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This Month

Jez Butterworth's play Parlour Song receives its first major London revival at Greenwich Theatre

A blackly hilarious exploration of deceit, paranoia and desire, as the spirit of the Blues lands in…

Openings

Parlour Song

3rd May 2025-24th May 2025

Post-Show Q&A with Cast

14th May 2025

Post-Show Q&A with Director

21st May 2025
A good old fashioned knees-up for families with young children marking 80 years since Victory in Europe

A good old fashioned knees-up for families with young children marking 80 years since Victory in…

Openings

Baby Knees Up

9th May 2025
Discover spaces usually closed to the public and hear about the colourful lives of those who served and worshipped in this amazing space

Peer into the crypt's vaults and imagine how these would have looked 200 years ago. Discover spaces…

Openings

Crypt Open Day

10th May 2025
Hidden Spaces Tour at St Alfege Church, Galleries & Crypt

Join the knowledgeable Tour Guides at St Alfege Church to discover spaces usually closed to the…

Openings

Hidden Spaces Tour

10th May 2025

Hidden Spaces Tour

24th May 2025
Join the Rivershop for a hands-on carpentry course where you will assemble and finish a beautifully crafted trinket box using premium English hardwood

Join the Rivershop for a hands-on carpentry course where you will assemble and finish a beautifully…

Openings

Craft Your Own Trinket Box

11th May 2025
New Sussex Opera Chorus is joined by St Paul’s Sinfonia, with conductor Toby Purser, director Paul Higgins, designer Mollie Cheek and dramaturg Ben Po

New Sussex Opera Chorus is joined by St Paul’s Sinfonia, with conductor Toby Purser, director Paul…

Openings

The Silver Bell

11th May 2025
Join Lucie for a powerful small group 60-minute Kundalini Activation Transmission!

Join Lucie for a powerful small group 60-minute Kundalini Activation Transmission at the Firepit…

Openings

Small Group Kundalini Activation

12th May 2025

Small Group Kundalini Activation

27th May 2025
A free classical concert featuring extraordinary local musicians

Every Tuesday at 1pm, the Charlton House Concert Society in conjunction with The Royal College of…

Openings

Lewis Chinn (Tuba/Percussion Duo)

13th May 2025

Ivory Duo Piano Ensemble

20th May 2025

Federico Bucaioni (Piano)

27th May 2025
Award-winning historian Anne Sebba draws on meticulous archival research and exclusive first-hand accounts to tell the full and astonishing story

Award-winning historian Anne Sebba draws on meticulous archival research and exclusive first-hand…

Openings

Anne Sebba: The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz

14th May 2025
Weaving Fabric

Step aboard Greenwich's historic ship Cutty Sark after hours for a special night celebrating London…

Openings

Fabric of the Land: the Cutty Sark Wool Experience

15th May 2025
Experience the magic of local jazz ensembles at JazzyD’s Presents, held every 2nd Thursday at the Clarendon Hotel, Blackheath, London

A memorable evening with live jazz music at The Clarendon Hotel.

Openings

Hither Grove

15th May 2025

Tequila Brass

29th May 2025
Lunchtime Concert: Trinity Laban Chamber Musicians

Take time out of your day to enjoy a lunchtime concert of music by Trinity Laban students at St…

Openings

Lunchtime Concert

15th May 2025

Lunchtime Concert

22nd May 2025

Lunchtime Concert

29th May 2025
Byron Wallen is bringing two special bands to the Woolwich Jazz series

Woolwich Creative Club presents a series of jazz concerts at Tramshed between February and July.…

Openings

Bryon Wallen [Tramshed]

15th May 2025
Give Greenwich Market some Love this May!

Give Greenwich Market some Love this May!

