One for the grown ups and the kids...

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Carnaby Summer Festival kicks off next week bring a programme of stuff that is set to entertain the family, friends, or just yourself.

Running from August 8-21 the line up boast live music, giveaways, interactive workshops and a stack of retail and restaurant promotions too.

Between Thursday, August 11 and Thursday, August 18, watch out for free live performances on Ganton Street between 6pm and 9pm, when funk, jazz and percussion will bring a buzz to the neighbourhood.

19-21 Foubert's Place will host a festival pop-up full of free but bookable events such as family-friendly life-drawing, pottery painting, candle-making and kokedama (Japanese moss balls) workshops.

Bars and restaurants across Carnaby's 14 streets, will have deals on for the festival.

This includes the delightful natural wine bar Bar Crispin, which has sparkling wine for £5 for the festival, and Nightjar will host Jamaican Jazz nights should you want to carry on into the wee hours.

For more information and the workshop schedule visit carnaby.co.uk

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