The pop-up mall Boxpark Croydon is opening this winter and to celebrate the organisers are throwing a huge party. Boxpark Croydon Opening Festival is a two-day celebration taking place from 29th until 30th October.

The huge indoor mall will hold up to 2000 people and there is an exciting line-up of artists to enjoy. The line-up for the festival includes two separately curated gigs from Eskimo Dance and NME. On Saturday Eskimo Dance are hosting Wiley, Ghetts, Novelist, Solo45, Elf Kid, President T, P Money, Flirta D, Cadell, Merky Ace, Blakie, Splurgeboys, Mistajam, Preditah, Maximum, Rude Kid, Hatcha, and Sian Anderson, plus secret and special guests. On Sunday NME are hosting a free showcase of the future sounds of London. Brand new and unsigned acts will get the chance to perform and the line-up includes A2, Alfa Mist, Barney Artist, Club Kuru, Nova Twins and Tailr.Mde.Lvn.