Discover Barnet Presents... Summer Festival 2021

A summer to remember

The Discover Barnet Presents Summer Festival 2021 welcomed over 10,000 people to 20 days of summer fun in our parks and town centres, and partnered with over 100 local people, organisations and businesses to deliver it all. From an open air screen in Victoria Park, Finchley, to walkabout performances in Golders Green, Burnt Oak and West Hendon, and free-to-attend community carnivals in North Finchley and Edgware, come rain or shine each weekend we saw our communities come together to celebrate everything that makes Barnet a great place to live.

July to September 2021

Discover Barnet Presents is bringing a summer to Barnet like no other - and everyone is invited!

The summer festival’s packed programme features open air cinema and major sports screenings, community carnivals, live music, artisan food markets, open air theatre, street performers, and activities for the whole family. The majority of the programme's events and activities are free to attend.

Discover Barnet Presents encourages the safe return to our town centres, high streets, parks and open spaces. Everyone is invited to come together safely and celebrate local talent, local businesses, local communities and everything that makes Barnet a great place to live.

Let’s celebrate summer safely

Please ensure you follow government guidelines when attending any Discover Barnet Presents events. All events are taking place outside and will be delivered in line with government guidelines. Do not attend if you have symptoms of COVID-19 – stay at home.

What's on!

	Walkabout Town Centre Performance 12-6pm, 7 & 8 Aug, Burnt Oak Performances will be popping up along Watling Avenue (between Burnt Oak tube station and Burnt Oak Broadway). Watch out for the wonderful and the joyful in some of Barnet's town centres this summer as Discover Barnet Presents Walkabout performances across Golders Green, Burnt Oak and West Hendon. See your high street come alive with a wacky procession of talking hedges, enormous bubbles, giant technicolour butterflies, a roaming brass band and more.
	Walkabout Town Centre Performance 12-6pm, 14 & 15 Aug, West Hendon Watch out for the wonderful and the joyful in some of Barnet’s town centres this summer as Discover Barnet Presents Walkabout performances across Golders Green, Burnt Oak and West Hendon. See your high street come alive with a wacky procession of talking hedges, enormous bubbles, giant technicolour butterflies, a roaming brass band and more. Barratt Square will also be home to a variety of stalls hosted by the West Hendon Trust Fund, Barratt London and Metropolitan Thames Valley (MTVH). Meet the trustees, find out how you can get involved in your local community and see what’s coming up at the West Hendon Community Centre. Sponsored by the West Hendon Trust Fund and supported by Barratt London and MTVH.
	Edgware Community Carnival 11am-8pm, 21 & 22 August, Broadwalk Commuter Car Park Showcasing local talent, Edgware's Community Carnival will feature live music from local artists, local food and drink, a funfair for kids, workshops and activities for all ages, and more! See the full line-up and find out more...
	Discover Barnet Presents... Fringe Festival Programme July to September Various locations throughout Barnet In partnership with Discover Barnet Presents, Barnet’s local cultural and creative industries, organisations, individuals and businesses are putting on an eclectic mix of fantastic events this summer alongside the festival’s core programme. Check out the programme and get the dates in your diary.

Be the first to know

The full programme of events will take place at various locations throughout the borough – and will be revealed in the coming days and weeks, so check back regularly!

Email barnet.first@barnet.gov.uk to join the mailing list and be the first to know as the programme is released.

How was your visit?

Our visitor survey is now closed, but if you would still like to share your views please email DBP@barnet.gov.uk.

Get involved

Want to volunteer at an event? Want to perform? Want to trade at an event? The council is seeking local individuals, organisations or businesses who want to get involved in the programme. Download the information pack to find out more and email barnet@theeventumbrella.com to register your interest.

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