GUSDA

60 years of
Guyanese
culture & pride.

1st June 2026 1pm – 9pm · London

Join us for the GUSDA Diamond Jubilee Festival — a landmark celebration of 60 years of Guyanese independence, music, dance and community spirit in Britain.

3
Sessions
20+
Performers
8hrs
Celebration
Free
To Attend
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Festival Programme

Diamond Jubilee Itinerary

Sunday 1st June 2026  ·  1pm – 9pm  ·  London

1pm Session 1
Archive & Workshops
Celebrating Our Roots
Archive Videos Guyana Independence 1966 · Awe Story Gat Melody
Performance 'My Guyana' — Celebratory Dance by Doreen 'Dorina' Joseph
Film Preview 'The River Between' — A Pork Knockers perspective
Music DJ Blondiee with National Songs
Workshops — Open for Registration
Indian Dance African Drumming Steel Pan Mas Costume Making Limbo Tassa Drumming Calypsonian Singing
2pm Session 2
Formal Opening & Ceremony
The Grand Ceremony
MCs Erica Bissember & Ricky Singh
National Anthem Alan Cooper
Multi-Faith Prayers Christian, Hindu & Islamic representation
GUSDA Awards 2026 Community Recognition Presentations
Special Address Guyana's High Commissioner in London
Tributes & Performances Community cultural tributes
5pm Session 3
Music, Dance & Finale
The Celebration
Live Tassa Drumming Opening the evening session
International Artists Live performances from across the diaspora
Calypsonian Performances Featured calypso artists
Drama Cultural drama performances
Teen Talent Youth competition showcase
Folk Fest Finale Grand closing ceremony — 9pm
All Day

Throughout the Festival

🍛
Food & Drink
  • Guyanese food stalls
  • Caribbean cuisine
  • Refreshments & drinks
  • Community cook-off
🎭
Carnival Activities
  • Mas costume parade
  • Limbo dancing
  • Face painting & arts
  • Carnival games
🥁
DJs & Music
  • DJ Blondiee — National Songs
  • Soca & chutney sets
  • Reggae & dub selections
  • Live steel pan
Photo Gallery

Festival Moments

Celebrating community, culture, and connection at GUSDA events

Folk Festival Energy
Folk Festival Energy
Heritage Celebration
Heritage Celebration
Community Moments
Community Moments
Cultural Performance
Cultural Performance
Joyful Moments
Joyful Moments
Community Spirit
Community Spirit