Lambeth Country Show, Brockwell Park

Torn between a weekend in the city and a countryside getaway? The Lambeth Country Show, one of London’s biggest outdoor summer events, brings you the best of both.

Now in its 43rd year, the show has all the attractions of a traditional country fair plus much more.

Horticultural displays, home-grown vegetable and flower competitions, and the show's very own on-site farm are only half of what’s on offer. After grabbing a bite at one of the numerous food stands, or perhaps even mucking about at the arts and crafts stall, we recommend heading over to the Main Stage for a truly global music experience.

The stand-out event of the weekend promises to be the Flower Zone, presented in collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society. Get a taste of the dazzling display of seasonal blooms at their Flower Show, or exercise your green fingers by entering the competition yourself. There will be a scarecrow competition (this year's theme is children's book characters), and a recycled garden competition.

Expect a mix of a mix of afrobeat, ska, and soul to get you grooving. From Grammy-nominated jazz heavyweights the Hot 8 Brass Band to General Roots, fresh to the London reggae scene, an eclectic lineup will provide the a summer soundtrack to your weekend.

If the rhythm has you hooked, hit the decks with a professionally run DJ workshop, or learn the basics of bongos with Brixton’s own Shamha community drumming group.

The Lambeth Country Show has something for everyone this summer.