Chrisp Street Summer Saturdays are back! Come down and join us to celebrate the rich creativity, culture, and heritage of Chrisp Street and Poplar in these FREE-TO-ATTEND events, with someone for all ages to take part in.

Taking place on Saturday 30th August 12pm - 5pm, join us us for this FREE EVENT with workshops, music and dance performances, creative activities, and entertainment featuring local talent and community as we celebrate the end of Summer.

This free-to-attend event will run from 12pm – 5pm, with a programme including:

The Parade! Join this bold, vibrant procession featuring performers from the programme – wear bold colours and add to the party.
'Welcome to Summer Saturdays' from Lansbury Ward Councillors - Cllr Choudhury, Cllr Hossain and Cllr Ahmed on the main stage at 1.15pm.
Dance performance and interactive workshops from IMD Legion, the award winning, East London based Urban Dance crew who have appeared on national TV shows including Britain’s Got Talent and X Factor.
A dance flashmob led by Speaker Box Party, a group who spread positivity and inclusiveness through the power of music, dance and spontaneous street parties.
Acrobats from Dubafrique perform their high energy show fusing African dance, acrobatics and music.
Performances and workshops from Absolute Bollywood dance trio, that will show you some classic and contemporary Bollywood dance moves.
Performance from Samba Sisters Collective – a community Samba fusion band based in East London.
Performance and interactive workshop from LoveDance, an Aldgate based inclusive adult dance group.
Report Back of the Vision for Chrisp Street with JTP
Performances from Gentleman Juggler Ian Marchant, whose family is from Chrisp Street.
Giant bubbles and balloon modelling!..
Live Music from Dhol Drummers, Sherika Sherard and Jasmine Rose Earl.
The Rig – the interactive musical playground returns to Chrisp Street, ready for all to explore and play
Creative workshops including instrument making, and headdress making to ensure everyone is Parade ready!
Giant Tea Cups Ride
Facepainting
A new edition of The Chrisp Street Discovery Trail - designed to help you unlock the heritage, cultures and stories of the space.
Browse and purchase food and drinks available from your favourite Chrisp Street businesses while taking in the entertainment and activities in the performance area

Please RSVP to the event to receive updates and reminders. You do not need a ticket in order to attend the event

If you have any questions then please email our Events Team - shanta@theintrepidcollective.com

Please see our programme below, please note that this is subject to change. We can't wait to see you for the event!

Chrisp Street Summer Saturdays - August