# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Jerk Festival Jamaica Independence Festival Bham Sat 15 Aug - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: ?? THE JERK FESTIVAL PRESENTS JAMAICA INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL 2026 Saturday 15 August | 2PM – 10PM | Birmingham Birmingham — get ready to raise your Jamaican flag high. The Jerk Festival is back for its fourth year and bigger than ever, bringing the ultimate day-to-night celebration of music, food and island vibes to the city. Expect non-stop energy, unbeatable Caribbean street food and ice-cold Guinness Punch flowing from start to finish. This year we celebrate 64 years of Jamaican Independence with a stacked line-up, carnival flavours and a warehouse party atmosphere you won’t want to miss. Birmingham — this is more than a festival. It’s flavour. It’s culture. It’s a community. It’s pure island energy. --- HEADLINE ACTS & MUSIC We’re bringing serious sound system heritage and party starters to Birmingham: * Channel One Soundsystem * Jamie Rodigan (son of Sir David “Ram Jam” Rodigan) + Special Guests * Emerging Artists Stage Plus club vibes from Birmingham’s finest DJs dropping: * Reggee • Dancehall • Soca • Afrobeat • Lovers Rock • Old School Classics & more From roots reggae to bashment, UKG to R&B — this is Birmingham’s biggest independent Jamaica Independence celebration of the summer. --- FOOD, DRINK & ISLAND FLAVOURS Come hungry. We’re serving up flavours from the UK’s top Caribbean & BBQ Jerk traders, with authentic dishes cooked fresh all day long. Expect smoky jerk, carnival favourites and sweet island treats. At the bar: * Rum Punch * Guinness Punch * Jamaican Beer * Fully stocked Rum Bar It’s a full feast of Caribbean culture — perfect for a summer day in Digbeth. --- FAMILY FUN (2PM – 7PM) From 2PM to 7PM, it’s all ages — bring the whole family! * FREE face painting for kids * FREE whistles & horns for the first 100 people * Outdoor eating area * Warehouse party vibes * Main music and DJ stage Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. --- THE CLOSING CLUB NIGHT (7PM – 10PM | 18+ ONLY) When the sun goes down, the energy goes up. From 7PM, the festival transforms into an 18+ Jamaica Independence Closing Club Night. Expect high-energy dancehall, hip-hop, grime, Afrobeats, lovers rock, soca, revival reggae, R&B, Hip Hip and more + Club Dancers. This after-party? Absolutely shelling down. --- ? EVENT DETAILS The Jerk Festival: Jamaica Independence Festival 2023 ? Saturday 15 August ⏰ 2PM – 10PM ? The Drop Inn Digbeth, 77A Upper Trinity Street, Digbeth, B9 4AG --- IMPORTANT INFORMATION * 2PM–7PM: All ages welcome (Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). * 2PM–10PM: Over 18s only. Under 18s cannot attend the evening session. * Ticket covers entry only. Food & drink sold separately. * Vendors cannot guarantee specific dietary requirements — please check directly with traders. * Photography and filming will take place. Attendance confirms consent for promotional use. * Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. * The venue reserves the right to refuse entry. --- The Jerk Festival 2026 presents Jamaican Independence Day Festival — see you on the dancefloor. ??? Jamaica Independence Day marks Jamaica’s independence from the United Kingdom on August 6, 1962. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/the-jerk-festival-jamaica-independence-festival-bham-sat-15-aug/200030561999415 - **Event Categories**: Festivals, Kids, food-drinks, Art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Birmingham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Drop Inn - **lat**: 52.47371 - **long**: -1.87876 - **full address**: The Drop Inn, Borshch, Upper Trinity Street, Birmingham, B9 4EG, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Jerk Festival Jamaica Independence Festival Bham Sat 15 Aug - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/c183af86e644f70b392bce98b4013f582fdd95c99401d1bfe6595565c9f6303f-rimg-w1200-h676-dc080808-gmir?v=1786785075 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Jerk Festival Jamaica Independence Festival Bham Sat 15 Aug being held? - **A:** The Jerk Festival Jamaica Independence Festival Bham Sat 15 Aug takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at The Drop Inn, Borshch, Upper Trinity Street, Birmingham, B9 4EG, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Jerk Festival Jamaica Independence Festival Bham Sat 15 Aug? - **A:** The Jerk Festival Jamaica Independence Festival Bham Sat 15 Aug is organized by Taste & Liquor. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Jerk Festival Jamaica Independence Festival Bham Sat 15 Aug is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birmingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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