Join us in celebrating this special one of "40th Leeds Anniversary" of - Leeds Carnival "Reggae Day" Est in 1986

- Howard Assembly Room Bar -
Playing Live : Leeds Finest "Veteran Soundsystem" and "DJ Muddy Brown" (LS7) the Chapeltown homegrown music selectors will play out in central Leeds for a mini music selection pre the main carnival event.

Enjoy HAR bar as it hosts a NEW - Independent : Yuzu - Asian Inspired Street Food Restaurant and Child Friendly Menu are on offer. The Summer 2026 Offer: Kids Eat for £1 with the purchase of an Adult Meal...

Dine and enjoy live Reggae, Dancehall, Ska with a fusion of Hip Hop... with this special anniversary recognition "Ital Roots" Nattylyn Maddix-Butler: the DJ (Natty Congo Bongo I) host returns back to her Rastafarian Childhood to bring together across de generation a selection of sound selectors to celebrate the roots of Reggae which was held originally at Leeds Potternewton Park as what became locally known as "Reggae Sunday", the annual day of Reggae music, roots n culture before Leeds West Indian Carnival Event.

Imagery courtesy of Jit Singh - his late father involved in the local community - giving back at a food event.

The Sunday is now rebranded "Leeds Black Music Festival" - you can join the festival pre or post the Howard Assembly Room Bar - Live Special Carnival Edition.

Nattylyn has formed a NEW partnership with (Tony Green) at "Opera North" Leeds. In this partnership they promote this special homage event to the 1980s "Leeds Reggae Day" - Nattylyn aged in her 40s is bringing her Chapeltown, Jamaican n Vincy and UK heritage to central Leeds.

Giving thanks and paying respects to those passed over near and far in memorial, we respeck the ancestors from the 80s at this time and the heroes and legends including community leaders that worked tiresly to bring about celebrating racial diversity and zero tolerance to prejudice in the honour of community coming together.

There is opportunity for PAYF (in person event) (Cash) - to the event host (set the date/time n reminders in your phone).

Please Note: Howard Assembly Room Bar and Yuzu (Restaurant) is a Cashless Venue. Drinks Offers Available. Book via the restaurant link (Book a table - free reservation) Secure your food and spot! Walk Ins on the day also acceptable...

10% discount is available if attending any HAR shows within Howard Assembly Room (main performance area) - proof of a ticket on the same day - performance

Special guest DJs may also join us from the "open decks" events at The Vinyl Whistle Record Shop.

Book your future ticket in advance to see: Caution Collective (September 2026).