What's on

Get information about putting on an event.

Refugee Week 2026 will take place from 15-21 June. This year's theme is courage.

A chance for residents to showcase their flowers, imagination and gardening skills.

A vibrant, multi-arts festival dedicated to amplifying under-represented voices and showcasing incredible local creative artists.

Find out about our year-round commitment to supporting Lewisham's Black communities through our Black History Lewisham 365 programme.

Lewisham Council is inviting applications for small grants to support community-led celebrations for Tamil Heritage Month 2027. Grants of up to £1,000 are available to help bring your ideas to life.

For the whole of September we celebrate East and South East Asian heritage, culture and history.

Many of our award-winning buildings and open spaces are featured in the Open House London festival, which takes place in September.

The event will take place on Saturday 7 November 2026, 5-10.30pm

The HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury Docks on 21 June 1948. This defining moment, now celebrated as Windrush Day.

Find out about our New Cross Fire memorial service.

The BHL:365 Trailblazer map is designed to help you explore and learn more about notable Black people and places with strong links to Black history in Lewisham.

LGBTQ+ communities are a diverse part of our community, and we’re proud to support and champion them all year round. Find out how to get involved with LGBTQ+ events and activities across the borough.

Lewisham Council is inviting applications for small grants to support community-led celebrations for LGBTQ+ History Month 2027. Grants of up to £1,000 are available to help bring your ideas to life.

Serving the community since 1932, The Broadway is a beautiful Grade II listed building which stands proud in the heart of Catford.