Community
In the NBHD
A fun and free-entry festival during the midweek of LIDO, in partnership with Tower Hamlets Council.
Featuring live music & DJs, fitness sessions, family theatre, street food & bars and much more.
Monday 9 - Thursday 12 June
Victoria Park, London
View the full schedule here or on the official LIDO app.
Opening Times:
Monday 9 June: 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 10 June: 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11 June: 11am - 7pm
Thursday 12 June: 11am - 9pm
Age restrictions:
All ages welcome, under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult 18 or over. Some activities may have age restrictions, which will be advertised in publicity or at point of entry.
Food & Drink:
You are welcome to bring picnics into In the NBHD. Note that no glass is permitted anywhere in the LIDO site at any time. There are a wide variety of licensed bars and catering open throughout the event, as well as free water points.
Please note food and drink is not permitted to be brought in on show days.
View the full info for In the NBHD here.
Get In Touch
> Customer Services
For any enquiries about Tickets, Accessibility or Support with your Order please visit here.
> Press
For PR/Media queries, please contact LIDOpress@outsideorganisation.com
> Local Residents
The event organisers are committed to ensuring that the event takes place with minimal disruption to park users and the local community. We welcome your feedback from this year’s event. Please email us at community@lidofestival.co.uk. Please note this email is for local resident use only - all customer service enquiries should be sent here.
Opportunities
In collaboration with Tower Hamlets Council, the local community and local organisations, our free programme In the NBHD takes place in between two incredible weekends of music. In The NBHD makes the most of the last weeks of the summer holidays, and is the ideal destination for families and fun-loving Londoners. There will be an eclectic mix of unmissable free activities for all ages, including a cinema, live music and entertainment, irresistible street food, theatre, dance, sports & wellbeing workshops, family activities and so much more.
Our food traders have deep, long lasting links to the surrounding areas of East London and the makers and producers are passionate about delivering the best ever food experience.
Applications for 2025 have now closed. Please check back in 2026 for future opportunities.
Selected breweries located in Tower Hamlets and Hackney will be granted pouring rights opportunities across the event free of charge.
Please contact stock@peppermintbars.co.uk for more info.
Manufacturers located in Tower Hamlets and Hackney will be invited to tender to supply Event Apparel to the appointed LIDO merchandise company.
Please check back for how to apply in 2025.
Manufacturers located in Tower Hamlets and Hackney will be invited to tender to supply Print Materials to the appointed LIDO merchandise company
Please check back for how to apply in 2025.
If you are interested in being part of the team and working at the Merchandise stands at the 2025 event please email robert.holvey@nationalmerchandise.co.uk
Be in the heart of the event as part of the Festaff Volunteer Team and don’t miss a beat!
We will make sure that you are in prime position for the biggest acts of each day and if you want to catch any bands during the day/afternoon we will work with you on breaks to make your day as pleasurable as possible.
The roles are light and enjoyable - you will be supported by our band of friendly supervisors who will assist you throughout the day.
Minimum deposit for maximum fun!
Apply here.
