Culture Jam in the Park, a free, youth-led one day festival, is coming to Greenwich Park on Saturday 19 September.
Created by young people aged 13 to 18 from across the borough, the festival is part of Ignite!, a unique creative programme that brings together the council, local young people, and cultural and heritage organisations. The programme is supported through the Mayor of London's Cultural Impact Award.
From start to finish, this free to attend festival has been shaped by the young producers’ ideas and desires for the future of Greenwich and is built around one powerful principle: ‘No one should feel left out.’
It will encourage attendees to celebrate our borough’s unique heritage through their own stories, lyrics, memories and observations and connect with the diverse cultures of our communities.
The Culture Jam in the Park will bring participants and audiences together through creativity, culture and shared experiences, showcasing the incredible creativity of local young people, alongside established acts including South London's Pritt, Ugandan duo ‘Ganda Boys’ and festival headliners TAOSOL, the collective behind London's first electro fusion jam session.
Plus, visitors can expect a Silent Disco Skate Jam, arts and crafts and movement workshops, a henna artist, live food demonstrations, a community cooking competition and a heritage exhibition curated by young producers, alongside Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust, the Heritage Service Partner of Ignite!
As the custodian of the borough's Museum Collection and Archive, the Trust provides the link between the borough's past and future. The project has enabled an additional team to support with cataloguing to ensure the objects and records remain accessible. It will inform a new digital archive and refreshed collection for the borough.
The Culture Jam producers are also on the lookout for additional acts to join the already exciting line-up. If you’re a young artist or performer living in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and you’re interested in taking to the Culture Jam stage, get involved.
The event is free to attend and a limited amount of free food vouchers for under 25s will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so that cost won’t be a barrier to enjoying the day.
There will be a dedicated sensory calm space, providing a quiet environment for anyone who needs a break from the excitement.
Culture Jam in the Park is the second event in the Ignite! series, following the Manifesto Launch in General Gordon Square in Woolwich in July 2026. Read the Ignite! Culture Manifesto.
Councillor Adel Khaireh, Cabinet Member for Equalities, Culture and Leisure, said: “After seeing what our young emerging producers delivered for their Manifesto Launch in Woolwich, I have no doubt they will bring the same energy and talent to Greenwich Park Culture Jam, proving exactly why Royal Greenwich is an epicentre of culture in the capital. Get the date in your diaries – this exciting free event is not to be missed!
“From day one, Ignite! has been led by local young people, empowering them to bring their ideas to life through creative coaching and paid work experience opportunities. This project will leave a legacy, shaping the future of culture and heritage in our borough, growing opportunities and boosting our creative economy – and there’s no one better than our young people to lead the way.”
Justine Simons OBE, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries, said: “It’s wonderful to see young producers putting their creativity, energy and ideas at the heart of this free festival in Greenwich. By giving young people the opportunity to shape and deliver cultural experiences, we are bringing brilliant events to our communities and helping the next generation gain skills and experience to thrive. It is a fantastic example of why the Mayor established his Cultural Impact Awards as we continue to build a better London for everyone.”
Celine Asher, Tramshed Emerging Producer, said: “I’m excited to have had the opportunity to bring the Young Steering Board’s vision to life. The day will not only be filled with an incredible line-up and a wide range of workshops, but will also offer a glimpse into the potential of Greenwich as a cultural hotspot. It was really important to the Steering Board to offer a free, accessible event with plenty of activities and ‘something for everyone’. Whether you are a young creative, have children, or just love a good food truck and live music, come down!”
Joe Cocklin, Creative Director at Tramshed, said: “Young people aren’t just the future, they are a part of our present. Working alongside the young people on our Ignite! steering boards and our emerging producers has been inspiring. They’ve poured so much talent, dedication, and heart into this programme, as demonstrated in Woolwich last month at the launch event. They have shown real diplomacy and thoughtful ideas through their manifesto and, above all, care for their community.
“The youth of Greenwich simply wanted to bring a sense of joy to residents through Ignite! and what they’ve put together for Culture Jam in the Park is going to be something that people of all ages can enjoy. I’d love to see you in Greenwich Park on 19 September to dance and eat; what could be better?”
Janet Denne, Chief Executive of Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust, said: 'The Ignite! events have already shown how creatively young people can connect with our Museum Collection and Archive to bring the borough's heritage to life. Our past informs the present and shapes the future, but its stories will only endure if new generations are empowered to carry them forward. We are excited that young people will be able to come to our heritage tent and share recipes at Culture Jam.'
The Cultural Impact Award is part of a £2.3million investment into arts and culture in the Royal Borough of Greenwich as part of the council’s Getting Things Done programme.
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About Ignite!
Ignite! Is presented by the Royal Borough of Greenwich, with Tramshed as Creative Programme Partner and the Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust (RGHT) as Heritage Service Partner.
It is a unique, creative collaboration between the council, resident young people and local culture and heritage organisations, supported by a Cultural Impact Award, part of the Mayor of London’s Borough of Culture programme. It is made possible with additional support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England.