Saturday 29th May between 2pm – 7pm

Saturday 5th June between 2pm – 7pm

Saturday 26th June between 2pm – 7pm

Details of the road closures in Seven Dials

• Monmouth Street will be permanently closed to traffic from St Martin’s Lane
• Monmouth Street north will be closed to traffic at Princess Circus during the timed period
• Residents only will have access to Seven Dials roundabout from Mercer Street
• Neal Street north will be closed from Shorts Gardens during the timed period
• The direction of traffic will be reversed for Shorts Gardens from Seven Dials roundabout to Endell Street and Monmouth Street south from Tower Street
• Pedestrian access to Neals Yard will be from an existing entry point at the northern end of Monmouth Street, with visitors leaving via either a separate exit onto Monmouth Street or onto Shorts Gardens