Join the movement at Earthfest 2024: New and free festival of sustainability in the heart of London
London, UK – To celebrate Earth Day this April, King’s Cross will be hosting the first-ever Earthfest sustainability festival, which promises to be an immersive, educational, and fun journey of discovery for anyone interested in climate-related topics.
The four-day festival will take place between 18-21 April and will include an exceptional line-up of speakers, an immersive exhibition and a programme of interactive workshops – free to the public.
Designed to make a difference in as many ways possible, organisers will also be curating a line-up of climate-inspired live music, performances and art, all for that ‘festival’ feel.
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Image Credit: John Sturrock.
What to expect
Lewis Cubitt Square will transform into the Innovation Expo, a bustling space where businesses connect with consumers, suppliers and partners, with zones focusing on sustainable living, zero waste, health and beauty and more. It will include the Earthfest Stage, proudly supported by AutoTrader, which will host engaging panels on the hour every hour throughout the festival.
An immersive Fashion Quarter where sustainable fashion brands show off their fabulous eco-friendly wares. Retail activations, upcycled masterpieces, a repair café and a swap shop will create a runway for change.
Step into an all-electric world at the Camden Electric zone on Lewis Cubitt Square which showcases the latest models of sustainable transportation. Picture test-drives, demos, and Q&As to give you everything you need to know about the electric transition.
Visit Racing Green: LIVE at Samsung KX, a live podcast experience exploring the ideas, innovations and influencers accelerating environmental change. Hear live interviews and Q&As with guests including Jordan Brompton, co-founder of myenergi, Julia Pallé, VP of Sustainability at Formula E, and Beccy Speight, CEO of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).
Join the Future of Greentech: LIVE summit for a series of talks by experts who are at the cutting edge of climate innovation. This is the third edition of the annual summit and will be hosted by Google at its Pancras Square office.
The Lecture Series celebrates innovation and education in sustainability, featuring keynotes from industry experts and thought leaders, including founders, activists, artists, Earthshot prize nominees - those at the pinnacle of sustainable innovation.
The World Music Stage in Coal Drops Yard will host free live music concerts across the weekend from up-and-coming artists, including the finalists of the Planet Earth-themed song writing competition, Coffee Music Project.
Community is the heart and soul of Earthfest
At the heart of Earthfest is a commitment to supporting the Camden Clean Air Initiative, a local non-profit action group dedicated to improving air quality in the Borough of Camden and beyond.
Earthfest is a powerful statement by the community, for the community. Developed in consultation with a steering committee of local residents, businesses and charitable organisations, the festival embodies the spirit of inclusivity and collective action.
Earthfest was also designed with the help of the next generation of eco-conscious citizens, through its Junior Ambassadors Committee. This group of 15 school-aged children from across London has helped shape a programme of educational, engaging and family-friendly events.
In our selection of partners, sponsors and exhibitors, Earthfest is proud to have chosen to feature start-ups and scale-ups that are true innovators in their fields. We have made the decision to put people first, created a not-for-profit event where change-makers, big or small, are given the spotlight they deserve.
Georgina McGivern, Programme Director of Earthfest
Free for the public
With most activities free for the public, Earthfest endeavours to breaks down barriers and acknowledges that everyone should be a part of the conversation around sustainability and a greener tomorrow.
At King’s Cross, we work hard to bring a year-round programme of free or low-cost events to the neighbourhood, making the place as accessible as possible for our communities. We are delighted to be hosting Earthfest’s first official festival on all thing’s sustainability, which forms part of our ESG campaign to make King’s Cross a better place for people and planet.
Chrissy Cullen, Place Marketing Director at King’s Cross
Earthfest is open to anyone interested in creating a sustainable future, whether that’s local residents, small business owners, or those who simply care about the planet.
General Admission tickets for 20-21 April are FREE. Only trade tickets for Friday 19 April are chargeable. Trade tickets start at £50. Half-priced tickets available for start-ups/NGOs/non-profits.
For press passes, exclusives, interview requests and any other media inquiries, contact: Tanya Vora at tvora@earthfest.world
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What people have to say about Earthfest
Earthfest is a visionary celebration, offering a platform where the voices of the next generation are not only heard but empowered to shape the change they seek. It's not just an event; it's our community coming together to listen and act on their needs, creating a brighter, greener tomorrow.
Jeffrey Young, Founder of Earthfest and co-Founder of the Camden Clean Air Initiative
We’re really excited that Camden Clean Air have the chance to amplify our mission across London through this amazing event. I am very proud of how our community has come together to support Earthfest, and we hope to raise awareness of the work we are doing at Camden Clean Air and the importance of clean air in our city.
Georgina McGivern, co-Founder of the Camden Clean Air Initiative
About the Camden Clean Air Initiative
All proceeds from Earthfest will go towards funding the Camden Clean Air Initiative, a non-profit action group aiming to improve air quality across the Borough of Camden. By working closely with the entire community, including schools, businesses, and residents, as well as the local authority, we provide resources and support alongside our clean air projects. Our projects increase awareness and education around air pollution and aim to introduce policy and infrastructural change. Through Earthfest, we are hoping to fundraise to expand our impact throughout London and launch the London Clean Air Initiative.
Earthfest was created by the founders of the Camden Clean Air Initiative, and supported by King’s Cross, to fundraise and support their local initiatives, as well as propel their mission of a cleaner, greener community across London. Earthfest has been designed to inspire positive climate action to an audience of people on all points of their sustainability journey, rather than those who are already experts. Key feature zones will include an EV test-track, a sustainable business Expo, sustainable fashion shows, biodiversity workshops, sustainability career fair, live music, climate art, and an extensive speaker programme.
King’s Cross is home to 67 acres of outstanding architecture, destination restaurants and a vibrant cultural scene. At its heart is the Heatherwick Studio-designed shopping district, Coal Drops Yard housed in a pair of artfully reimagined industrial Victorian buildings. The area’s industrial past has inspired the 50 new and repurposed buildings, which are surrounded by beautifully designed green spaces and public areas, including Granary Square and its iconic fountains. This bustling creative neighbourhood is a lively place in central London to visit day and night and has a deserved reputation as a culinary hot spot.
King’s Cross is somewhere you can live, work and play – over 20,000 people now work in the area, and it has close to 2,000 homes. This includes landmark development Gasholders London, comprising 145 new canal-side apartments within a triplet of Grade II-listed cast-iron gasholder frames.
