{"title": "Fire Inna Dancehall with Derek A Bardowell", "start": "2026-10-29T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1998636216726", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["music/world/reggae/dancehall", "history/black-history"], "description": "An evening event at Brixton Tate Library forming part of Black History Month. Former reggae columnist Derek A. Bardowell presents 'Fire Inna Dancehall', tracing the sound, style and struggle behind one of the most influential cultural movements of the past half-century, from Kingston to London, New York, Panama and Puerto Rico. It charts dancehall's rise, triumphs, controversies and tragedies, and stands as a tribute to Black creativity.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/fire-inna-dancehall-with-derek-a-bardowell-60868/", "official_url": "https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/events/fire-inna-dancehall-with-derek-bardowell", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b290f40c5b66f1e16c6a79efd1b865fb60157583ed069efb09223b70c70e1f26-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-29T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "", "address": "", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Marking African History Season: It Was Also About Other Black Musics", "start": "2026-10-31T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T20:00:00Z", "place": "Harlesden Library", "address": "Craven Park Road, NW10 8SE London", "price": "Free event", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.brent.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/parking/parking-permits", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["music/soul-funk/soul", "history/local-history"], "description": "A talk and listening event exploring Harlesden and Brent's role in black music beyond reggae, covering genres from soul, jazz, funk and hip-hop to Afrobeat through the area's record shops, clubs, venues and radio stations. 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The show traces jazz dance's journey from early tap rhythms through the Foxtrot, Charleston and Lindy Hop to Rock 'n' Roll, Motown and today's street dance, highlighting pioneers such as Billy Waters, Josephine Baker and Buddy Bradley. 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The evening is headlined by IMD Legion and MLizzy and celebrates the next generation of artists while helping young people build confidence, gain exposure, and develop their careers.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/legacy-after-dark-38972/", "official_url": "https://www.theatrepeckham.co.uk/show/legacy-after-dark/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/84e2c3764431a73481d3cb4a4e46a00765863a2b3e0035fa97bdda610d94a56a-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Queen's Park Black History Month Annual Gala 2026", "start": "2026-10-30T17:30:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T20:00:00Z", "place": "Beethoven Centre", "address": "Third Avenue, W10 4JL London", "price": "Free (registration required)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["history/black-history", "occasion/black-history-month"], "description": "The annual Black History Month Gala is an evening of music, food, and culture celebrating the local community and honouring the rich history, resilience, and contributions of Black heritage. It is hosted by Queen's Park Community Council and features soulful music, powerful spoken word and storytelling, and delicious food shared among neighbours in a warm, welcoming space. It is a chance to connect with local residents and celebrate the shared culture and stories that shape the community. Registration is required, with priority given to residents of the Queen's Park, Harrow Road, and Westbourne wards.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/queens-park-black-history-month-annual-gala-2026-74567/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Flux Pavilion", "start": "2026-10-30T22:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Hootananny Brixton", "address": "Effra Road 95, SW2 1DF London", "price": "From £17.06", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.datathistle.com/event/3137748-truly-madly-facta-and-k-lone/", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["music/electronic/dubstep", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "A Halloween weekend club night of heavyweight bass and dubstep at Hootananny Brixton in South London. Dubstep legend Flux Pavilion leads the lineup, joined by Dr Ushūu and Leotrix. The night is built for the darker side of Halloween, with huge bass and plenty of mayhem expected. It is an 18+ event, presented by Hootananny Brixton.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/flux-pavilion-46093/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/5895ba9351603a5021282f5c259d7f492f89094b1f139cf080f2cee420a3abe6-600.webp"}, {"title": "D.A.N.C.E", "start": "2026-11-06T21:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T00:30:00Z", "place": "The Three Compasses", "address": "Dalston Lane 99, E8 1NH London", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["music/pop"], "description": "D.A.N.C.E is a club night at the pub The Three Compasses in Dalston, London, where DJs spin danceable songs until half past midnight. It is presented by The Three Compasses, with food by Lagom chef Elliot Cunningham. The night plays tracks from artists such as Arctic Monkeys, The Beastie Boys, Daft Punk, David Bowie, James Brown and Madonna. Entry is free and the event is strictly for ages 18 and over.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/dance-48213/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c08961cd1b56a4fb2fa1e216f52f65d057480b34891cb1f83028cb9c99fd9a94-2000.webp"}, {"title": "I LOVE REGGAETON- HALLOWEEN", "start": "2026-10-31T23:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Electric Brixton", "address": "Town Hall Parade 1, SW2 1RJ London", "price": "£15 + BF", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.universe.com/users/electric-brixton-C37RKB", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["music/world/reggaeton", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "I LOVE REGGAETON- HALLOWEEN is a reggaeton party taking over Electric Brixton for Halloween. It is presented by LPC Concerts, who bill it as London's biggest reggaeton party, with DJ KHRIZ, DJ LUIGI SANCHEZ and DJ \"GATO\". The night promises huge Halloween production and decoration, CO₂ jets, flames and confetti, plus seven hours of nonstop reggaeton anthems from artists like Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee, Karol G and J Balvin. Costumes are highly encouraged but not compulsory.