Community festivals and events
Come along to community festivals and events that bring people together with music, dance and more activities.
Family-friendly early evening activities
Explore Camden’s vibrant evening of family-friendly activities and events, including cooking workshops, cinema nights, arts and crafts, K-pop dance workshops, family play sessions and more.
Dates: Monday 20 July to Tuesday 1 September, 5 to 9pm
Find out more about family-friendly early evening activities
Third Age Drama: Summer Show
Third Age Drama group invites Camden residents aged 60+ to their free annual Summer Show. They will take us on a trip down memory lane their lively take on iconic British TV adverts.
Booking needed – email info@thirdageproject.org.uk or phone 020 7383 4922.
Date: Thursday 9 July, 2 to 4pm
Location: New Diorama Theatre, 15-16 Triton Street, Regent’s Place, NW1 3BF
Somers Town Festival
Free music, as well as stalls and funfair rides.
Date: Saturday 11 July, 12 noon to 6.30pm
Location: Chalton Street, NW1
Camden New Town Community Festival
Dates:
Saturday 11 July, 3.30 to 7.30pm – Picnic in the Park: Free music performances and spoken-word poetry – bring a picnic.
Sunday 12 July, 12 noon to 7pm – Family Day: Community parade, free music, arts and crafts, sewing repair workshops, bike checks with Dr Bike, film tent, and activities for children and young people.
Location: Camden Square Gardens, NW1
Find out more about Camden New Town Community Festival
Puppet-making sessions
Ahead of the Camden New Town Community Festival, SeeThrough Theatre Company is inviting participants to learn how to build a giant puppet using willow and paper in free hands-on workshops. The puppets will perform at the festival. No previous skills needed, for all ages.
Dates:
Monday 6 July, 10am to 3pm
Tuesday 7 July, 10 am to 5pm
Wednesday 8 July, 10am to 3pm
Thursday 9 July, 10am to 5pm
Friday 10 July, 10am to 5pm
Location: Maiden Lane Community Centre, 156 St Paul’s Crescent, NW1 9XZ
Find out more:
Phone Julia Evangelista on 07960 550 982
Camden Mela
Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month with music and dance performances, arts and crafts, funfair rides, food and drink, stalls and more.
Date: Sunday 12 July, 12 noon to 6pm
Location: Coram’s Fields, 93 Guilford Street, WC1N 1DN
Global Generation: New Story Garden – Summer Community Launch
Summer party celebrating the opening of Global Generation’s new community garden space, with creative family activities, tours and more. Free, booking needed
Date: Saturday 18 July, 11am to 3pm
Location: Triangle site, York Way, N1 0AZ
Find out more about Global Generation’s New Story Garden – Summer Community Launch
Camley Street Festival
A family-friendly event with food, music, local stallholders, arts and crafts and community creativity on show.
Date: Saturday 25 July, 12 noon to 4pm
Location: Camley Street Underpass, Camley Street, N1C 4PG
Ampthill Fun Fest
Free event with inflatable fun and games, stalls and food.
Date: Saturday 25 July, 1 to 5pm
Location: Ampthill Square Estate, NW1 2JR
London Trans+ Pride
Represent or show your support as an ally to Camden’s trans community.
Date: Saturday 25 July, 1pm
Location: Langham Place, W1B 3DA
Regent’s Roots Festival
Regent’s Park Estate community and arts festival, with free performances, interactive arts, stalls and games. Part of Love Camden’s South Asian Heritage Month programme
Date: Saturday 1 August, 1 to 6pm
Location: Outside Old Diorama Arts Centre, 201 Drummond Street, NW1 3FE
Pop-up Proms
Free Sunday afternoon pop-up concerts in Waterlow Park.
Dates:
Sunday 16 August, 2.30 to 3.45pm: Traditional Irish trio
Sunday 23 August, 2.30 to 4pm: The Frequencies (blues, jazzy ska, reggae, two-tone)
Sunday 30 August, 2.30 to 3.45pm: Funny Bones (trombone trio or quartet)
Location: North Shelter, Waterlow Park, N6
King’s Cross Summer Sounds
Free live concerts and performances every evening from 6.30 to 8.30pm and from 1 to 6pm on Family Sundays. Find artist line-up on website.
Dates: Thursday 13 August to Sunday 23 August
Location: Coal Drops Yard, Stable Street, N1C 4DQ
Fitzrovia Street Party and Community Dinner
Free event for all ages organised by young people with food, stalls, games and activities.
Date: Saturday 15 August, 1.30 to 6pm
Location: Warren Pitch and Play Area, Whitfield Place, W1T 5JU
Find out more about Fitzrovia Street Party and Community Dinner
Inverness Street Bloc Party
Free family-friendly music event – find artist line-up on website.
Date: Saturday 29 August, 12 noon to 7pm
Location: Inverness Street, NW1
West Hampstead Carnival
Free entry with music, stilt walkers, and low-cost games and face painting. Soft play is bookable from £5.50 per session.
Date: Saturday 29 August, 10am to 5pm
Location: The Sherriff Centre, St James Church, Sherriff Road, NW6 2AP
Bi Pride
The UK’s largest free Bi+ event, with performances, talks and stalls. Free, suggested donation £10. Booking needed
Date: Saturday 29 August, 2 to 10pm
Location: Kings Place, 90 York Way, N1 9AG
Natural Aspect Summer Concert
Free live music event celebrating community and nature on Hampstead Heath. Line up features ska, reggae, rock, soul and chill-out favourites. Hosted by the Heath & Hampstead Society with the City of London Corporation.
Date: Sunday 30 August, 1.30 to 5pm
Location: Parliament Hill Bandstand, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR
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