check  http://johnnyvoid.blogspot.com/2005/11/outdoors-and-free.html for live links, this is a work in progress, please contact me if you have an event you'd like to plug



Sat 17 June
Tottenham Carnival
Bruce Castle Park, Tottenham, N17
An afternoon of live family entertainment, in the historic grounds of Bruce Castle Park N17 including YESS Soundsystem


Sat 17 June
Reclaim the Beach Concrete Boots
"An evening of pissing about in the Thames!
Yes, the river Thames… on the washed up beach underneath Festival Pier, outside the Royal Festival Hall, by Waterloo Bridge
From 9pm-ish till the tide says stop!
(we said 7pm before, but it would mean everyone drowning!)
This is obviously a free event, but it is weather permitting.
Please phone our partyline number 07092 041071 on the day to confirm!!!"
 http://www.nofixedabode.info


Sun 18 June
West London Green Festival
Parsons Green, SW3
Live music throughout the afternoon from the pedal powered stage, children's activities, vegetarian and organic food, showcase technology, arts and crafts and community campaigns.


Sun 18 June
Celebrating Sanctuary 2006
Bernie Spain Gardens, Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 (adjacent to Oxo Tower Wharf)
The Annual Free Festival Celebrating the Art and Culture of London's Refugee Communities. Part of Refugee week


Thurs 22 - Sun 25 June
10th Greenwich + Docklands International Festival
Events around Greenwich and Docklands, check the website  http://www.festival.org/gdif.html


Sat 1 July
Europride
Central London
Europe.s largest LGBT festival is set to be held in London for the first time. More than half a million people are expected to turn out for a massive parade down Regents and Oxford Streets with over 80 floats with soundsystems and all that malarky. For politicos there'll be speakers in Trafalgar Square, everyone else will be mash up in Soho somewhere. www.pridelondon.org



Sat 1 and Sun 2 July
Salaam Music Village 2006
Kew Gardens 12.30 - 9, Free but voucher needed, available here
Festival of Islamic Music and Culture featuring entertainment from around the world (part of a larger series of events - check the website)
 http://www.culturalco-operation.org/mv/mv_index.htm


Sun 2 July
Under One Sky
somewhere in Harrow ...
Community festival with live music, dance, sports and arts plus a kids parade. (not free, but only 3 quid)
 http://www.visitharrow.co.uk


Sun 2 July
Cowley Road Carnival
Cowley Road, Oxford
Midday till 6pm. Now in their fifth year this gig boasts three stages and four soundsystems! .. early closing tho'


Sun 2 July
Brasil To Dentro!
Bernie Spain Gardens, South Bank, SE1
Festival featuring everything Brazillian with dancing, music, Brazillian food and culture. Part of the Coin Street festival.


Sat 8 July
Rise
Finsbury Park, London
Ken's often sadly souless anti-racist festival back in Finsbury Park (formally Respect until Galloway nicked the name). Last year say Suggs and Billy Brag taking to the stage for the finale to perform Bob Marley covers badly. I've never seen a sadder spectacle.
 http://www.risefestival.org/


Sat 8 and Sun 9 July
Salaam Music Village 2006
Kew Gardens 12.30 - 9, Free
Festival of Islamic Music and Culture featuring entertainment from around the world (part of a larger series of events - check the website)
 http://www.culturalco-operation.org/mv/mv_index.htm


Sat July 8
The Event
Southwark Park SE16
1pm - 10pm FREE
Incorporating Bermondsey Carnival this popular event is great for kids, more news when we have it.
 http://www.southwark.gov.uk/


Sat July 8
Lewisham People's Day
Mountsfield Park, Brownhill Road, Catford SE6
to be confirmed ... check back for details


Sat 15 and Sun 16 July
Turkish Fest
Bernie Spain Gardens, South Bank, SE1
Festival of Turkish culture with top Turkish sounds and an authentic riverside Bazaar. Part of the Coin Street Festival.


Sat 15 and Sun 16 July
Rhythms of the World
Hitchin, Herts Free festival of world music showcasing 160 performances with over 700 performers on 10 stages. www.rotw.org.uk


Sun 16 July
Tin Pan Alley Festival
Denmark Street, W1
In support of Shelter
"So as well as celebrating the rich musical history of this unique Street, the real purpose of the day is to highlight this important cause. We need to give more than just our money. By showing support to this campaign we can help make bad housing in the UK a thing of the past and in the process give children the start in life they deserve."
 http://www.tinpanalleyfestival.co.uk/


Sat 15 & Sun 16 July
Croydon Summer Festival
Lloyd Park, Croydon
Well, we'll be in Brockwell Park (see below) which is about as South as we dare take things, but intrepid souls head to Croydon for this two day eent with De La Soul headlining the Saturday and a Mela Festival on the Sunday
Croydon Summer Festival


Sat 15 & Sun 16 July
Lambeth Country Fair
Brockwell Park, Brixton
Always a fun day out and South London's largest festival. Comes complete with top reggae/dub stage and sheep dogs herding geese.


