Love Camden, London Borough of Camden, London (2026)

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year, Camden!

Here's to more culture, more community, and more connection coming in 2026.

➡️Next up: Light Up Kilburn - 27th & 28th Feb. Plus more to come.

Watch this space ✨

31/12/2025

✨🎇 Day 7: What a year, Camden 🎇✨

As we close our 2025 reflections, we just want to say a huge THANK YOU. It’s been an amazing year for culture in Camden — Thank you to every artist, partner, community group and resident who brought the Love Camden programme to life this year. We’re so proud of what we’ve created together.

And we're excited to continue this great work in 2026, starting with in collaboration with . Plus lots more to be announced...💙✨

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30/12/2025

🎄✨ Our countdown to 2026 — Day 6: Love Camden events programme🎭🎶

In 2025, our Love Camden Culture Programme brought the community together through a range of unforgettable events. As well as we celebrated:

🌈 LGBT+ History Month: Partnering with ***rbritain we explored LGBT+ Activism in Camden at our Protests to Progress Talk, and we commissioned new artworks celebrating Camden’s LGBTQ+ communities, including 's community-made quilt for Camden Town Hall.

✊🏾 Windrush Programme: From the Pitt Lecture with , to the iconic Homecoming Celebration in Talacre Town Green, we honoured Camden’s Windrush legacy through talks, music and the unveiling of a blue plaque at Camden Town Hall, commemorating Britain’s first Caribbean Carnival!

🏳️‍🌈 Pride: Building on the success of 2024, we delivered a joyful Family Zone and Q***r Arts Market in St Giles Square — curated by and featuring q***r makers, crafts and cabaret.

🎧 Inverness Street Bloc Party: Curated by , we celebrated Camden's pivotal role in club culture. Featuring , , and Camden’s own , this was one of the most-loved events of the year!

🌸 South Asian Heritage Month: We supported dance, festivals and exhibitions celebrating South Asian heritage — from 's Regent’s Roots Festival to Camden Mela, and the beautifully co-created Pearly Sari exhibition with .

🖤 Black History Season: From October to December, we delivered over 30 events across Camden — talks, walks, films, exhibitions and workshops — in partnership with grassroots groups, artists and major venues.

✨ The impact
Across 2025, the Love Camden Culture Programme:
• Engaged 528,000 people
• Delivered 200+ paid opportunities for local artists and creatives
• Up to £1,500 raised for charity parners through Pay What You Can ticket donations

📅 Join us tomorrow for the final day of our countdown to 2026.

29/12/2025

🎄✨ Countdown to 2026 - Day 5: Camden High Street Live 🎶🛍️

A reflection on 2025 wouldn't be complete without a look at one of our biggest projects this year. In February, an 18-month trial pedestrianisation of a section of Camden High Street began - all about creating a safer, healthier and more welcoming place for residents, businesses and visitors alike.

At its centre is a jam-packed cultural programme: Camden High Street Live. Coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the London Borough of Camden, the programme has been rooted in 60 years of iconic Camden culture. From music and fashion to art, performance and family-friendly events, the high street has been buzzing with energy and local talent. ✨ Highlights so far include:

🎉 Camden at 60: The Big Street Party — bringing neighbours together to celebrate Camden’s past, present and future
🎨 Miguel (.cu4r)'s “Welcome to Camden” mural — a temporary artwork celebrating local identity
🎧 became a regular visitor to Camden High Street, bringing musical energy and community togetherness
🦒 visited - an unprecedented act of public art highlighting the climate crisis
🎶 Camden at 60: Summer Sounds — a celebration of the borough's rich musical heritage with up-and-coming local talent taking centre-stage
👗 Camden at 60: Camden as a Catwalk — a sustainable fashion show as part of London Fashion Week, in partnership with and supported by
💃 Dancing with Light — an exquisite dance performance choreographed by brilliant
❄️ Camden at 60: Winter Warmer — a festive family event for all ages

And there's more to come - stay tuned!

📅 Join us tomorrow for Day 6 of our countdown to 2026.

28/12/2025

🎄✨ Our countdown to 2026 - Day 4: Supporting creative career pathways 🚀🎓

Creating access to creative careers is a big part of what we do — opening doors, building confidence and helping people see what’s possible.

