The Voice reports that CARIBBEAN TAKEOVER will return to Royal Museums Greenwich (National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House) on July 25, 2026, from 10:00am to 5:00pm, bringing “a vibrant day of music, storytelling, performance and conversation to the National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House. This free, family-friendly festival celebrates the richness, energy, and global influence of Caribbean heritage.” The event includes steel pan, African drumming, calypso, reggae, dance and limbo performances; Carnival headpiece making; textile arts; folk song sessions; Walking Images (costumed performers); and a screening of theater production Milestone: Streets Paved with Gold, among other activities.
[. . .] Now firmly established in its fifth year, the festival is curated in collaboration with the Caribbean Social Forum, a community collective from Woolwich and Deptford dedicated to strengthening wellbeing, connection and cultural pride through shared heritage.
This year’s event also marks the 60th anniversary of Notting Hill Carnival, offering an opportunity to reflect on the creativity, resilience and cultural influence of Caribbean communities while celebrating the traditions and stories that continue to shape Britain today.
The celebration begins with a welcome ceremony on the National Maritime Museum’s iconic Ocean Map, led by the Caribbean Social Forum, setting the tone for a day of joy, reflection and cultural pride.
Throughout the day, visitors can experience the vibrant sounds and rhythms of the Caribbean through steel pan, African drumming, calypso, reggae, dance and limbo performances, showcasing the diversity and vitality of Caribbean musical traditions.
The programme also features talks and discussions with historians, writers and cultural practitioners exploring identity, migration, heritage and the enduring impact of Caribbean communities on British society and the wider world. These conversations provide space to reflect on both history and the continuing evolution of Caribbean culture.
Film also takes centre stage with a screening of Milestone: Streets Paved with Gold, adapted from Victor Richards acclaimed one-man theatre production. A post-screening Q&A will invite audiences to reflect on Caribbean British experiences and the stories that continue to shape collective memory.
Families and visitors of all ages can enjoy a range of hands-on creative and educational workshops inspired by Caribbean traditions. Activities include Carnival headpiece making, textile arts and folk song sessions, celebrating the creativity, craftsmanship and cultural expression deeply rooted in Caribbean life.
Across the National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House, roaming entertainment and interactive performances will bring the festival atmosphere to life.
Costumed performers from Walking Images will portray significant Caribbean and Black British historical figures, while magicians, caricature artists and surprise performances add to the day’s festivities.
Traditional games such as dominoes will sit alongside community-led displays and remembrance installations curated by the Caribbean Social Forum, honouring ancestors, shared histories and the connections that unite Caribbean communities across generations and around the world.
Whether attending for the first time or returning once again, visitors can expect a warm and welcoming celebration of Caribbean heritage, community and cultural expression.
Entry is free and everyone is welcome to enjoy this vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture, diversity and heritage. [. . .]
Visit www.rmg.co.uk/caribbean for more information.
For full article, see https://www.voice-online.co.uk/entertainment/2026/07/01/celebrate-caribbean-culture-at-royal-museums-greenwich/
The Voice reports that CARIBBEAN TAKEOVER will return to Royal Museums Greenwich (National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House) on July 25, 2026, from 10:00am to 5:00pm, bringing “a vibrant day of music, storytelling, performance and conversation to the National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House. This free, family-friendly festival celebrates the richness, energy, and global influence of