Openings

Love Your Local Market

16th May 2025-31st May 2025

The Mycenae Bluetet (Greenwich Jazz Band)

16th May 2025

Latin G (Latin American Music)

17th May 2025

The Latin Bridge (Cuban Trio)

18th May 2025

Scott Highman (Two Unmissable Rock/Pop Duos)

22nd May 2025

Rosie Webb and The Jazz Knights (Professional Jazz Bass Player)

23rd May 2025

Tommy Smith (Tommy Smith Guitar Shop)

24th May 2025

Captain Fantastic (Magic)

28th May 2025

Scott Highman (Two Unmissable Rock/Pop Duos)

29th May 2025

The Mycenae Bluetet (Greenwich Jazz Band)

30th May 2025

Face Painting

31st May 2025

Simon Goodwin (Greenwich Jazz Band)

31st May 2025
Chineke! Chamber Series: Rebekah Reid

An evening exploring the possibilities of 'Underground Classical music' and 'Modern Chamber music'…

Openings

Chineke! Chamber Series

16th May 2025
Carpentry Course: Wildwood Bench Crafting at Thames Side Studios

Experience the RiverShop's one-of-a-kind carpentry course and learn how to create a stunning,…

Openings

Carpentry Course: Wildwood Bench Crafting

17th May 2025
Lewisham Choral Society presents Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle

Music lovers should not be fooled by the possibly tongue-in-cheek title Rossini gave to his ‘little…

Openings

Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle

17th May 2025
Celebrate black history and culture in Britain with the Caribbean Social Forum at this family-friendly festival

Celebrate black history and culture in Britain with the Caribbean Social Forum at this…

Openings

Caribbean Takeover

18th May 2025
London’s biggest free festival returns for a milestone 10th edition, celebrating a decade of culture, creativity, and community at Greenwich Peninsula

The Urban Village Fete is celebrating its 10th birthday, and you're invited. Expect a day packed…

Openings

Urban Village Fete 2025

18th May 2025

Music - Gilles Peterson

18th May 2025

Music - Touching Bass

18th May 2025

Music - London Soul Choirs

18th May 2025

Music - LOOSE.FM

18th May 2025

Music - Jack Heminway

18th May 2025

Ceramic Tile Making at Madebymanos Studio

18th May 2025

The Incredibly Clever Canine Circus

18th May 2025

Making with Mycelium with Fat Fox Mushrooms

18th May 2025

Kimchi Workshop with Russo's Kitchen

18th May 2025

Band Weaving Workshop with YICRAFTS

18th May 2025

Greenwich Community Book Swap

18th May 2025

Nail Art Workshop by Illustrated Nail

18th May 2025

Herbal Tea Blending Workshop

18th May 2025

Rosette Workshop with Sam Nowell

18th May 2025

Kombucha Workshop with Russo's Kitchen

18th May 2025

Heilsa Therapies: Relax & Unwind

18th May 2025

Upcycling Workshop with Clara Chu

18th May 2025

Bamboo Basket Weaving Workshop with YICRAFTS

18th May 2025

Fungi as Recyclers: Introduction to Home Mushroom Cultivation

18th May 2025

Create Your Own Aromatheraphy Spray Workshop

18th May 2025

Beats and Braids Workshop

18th May 2025

Open City's Architectural Collective Printing Workshop

18th May 2025

Wycinanki: Polish Papercutting Workshop with Well Crafted

18th May 2025

Art Workshop for Kids - Funny Elephant with Acrylic Markers

18th May 2025

Art Workshop for Kids - Dream House with Acrylic Markers

18th May 2025

Art Workshop for Kids - Self-Portrait using Oil Pastels

18th May 2025

Pinch Pots at the Pottery Studio LDN

18th May 2025

Pottery Painting at the Pottery Studio LDN

18th May 2025

Yoga with Gather

18th May 2025

Breathwork Workshop with Gather

18th May 2025

Groupfit with Gather

18th May 2025

Kids Workout with Gather

18th May 2025

Sunset Sessions at Canteen

18th May 2025
Epoxy Resin workshops at Thames Side Studios

Learn all the steps needed to make your very own, unique resin seascape.

Openings

Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass - Seascapes

18th May 2025
Let’s All Dance Ballet Company brings a new version of Puss in Boots about a friendship between a magical cat and a young man with a talent for music

Let’s All Dance Ballet Company brings a new version of Puss in Boots about a friendship between a…

Openings

Puss in Boots

18th May 2025
The ever-popular plant fair at Charlton House and Gardens is back!

The ever-popular plant fair at Charlton House and Gardens is back, hosted by the dedicated garden…

Openings

Plant Fair

18th May 2025
The Elgin String Quartet will be performing live Chamber music in its different ensemble variations

The Elgin String Quartet will be performing live Chamber music in its different ensemble variations.