🎓 STEAM Work Experience
This year, 32 Year 12 students from Camden sixth forms and colleges took part in a week-long programme exploring careers across culture and the creative industries. From visiting Universal Music HQ to film and media masterclasses with Fully Focussed Productions and Camden Film Office, students gained hands-on insight — supported throughout by our Culture team.
The programme scored an average 4.4 out of 5, with 76% feeling more confident about achieving their career ambitions.

🎬 Set Ready ()
Set Ready is a free programme that supports adults into the film industry through training and paid work placements on professional film sets. In 2025, 15 Camden residents (aged 19–54) took part, gaining real-world experience as Location Marshals on productions filming in the borough.

We’re proud to support pathways into creative work - for young people and adults alike - rooted in opportunity, access and real experience 💙

📅 Join us tomorrow for Day 5 of our countdown to 2026.

27/12/2025

🎄✨ Our countdown to 2026 continues — Day 3 ✨🎄

Day 3: Lights, Camera, Action - from event management to the silver screen 🎬🎪

Whether we're supporting community celebrations or major productions, our events and filming services help put Camden on the map!

🎪 Events Service
This year, our Events team supported over 450 community events and festivals across Camden’s public spaces and indoor venues, welcoming over 267,000 people in total. Alongside this, the service also attracted commercial events to the borough, helping generate income while keeping community activity at the heart of Camden’s spaces - including and in St Giles Square

🎬 Film Fixer (Camden Film Office)
Between January and November, Camden hosted 566 filming days — from feature films and TV dramas to commercials, student and charity shoots. Highlights included Slow Horses (Apple TV), and the feature film Unknown Caller, filmed across Camden Town and Highgate.

Whether it’s a street festival, a community gathering or a film crew rolling cameras, we’re proud to support activity that brings energy, opportunity and creativity to Camden 💙

📅 Join us tomorrow for Day 4 of our countdown to 2026.

26/12/2025

🎄✨ Our countdown to 2026 continues — Day 2 ✨🎄

Day 2: Community-led connection 🤝🎨

Connection is at the heart of our service - bringing creatives together and making sure our work is shaped by the people who live here is vital to what we do. This year we've continued to build on this with:

🎨 Camden Artist Network
This year, 356 artists and creatives were part of the Camden Artist Network, with many joining us for in-person networking events this year. These spaces are all about sharing ideas, building relationships and strengthening Camden’s creative community. Want to join? Head to lovecamden.org/camden-artist-network

💬 Love Camden Advisors
Our Advisors group, made up of 8 Camden residents, continued to play a vital role in shaping our work. This year, four steering groups were formed to dive deeper into key areas: Communications & Evaluation, Funding & Development, Programming & Commissioning, and Access & Equity.

We’re proud to be connectors - supporting creative exchange and ensuring resident voices are at the centre of what we do 💙

📅 Join us tomorrow for Day 3 of our countdown to 2026.

25/12/2025

🎄✨ Our countdown to 2026 starts here ✨🎄

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! 💛 As we head towards the end of the year, we’re beginning a 7-day countdown to 2026 - taking a moment each day to look back on what’s been a truly jam-packed, community-powered year in Camden

Day 1: Our funds 💷❤️

This year, our Community Festival Grants programme supported 43 community organisations to deliver joyful festivals across Camden. From street parties to cultural celebrations, these events brought neighbours together, celebrated local creativity and helped make Camden’s streets come alive ✨

Alongside this, the final year of our Cultural Education and Learning Support Fund saw funding awarded to 11 organisations — bringing the total to 27 supported over three years and £300k invested in vital projects now and into 2026.

We’re incredibly proud of the people and organisations who made this possible, and grateful to everyone who took part, volunteered, attended and supported 💙

📅 Join us tomorrow for Day 2 of our countdown as we reflect on another part of this incredible year.

23/12/2025

💡We’re continuing our Meet the Light Artists series, spotlighting the creatives who will illuminate Kilburn Grange Park on 27 & 28 February 2026, as part of Light Up Kilburn’s second edition.

Next up: , a conceptual artist blending nature, philosophy, and science. Her Invisible Tree Network projections invite visitors to explore the hidden connections between trees, fungi, and communities, transforming the park into an immersive and reflective experience.

➡️ Read the full feature on Amy in our Meet the Light Artists series — link in bio!

