Music Jerk ‘n Tings

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Celebrate Caribbean culture with a family-friendly day of food, music n’ tings.

Dance along to a packed line-up 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 dancehall sounds from talented DJs as you play games and check out the arts and crafts market of independent and local producers.

Please note: the Gardens, Butterfly House and Animal Walk will only be accessible to ticket holders on this day.

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Delphina James Steel Ensemble

A  supreme steel pan player with the Glissandos Steel Orchestra, Delphina James Steel Ensemble has performed at the Windrush Concert, Notting Hill Carnival, In Celebration Of My Sisters and the Jerk Cookout.

The Teachers Crew

Top London DJ playing reggae, soul, afrobeats and funk.

Floetic Lara

Brixton born and bred, Floetic Lara is an artist whose multicultural heritage inspires her music, theatre and poetry. She was coached by Sir Tom Jones on ITV’s The Voice.

The Divette

The Divettes have been carving a career in the soul, reggae, soca and pop genres for over a decade. They have worked with the likes of Janet Kay MBE, Joe Cocker, Soul II Soul and Janet Kay MBE.

The Reminisce Reggae Band

Reminisce Reggae Band members have worked with top legendary ska and reggae acts including the late Desmond Dekker, Gregory Isaacs (Night Nurse), The Pioneers, The Melodian and UB40’s Ali Campbell.

Alex Charles

Alex is a New York based singer, saxophonist and music producer who has been the lead singer of soul group Heatwave for the past 25 years.

Activities

Butterfly House

11am – 4pm | £3.50 for everyone 

Get up close to hundreds of beautiful butterflies in our tropical indoor garden, open to Plant Fair ticket holders only.

Animal Walk

12.30pm – 4pm 

Visit the residents of the Animal Walk including Poppy and Eva the alpaca’s as well as the sheep, chickens and goats.

UrbanCrazy Mini Golf

11am – 4pm | Adult £7, Child £4.50, Family £17.50  

Take on nine holes themed around your favourite Horniman attractions – tee-off from the Clocktower, putt past the Walrus, and try for a birdie at the Butterfly House!

 

 

 

This event is in partnership with Fairweather Productions.

Terms and Conditions

  • Parents remain responsible for their children at all times.
  • Tickets are non-refundable.
  • Everyone attending, including pre-walking infants, must have a ticket.
  • Please be aware that there is very limited seating at the event.
  • The event will take place whatever the weather and refunds will not be offered in the case of inclement weather.
  • There will be very limited shade or rain cover dress appropriately for the weather on the day.
  • You are not permitted to bring alcoholic drinks with you, any found during bags check at the entrance gate will be confiscated. Failure to comply may result in refusal of entry. A licensed bar will be open during the event.
  • Filming and photography will be taking place at this event.
  • Dogs are not permitted at this event.