Showcasing an eclectic mix of incredible live local music, with cargo bike taxis to help you to the next gig! Plus Special Guests.

Welcome to Rhythm & Ride Festival! Get ready to groove and move at this fresh event happening on Saturday 12 September 2026 across various venues in Archway, Islington.

Once a gig finishes, cargo bike taxis will be on hand to help people move to the next venue, in this whirlwind audio tour of Archway.

1-2pm - NAMBUCCA

2-3pm - OWL & HITCHHIKER

3-4pm - MOTHER REDCAP

4-5pm - CAFE FORUM

5-6pm - DUNE

6-7pm - OAK & PASTOR

7-8pm - THE DANCEHALL

Free activity

1-6pm - The Dance Hall

1-9pm - Archway Market Navigator Square - With special guests JAZZI Q, WOOKIE and friends.

Bring your friends and family for a day filled with live music, dance, delicious food, and chariots to take you to the next bands in our 8 venues.

See a few of our performers taking part below

Wookie

Identified Flying Objects

Jazzi Q

Paul Lyalls

Host for Rythm & Ride is Poet & Petformer Paul Lyalls

'Paul is a kind of magic that makes you see the world' MICHAEL ROSEN

Poet In Residence for The Roald Dahl Family & Mueum.2013/14

Woodzy

An award winning Flo Poet, 3x TEDx Speaker and Emcee Specialist.

As seen on BAFTA winning TV show "Life And Rhymes" also on Sky Sports "Fight Night" Live at Wembley Arena.

Woodzy was always destined to become a Poet, being born on World Poetry Day. From studying at the Brit School, to opening for the likes of Stormzy, Dizzee Rascal, John Cooper Clarke and more. Performing at Festivals such as Wilderness, Latitude, Pub in the Park and more.

Appearing on platforms like BBC1Xtra, BBC Radio London, SBTV and more. Reaching over 1 million views on his poem "90s baby"

NINA PATTANI

Mixes humour, insight & home truths within a stylish flow of words

Lex The Vulnerable Warrior (often stylized as LEXTVW) deeply soul searching poetry that blends philosophy, social observation & humor. His work focuses beautifully on identity, healing, and dismantling perfectionism

The Yes Mess practice a dark stem of alternative folk which is energetic and mysterious. It's uplifting and real. Great lyrics and surreal images.

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