1. The Wish, 2025, by Amy Jackson at Blackpool War Memorial for Lightpool Festival. Photo: Amy Jackson

2. Amy Jackson with her work Living London, 2024, for Kensington & Chelsea Art Week. Photo: Dave Benett

18/12/2025

😂 ★★★★★ laughs live in Kentish Town!

Don’t miss The Flat Earthers - a hilarious and heartfelt comedy-drama exploring conspiracy theories, community and belief 🎭 Now showing at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre

📅 Running until 20th December 2025
🎟 Tickets: link in bio or lovecamden.org

- Shortlisted: Best Emerging Artist/Company, Brighton Fringe 2025

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16/12/2025

❄️ Family Festive Fun in Camden❄️

Don't miss the magical ‘Petite Pierre and the Stolen Moon’ at the inimitable this December☃️

Filled with heartwarming moments, festive cheer, and plenty of laughs, this delightful puppet show is a cosy treat for the whole family - don’t miss it!

14/12/2025

🎄🎶 Happening TODAY!

Experience the magic of live music this Christmas with Bach to Baby at Emmanuel Church, West Hampstead.

✨ Can’t make it today? There’s another performance on 23 December at 11am.
Perfect for families and little ones 💜

🔗 Find out more via the link in our bio or lovecamden.org

13/12/2025

🎄 Cultural highlights in Camden to see you through December!

From 🎶 festive concerts and ✨ cosy workshops to 👨‍👩‍👧 family-friendly shows and 🎤 seasonal singalongs, there’s so much happening across the borough for everyone to enjoy this month.

👉 Swipe to discover what’s going on
📎 More information via link in bio or lovecamden.org

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12/12/2025

🎉 Wow! What an incredible Black History Season we’ve had in Camden ❤️💛💚

As our Neil Kenlock exhibition comes to a close at Swiss Cottage Gallery, we’re wrapping up a truly unforgettable programme, and we want to say a heartfelt thank you.

Over the past three months, Camden has been buzzing with creativity:
🎬 powerful film screenings
🖌️ inspiring exhibitions
🎤 thought-provoking talks
✂️ joyful family workshops
🚶🏾‍♀️ eye-opening walking tours
… and so many more moments that celebrated Black creativity, excellence and futures across our borough.

Thank you to every artist, partner and collaborator who brought their passion to this season, and to everyone who joined us - whether you came to explore carnival culture, hidden histories, Nigerian music, photography or simply to be uplifted - your energy made this season what it was.

It’s been beautiful to see our Camden community come together through so many different art forms, sharing stories, celebrating identity, and creating memories.

And if you’re hungry for more, the hosts of our launch party have a fantastic exhibition until 9th January - Voices of Resistance: Slavery and Post in the Caribbean 📬

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11/12/2025

💡 We’re launching our Meet the Light Artists series, spotlighting the creatives who will illuminate Kilburn Grange Park on 27 & 28 February 2026, as part of Light Up Kilburn’s second edition.

First up: Sara Choudhrey, a London-based artist fascinated by geometry, pattern, and the rhythms of nature. Her projections will transform the park into a playful, immersive world inspired by local plant life. 🌳

➡️ Read the full feature on Sara in our Meet the Light Artists series — link in bio!

1. Installation view: Digital Light Code Makers by Sara Choudhrey at Bletchley Park, 2020. Photo: Karen Kodish

2. Installation view: Portal by Sara Choudhrey, 2023. Islamic Arts Festival, Sharjah Art Museum, UAE

3. Khatai by Sara Choudhrey, 2015. Photo: Courtesy of Sara Choudhrey

4. Detail of Rang V by Sara Choudhrey, 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sara Choudhrey

08/12/2025

✨🎤 Still buzzing from Friday’s spoken word workshop and showcase event.

A huge thank you to and .rose for contributing this inspiring and memorable event to

It was beautiful to see Camden's young people engaged in the workshop, connecting with each other and showcasing their extraordinary poems. They shared new work, explored their cultures, uplifted one another, and transformed the Claudia Jones Room into a living performance space.

A huge shoutout to all the performers, from seasoned artists Humble Shaun () and Aya Elgool (.ayaa), to the young voices stepping up with courage, thank you for reminding us why storytelling matters.

Love Camden