Making Carnival: 50 Years of Mas, Music and Movement in Hackney

Come and celebrate the story of carnival in Hackney in this new exhibition bringing together this history for the first time.

Hackney has been the home of carnival groups since the 1970s when Caribbean communities settled in the borough. Since then, Hackney Carnival has evolved into a community celebration that takes over the streets with a parade of mas bands, steel pans and soca music.

This exhibition features the stories of carnival groups in Hackney over 50 years, explored through costumes, photographs, videos, and child-friendly interactives and exhibits.