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Two young children dancing.
Classes / Workshops Dance Family friendly

Creative Dance Classes: 5-6yrs (Year 1)

Sat 13 Sep 09:00 — Sat 04 Jul 09:00
A group of young children dancing.
Classes / Workshops Dance Family friendly

Creative Dance Classes: 6-8yrs (Year 2 & 3)

Sat 13 Sep 09:00 — Sat 04 Jul 09:00
Dance class
Classes / Workshops Dance Family friendly

Dance Ability: Carers & Dancers

Sat 13 Sep 09:00 — Sat 27 Jun 09:00
two girls dancing
Classes / Workshops Dance Family friendly

Creative Dance Classes: 10-12yrs (Year 6 & 7)

Sat 13 Sep 09:15 — Sat 04 Jul 09:15
A group of young children dancing.
Classes / Workshops Dance Family friendly

Creative Dance Classes: Carers and Preschoolers (3-4yrs)

Sat 13 Sep 09:45 — Sat 27 Jun 09:45
A group of young people dancing.
Classes / Workshops Dance Family friendly

Creative Dance Classes: 12-14yrs

Sat 13 Sep 10:15 — Sat 04 Jul 10:15
A group of young children holding hands.
Classes / Workshops Dance Family friendly

Creative Dance Classes: 4-5yrs (Reception)

Sat 13 Sep 10:45 — Sat 04 Jul 10:45
Two young children dancing.
Classes / Workshops Dance Family friendly

Creative Dance Classes: 8-10yrs (Year 4 & 5)

Sat 13 Sep 21:00 — Sat 04 Jul 09:00
Group of children
Free events Dance Family friendly

Bellingham Beats

Mon 15 Sep 16:15 — Mon 06 Jul 16:15
A group of children dancing.
Free events Classes / Workshops Creative health Dance Family friendly

Bellingham Dances

Mon 15 Sep 18:15 — Mon 06 Jul 18:15
Watching presentation
Free events Music Support for creatives

Creative Futures - creative careers courses for 18-30s

Tue 16 Sep 12:00 — Wed 30 Sep 12:00
Young vocalists sing on stage as part of Live Voices Choir
Choir Music

Live Voices Choir

Tue 16 Sep 12:00 — Fri 31 Jul 12:00
A group of young people dancing.
Classes / Workshops Dance Family friendly

Creative Youth Ballet

Tue 16 Sep 17:30 — Tue 07 Jul 17:30
A group of young people dancing.
Classes / Workshops Dance Family friendly

Contemporary Dance (11-13 years)

Wed 17 Sep 17:30 — Wed 08 Jul 17:30
A group of young people dancing.
Classes / Workshops Dance Family friendly

Contemporary Dance (13-18 years)

Wed 17 Sep 17:30 — Wed 08 Jul 17:30
Kids dancing
Creative businesses Cultural events Dance Family friendly

Contemporary Dance (8-11 years)

Wed 17 Sep 17:30 — Wed 08 Jul 17:30
performing
Music

Lewisham Vocal Collective

Thu 18 Sep 12:00 — Thu 16 Jul 12:00
Studio
Music

Lewisham Young Producers

Thu 18 Sep 16:15 — Thu 09 Jul 17:45
A group of young people dancing.
Classes / Workshops Dance Family friendly

Youth Hip-Hop

Thu 18 Sep 17:30 — Thu 09 Jul 17:30
A group of young people dancing.
Classes / Workshops Dance Family friendly

Accelerate

Thu 18 Sep 18:00 — Thu 09 Jul 18:00
A woman dancing
Classes / Workshops Creative health Dance

Contemporary - Introduction

Sat 20 Sep 09:00 — Sat 11 Jul 09:00
A group of people dancing.
Classes / Workshops Dance

Contemporary - Level 1

Sat 20 Sep 09:00 — Sat 11 Jul 09:00
Girls singing
Music

Saturday Music Centre

Sat 20 Sep 12:00 — Sat 04 Jul 12:00
A group of people dancing.
Classes / Workshops Dance

Contemporary - Level 2

Sat 20 Sep 22:45 — Sat 11 Jul 22:45
Young girl singing
Free events Music

Studio Sessions

Sun 21 Sep 12:00 — Sun 12 Jul 12:00
A group of people dancing.
Classes / Workshops Dance

