MAMBO JAMBO

'Extra Helpings' part of The Big Malarkey Festival
2026-05-20
Waudby Library 10.30pm – 11.15. Free. Book tickets here
Gipsyville Library 1-1.45pm . Free. Book tickets here
More info about the brilliant Big Malarkey Festival here: https://thebigmalarkeyfestival.com/

Primary School Music Workshops
2026-05-22
Please see our Workshops page for more info about the workshops and schools offers we have.

Singl-end Cafe, Glasgow, 'Noche Mexicana'
2026-05-23 | Singl-end Cafe, 263 Renfrew St, Glasgow, G3 6TT
This is going to be a fun night with a Mexican Feast & Mexican Tequila pairing! And we’ll be playing our Latin/ Mexican/ Cuban mix! Tickets & more info here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thesinglendcafegarnethill/2134335
7pm – 11.45pm

Millers Day Centre, Beverley, Private Event
2026-05-27 | Millers Day Centre, 92 Mill Lane, Beverley, HU17 9DH

Edinburgh Food Festival, Leith
2026-05-31 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Leith Food Festival, Links Gardens, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 7JG
We’re playing Leith Food Festival at 1pm. https://leithfoodfestival.com/

Uig Hall & Bookpoint, Dunoon
2026-06-05 | Uig Hall, Dunoon, Glasgow Road, Dunoon
4pm: Music and Storytelling for 0-5 year olds & their families at Bookpoont Bookshop in Dunoon.
It’ll be Rainforest themed story: ” We’re Roaming in hte Rainforest” by Laurie Krebs. Contact Bookpoint for more info at https://bookpointdunoon.com/
Concert at Uig Hall:
Doors Open 1900, concert starts 19:30 Ticket price £12.00 Tickets from Bookpoint or 0
7887856514

The Queens Park Food Festival, Glasgow
2026-06-06 13:00 - 17:00 | Queens Park Food Festival, Glasgow, Queens Park Recreation Ground, Glasgow, G42 8BS
On stage at 1.15pm. More info on their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkfoodfestival

Mambo Jambo on the Music Train! On Board The Chester Mid Cheshire Line
2026-06-08
We’ll be playing on the Train! Come and join us! The Music Train was recently featured in an article in the Northwich Guardian: Here
Leaves Chester 10.56. Arrives in Plumley where we’ll play a set at The Golden Pheasant & have some lunch, then back on the train for more live music from us! Getting back to Chester 14.39.

Mambo Jambo Flamenco Dance Workshop Primary School
2026-06-09
We deliver flamenco dance workshops in Primary Schools across all year groups, with live guitar from Pete. Get in touch (info@mambojambo.co.uk) to enquire about booking us, and the Workshops page tells you a bit more!
Feedback from Teachers:

“..there were very many positive comments about the flamenco dancing. I personally was amazed by how much you got them to do in one lesson. Thank you so much” North Axholme School, Lincolnshire

“The flamenco dancing was fab! The children loved it!” Yr 2 teacher, Cavendish

Wold Academy flamenco with the whole school:

Miss Antonio “ So engaging. Broken down so well into simple steps” Yr 5

Miss O Connor “Absolutely Brilliant! Loved it!” Yr 5

“That was amazing!” Yr 1 teacher

“Please pass on to Pete and Frankie that the children in F2 thoroughly enjoyed the flamenco workshops. We weren’t entirely sure what to expect but were delighted with how engaged the children were. They loved the musical instruments and seeing and hearing them being played. The flamenco steps were broken down into really manageable stages so every child had a sense of achievement that they were able to dance. It was lovely that Pete and Frankie included some simple Spanish phrases and some knowledge such as the names of the instruments etc. The children were mesmerised by the whole thing and it was lovely to be part of the workshop. Lots of children went home talking about it and told their parents they had been flamingo dancing! Some remembered the steps and demonstrated these at home too”. Foundation teacher

‘Mambo Jambo made such a difference ot our Spanish Day celebrations. All the children had a workshop from foundation to yr 6 & every one of them thoroughly enjoyed learning about the flamenco traditions. It made a lot of people smile and we shall continue to practice our steps and enjoy the music for some time to come!’ Kate M. Wold academy

