# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Shakatak
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: We are absolutely delighted to announce that legendary jazz-funk pioneers Shakatak will be performing live at Trading Boundaries on Friday 29th August, kicking off our 30th Anniversary Bank Holiday weekend in serious style.

Formed in the late 1970s and rising to international success throughout the 1980s, Shakatak became synonymous with smooth grooves, infectious melodies and sophisticated jazz-funk energy. With classic hits including “Night Birds”, “Down on the Street” and “Easier Said Than Done”, they helped define an era — and they remain one of the UK’s most enduring live acts.

Expect tight musicianship, feel-good rhythms, unmistakable harmonies and that unmistakable Shakatak sound that has filled dancefloors and concert halls around the world for decades.

There is something very special about experiencing music like this up close, in an intimate setting where every groove, every bass line and every keyboard flourish can truly be felt. Trading Boundaries provides the perfect backdrop for an evening of world-class jazz-funk — atmospheric, vibrant and personal.

Make it the highlight of your Bank Holiday weekend. Gather friends, enjoy dinner and drinks, and settle in for a night of timeless music performed by one of Britain’s most iconic bands.

TICKET TYPES 
Upper level Dining - Positioned on the raised level looking over the dance floor, you have your table for the evening along with table service. Please note: Booths are an additional charge. 
Dance floor dining - Tables are positioned on the dance floor so you can enjoy your meal and then tables are removed for dancing. 
Standing - There is space around the venue for standing as well of course dancing.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/uckfield/shakatak/200030174638713
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, workshops, bank-holiday, business, concerts, performances, holiday, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Uckfield
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Trading boundaries, Sheffield Green, East Sussex, TN22 3RB Uckfield, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 51.00763
- **long**: 0.00946
- **full address**: Trading boundaries, Sheffield Green, East Sussex, TN22 3RB Uckfield, United Kingdom, Uckfield, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Shakatak being held?
  - **A:** Shakatak takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Trading boundaries, Sheffield Green, East Sussex, TN22 3RB Uckfield, United Kingdom, Uckfield, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Shakatak?
  - **A:** Shakatak is organized by Trading Boundaries LIVE.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Shakatak is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Uckfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Shakatak sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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