Flavourscapes – A Cultural Feast

Darbar Culture Festival in collaboration with Last Friday brings you Flavourscapes — a bold blend of Indian culture, street food, live music, comedy, and poetry in the heart of Leicester. Expect spicy beats, sizzling eats, and unforgettable vibes. 

What to expect:  

Headline Act: Alok Verma Live 

Internationally renowned percussionist Alok Verma takes to the outdoors stage with a powerful live set fusing traditional Indian rhythms and textures with deep electronic grooves — a sonic journey not to be missed. 

Food Market curated by Last Friday 

Feast on an irresistible array of street food — serving up by some of the region’s most exciting vendors. 

• Mrs Patels  

• Lets Taco About It 

• Whats Your Beef  

• OhLaLa  

• The Street Baller 

• Urban Cheesecake 

Stand-Up & Poetry Pop-Ups 

Enjoy spontaneous sets of comedy and poetry that blend diasporic humour, identity, and spoken word. Look out for interactive mini-workshops celebrating the rhythm, comedy and spoken word. 

• Jokes on Us 

Night Market by Got Enough Books 

Founded by two DMU alumni, Got Enough Books is your go-to for arts and culture literature. They’re bringing their Night Market to LCB – a vibrant space for local artists, independent makers, and small businesses to showcase and sell their creations.