Sun 16 July
Brent Respect Festival
Roundwood Park, Harlesden
Nothing to do with Galloway don't worry, instead a large multi-cultural free festival with two stages.  http://www.brent.gov.uk/


Sat 15 & Sun 16 July
Bedford River Festival
on the River Ouse, Bedford
Never been but looks interesting, at least two stages, boat races and a large parade.
 http://www.bedford.gov.uk/


Sat 22 July
Ealing Blues 'n' Roots Festival
Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, Ealing, London W5
2pm till 10.30
Speaks for itself, 2 stages of blues 'n' roots. Part of Ealing Summer 2006


Sun 23 July
Ealing Global
Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, Ealing, London W5
2pm till 10.30pm 2 stages with bands including Mukka and Ska Cubano. In association with the mighty Continental Drifts. Part of Ealing Summer 2006 (see link above)



Sat 22 & Sun 23 July
Ashton Court Festival
Bower Ashton, Bristol
If you're not familiar with the festival, it's Bristol's best-kept secret - a fantastic outdoor festival held every summer featuring.....
Two outdoor stages featuring the best of local bands with national headliners to finish.
The WKD Bigger Top featuring souly, funky, hip-hop, jazzy bands.
The Colston Hall Global marquee featuring a unique mix of modern and traditional music from around the world.
A Performing Arts marquee featuring dance, poetry, comedy and theatre.
The Acoustic marquee.
A large kids' area.
 http://www.ashtoncourtfestival.co.uk/


Weds 26 - Sun 30 July
The JVC Ealing Jazz Festival
Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, Ealing, London W5
Jazz in the park over five days. Check the website for details.


3 – 20 Aug (Thurs - Sun each week)
Trafalgar Square Festival
Free art and music events in Trafalgar Square.  http://www.london.gov.uk/


Sat 5 & Sun 6 August
Fruitstock
Regents Park, London
Corporate but free, it's promoted by Innocent smoothies
Last year was ok, very well behaved and not enough music/entertainment, but not bad for kids, they seem to have blagged Arrested Development onto the line up this year so we'll be there.
 http://www.fruitstock.com/


Sun 6 Aug
Del Pueblo
Burgess Park, London SE5
Street parade and huge Latin festival attracting over 100,000 people (date to be confirmed .. check back)


Sun 13 August
London Mela
Gunnersbury Park, Popes Lane, London W3 12noon-9:30pm
Huge Mela festival inspired by South Asian culture now in it's fourth year.
London Mela


Sun 13 August
Finfest
Finsbury Park, N4
Not many details yet but it looks like this popular community event is set to happen again.


Sun 20 Aug
Walthamstow Festival
Walthamstow parties for the day with a wicked street party with Dreadzone, Flaming Monkeys, Skinnyman and more already confirmed. Climax of the Walthamstow Festival (14-20 August) check the website for other events  http://www.walthamstowfestival.com/


Sun 20 Aug
Richmond on the Edge
Richmond, London
World music event set on the banks of the Thames, few details yet but check here for updates


Sun 27 & Mond 28 August (Bank Holiday weekend)
Notting Hill Carnival!
Notting Hill area, W11, FREE!! the original and still the best


Sat 2 Sept
Liberty London's Disability Rights Festival
Trafalgar Square, London SW1 1pm - 6pm
"Liberty is a major one day outdoor festival that champions the rights of disabled people and celebrates the work of innovative disabled artists and performers. Aimed at everyone, Liberty 2006 features an exciting mix of live music, arts and dance as well as family workshops, stalls and displays, and an organic café."
 http://www.london.gov.uk/



Sun 3 Sept
Reggae on the River
Markfield Park, off Crowland Road, South Tottenham, London N15
Very few details and the above date could be wrong, but the big news is that this Continental Drifts inspired event looks like it's happening again! We're on the case and should be able to confirm the date and some teasers on the line up soon.



Sun 10 Sept
Brick Lane Festival
Brick Lane, E1
Brick Lane and the surrounding area are turned into a festival zone for the day with several stages, stalls and lots and lots of curry.


Sun 17 Sept
Greenwich Car Free Day
tbc


Sat 16 and Sun 17 Sept
Mayor’s Thames Festival
Another PR affair from 'scab' Ken. Good for kids, lots of fireworks.
 http://www.thamesfestival.org/


Sun 17 Sept
Shoreditch Car Free Day
tbc



dates change, events get cancelled, mistakes get made. check with organisers or on their websites for the most up to date info.