Open The Gate Festival @Rich Mix

East-London based cultural organisation Open The Gate celebrates another year of amazing events with a 12 hours non-stop Festival featuring some of the finest LIVE acts on stage, drumming, dance and arts workshops and activities surronded by the famous Open The Gate's The African Market… and FREE ENTRY all day long from midday to midnight!

Live Acts;
Anna Mudeka Band
Afrorock / Zimbabwe

Moussa Coulibaly
Kora Master / Burkina Faso

Saidi Kanda
Storytelling / Tanzania

Mudibu
Acoustic Solo / Burundi

Wuntanara
Traditional / Guinea Conakry

Open The Gate Sound
Fenomeno Show & Samurai

Drumming workshop by Drum Song
Dance Class by Artviva Mozambique

The African Market

A unique Design & Crafts Market showcasing the talents from Africa and inspired by African cultures.
Many stalls: Fashion, Arts & Crafts, Design, Jewellery, Books, Music, Culture and more!
Facepainting & Glitter Tattoo

More than an exhibition and trade space, The African Market is a place of curiosity attracting an eclectic mix of people including families, young people, students & adults, and a networking platform both for traders and interested visitors, connecting amateurs, professionals and passionates.

And to complete the atmosphere, delicious African Food will served throughout the whole event!