Music Jerk ‘n Tings
Join us for a festival of live music, food and family friendly fun.
Dance along to a lineup of musical talent on the Bandstand. Savour Island flavours with a delicious selection of jerk, vegan and vegetarian dishes cooked up by top chefs. Enjoy Calypso, Reggae and Dance Hall sounds from talented DJs as you play games.
Check out the arts and crafts market with a host of independent traders and local producers.
This event is in partnership with Fairweather Productions. Hosted by comedian Donna Spence.
Stage Times
2pm – Opening
Host: Donna Spence
Welcoming audiences with the sounds of the Caribbean
2.15pm – The Horniman Community Open Stage
Moxie Academy Dance Group
Local and national talent performing on stage
2.45pm – DJ Daddy Ernie (Vibes FM)
King Reggae Master DJ
Expect to hear the sounds of Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, Lovers Rock
3pm – Books on the Green
Hosted by Garfield Robinson
Author, Publisher, and Co-founder of the Black Literary Festival
3.30pm – Delphina James Steel Ensemble
The wonderful sounds of the Caribbean played on steel pan
4pm – Me & You – Reggae Royalty
Featuring hit songs including You Never Know What You Got and This Love
4.30pm – True Identity – Singing Sensation
Lovers Rock, Reggae, Soul
5pm – DJ Jigs (Mi-Soul FM)
UK top DJ playing Soul, Jazz/Funk, Old School and Afro Beats
6pm – Event ends
This event is in partnership with Fairweather Productions.
Ticket Information
- This event will take place whatever the weather and refunds will not be offered in the case of bad weather.
- This event is outside in the Horniman’s beautiful Gardens, please dress appropriately for the weather on the day.
- All members of your group, including children under the age of two, will need a ticket.
- The Gardens will be accessible to ticket holders only. Reduced-cost tickets for the Butterfly House will also be available on the day for event attendees.
- Read the terms and conditions
Accessibility
- If you have access requirements and would like to speak to someone in advance of the event, please call 020 8699 1872 or email events@horniman.ac.uk
- If you are a Blue Badge holder and would like to park onsite, please see our Access page for more details.
Crowds and Seating
- There will not be a dedicated quiet area for this event. For a quieter space, the South Downs Meadow is usually a quieter area or ask a member of staff for guidance.
- The South Downs has a few benches and is a grassy area with limited concrete paths. This area of the Gardens also has a sloping ground and during wet weather it may not be suitable for wheelchair users or anyone who is unstable on their feet.
- Buggies are allowed on site, however there is no buggy park.
How do I get into the event on the day?
The event will take place in the Gardens by the Bandstand. Please enter the site via the main entrance on London Road – the entrance is on the Avenue with the ticket gate. This will be the only access point for ticket holders. The entrance on Horniman Drive will not be open.
Terms and Conditions
- Parents remain responsible for their children at all times. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets cannot be exchanged for other Horniman activities.
- We may photograph or film small parts of the event and by entering, you are giving permission for these to be used by the Horniman for promotional purposes.
- Please be aware that events are standing / dancing with limited seating. We welcome folding/camping chairs and sitting on the grass but ask that visitors are mindful of others using the space, enjoying the event and any pathways. Please give those with access needs priority to seating.
- Please do not bring your own alcoholic drinks and glass bottles, jars or containers with you as these will be confiscated at the entrance gate. We will be running bags checks. You are welcome to bring baby food with you.
- Dogs are not allowed except for assistance dogs.
