What’s on

We are the Mayor's London Borough of Culture 2022. Take a look at what's coming up as part of our year-long programme.

This tab shows events that are organised by the London Borough of Culture team.
This tab shows events that are submitted by members of the community from around Lewisham.
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Featured Events

Climate Home: Festival of Action & Resistance

Richard MacVicar Adventure Playground, deptford

11 July - 20 August

Young people take centre stage at Lewisham's new pop-up venue, Climate Home.

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DLT: Live From Lewisham

Horniman Museum and Gardens, forest hill

13 August

DLT goes to Lewisham as part of London Borough of Culture! Bringing you Good Food, Great Music and even better vibes: Days Like This is a brunch not to be missed.

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Borough of Culture Programme
Family-Friendly
Outdoor
Spoken Word
Visual Art

Taking Care of Business: Migrant Entrepreneurs and the Making of Britain

Migration Museum, Lewisham Shopping Centre, lewisham central

9 April - 31 December

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Borough of Culture Programme
Outdoor
Visual Art
WA Wheelchair Accessible

Seawall

the Albany, deptford

25 April - 1 October

Greek artist Andreas Angelidakis's outdoor artwork is free to visit in the Albany garden.

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Creative Challenges

Find out about our monthly creative challenge

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Borough of Culture Programme
Outdoor
Visual Art

Breathe:2022

18 May - 30 November

A striking new public artwork about air pollution by artist Dryden Goodwin and Invisible Dust. Look out for it on walls and bridges across the borough.

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Borough of Culture Programme
Workshop
AT Accessible Toilets
GNT Gender Neutral Toilets
WA Wheelchair Accessible

Climate Home Workshops

Richard MacVicar Adventure Playground, deptford

29 June - 18 August

FREE adventure play and creative activities as part of the Climate Home Summer Festival.

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Festival Event
Family-Friendly
For Young People
Outdoor
AT Accessible Toilets

Climate Home: Festival of Action & Resistance

Richard MacVicar Adventure Playground, deptford

11 July - 20 August

Young people take centre stage at Lewisham's new pop-up venue, Climate Home.

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Festival Event
Festival
Music
WA Wheelchair Accessible

Beyond Borders

Multiple venues, across lewisham

24 July - 27 August

A festival of global music, taking over venues and outdoor spaces across Lewisham this summer.

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Borough of Culture Programme
Music

Social Records Society

Matchstick Pie House, deptford

12 August

Social Records Society have teamed up with the Albany & Matchstick Piehouse for a night inspired by the vibrant musical surroundings and subcultural history of South London.

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Borough of Culture Programme
Music
WA Wheelchair Accessible

Congo Natty + Family

Fox and Firkin, lewisham central

12 August

Come on down to the Fox n Firkin for a night of roots, reggae, dub and jungle.

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Borough of Culture Programme
Performance
AT Accessible Toilets
GNT Gender Neutral Toilets
WA Wheelchair Accessible

Staying Out DIY Fashion Show

Richard MacVicar Adventure Playground, deptford

13 August

A DIY inspired fashion show, celebrating all the styles and uniqueness in the borough.

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Borough of Culture Programme
Music
WA Wheelchair Accessible

DLT: Live From Lewisham

Horniman Museum and Gardens, forest hill

13 August

DLT goes to Lewisham as part of London Borough of Culture! Bringing you Good Food, Great Music and even better vibes: Days Like This is a brunch not to be missed.

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Borough of Culture Programme
Family-Friendly
Music

Movimientos x Bonita present: Chulla Vida

AMP Studios, new cross gate

14 August

Latin-electroncic collective Movimientos present a special all day festival at AMP Studios celebrating Equadorian Independence day with food and music for all people of all ages.

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Community Event
For Young People
CAP Captioned
RP Relaxed
WA Wheelchair Accessible

Moving Stories: Lewisham

Presented by Migration Museum

Migration Museum , across lewisham

Tue 1 Mar - Fri 30 Sep

A creative competition for all young people aged 9-18 in Lewisham.

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Community Event
Spoken Word
Theatre
RP Relaxed
WA Wheelchair Accessible

Comedy Rumblings at The Crown

Presented by MC Promotions

The Crown , blackheath

Wed 23 Mar - Wed 28 Dec

A brilliant night of comedy every Wednesday!

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Community Event
Workshop
RP Relaxed
WA Wheelchair Accessible

Yoga for Everyone – Free Chair Yoga Taster

Presented by Blackheath Yoga

Age Exchange - Old Bakehouse Theatre , blackheath

Mon 16 May - Mon 5 Dec

Join us for a free chair yoga taster class to improve flexibility, balance and strength and to learn relaxation techniques.

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Community Event
Workshop
RP Relaxed

Yoga for Everyone – Free Community Class

Presented by Blackheath Yoga

Blackheath Yoga , blackheath

Thu 19 May - Thu 15 Dec

Join us for a weekly free community class suitable for all levels led by a range of wonderful upcoming local yoga teachers.

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Community Event
For Young People
Music
Spoken Word
RP Relaxed
WA Wheelchair Accessible

St John’s Lunchtime Recital Series

Presented by St John's Music

Church of St John the Baptist , downham

Fri 27 May - Fri 16 Dec

Lunchtime Music Series - talented performers from around Lewisham & surrounding areas. Free to attend & refreshments available!

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Community Event
Visual Art
AT Accessible Toilets
CAP Captioned
GNT Gender Neutral Toilets

Londoners in Lockdown Photographic Exhibition

Presented by John Chase / Hatcham House

Hatcham House , brockley

Mon 25 Jul - Sun 4 Sep

Photographs of families at their doorstep all taken during May 2020 accompanied by text describing their feelings about lockdown.

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Community Event
For Young People
Outdoor
Workshop

Mentors Assist: Football & Mentoring Summer Project

Presented by Volunteering Matters & Saving Souls FC

Bellingham Leisure & Lifestyle Centre , catford

Thu 11 Aug - Fri 23 Sep

Free football & mentoring for young people this summer!

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Community Event
Performance
Spoken Word
WA Wheelchair Accessible

Word on The Street

Presented by Sydenham Arts

The Canvas at Dragonfly Yoga Studios , sydenham

Thu 11 Aug

Join us for a celebration in Poetry and Spoken Word of our local high street from poets Esme Allman and Ade Oyejobi.

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Community Event
Dance
Workshop

Dance Taster Evening with Anna Guzak

Presented by The Canvas: Sydenham Cafe & Creative Venue

The Canvas , sydenham

Sat 13 Aug

Dance the night away in a beginner-friendly dance workshop with the talented Anna Guzak!

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Community Event
Outdoor
Theatre
BSL BSL Intepreted

Summer’s Park Adventure

Presented by Music Box Theatre

The Albany Theatre & Forster Memorial Park , downham

Sat 13 Aug - Wed 24 Aug

A fun-filled outdoor family show celebrating the great outdoors!

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Community Event
Dance
Family-Friendly
Workshop

Kids Dance Class with Anna Guzak!

Presented by The Canvas: Sydenham Cafe & Creative Venue

The Canvas , sydenham

Sun 14 Aug

Calling all kids! Whether or not you've danced before, come dance with Anna!

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Community Event
Visual Art
AT Accessible Toilets
GNT Gender Neutral Toilets
RP Relaxed
WA Wheelchair Accessible

Rushey Green Time Bank Community Mural

Presented by Rushey Green Time Bank/ Lewisham Local

Lewisham Local, PLACE/Ladywell , lewisham central

Mon 15 Aug

Help us paint our community mural of our wonderful diverse Borough of Lewisham. No experience needed.

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