Mambo Jambo at TPR as part of 'Hull Of a Night' Festival, Hull Music Cities Convention
2026-06-10
As Part of the Hull Music Cities Convention; Mambo Jambo play the “Hull Of A Night” Festival at TPR, The Peoples Republic. It’s a city wide pop-up festival celebrating Hull as a Music City.
More info here: here
Also playing, between 7pm and 11pm are The Hillbilly Troupe and Moon Moth
Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/one-hull-of-a-night-mambo-jambo-hillbilly-troupe-moon-moth-tickets-1989748053992
More info about The Hull Music City Convention here
More info about the Hull Of a Night Music Festival https://www.musiccitiesevents.com/hull-of-a-night:
“The Hull Of A Night festival is a @musiccitiesevents city-wide pop-up festival celebrating Hull as a Music City. This is supported by @musicvenuetrust, @hullcitycouncil, @cityofmusichull, and @sound_diplomacy. Various music venues across the city will host events at the same time on Wednesday 10th June. We’ll be starting things off at 7PM.
Headliners @mambojamboduo are an Acoustic Roots Duo and eclectic Musical Explorers. They are a truly unique two-piece performing along with ther own compositions, their upbeat mash up of styles, with elements of roots, world, folk and jazz.
They are joined by Hillbilly Troupe, who play folk mixed with punk and ska with a healthy dose of Americana. A good time musical Singing songs about God, struggle and bandits.
Finally @moonmothmusic complete the bill
Anyway, you can come and watch all of this for a fiver. Tickets available on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/one-hull-of-a-night-mambo-jambo-hillbilly-troupe-moon-moth-tickets-1989748053992?aff=oddtdtcreator

Heslam Park Tapas Night, Lincolnshire
2026-06-12

Mambo Jambo Big Malarkey Festival Schools Music Workshops
2026-06-16 - 2026-06-17
Details to follow. This is an offer for schools who are registered with Hull Schools Library Services

Mambo Jambo play a Wedding, Bath
2026-06-19
Contact us if you’d like to make an enquiry about Mambo Jambo playing at your wedding! x
“It’s very hard to put into words how much we loved Frankie and Pete! All of our guests made sure to tell us how much they loved the band! Would definitely book again, they guarantee a great time no matter the weather! 5 stars experience all around!” Lucian, Bristol, July 2023

“Dear Frankie and Pete, We were very happy to have you there on our special day – everyone loved it and you really brought a joy and vibrancy to the atmosphere helping to make the night unforgettable. Thank you very much”. Jack and Jisu. Ognisko Restaurant, South Kensington, 2022

“We had an absolutely fabulous time on our wedding day, made all the better by Mambo Jambo. Frankie and Pete were absolutely brilliant. They were such lovely people to have around on the day (very sweet and accommodating), and their music was really wonderful – just what we were hoping for. They are an incredibly talented pair and we would highly recommend them to others. Our guests thought they were fantastic too.” Claire and Phil
“Hi Pete and Frankie, I just wanted to thank you for your part in making our wedding such a success. There is universal agreement that your music was not only very enjoyable but exactly right for what proved a very happy occasion. We will certainly recommend you to others who need great music at their event. With our very best regards, Jenny and Julian”,
“We would just like to say a great big thankyou for helping make our wedding day so special. Your music proved to be very popular and you were a big hit with our guests” Catherine and Robin Wigley
“Mambo Jambo were wonderful, they really made our wedding and all our guests loved them. The music was perfect for our evening and even though there were only two of them, it seemed like there was a whole band! “Madeleine
“Mambo Jambo were excellent and helped make the evening of our wedding day very special indeed. Everybody enjoyed dancing to their music . They were punctual, very friendly and they sound fantastic. I would definitely recommend them to others. ” Tina and Tom Clark, Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester.

Private Birthday Party
2026-06-20

Mambo Jambo Primary School Music Workshop
2026-06-23 09:30 - 14:30
Today we’ll be working with Key Stage 1 with themes of Oceans, Sea Shanties, Environment, using songs, instruments, bookwhackers, body percussion and props! Contact us at info@mambojambo.co.uk if you’d like to book us for a workshop, and take a look at our https://mambojambo.co.uk/workshops/

