View the listings for outdoor gigs at Brockwell Park Community Greenhouse this summer

Mambista returns to the magical setting of Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses this summer for a hand-picked series of five outdoor music events, bringing together extraordinary live music, food, drink and the natural beauty of one of South London’s most cherished green spaces.

From Gypsy Swing to Soukous, Salsa to Reggae, Afrobeat, Ska, Funk, Jazz and Jump-up electric Blues – the Mambista summer series offers something rare: world-class music performed in the intimate setting of a working community garden.

Event listings

Youthsayers  |  Sunday 21 June, 6.30pm (pictured above)
Reggae • Dub • Afrobeat • Funk • Jazz
Youthsayers marks a landmark milestone this summer: 10 years of providing free musical experiences for young musicians across South London and beyond. In that time, the project has built a reputation for exceptional live performances and a strong, inclusive community – locally and with partner organisations across the UK and internationally.

Based in South London, Youthsayers offers free mentoring in music for young people aged 14–18, working through ensemble performance and live gigs. The programme is organised and mentored by professional musicians Robin Hopcraft and Idris Rahman of the celebrated Soothsayers.

A registered charity, Youthsayers is committed to fostering growth, confidence and skill in the next generation of musicians – and their busy summer calendar of club and festival dates speaks for itself. Come and see what the fuss is all about
Tickets: https://www.brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk/event/gig-mambista-with-youthsayers/

Ducato Piotrowski Trio  |  Sunday 5 July, 6.30pm
Gypsy Jazz • Jazz Manouche • Hot Club-style Swing

An evening of Gypsy Jazz, Gypsy Swing, Jazz Manouche, Hot Club-style Jazz, or whatever you want to call the music invented by Romani Jean “Django” Reinhardt (1910–1953) and French jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli (1908 – 1997).

Guitarist extraordinaire Ducato Piotrowski was born into this tradition in Poland to a Roma family, and carries its flame with remarkable passion and virtuosity. He has performed everywhere from the Pizza Express Jazz Club to the Royal Festival Hall.
Guitar – Ducato Piotrowski  |  Bass – Davide Mantovani  |  Guitar – Benjamin Czureja
Tickets: https://www.brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk/event/gig-mambista-with-ducato-piotrowski/

Grupo Lokito  |  Sunday 26 July, 6.30pm
Soukous • Salsa • Congolese • Cuban
Grupo Lokito fuses two great musical styles in a glorious cocktail of Congolese and Cuban sounds. Led by Wonder Woman aka Sara McGuinness.

Grupo Lokito guarantee hip-swinging mayhem with their enticing dance moves, evocative songs and sensuous rhythms. Previous appearances include the South Bank Centre, The Sage Gateshead, WOMAD, African Oyé, and the EFG London Jazz Festival.
“Grupo Lokito’s joyous live performance” – Songlines
Tickets: https://www.brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk/event/gig-mambista-with-grupo-lokito/

Errol Linton  |  Sunday 16 August, 6.30pm
Chicago Blues • Brixton Blues • Reggae

Errol Linton is the real deal. UK Blues Challenge winner 2023. His is the harmonica tearing through ‘Lookout Man!’ on Joe Bonamassa’s Grammy-nominated album Royal Tea, recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios.

From a packed Glastonbury Acoustic Stage to featuring in BBC Two’s Arena documentary Two Generations of the Blues (Blues South of the River), and live sessions on Cerys Matthews’ BBC Radio 2 Blues Show – not to mention opening for Bo Diddley, Dr. John and The Blind Boys of Alabama – Errol has done it all.

Expect Chicago blues shot through with reggae swing, soulful harp and a well-oiled band well-versed in rocking the house.
Harmonica/Vocals – Errol Linton  |  Bass – Lance Rose  |  Piano/Keys – Petar Zivkovic  |  Guitar – Ritchey Green  | Drums – Kenrick Rowe
Tickets: https://www.brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk/event/gig-mambista-with-errol-linton/

Michael ‘Bammi’ Rose  |  Sunday 6 September, 6.00pm
Jazz • Reggae • Ska
Respect is due to the elders. Michael ‘Bammi’ Rose was an original member of the genre-busting Cymande, and has performed alongside Aswad, Jazz Jamaica, Paul Simon and Miriam Makeba.

A mainstay of Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra for over 20 years, Bammi tours the UK with Jools throughout the summer before bringing his patented selection of vintage, joyous jazz, ska and reggae to the Greenhouses for what promises to be an unforgettable season finale.
Tickets: https://www.brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk/event/gig-mambista-with-michael-bammi-rose/

More info

Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses,
Brockwell Park, Herne Hill, London SE24 9BN
Tickets for all events: £16 / £12 conc. Available now. See individual event pages for details.

• Online: www.brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk

About Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses

Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses (BPCG) is a beloved community-run space within Brockwell Park, Lambeth, managed by volunteers and dedicated to horticulture, community growing, and creative events.

The historic greenhouse setting offers a uniquely atmospheric backdrop for live performance.