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/i-love-reggaeton-halloween-35910/", "official_url": "https://www.electricbrixton.uk.com/events/i-love-reggaeton-halloween-3/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/635ce31bee8e83db7c955093393d60cfe3ee7548ec12c9de737a48529ebe9efe-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Caribbean Voices: Shaping Docklands trail", "start": "2026-10-29T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-24T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Museum Docklands", "address": "Hertsmere Road, E14 4AL London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://museumtickets.londonmuseum.org.uk/ticketbooth/products/donation", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["history/colonialism"], "description": "Caribbean Voices: Shaping Docklands is a museum trail that sheds light on the Caribbean community's contributions to London Docklands. It was created by London Museum Docklands in collaboration with local partners. The trail highlights the need to reclaim the histories of colonised Caribbean nations, the role of Caribbean produce in shaping Britain, the contributions of Second World War veterans, and how the community has influenced the area's past and present. Visitors pick up a guide on the Third Floor and follow six stops across the Second Floor.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/caribbean-voices-shaping-docklands-trail-70018/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9f3f3a91b2d89e67aed7831238786e2b4cd8fa91acfcb9d2efb55315825e5300-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Bashment & Afrobeats - Halloween Party - Everyone Free Before 12AM", "start": "2026-10-31T21:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-01T05:00:00Z", "place": "Grand Empire", "address": "", "price": "£8 early bird and £10 standard", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "10.00", "tickets_url": "https://shoobs.com/events/162745/tickets", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["music/world/reggae/dancehall", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Bashment & Afrobeats - Halloween Party is a Halloween club night at Grand Empire in London. The music spans Bashment, Afrobeats, Dancehall, Soca, Hip Hop and R&B, and entry is free for everyone before midnight. The night includes a 360 photo booth, free sweets, chocolates, flags, whistles and horns, and a £100 cash prize for the best-dressed outfit, with birthday and table packages available. The dress code asks ladies to be sexy and guys smart casual, with no hats, hoods, sportswear or shorts.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/bashment-afrobeats-halloween-party-everyone-free-before-12am-46728/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0a49e9ace2662dbde272f6621bcd024687bcbeef8e482f1901195eb39a13c07d-1200.webp"}, {"title": "ARTicles - Black Art Show", "start": "2026-10-31T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "Firepit Art Gallery", "address": "Cutter Lane 10, SE10 0XX London", "price": "Price on the ticket page", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.sipnstroke.com/articles", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["occasion/black-history-month", "art"], "description": "ARTicles - Black Art Show is a two-day Black History Month art show and sale at Firepit. It is curated by Axematic and presented by ARTicles, providing a platform for artists to show, sell, trade and showcase their work to a large audience. A party follows after each day. Artists are to be announced.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/articles-black-art-show-36113/", "official_url": "https://www.firepit.art/exhibitions/articles-black-art-show/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f33fb13239440ddee7027686740490e60adc774f855b4b8e88a2f3efdd05b0c3-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Brixton Fridays: Halloween Special", "start": "2026-10-30T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Blues Kitchen", "address": "Acre Lane 40, SW2 5SP London", "price": "£5 early tickets (limited); £8 online or on the door; free before 9pm", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "8.00", "tickets_url": "https://theblueskitchen.com/brixton/bookings/", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["music/hip-hop", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Brixton Fridays: Halloween Special is a club night at The Blues Kitchen with DJs playing hip hop, Afrobeats and R&B, mixing old-school and new-school tracks from artists like Kendrick, Wizkid, Lauryn Hill, Burna and J Hus. It is hosted by The Blues Kitchen as their Friday party, with cocktails and dancing until 3am. Fridays are said to sell out, with limited early tickets, online and door tickets, and free entry before 9pm.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/brixton-fridays-halloween-special-38992/", "official_url": "https://theblueskitchen.com/brixton/event/brixton-fridays-halloween-special-hip-hop-afrobeats-rb/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7c81845a6327dea8540591fbf9f184bb81fc48da48989c5a6f2520a9b64134f4-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Bashment & Afrobeats Shoreditch Party", "start": "2026-10-30T22:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T03:00:00Z", "place": "The Lighthouse Bar & Club", "address": "", "price": "£8 Early Birds / £10 Standard", "price_from": "8.00", "price_to": "10.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["music/world/reggae/dancehall"], "description": "A club night at The Lighthouse Bar and Club in Shoreditch built around one dancefloor of Bashment, Afrobeats, Dancehall, Soca, Hip Hop and RnB. It is organised by City Parties. The party adds a 360 photo booth, free sweets and giveaways of flags, whistles and horns, plus a £100 cash prize for the best dressed outfit. Table packages with VIP service, a personalised cake, champagne and photography are available for birthdays, and there is a dress code with no hats, hoods, sportswear or shorts.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/bashment-afrobeats-shoreditch-party-46526/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0e69a36e98316e88088d2160292cc6af57e9449eb720c9ff98bd154dfb03a8b8-1200.webp"}]}