Brick Lane Curry Festival 2026
Bigger. Better. Spicier.
The Brick Lane Curry Festival returns to Banglatown for a vibrant celebration of food, music, culture and community.
Following its successful return in 2025, the festival is back with an even bigger programme of live entertainment, family activities, cultural performances and of course, the world-famous flavours of Brick Lane.
Join thousands of visitors for a day of incredible food, live entertainment, culture and community as the Brick Lane Curry Festival returns to the heart of Banglatown. Free to attend and packed with flavour, music and family fun.
Register for free and save 20%
The festival is free to attend and if you register through Eventbrite, you will receive an exclusive code for 20% off your bill at participating Brick Lane restaurants throughout the festival weekend.
You will also be among the first to get the latest festival updates and important information before the event.
Register today, bring your friends and family along and get ready to experience Brick Lane at its biggest, boldest and spiciest.
Brick Lane Curry Festival interactive map
A vibrant celebration of Bangladeshi and South Asian food, culture and community.
Schedule of events
Festival Main Stage
All times are subject to change
| Time | What's happening |
| 12pm | DJ Kye and Osmani Soundz |
| 12.30pm | Welcome to Festival Parade |
| 12.40pm | Chinese Association of Tower Hamlets and Chinese Lion Dance Club |
| 12.50pm | Julia Ekomen and Ines Kaluuci |
| 1.10pm | Shubangi Dam and friends |
| 1.20pm | Break |
| 1.40pm | Ina Khan |
| 1.50pm | Baul M Hussain |
| 2.05pm | Hashi Rani |
| 2.20pm | Amir Muhammed |
| 2.35pm | Gouri Chowdhury |
| 2.50pm | Welcome Festival Parade |
| 3pm | Speeches |
| 3.20pm | Taal Torongo |
| 3.30pm | Baul Abdul Shohid |
| 3.50pm | Showmi Das Dance Company |
| 4.05pm | Nish |
| 4.25pm | Welcome Festival Parade |
| 4.35pm | IMD Legion |
| 4.50pm | Mumzy |
| 5.20pm | Break |
| 5.45pm | Dancing DJ Naz Feat. Bolly Flex & Drumline |
| 6.15pm | Khiyo |
| 6.55pm | Closing address |
Festival Parades
All times are subject to change
| Time | What's happening |
| 12pm | Brick Lane Curry Festival Official Opening Parade Buxton Street to Festival Stage |
| 1.40pm | Bollywood Brass Band - join us up and down the lane! |
| 2.20pm | Brick Lane Curry Festival Parade Buxton Street to Festival Stage |
| 3.15pm | Dhol Dummers - follow the rhythm on the lane |
| 3.30pm | Bollywood Brass Band - join us up and down the lane! |
| 3.55pm | Brick Lane Curry Festival Parade Buxton Street to Festival Stage |
| 5.35pm | Bollywood Brass Band - join us up and down the lane! |
| 6.30pm | Dhol Dummers - follow the rhythm on the lane |
Festival Cooking Stage
All times are subject to change
2pm to 2.30pm | Chef Atic - Gunpowder Chicken
3pm to 3.30pm | Sheba - Charsi Karahi (Lamb)
4pm to 4.30pm | Standard - Butter Chicken
5pm to 5.30pm | Enzo - Phad Thai & Kao Pad
6pm to 6.30pm | Masala - Chicken Tikka Masala
Festival Family Zone at the Ghat
Bouncy castle and inflatable slide
Arts and crafts
Saree draping
Dance classes
| Time | Artist |
| 1.30pm to 2pm | IMD Hip Hop Dance Workshop |
| 2pm to 2.40pm | Bolly Flex workshop |
Photography and filming
Photography and filming will take place at this event. Images and footage may be used by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and event partners for promotional, publicity and communications purposes, including on websites and social media.
By attending the event, you acknowledge that you may appear in photographs or video footage.
Important information
- For assistance on the day, lost pre or if you become separated, please visit the Information and Welfare Point on the junction of Chicksand Street on Brick Lane
- Keep children with you at all times, wristbands can be gained from the Information and Welfare Point for children or vulnerable adults in case you become separated
- For medical assistance please visit the First Aid Point on Chicksand Street or see security or staff who can radio for support
- If you feel overwhelmed at the event and need a safe space to pause, regulate and reconnect please visit the Wellbeing Area next to the First Aid Point
- Official photography and film will be taken please see signage
- If you see something that doesn’t seem right, trust your gut and tell security
Prohibited items
- E bikes
- Drugs or legal highs
- Alcohol (there are licensed premises on Brick Lane)
- Weapons, sharp items or tools
- Glass
- Fireworks, sparklers, pyrotechnics, flares, smoke devices or Chinese lanterns
- Gazebos or furniture
- BBQs, cooking equipment or explosives
- Animals, except guide dogs
- Laser equipment including laser pens
- Drones
- Spray cans, aerosols or gas canisters
- Containers of paint, powder or glitter
- Radios
- Flags, signs and banners
- Megaphones and air horns
- Illegal, offensive or dangerous items