Ballet - Level 2

Tue 23 Sep 18:45 — Tue 07 Jul 18:45
From our performance at Watersmeet Theatre, June 2024
Classes / Workshops Creative health LGBTQ+ Music

Honor Oak Musical Theatre Choir

Tue 23 Sep 19:30 — Tue 14 Jul 21:00
Group of over 60s participants dancing together in a studio. One person is seated, some are standing.
Classes / Workshops Creative health Dance

Over 60s Creative Dance

Wed 24 Sep 12:15 — Wed 01 Jul 12:15
A group of people dancing.
Classes / Workshops Creative health Dance

Over 60s Dynamic Dance

Wed 24 Sep 13:30 — Wed 01 Jul 13:30
A group of people dancing.
Classes / Workshops Dance

Contemporary - Level 2

Wed 24 Sep 18:45 — Wed 08 Jul 18:45
A group of people dancing.
Classes / Workshops Creative health Dance

Ballet - Introduction

Thu 25 Sep 18:45 — Thu 09 Jul 18:45
A group of people dancing.
Classes / Workshops Dance

Ballet - Level 1

Thu 25 Sep 18:45 — Thu 09 Jul 18:45
A group of people dancing.
Classes / Workshops Dance

Thursday Night Hype!

Thu 25 Sep 18:45 — Thu 09 Jul 18:45
A group of people dancing.
Classes / Workshops Creative health Dance

Dancing Ahead

Fri 26 Sep 15:30 — Fri 03 Jul 15:30
A group of people cheering
Free events Classes / Workshops Creative health

Drama Sessions for Adults With Learning Disabilities (with Lewisham Mencap)

Wed 12 Nov 12:00 — Wed 09 Dec 12:00
The title and description of the event on a purple to yellow gradient background. Four picture books are pictured
Free events Black History 365 Family friendly Libraries

Reading in Colour

Sat 10 Jan 11:00 — Sat 06 Jun 12:00
A line drawing of a flamingo with the title Free Art Classes at Sydenham Library
Free events Classes / Workshops Libraries

Free Art Classes at Sydenham Library

Mon 12 Jan 17:00 — Mon 06 Jul 18:00
White text on a black background stating Front to Black with a graphic of an open mouth in greyscale
Free events Black History 365 Libraries Talk / Discussion

Front to Black: A Black Literature Club

Tue 27 Jan 17:30 — Tue 29 Sep 19:30
Young boy turning a submarine's controls, with a porthole window behind him showing an underwater scene
Exhibition Family friendly Museums / Galleries

Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures

Fri 13 Feb 10:00 — Sun 01 Nov 17:30
Junior Youth Theatre 1 - Performance Company
Free events Classes / Workshops Creative health Theatre / Performance Working with schools

Junior Youth Theatre 1 - Performance Company

Tue 17 Feb 16:30 — Sat 06 Jun 13:00
Family Craft Saturday at Horniman Museum and Gardens
Free events Family friendly Museums / Galleries

Family Craft Saturdays

Sat 07 Mar 14:00 — Sat 19 Dec 16:00
Meet Me on the Phone
Classes / Workshops Creative health Spoken word Talk / Discussion

Meet Me on the Phone - Poetry and Storytelling

Mon 30 Mar 15:00 — Mon 29 Jun 16:00
Meet Me at the Albany Logo.
Choir Classes / Workshops Creative health Dance Film Music Spoken word Talk / Discussion

Meet Me at the Albany

Tue 31 Mar 10:30 — Tue 30 Jun 14:30
Backstage Production
Free events Classes / Workshops Support for creatives Working with schools

Backstage Production

Tue 31 Mar 11:00 — Mon 01 Jun 18:00
Blood pressure screening at Ital Community Clinic
Free events Black History 365 Creative health Cultural events Sustainability / Green initiatives

The Plantain Programme

Wed 08 Apr 12:00 — Sun 29 Nov 14:00
The polytunnel at the Albany, with green plants growing from wooden beds, a table full of plant pots, and a silver wheelbarrow.
Classes / Workshops Creative health Sustainability / Green initiatives

Come n Grow

Fri 10 Apr 12:00 — Fri 25 Sep 12:00
An older woman dancing
Free events Classes / Workshops Creative health Dance

Meet Me on the Dancefloor

Tue 14 Apr 13:00 — Tue 15 Dec 14:30
Two members dancing in the centre of a circle of onlookers. Credit Elena Ledgister.
Free events Classes / Workshops Dance

