6 Must-Do Things this Summer

The summer season has arrived and we’ve got a whole load of al fresco events lined up. Whether you want to join a drumming circle, watch a movie from a giant beanbag or be served a cocktail by a 1920s gangster, we’ve got you covered. Here’s our must-do dates for your diary.

SOLOMONS’ YARD

Taking over the cobbles for a second season, Solomons’ Yard is Camden’s summer-long street party with world renowned DJ names including Norman Jay and underground labels like Mi-Soul and Supa Dupa Fly spinning floor fillers here every weekend. Named after Peaky Blinders character Alfie Solomons, there’s a nod to the 1920s with cocktails and champagne served from al fresco bars by flat-capped baker boys and pearl-strung flapper girls until the clock strikes 12, and there’s lots of delicious street food on offer too.

When: Every Friday and Saturday from 28 May 
Where: Middle Yard

For more info, click here.

CAMDEN SENTIDO

One of the biggest events of summer 2016 has got to be the Rio Olympic Games. Camden Council has got the whole town celebrating all things Brazilian with a unique events programme in the Market. We’ll be hosting talks by curator Kiki Mazuchelli and an exhibition by conceptual artists Flora Parrott and Gustavo Ferro, plus a big celebration of the food and music of Brazil on 4 August.

When: From 14 June
Where: Provender Building

For more info, click here.

ARTBEAT BY UNICEF

With all proceeds going to Unicef’s Syria Emergency Relief Fund, on 25 June ArtBeat in Camden Market will be teaming up with Street Art Anarchy and Phonica Records for an urban art and music fair.

When: 25 June
Where: Dead Dogs Basin

For more info, click here.

THE AFRICAN MARKET

Open The Gate is bringing African food, fashion and arts and crafts, as well as music workshops with a traditional drumming circle to the Market for summer.

When: 2 July and 6 August
Where: North Yard

For more info, click here.

THURSDAY LATES

Every Thursday from 28 July, Camden Market is staying up past its usual bedtime for Thursday Lates. We’ll be kicking off proceedings with an immersive street art experience (yes, that’s right – you can grab a spray can and get involved) as well as spoken word and music from the Roundhouse’s most exciting up-and-coming artists.

When: Every Thursday from 28 July – 1 September
Where: Middle Yard

For more info, click here.

BACKYARD CINEMA

Beer, burgers, beanbags and music-themed movies… Backyard Cinema is back in Camden Lock Place. The packed line-up includes both Bob Marley and Kurt Cobain’s hard-hitting biopics, the Beatles classic Hard Day’s Night and Prince’s Purple Rain. Grab some popcorn, sit back and get comfy.

When: Every night from 8 August – 21 August
Where: Camden Lock Place

For more info, click here.