Closing Night Fiesta at The Old Market Assembly
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"All good things come to an end! Papaya Fest says adios in true style with another vibrant Latinx expo featuring sensational Rosalía meets Lana Del Rey styled breezy pop perfection from Sophie Castillo. Plus Popola’s DJ Ivicore + Hazel Marimba serving you red hot dembow and searing neo-perreo til the 2am turf-out into the strangely grey Old Market streets. Same again next year?"

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A gig held at The Old Market Assembly on Saturday 19th October. The event starts at 22:30.


Closing the festival with a bang, prepare for a night fueled by fierce musical energy. Resident DJ Nohelia kicks off the evening before rising star Sophie Castillo, a London Latina sensation, takes the stage with a live performance, blending her Colombian roots with an edgy indie-pop sound that’s rapidly gaining international buzz. Venezuelan DJ Ivicore cranks up the intensity with raw dembow rhythms, before DJ Hazel Marimba slams down her signature bass-heavy beats to close out the night. This is the ultimate fusion of tropical sounds, live music, and cutting-edge talent. Don’t miss it!

10PM Doors Open + DJ Nohelia
10:30PM Sophie Castillo
11:30PM DJ Ivicore
12:45AM DJ Hazel Marimba
2AM Close

Rally your crew and get booking for the finale of PAPAYA Fest – the deliciously juicy festival of music and theatre at The Old Market Assembly and Wardrobe Theatre.

This is your chance to experience the explosive fusion of UK and Latinx culture, proudly LGBTQ+ positive and female-led.

Full festival programme: www.papayafest.com

Entry requirements: 18+

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