Our annual celebration of the creativity, courage and talent of young people in Walker and surrounding areas – Walker Youth Dance Festival returns this July!

Now in it’s fifth year, the festival takes place in Walker Park and is completely free to attend and take part in. Led by young dancers from our Walker Youth Dance Project, the day brings together young people from across Walker and beyond to share their work, take part in workshops, and perform in their own community. It offers an opportunity to celebrate and uplift our youth, as well as reclaim public spaces for positive cultural activity. 

Always a vibrant atmosphere, the day includes workshops with a guest artist for our young people to take part in, leading into brilliant public performances hosted by comedian Nicola Mantalios with plenty of moments of pride and celebration (plus, of course, ice cream!).

Save the date and put it in your diary! The festival returns Saturday 18th July 2026.

Check out this video from last year’s festival to get a feel for what it’s all about:

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Get involved

Perform

Every year we invite other dance groups from the East End and further afield to perform at Walker Youth Dance Festival. If you run or are part of a youth performance group, that would be interested in performing, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at community@companyofothers.org.uk.

Sponsor the Festival

If your business or company would like to sponsor the festival, please email us at community@companyofothers.org.uk.

Volunteer

We’re looking for friendly, passionate people to join our volunteer team at Company of Others and help at Walker Youth Dance Festival! Whether you’re great at setting up, welcoming guests, giving directions, or just ready to lend a hand, we’d love to hear from you. Want in? Email us at community@companyofothers.org.uk