The Alternative Jubilee Weekend

If parading around decked with Union Jack flags is not how you would like to spend the precious four-days then read on for alternative Jubilee weekend ideas.

A real ‘street’ party

Rivington Street Festival will be launching a free party this year in the heart of Shoreditch’s creative scene to showcase the artistic ‘DNA’ of the east London area.

Boglewaltz, Batty Bass, Yeti in the Basement, Livin’ Proof, Supa Dupa Fly and DJ Vadim will be providing the music while revellers take in the street art and distinctive New York block party atmosphere.

Last summer’s Boglewaltz x Adidas Do-Over party was a massive hit with queues around the block, so if past events are anything to go by then it pays to get there early.

Monday 4 June, from 11am
Wrist bands are available on the door – FREE
(Rivington Street, EC2A)

Field Day Festival

The Vaccines, Franz Ferdinand, Sleigh Bells, SBTRKT, Mazzy Star and Metronomy are all headlining this one-day festival in Hackney.

Now in its fifth year, Field Day Festival originally started off as a small fete in a small car park outside a pub. It’s grown out the concrete patch into the sprawling greenery of Victoria Park.

Since its conception, the festival has consistently made London’s list of top things to do. So much so that it’s been brought forward two months this year to make the most of the four-day weekend.

Saturday 2 June, from noon
Tickets from £45
(Victoria Park, Grove Road, Tower Hamlets, London E3 5SN)

World Street Food Festival

Food from all four corners of the globe will be laid out in a royal spread stretching the five days of the weekend by the River Thames.

There will be vendors such the Indian spiced wrap master Bhangra Burger, mezze maestros Arabica Food & Spice Company and The Polish Deli London serving up their authentic eastern European pastries and cured meats.

Of course, with any street based event going on this weekend, there will be plenty of music to listen to while munching on the eclectic range of culinary delights.

Friday 1 – Tuesday 5 June
Southbank Centre, Royal Festival Hall, outside Canteen restaurant - FREE
(Belvedere Road, London, SE1)