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There's something for everyone in Lewisham.

Whether it’s relaxing in our award-winning parks, attending an outdoor festival, or exploring the local cafes and arts scene, there’s something for everyone in Lewisham.

Here are some activities and events happening in the coming months:

Festival fun

Our borough is buzzing with fantastic outdoor festivals that bring music, art, and culture to life. 

Blythe Hill Fields Festival 2024 
Sunday 7 July, 12 noon to 5pm
Blythe Hill Fields entrances from Montacute Road, Blythe Hill Lane, Brockley View and Codrington Hill SE6 4UN

This event is:

  • family-friendly
  • accessible
  • free entry

Music, Jerk n Tings festival 
Saturday 10 August, 1pm to 6pm
Horniman Museum and Gardens, SE23 3PQ

This event is:

  • family-friendly
  • accessible

Brockley Max Festival 
Friday 31 May to Saturday 8 June
Various venues in Brockley, Ladywell, Honor Oak and Crofton Park

This event is:

  • family-friendly
  • accessible

Daytimers at the Horniman Festival 
Saturday 15 June
Horniman Museum and Gardens, SE23 3PQ

This event is: 

  • family-friendly
  • accessible

Hilly Fields Midsummer Fayre
Saturday 22 June
Hilly Fields, Brockley SE4 1QA

This event is:

  • family-friendly
  • accessible
Drinks and nightlife

Raise a Glass to Lewisham’s independent pubs, bars, and nights out. Our borough's brimming with fantastic places to grab a pint, try a wine, or tuck into a feast.

Bangers & Nash Comedy Night
Friday 14 June 
Friday 5 July
The Albany, Deptford, SE8 4AG

This event is:

  • accessible

Weekly roller fun 
Third Thursday of every month: 7pm to 10pm
Main Hall, Deptford Lounge, 9 Giffin St, Deptford, SE8 4RJ

Arts and music events

Experience Lewisham's creative pulse with free arts and music events. Dive into a world of creativity and enjoy the vibrant culture Lewisham has to offer at no cost.

The London Philanthropic Orchestra aid concert for Grace 
Sunday 2 June: 4.30pm 
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Burnt Ash Hill, Lee SE12 0AE

Brockley Open Studios 
Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July, 1pm to 6pm

This event is:

  • family-friendly
  • accessible
  • pet-friendly
  • free

Come As You Are
Tuesdays during term time, 3.30pm to 8pm
The Albany, Deptford, SE8 4AG

This event is:

  • suitable for ages 12 - 24
  • accessible
  • free event

Philo - create + play
Tuesdays during term time: 10.30am to 5pm 
Grove Park Youth Club, Marvels Lane, SE12 9RP

This event is:

  • perfect for kids
  • family friendly
  • accessible
  • free event
  • sustainable

Dinosaur rEvolution
Open daily until Sunday 3 November: 10am to 5.30pm
Horniman Museum and Gardens, SE23 3PQ

This event is:

  • perfect for kids
  • family friendly

Story crafting workshops 
This event will be held at multiple locations in the borough, visit Allison Parkinson (@allisonparkinsonwrites) • Instagram photos and videos for more information.

This event is:

  • suitable for children aged 7-12 years 
  • family friendly
  • free
Sustainability events and workshops

Cycling workshops and support with Lewisham Cyclists
Grove Park Youth Club, Marvels Lane SE12 9PR or The Scout Hut, SE8 5NU and other venues across the borough.

These events are:

  • family friendly
  • accessible
  • pet friendly
  • free event

Summer gardening club
Tuesdays and Thursdays until September: 11am to 1pm
The Albany, Deptford, SE8 4AG
RSVP by emailing gardening@thealbany.org.uk

This event is:

  • suitable for 18+
  • free

Horniman Plant Fair
Saturday 6 July: 11am to 4pm
Horniman Museum and Gardens, SE23 3PQ

This event is:

  • accessible

So Last Century vintage market
Monday 26 August: 10am to 5pm
Beckenham Place Mansion, Beckenham Hill Road, BR3 1SY

This event is:

  • family friendly
  • accessible
  • pet friendly
  • free

Join Friends of Blythe Hill
Join voluntary community group, Friends of Blythe Hill Fields and learn more about their free annual summer festival, their biodiversity group, tree care days and Nature's Gym days.

These events are:

  • family friendly
  • accessible
  • pet friendly
  • free


Food shopping

Lewisham’s fantastic independent shops have got your foodie needs covered.

Marvellous Greens and Beans (Honor Oak) 

72 Brockley Rise, SE23 1LN - marvellousgreensandbeans.com

Antonio Delicatessen (Lewisham Town Centre)

23 Lewis Grove, SE13 6BG - antoniodelicatessen.co.uk

Good Food (Sydenham)

26B Sydenham Road, SE26 5QW - goodfood.org.uk

Lewisham Market (Lewisham Town Centre)

Lewisham High Street, SE13 6AT - lewisham.gov.uk/markets

Deptford Market (Deptford)

Deptford High Street, SE8 4RG - lewisham.gov.uk/markets

Gift shopping

Gifts for children

Games, books, puzzles, clothes and more – you can find gift ideas galore for younger ones, in our many independent gift shops.

Gifts for grownups

Lewisham’s independent businesses have a huge range of gift ideas for adults too. Offering everything from recipe books to clothes, from houseplants, to bottled cocktails – they have your every gifting need covered.

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