Meet Me on the Dancefloor

Tue 14 Apr 13:00 — Tue 15 Dec 14:00
Make a Scene logo
Free events Cultural events Spoken word Support for creatives Theatre / Performance

Make a Scene young writers' programme 2026

Thu 16 Apr 19:00 — Thu 09 Jul 21:00
This poster gives details of our lectures on the music of Franz Schubert
Classes / Workshops Live Music Music Talk / Discussion

Blackheath Music Appreciation Group

Mon 20 Apr 10:00 — Mon 13 Jul 10:00
A photo of a young man from the back, wearing headphones and looking at a computer screen.
Classes / Workshops Music Support for creatives

REZON8: Free recording sessions

Mon 20 Apr 11:30 — Thu 31 Dec 15:30
Printmaking
Classes / Workshops

Printing – relief and intaglio from plates print – workshop

Thu 23 Apr 19:00 — Thu 09 Jul 21:30
Printmaking
Classes / Workshops

Printing – relief and intaglio from plates print – workshop

Thu 23 Apr 19:00 — Thu 09 Jul 21:30
Junior Youth Theatre 2 - Performance Company
Free events Classes / Workshops Creative health Theatre / Performance Working with schools

Junior Youth Theatre 2 - Performance Company

Wed 29 Apr 17:00 — Wed 05 Aug 19:00
A neon sign with a coffee, croissant and text reading 'Creative Cuppa'
Support for creatives

Creative Cuppa

Wed 06 May 12:00 — Wed 07 Oct 12:00
A photo of someone's hand on top of photographs showing different events, from Arts Network's archive.
Free events Creative health Cultural events Exhibition

Our Local Legacies: Exhibition

Thu 07 May 10:00 — Tue 02 Jun 18:00
Child doing Capoeira
Family friendly

Family Capoeira for parents and children aged 6-16 years old

Sat 16 May 10:00 — Sat 11 Jul 10:00
Darkroom photography
Classes / Workshops

The eco-friendly dark room - an exploration of techniques and skills

Wed 20 May 13:00 — Wed 01 Jul 13:00
Racheal Crowther, Qualified to Care, 2022. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Stephen James.
Free events Cultural events Exhibition Museums / Galleries

Flare-Up

Thu 21 May 12:00 — Sun 16 Aug 18:00
Opening Night
Free events Classes / Workshops Comedy Cultural events Exhibition Family friendly Festivals Film Gigs Live Music Music Spoken word Talk / Discussion Theatre / Performance Outdoor Summer Events Evening & Late‑Night Summer Events

Brockley Max Festival

Fri 29 May 12:00 — Sat 06 Jun 12:00
Teaser image for The Pied Piper of Sydenhamelin
Free events Classes / Workshops Dance Music Parks / Playground Theatre / Performance

The Pied Piper of Sydenhamelin - take part in an outdoor theatre show this May!

Fri 29 May 14:00 — Sat 30 May 17:00
Abstract Floral Leaflet
Classes / Workshops Creative health

Abstract Floral Watercolour Workshop

Sat 30 May 13:00 — Sat 30 May 15:00
Mimi & Bibi Uking (c) Mimi & Bibi
Live Music

Mimi & Bibi Uking, Ukulele duet at Telegraph Hill Centre, Kitto Rd, 30th May, 3pm, Brockley Max Festival 2026

Sat 30 May 14:45 — Sat 30 May 16:00
drink draw
Classes / Workshops

Drink & Draw! (18+)

Sat 30 May 18:00 — Sat 30 May 21:00
Brak
Gigs Live Music Music

BRÅK - Improvised Music

Sat 30 May 18:30 — Sat 30 May 22:00
@Martin Rowson
Classes / Workshops Festivals

Caricature Workshop with The Guardian’s Martin Rowson

Sun 31 May 12:00
Alice in Wonderland banner
Family friendly Live Music Spoken word Theatre / Performance

Alice In Wonderland - Family Concert

Sun 31 May 14:00 — Sun 31 May 15:00
Acting class
Classes / Workshops

The Acting Room Workshop

Tue 02 Jun 18:30 — Tue 07 Jul 18:30
Pete Horsfall
Gigs Live Music Music

Jazz in Brockley - Pete Horsfall Trio

Thu 04 Jun 19:30 — Thu 04 Jun 22:00
A scene of fantasy adventure with monsters and magical creatures with event title and details on green background
Free events Classes / Workshops Family friendly Libraries

