On The Rye Festival

On The Rye Festival is bringing an incredible program of culture & community to Peckham Rye Park on Bank Holiday Monday, 26th May 2025 🌿🎶

Enjoy legendary music from local hero Charlie Dark and Queen of Lovers Rock Janet Kay MBE, alongside a vinyl set from Rebel Clash and rising jazz star David Kayode 5tet. DJ G Smallz & 2 Ton, Jayy Black, DJ Chase Starks and Amelia Street join the bill.

Expect amazing sounds of reggae, soul, R&B, garage & dance. 

💥Family Entertainment, we got you!

Jumbi & Fam Fam are bringing the vibes for big people and little ones with live DJ sets, family friendly rhythms and creative workshops led by artists and story tellers. 

BORN N BREAD present Toasty Tots - a kids takeover of a large outdoor stage with bouncy castles, inflatables, and outdoor games alongside non-stop high energy music.

Throughout the data, Kinetika Bloco will run dynamic drumming and dance sessions for kids and teens.

Designed especially for little ones, the 1st Place Family Zone offers early years activities. Expect creative play, hands-on fun and a welcoming space for both kids and their grown-ups.

All this with local food traders, market stalls & organisations - entry is FREE from 1 - 9pm!

On The Rye Festival celebrates the beauty of nostalgia and the vibrancy of the present, intertwining the universal language of music, creativity, and the richness of culture and community. We shine a spotlight on incredible artists and creatives, bringing them together at the heart of Peckham Rye. Our diverse lineup is designed to offer music for everyone to enjoy, learn, and connect, celebrating the past, present, and future.