SEEN Lewisham 2025

Returning for its second year from Friday, 3 October – Sunday, 12 October 2025. 

The festival is a joyful and radical platform for cultural expression, community connection, and artistic growth.

This year, we are delighted to receive funding of £17,106 from the National Lottery Community Fund toward SEEN Lewisham Festival 2025. This funding will directly support the SEEN Community Programme, bringing free creative activities to local families, community elders, and wider groups in Lewisham, as well as the SEEN Studio performances - connecting emerging artists to new audiences and increasing cultural participation for local people. Thank you so much to National Lottery players for your support. Because of you, SEEN Lewisham festival will connect with, celebrate and inspire even more local communities.

Borough wide events

SEEN isn’t just happening on stage at Broadway Catford, it’s happening all across Lewisham. This year’s programme includes a lively Opening Night celebration, a joyful Children’s Day filled with creativity and family fun, Poetry Nights, community Library Events, school programmes and pop-ups throughout the borough. Expect workshops, conversations, and cultural happenings in unexpected places — all designed to bring people together and make the arts accessible to all.

Get involved

SEEN Lewisham is powered by passionate people. We're currently looking for:

• Front of House Volunteers – Support audiences and help create a welcoming atmosphere

Join us and help make the festival unforgettable for artists and audiences alike. Express your interest in volunteering. 

Become a festival partner

We welcome businesses to become official SEEN Lewisham partners. Partnership packages range from Headline to Community level and include branding, visibility, staff engagement, and more. Your support helps fund artists, build platforms, and strengthen creative networks in Lewisham. Sign up to become a festival partner.