DanCon: Free TTRPG Convention at Manor House Library

Sat 06 Jun 11:00 — Sat 06 Jun 15:00
Pog
Gigs Live Music Music

Live Music - Acoustic Anarchy

Sat 06 Jun 19:30 — Sat 06 Jun 22:00
Someone developing a photograph in a darkroom
Classes / Workshops

The friendly darkroom workshop

Sat 13 Jun 10:00 — Sat 13 Jun 15:00
A poster with an image of women singing, text on the image reads 'United in Courage: Voices of Strength and Solidarity. Join us for a free Refugee Week 2026 celebration!'
Free events Classes / Workshops Cultural events Family friendly Festivals Film Live Music

LRMN's United in Courage: Voices of Strength and Solidarity

Sat 13 Jun 11:00 — Sat 13 Jun 16:00
Market Flyer
Free events Markets

Summer Market

Sat 13 Jun 11:00 — Sat 13 Jun 16:00
Event title with Calico, Sydenham Library, and Borough of Sanctuary logos over a woodcut styled cloud on a light blue background
Free events Classes / Workshops Family friendly Libraries Talk / Discussion

Sanctuary in Sydenham: Courage, Conversations, COllage

Sat 13 Jun 13:00 — Sat 13 Jun 16:00
Photo of Hamja and their zines
Free events Classes / Workshops Cultural events Libraries

Fried Chicken: Zine Workshop on Food, Community & Speculative Fiction

Sat 13 Jun 13:30 — Sat 13 Jun 16:00
picture of vinyl decks
Free events Cultural events Libraries Music

Bring Your Own Vinyl

Sat 13 Jun 18:00 — Sat 13 Jun 20:00
A singer in sunglasses and a black suit energetically performs on stage with vibrant lights and a cheering crowd. Text: "Choose George, Celebrating George Michael with Steve Mitchell." The atmosphere
LGBTQ+ Live Music

Choose George - Celebrating George Michael

Sat 13 Jun 19:30 — Sat 13 Jun 23:00
Workshop - Plan, Design, Build: Your Website Homepage with Emma Jeffs and LEAN in partnership with Lewisham Libraries
Classes / Workshops Libraries Support for creatives

Workshop - Plan, Design, Build: Your Website Homepage

Wed 17 Jun 09:30 — Wed 17 Jun 12:30
Every match on the big outdoor screen
Cultural events Outdoor Summer Events

The Firkin Brewery Presents: World Cup 2026

Wed 17 Jun 20:00 — Wed 17 Jun 23:00
E-flyer for A Long Way from Home Fri 19 & Sat 20 June 2026
Cultural events Music Spoken word Support for creatives Talk / Discussion Theatre / Performance Refugee Week

A Long Way From Home - real life true stories from refugees theatre performance

Fri 19 Jun 19:30 — Sat 20 Jun 21:30
Father's Day comedy show poster with five men smiling, surrounded by black and gold balloons. Event details for Broadway Theatre, Catford, on June 20th.
Comedy

Headliners Father's Day Comedy

Sat 20 Jun 19:30 — Sat 20 Jun 23:00
Zhulin Hidden Village
Free events Cultural events

Courage in Community: Free Tai Chi, Stories & Cultural Activities

Sun 21 Jun 12:00 — Sun 21 Jun 14:00
A roof being planted with perrenial plants
Free events Sustainability / Green initiatives

DIY Workshops: Green roofs & insulating your walls and lofts

Sun 21 Jun 12:00
packed community hall decorated with flags. People mingle with drinks and hot food and are entertained.
Windrush Day

Windrush Generation Celebration – St Andrews Catford

Sun 21 Jun 12:00
Ad
Family friendly Film Music Talk / Discussion Theatre / Performance Windrush Day

Windrush Day Celebration: Milestone - Streets Paved With Gold

Mon 22 Jun 18:00 — Mon 22 Jun 21:30
Senior Youth Theatre - Performance Company
Free events Classes / Workshops Creative health Theatre / Performance Working with schools

Senior Youth Theatre - Performance Company

Thu 25 Jun 17:00 — Thu 06 Aug 19:00
Three figures in bright colours sing above a musical score.
Black History 365 Live Music Music Theatre / Performance

