The Urban Elephant Festival is back!

A free fusion of dance, music and diversity on 13th-14th September

Urban Elephant is back - a festival of friendship, understanding and celebration. World fusion and crosscultural collaboration takes centre stage in Elephant and Castle this September.

From 13th - 14th September, Elephant and Castle locals AND Londoners, tourists and beyond can join in the music, dancing and smiles for FREE. The festival is guaranteed to delight and make for a joyful and free London weekend.

The festival will kick off at Castle Square on Friday 13th at midday with art workshops by Arts in the Park before the evening brings a showcase of Latin dance and music as well as performances and food from around the globe. Off with a bang at 3pm, the festival will begin with an electric opening parade before being followed by performances from Portuguese, Spanish, Venezuelan, Colombian, South African, Polish and Bangladeshi dance troops throughout the evening.

Saturday 14th will see the festival travel beyond Castle Square to Elephant Park, Sayer Street and Walworth Square as the four venues come together to create the ‘World on one Street’ event, full of dance, music, drama and art. Circus artists, drumming groups, street performances and dance troops from a world of cultures including Hawaiian and Peruvian, truly makes this a day for the whole family.

Supported by Southwark Councils, Thriving High Streets and Neighbourhood Funding, Get Living, L&Q, Lendlease, Notting Hill Genesis, and North Walworth Councillors, the vibrant weekend will offer a valuable opportunity for the local community of Elephant and Castle and Londoners to unite, exchange ideas, and collaborate culturally.

John Whelan, Urban Elephant Creative Director commented: “We are thrilled to unveil the electrifying line up for Urban Elephant Festival 2024! Get ready for a weekend brimming with vibrant cross-cultural fusion through mesmerising street performance, captivating dance, and exhilarating music. This free festival is your gateway to forging connections between the new and the traditional communities in Elephant and the wider Walworth area. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of local businesses, showcasing an array of incredible offers, exciting promotions, and dynamic pop-up events as part of the UE 24. Join us in celebrating the dynamic fusion of our local cultures, brought to life in a festival like no other!”

The full festival is entirely free for guests

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