Heart Arts Centre, Leeds
2026-06-23 19:00 - 21:30 | Heart Arts Centre, Bennet Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
We’ve not played here before, but it’s great to see the variety of events happening here. Tickets & info: https://heartcentre.org.uk/
“Tuesday Night Live: MAMBO JAMBO
Doors 7pm Music 7.15pm
Musical explorers and eclectic duo Mambo Jambo have an infectious passion for playing live, delighting audiences with their upbeat shows, their original songs and all their instruments! Their music fuses magically crafted elements of roots, jazz, world and folk. Think carnivals, fiestas, hoedowns, and speakeasies – all in one show!
A fabulous musical treat is in store wherever they roll up, their tour bus packed to the brim with instruments. Frankie is on sax, vocals, clarinet, flute, uke, guitar, and Pete on guitar, vocal, banjo, tres (traditional Cuban guitar), accordion, & between them all kinds of percussion including suitcase and spoons!
Pete and Frankie have appeared on various BBC Local Radio shows, BBC Look North, and MTV Asia, and have been gathering admirers at shows & festivals the length and breadth of the country. UK festivals include Shetland, Broadstairs, Sidmouth, Beverley Folk Festivals, Manchester, Hull & Cork Jazz Festival, Musicport, Knockengorroch, International Eisteddfod, Costa del Folk etc. They’ve toured France, Ireland, Netherlands and Sweden, and played gigs as far afield as Havana, Borneo and Reykjavik.
Advance tickets £8/£7 concessions (students + unwaged) available from HEART reception and online here: TICKETS.
On the Night £10

Mambo Jambo Flamenco Dance & Music Workshop Primary School
2026-06-24
We deliver flamenco dance workshops in Primary Schools across all year groups, with live guitar from Pete. Get in touch (info@mambojambo.co.uk) to enquire about booking us, and the Workshops page tells you a bit more!

Harrogate Food Festival
2026-06-27
We’re on stage 2.30pm. There’ll be a great selection of Live Music, and of course, food and drink! Plus More! https://harrogatefoodfestival.com/

Mambo Jambo Primary School Music Workshop
2026-06-30
We do lots of music workshops in primary Schools, and today the school has asked us to deliver a workshop on music and Latin America, Central & North America, including styles such as salsa, samba, tango, cumbia, New Orleans Carnival music, reggae, cha cha cha, music of the Andes, bluegrass & more. We’ll bring along our extensive collection of instruments, and it’ll be a very inclusive workshop.
Contact us at info@mambojambo.co.uk to enquire aobut booking us for your school, and check out our Workshops page here: https://mambojambo.co.uk/workshops/

Friends Of Chatsworth Garden Party – Private Event
2026-07-04 | Chatswort House, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP

Mambo Jambo at The Llangollen International Eisteddfod
2026-07-08 14:00 - 15:00 | International Eisteddfod, Llangollen, LL20 8SW
Thrilled to have been asked back to play at the Eisteddfod! We’ll be on the Unity Stage at 2pm.
https://international-eisteddfod.co.uk/whats-on/eisteddfod-week/

Interactive Assemblies for World Music Day, Primary School
2026-07-09
“Mambo Jambo leading assemblies/workshops in European Music in a primary school.” We can provide workshops or assemblies or concerts for your school! Please see our workshop page to find out more! https://mambojambo.co.uk/workshops

Mambo Jambo play Primary School Summer Fair
2026-07-10
Sponsored by Lincoln University

Nottingham Food Festival
2026-07-12

Spanish / Mexican Night, Hexham Garden Cafe
2026-07-17 | Hexham Garden Cafe, 20 Hallgate, Hexham, NE46 1XD
Doors Open 6.30pm Tickets £35 including food and drink

Private Birthday Party
2026-07-18
We love playing private parties, celebrations, wedding! Contact us at info@mambojambo.co.uk if you’d like to enquire about us playing a party, wedding or event, and here’s a page of Frequently Asked Questions: https://mambojambo.co.uk/private-parties-private-bookings-weddings/

Mambo Jambo & East Riding Libraries Reading Challenge Music workshop
2026-07-21
For the Summer Reading Challenge from The Reading Agency “Read To The Beat!” topic, Mambo Jambo are delivering some music workshops at the following libraries: Ages, 6 years onwards. no experience needed. Plus the children’s parents/ grown-ups are encouraged to take part. Instruments provided. Come along and give it a go!
Hessle Library 10am – 10.50am
Goole Library 2pm -2.50pm

Mambo Jambo & East Riding Libraries Reading Challenge Music workshop
2026-07-23
For the Summer Reading Challenge from The Reading Agency “Read To The Beat!” topic, Mambo Jambo are delivering some music workshops at the following libraries: Ages, 6 years onwards. no experience needed. Plus the children’s parents/ grown-ups are encouraged to take part. Instruments provided. Come along and give it a go!
Willerby Library: 10am – 10.50am
Beverley Library: 2pm -2.50pm

Mambo Jambo Playing at a Birthday Party
2026-07-25
Do Contact Us if you’d like us to play some upbeat, celebratory music for your birthday party, wedding or private event!

France
2026-08-28 - 2026-08-30