Windrush & Migrations

Thu 25 Jun 19:00 — Thu 25 Jun 21:00
A bold and vibrant opera concert poster for “Windrush Migrations”, featuring three colorful silhouetted singers surrounded by flowing musical notes and glowing sunset-inspired colors.
Cultural events Live Music Music Theatre / Performance Windrush Day

Windrush Migrations | An Evening of Opera in Concert

Thu 25 Jun 19:00 — Thu 25 Jun 22:00
Paint brushes
Classes / Workshops

Studio painting day - inspired by the work of Michael Armitage

Sat 27 Jun 10:00 — Sat 27 Jun 15:30
Catford Community Festival logo
Free events Family friendly Festivals Outdoor Summer Events

Catford Community Festival

Sat 27 Jun 11:00 — Sat 27 Jun 17:00
Installing solar on a boat
Free events Sustainability / Green initiatives Talk / Discussion Outdoor Summer Events

DIY Workshops: Solar Power Sundays

Sun 05 Jul 10:00 — Sun 19 Jul 16:00
A young radio presenter chats to a guest on Radio Lewisham
Free events Music

Radio Lewisham - Radio Training

Wed 08 Jul 12:00 — Fri 31 Jul 12:00
5 singers in a group with hands in the air and one leg lifted. Each singer wears an outfit of red, black and white
Live Music Theatre / Performance

Black Umfolosi

Wed 08 Jul 20:00 — Wed 08 Jul 22:00
A crowd of people watching two people play the guitar and sing. They're inside a large open space with bright coloured bunting
Free events Libraries Live Music Markets Music

Corbfest

Sat 11 Jul 11:00 — Sat 11 Jul 17:00
Make a Scene logo
Spoken word Support for creatives Theatre / Performance

Make a Scene young writers showcase - new writing from brand new playwrights!

Fri 17 Jul 19:30 — Sat 18 Jul 21:30
Vibrant reggae-themed poster with palm trees, a yellow-green-red background, and bold text reading "Jah Makin It Happen" above the phrase "a reggae musical."
Black History 365 Cultural events Live Music Theatre / Performance

Jah Makin It Happen

Sun 19 Jul 18:00 — Sun 19 Jul 23:00
Illustrated text image which reads "Read to the Beat" with two musical notes within the letter B
Free events Family friendly Libraries Children & Family Summer Holiday

Read to the Beat

Sat 25 Jul 10:00 — Sat 25 Jul 16:00
A group of Musical Theatre Summer School Participants dance in a cluster with raised hands
Dance Music Theatre / Performance

Musical Theatre Summer School

Mon 27 Jul 09:00 — Sat 01 Aug 12:30
Teaser image for Sydenham's Big Cat Safari
Free events Comedy Family friendly Parks / Playground Theatre / Performance

Sydenham's Big Cat Safari - street theatre show for all ages

Fri 07 Aug 14:00 — Sun 09 Aug 18:30
Person in a Union Jack coat stands on a star-shaped spotlight, against a starry night sky, hands clasped
Gigs Live Music

Sound & Vision

Fri 04 Sep 19:30 — Fri 04 Sep 22:00
rack of zines
Free events Classes / Workshops Family friendly Libraries Support for creatives

Zine Workshop

Sat 05 Sep 11:00 — Sat 05 Sep 13:00
AI representation of a play session in action.
Family friendly

On Track Lewisham

Sun 06 Sep 12:00
Photo of an under 5s rhyme time session
Free events Classes / Workshops Family friendly Libraries

Family Day

Tue 15 Sep 10:30 — Tue 15 Sep 14:30
Four singers passionately perform on stage, holding microphones. The setting is a grand theatre with glowing lights and an audience. The mood is vibrant and dynamic.
Gigs Live Music

Luther Live & Velvet Voices

Sat 26 Sep 19:30 — Sat 26 Sep 23:00
A brown luggage tag is surrounded by brightly coloured craft materials and on it is written the words ' Say YES & learn how to do it later.' Credit: Fun Palaces
Free events Classes / Workshops Family friendly Festivals Libraries

Corbett Community Fun Palace

Sat 03 Oct 10:00 — Sat 03 Oct 18:00
The stylish members of Loose Ends pose confidently. One in a leather jacket and sunglasses, another in a sparkling top, and the third in a patterned shirt and wide-brimmed hat.
Gigs Live Music Music

Loose Ends 'HOMECOMING SHOW Celebrating 40th Anniversary of SLOWDOWN'

Sat 21 Nov 19:30 — Sat 21 Nov 23:00