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Folk fete

London Museum Docklands — Performance

Part of a series
  • A woman sits on the floor clapping, with a toddler on her lap holding a tambourine. Other people are seated in the background.

    Let these folk songs transport you to warm, lively Caribbean streets.

Listen to folk songs from the Caribbean being performed live

Experience the vibrant sounds of the Caribbean as you listen to traditional folk songs, bringing the rich musical heritage of the islands straight to you.

Let the captivating rhythms and heartfelt lyrics transport you to the warm, lively streets of the Caribbean.

Join Nzinga Dance for a joyful session where you can learn about the history and meaning behind these folk songs, enjoy the music and sing along with the group.

  1. 11.30am – 12pm

    Fri 8 Aug 2025

  2. 2.30pm – 3pm

    Fri 8 Aug 2025

  3. 11.30am – 12pm

    Sat 9 Aug 2025

  4. 2.30pm – 3pm

    Sat 9 Aug 2025

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For:
Families
How to attend:
In-person only
Good to know:
This is a free, drop-in event.
Duration:
30 mins
Part of a series:
Family festival of Caribbean culture

Need to know

The museum is open every day 10am – 5pm.

If you have time, why not also visit our free galleries and get more in-depth with Docklands history?

Our address is London Museum Docklands, No. 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL. We're just a few minutes away from Canary Wharf and West India Quay.

Check our need to know page to get the answers to all the frequently asked questions about visiting, facilities and accessibility

Our building is accessible and we have lifts on every floor. If you need any help, please ask our friendly Hosts at the Information Desk when you arrive.

You'll find everything you need to know on our access page.

Our family-friendly cafe is the perfect place to sit down and relax for a bite or tea break. We have lunch boxes for kids, sandwiches, pastries, snacks and a wide selection of hot and cold drinks.

You’ll also find our shop with a curated range of gifts and souvenirs, including posters, prints, toys, books and jewellery.

More about shopping, eating & drinking

Prams and buggies are welcome in the museum. However, due to our Secrets of the Thames exhibition, buggy parking is limited on the Ground Floor.

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