We’re a week away this year’s Turkish Cypriot Festival, which again returns to the Donkey Lane site in Enfield, North London. Now firmly embedded in the British Turkish social calendar, this annual event is organised by the Council of Turkish Cypriot Associations (CTCA) UK.
If you’re a newcomer to the event, this is a large family-friendly event celebrating all things Turkish Cypriot. Expect a fabulous mix of music, folk dancing, and delicious Turkish Cypriot food, from kebabs to börek, gözleme and desserts like lokma (sweet dough balls) and muhallebi (milk pudding).
There are lots of stalls to visit, from community groups and Turkish schools to those selling contemporary and traditional handicrafts, such as decorative woven plates and baskets, charm bracelets and t-shirts.
There’s also a big funfair, lots of live music and dancing, and the chance to run into your family and friends!
Among the performers on the main stage this year are Ali Sönmez of Babutsa fame, Kelebekler, Huseyin Erdinç, Kazmaeir, DJ Ahmet, Grup Kıbrıs Dörtlüsü, Argasti and Arif Erdizer &, all the way from Cyprus, rock veterans Grup SOS.
Tickets are available on the door or beat the queue and buy in advance online. Entry is £5 per person, plus £5 to park a car. There are also £20 family tickets that include your car.
Event Details
Date: Sunday 05 July 2026
Times: Doors open 11am, close 8pm
Venue: Donkey Lane Playing Fields, Enfield, London EN1 3PL
Admission: £5 per person or £20 for family tickets, include car parking. Car parking: £5 per vehicle
Tickets: available online on Ticket Tailor – click here
