Events Programme: The Waiting Gardens of the North
Discover our events programme in celebration of Level 4 exhibition, Michael Rakowitz: The Waiting Gardens of the North.


Baltic Family Days Autumn 2023
Wednesday 1 & Thursday 2 November 10am-6pm
Free, drop in
Inspired by the exhibition, this two-day takeover will fill the building with creative sessions. Artists, performance, growing, cooking, eating and discussion will focus on the importance of nurturing not only the plants but the people around us.

Music Performance & CommuniTEA in collaboration with The Comfrey Project
Saturday 25 November 2-4pm
Free, drop in
Our Level 4 gallery hosts The Comfrey Project’s CommuniTEA, a tea party with a difference.
Enjoy tea blending and tasting and shared stories accompanied by a music performance by Tugiy and his band, playing traditional Turkish songs of celebration.





Sculpture Making Workshop
Saturday 20 January 2024 at 1-3pm
More information to follow
This sculpture-making workshop takes inspiration from the exhibition, and explores the unique artistic style of collaging cardboard replicas of archaeological heritage objects.

Music Performance
Saturday 2 March 2024 4pm
Free, drop in
More details in early 2024

Young Producers Event
Saturday 20 April 2024
More details in early 2024
Baltic’s Young Producers, a group of 14–17-year-olds, have been looking into themes of conflict and healing. This event, led by the Young Producers, will explore how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting young people’s mental health and consider how creative practice can support wellbeing.