Brockley Max Festival
Typically around 9 days in May
A celebration of Brockley’s creativity, with a mix of art, music, comedy, film and photography events, backed up by the festival’s own radio station, Brockley Max FM. Spread around about 30 venues, there’s a popular opening night, Brockleywood Nights and Art in The Park events too.
brockleymax.co.uk

Brockley Street Art Festival
Typically in May, alongside Brockley Max Festival
Various events showcasing the neighbourhood’s impressive street art. Usually runs alongside the Brockley Max Festival.

Catford Beer Festival
Usually a weekend in mid-June
More than 40 beers, perries and ciders, live music and street food.
Bridge Tavern, Station Approach, Catford SE6 4RE

Camberwell Free Film Festival
Typically in April
Film showings in venues that may include Camberwell Library, Pigeon Hole Cafe, The Crooked Well, St Giles Church.
freefilmfestivals.org

Catford Free Film Festival
Typically in September
Film showings in venues that may include Broadway Theatre, The Talent Factory, Catford Constitutional Club, St Laurence Church.
freefilmfestivals.org

Catford Fringe Festival
Typically in June
A celebration of theatre, music and dance.
Broadway Theatre, Catford Road, Catford SE64RU

Charlton and Woolwich Free Film Festival
Typically in September
Film showings in venues that may include General Gordon Square, Charlton House, The White Swan, The Blue Nile, Bunker 51, The Stables.
freefilmfestivals.org

Crystal Palace Festival
15-23 August 2020
Arts, culture, performances and gigs in and around Crystal Palace.
crystalpalacefestival.org

Dulwich Festival
Typically around nine days in May
Music, art, performances, walks, fairs, talks, quizzes and a festival funday.
dulwichfestival.co.uk

Eltham Park Festival
Typically a day in late July
Food and craft stalls, bouncy castles, live music, face painting and much more.

Greenwich and Docklands International Festival
28 Aug – 12 Sept 2020
London’s leading festival of free outdoor theatre and performing arts, with more than 100 performances by dozens of national and international companies with more than 50,000 people attending shows in a range of public spaces in Greenwich, East London and the City of London.
festival.org

Greenwich Book Festival
Typically a weekend in mid-June
A lineup of leading fiction, non-fiction, independent, emerging and children’s authors, participating in talks, showcases and hands-on workshops.
University of Greenwich, Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, Greenwich SE10 9LS; greenwichbookfest.com

Greenwich Comedy Festival
23-27 September 2020
Some of the biggest names in comedy come to this ever-popular tented event.
National Maritime Museum, Park Row, Greenwich SE10 9NF; greenwichcomedyfestival.co.uk

Greenwich Family Arts Festival
Typically a week in late May to early June
Fun and inclusive arts activities for all the family with the very best in children’s theatre, pop up musical events, family friendly performances and free workshops.
Around Charlton, Eltham, Greenwich, Plumstead, Thamesmead, Woolwich; royalgreenwich.gov.uk/festivals

Greenwich Music Festival
Typically in June and July
Listen to the rich, rhythmic sounds of live music from around the world, and closer to home, by local and international artists at a series of free one day music events with a range of free workshops.
Around Charlton, Eltham, Greenwich, Thamesmead and Woolwich; royalgreenwich.gov.uk/festivals

Herne Hill Free Film Festival
Typically in May
Film showings in venues that could include Station Square, Prince Regent Pub, Effra Space, Lido Cafe.
freefilmfestivals.org

Hilly Fields Midsummer Fayre
Typically a Saturday in June or July, 12-5pm
There may be a performance by a local school, a brass or steel band, a martial arts demonstration, tea and cakes, bric a brac, children’s rides, arts and crafts, a dog show, prize draw etc
Hilly Fields, Hilly Fields Crescent, Brockey SE4 1QA; brockleysociety.org

Lewisham People’s Day
Typically a Saturday in July
People’s Day is south east London’s longest-running free festival, a celebration of music, art, craft and community, attracting more than 25,000 visitors.
lewisham.gov.uk

Manor House Gardens Festival
Typically a Saturday in late June, noon to 8pm; free entry
Music, arts, food, drink, fun fair, stalls
Manor House Gardens, Taunton Road, Lee SE13 5SU

Moon Festival
Typically a week around mid/late July
The Moon Festival draws on humanity’s eternal curiosity for the moon bringing Londoner’s together for a week-long extravaganza celebrating our relationship with the moon. The out-of-this-world programme features art, music, politics, astronomy and gastronomy – all seen through a lunar lens.
Around Greenwich, Plumstead, Thamesmead and Woolwich; moon festival.co.uk

New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival
1-10 May 2021
Film presentations in venues that may include The Duke pub, Deptford Lounge, New Cross Learning, London Velo, New Cross Inn.
freefilmfestivals.org

OnBlackheath Music Festival
Typically a weekend in mid-July
Large music line-up over several stages featuring some of the biggest names, plus food stalls, workshops and merchandise stalls.
Blackheath Common, SE3; onblackheath.com

Parksfest
Typically throughout June and July
Enjoy open air entertainment in Royal Greenwich’s splendid parks and open spaces. An exciting programme of live music, dance and theatre performances by local artists and groups at outdoor spaces across the borough.
Around Blackheath, Charlton, Eltham, Greenwich, Plumstead, Shooters Hill and Westcombe; parkfest.org

Peckham and Nunhead Free Film Festival
Typically held in September
Film showings in venues that may include Nunhead Cemetery, PeckhamPlex, The Ivy House, Northfield Houseand Ledbury Estate.
freefilmfestivals.org

Peckham Festival
Typically a weekend in mid-September
This free annual cultural festival features numerous artistic events, from music to film screenings to workshops, and draws thousands of attendees.
peckhamfestival.org

Plumstead Make Merry
Typically a Saturday in early June, noon-6pm
The longest-running community festival in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, with thousands of people coming along to enjoy a packed day of music, arts and activities that celebrate the history of the area and its diverse community. With up to 90 different stalls from local groups and businesses, there is plenty on offer including food and activities for all the family.
Plumstead Common; plumsteadmakemerry.co.uk

South East London Wool and Textile Festival
Typically the last weekend in June
Weavers, embroiderers, felters and wool-workers. Textile art, workshops and a contemporary market on 89 acre Woodlands Farm. Meet local designers and makers, buy unique and exclusive products, and the materials to make your own creations.
Woodlands Farm, 331 Shooters Hill, DA16 3RP; thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org; southeastlondontextiles.wordpress.com

Telegraph Hill Festival
Typically two weeks in late March to mid-April
Two weeks of events organised by and for the community. Expect the likes of interactive walks, learning tech skills, music, film, theatre and performance.
telegraphhillfestival.org.uk

Urban Village Fete
Typically a Sunday in mid/late May
Takes place in the Greenwich Peninsula, this event, curated by Hemingway Design, celebrates the best in design, music, art, innovative events and modern craftsmanship. It draws on local suppliers, designers and performers as well as offering a forum for top local talent, all set against a range of established design stalls and food trucks with an international flavour. As well as live music sets, there are discussions, unique pop-ups, walkabout entertainment, art and design workshops for all the family, a designers marketplace and street food and fresh food traders.
Greenwich Peninsula, Greenwich SE10 OER; greenwichpeninsula.co.uk