Our Year

In 2022, a year-long cultural programme celebrated our history, people and place, with hundreds of events in our venues, parks and street corners, created by the people of Lewisham.

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Download our Impact Report (on the right hand side of this page) to read a full overview of the year and its impact on residents, including quotes, case studies and images. Alternatively, you can browse key projects below.

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Day One

Our joyous opening celebration spanning the whole borough.

Revolution Through Music

A series of four festivals celebrated the radical musicians of Lewisham's past, present and future.

Climate Emergency

We wanted to use culture to explore the big issues affecting our planet.

Climate Home

Young people took centre stage at a new pop-up venue.

Events

From live music and dance to family fun, hundreds of events happened across the borough, from Deptford to Downham.

Here Now Us

A series of commissions amplifying less heard voices in our community.

"It was absolutely fantastic and gave a great sense of community and belonging"

Audience Feedback, Lewisham Sound System Trail

Close To Home: The Mass Dance Event

Hundreds of dancers came together for a spectacular performance exploring ideas of 'home'.

People’s Day

People's Day returned to Mountsfield Park after four years away.

Liberty Festival

The Mayor of London’s flagship festival celebrating D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse artists came to Lewisham.

people attended

Lewisham residents and visitors to the borough came together to create and enjoy fantastic moments of celebration and change.

Creative Futures

Supporting young people into the creative industries.

Creative Challenges

12 Creative Challenges championed Lewisham's creativity.