For the first time ever, the people of Clapton are getting in party mood for spectacular two-day bash with a Festival of music, art, dancing, circus skills, fancy dress and much more.

This two-day event will see Lower Clapton Road, from the Lea Bridge roundabout right down to Clapton Square transformed into a community showcase of exciting activities including music, art, dancing, circus skills, fancy dress, with live bands, and much more.

First off, there will a series of events with a performance stage set up in Clapton Square from 12noon to 8pm and lots of food and stalls, pop-up shops, and a market in St John's Gardens. There will be an evening of classical music in St John's Church and the beautiful Round Chapel will play host to a reggae soundclash featuring Solution Sound, Gladdy Wax, Trevor Sax and a whole ramge of live bands organised by the folks from the Magpies Nest.

Other events include a Caribbean lunch at St James, Lower Clapton Road and a film show at 'Screen on the Pond' near Clapton Pond. And don't miss the Clapton Walk - an amazing dance performed up and down Lower Clapton Road by students from Clapton Girls School and BSix Sixth Form College. Plus, exhibitions by local artists and photographers will be displayed in several Lower Clapton Road shops.

Click here for the full programme.