London's City Lit Mental Wealth Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary

To mark a decade of the Mental Wealth Festival, City Lit has assembled an impressive roster of contributors, including City Lit Fellow and award-winning artist Sir Grayson Perry, promising an extraordinary celebration of mental health and well-being. With tickets now available, attendees will have access to a variety of experiences aimed at supporting and enriching mental health. The festival has grown into one of the college’s flagship events, building momentum year after year.

Festival Highlights: From panel discussions and creative workshops to live performances and interactive experiences, the event will explore all aspects of mental wealth. City Lit has partnered with renowned organisations including Beyond Words, the National Gallery, the Royal Ballet and Opera, Age UK, Bloomsbury Festival, and many more, to present a wide range of free and low-cost events. Activities include in-person and online workshops, talks, exhibitions, and performances, all focused on fostering mental well-being.

Speakers Include:

• Sir Grayson Perry – City Lit Fellow and award-winning artist

• Paul Farmer – City Lit Fellow and CEO of Age UK

• Mark Malcomson CBE – Principal and Chief Executive of City Lit

• Baroness Hollins – City Lit Fellow, Patron of the Mental Wealth Festival, and founder, editor and lead author of the Books Beyond Words series

• Jess Baker – Chartered business psychologist and co-author of the award-winning book, The Super-Helper Syndrome

• Hope Virgo – Author and multi-award-winning advocate for people with eating disorders

• Matt Ottley – Internationally acclaimed and award-winning neurodiverse artist, author, and composer

Ian Tucknott, Mental Wealth Festival Director, commented:"In life and work, we often face significant pressures that impact our mental health. Unfortunately, time for self-care and well-being is frequently pushed to the bottom of our priority list. I hope this year’s festival encourages people to pause, invest in their mental health, and make their overall well-being a priority. I’m incredibly excited about our fantastic lineup this year to celebrate a decade of The Mental Wealth Festival!”

The festival’s programme is continuously expanding and you can explore the full schedule here: https://www.citylit.ac.uk/events/mental-wealth-festival/programme

Grab your tickets now before they sell out, and join City Lit for an inspiring celebration of mental health and well-being.