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The Albany and Sophia Newton present

Tales & Tunes of Urhobo Heritage

28 November, 2026

The Albany
Discover the stories, sounds and traditions of the Urhobo people of Nigeria through live dance, music, storytelling and activities for the whole family.

Address

Douglas Way, Deptford, SE8 4AG

Ages

All ages

Tickets

Free

Saturday 28th November 2026 12:00 pm

Accessibility

If you have access requirements, we are here to help. Please contact the Venue and Events team to let us know what you need for a great visit.
Pop in and ask for the Venue and Events Manager.
Call 020 8692 4446
Email access@thealbany.org.uk

Artist Sophia Newton smiling at a community event, wearing a black top and orange beaded necklace, with other attendees in the background under purple lighting.

About the event

Experience the stories, sounds and traditions of the Urhobo people of Nigeria in this welcoming, family-friendly celebration.

Led by artist and choreographer Sophia Newton, Tales & Tunes of Urhobo Heritage brings people of all generations together through traditional dance, music and storytelling.

Enjoy live dance performances, hear traditional folktales, explore a community-led display of cultural artefacts and learn greetings in the Urhobo language. There will also be opportunities to take part, ask questions and discover how stories, knowledge and traditions are shared across generations.

Whether you're familiar with Urhobo culture or discovering it for the first time, everyone is welcome to join in and celebrate.

Tales & Tunes of Urhobo Heritage is supported through the Albany's 2026 Pizza & Pitches programme.

Drop-in: Things you need to know

This is a free event - you don't need to book a ticket and can just turn up the day. If it's very busy, we will operate on a first come, first served basis.