Openings

Lunchtime Recital

19th May 2025
An immersive, outdoor drama and promenade created by Dervish Productions, based on original archival research

An immersive, outdoor drama and promenade created by Dervish Productions, based on original…

Openings

Spirits of the Black Meridian

21st May 2025-24th May 2025
Think you’ve got what it takes to ace Greenwich’s favourite trivia night?

Think you’ve got what it takes to ace Greenwich’s favourite trivia night? Put your knowledge to…

Openings

Quiz Night

21st May 2025
Murder Mystery Dinner at The Clarendon Hotel, Blackheath

Talented actors and performers ensure an immersive experience, seamlessly integrating clues and…

Openings

Murder Mystery Dinner

23rd May 2025
Woolwich Singers Spring Concert live performance at Tramshed, Woolwich

Wake up to Spring 2025 with an evening of old and new songs performed live by Woolwich Singers at…

Openings

Woolwich Singers Spring Concert

23rd May 2025
An evening of unforgettable film music in the stunning Chapel of St Peter & St Paul, in partnership with Docklands Sinfonia to celebrate 100 years of

An evening of unforgettable film music in the stunning Chapel of St Peter & St Paul.

Openings

FILM 100 Cinematic Sounds

24th May 2025
Come along to Eltham Palace and Gardens for hands-on activities this May half term

Come along to Eltham Palace and Gardens for hands-on activities this May half term.

Openings

May Half Term Fun & Games

24th May 2025-1st June 2025
This Bank Holiday weekend, 4 Corners multi genre music festival 2025 is coming to Blackheath Common grounds

This Bank Holiday weekend, 4 Corners multi genre music festival 2025 is coming to Blackheath Common…

Openings

4 Corners Festival 2025

24th May 2025-25th May 2025
DIY Jesmonite Crafts at Thames Side Studios

The Riversop's Jesmonite course is designed for those eager to explore the world of DIY Jesmonite…

Openings

DIY Jesmonite Crafts

24th May 2025
DIY Workshop: Power Tools Course at Thames Side Studios

Are you ready to take control of your home improvement projects and confidently use power tools?

Openings

DIY Workshop: Power Tools Course

24th May 2025
The UK's ONLY Gluten & Dairy-Free Food Festival

Get ready to explore incredible gluten & dairy-free brands from across the UK and beyond, enjoy…

Openings

Free From Festival

24th May 2025-25th May 2025
Come and enjoy a summer concert performed by Blackheath Halls Orchestra at the open-air St. George’s Garrison Church in Woolwich

Come and enjoy a summer concert performed by Blackheath Halls Orchestra at the open-air St.…

Openings

Midsummer Music

24th May 2025
Does your dog have the waggiest tail or could they be the prettiest bitch or most handsome dog? Every dog is welcome!

The Greenwich Dog Show is coming back to the Old Royal Naval College Grounds – and it’s bigger,…

Openings

Greenwich Dog Show

25th May 2025
The Morning Stars planetarium shows are designed for anyone who would benefit from a calmer and more relaxed environment, in particular those with aut

The Morning Stars planetarium shows are designed for anyone who would benefit from a calmer and…

Openings

Advanced

26th May 2025

Beginners

30th May 2025
Join this extraordinary journey to discover the beats and rhythms of a wild woodland world from the perspective of an acorn

Join this extraordinary journey to discover the beats and rhythms of a wild woodland world from the…

Openings

Breathe

27th May 2025-28th May 2025

Breathe Workshop

27th May 2025-28th May 2025
Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself?

Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen…

Openings

The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

28th May 2025
Step back in time and join the Charlton House Team on an interactive walking tour of Roman London, set in the year 410 AD

An inclusive sensory theatre in the beautiful Old Library at the Charlton House!

Openings

Performance:

28th May 2025
It's all happening on board Cutty Sark this May half term - discover the fun family activities you can enjoy on the iconic tea clipper

It's all happening on board Cutty Sark this May half term - discover the fun family activities you…

Openings

May Half Term at Cutty Sark

29th May 2025-2nd June 2025
A fun-filled craft making experience at Charlton House!

A fun-filled Easter craft making experience at Charlton House!

Openings

May Half Term Craft Making

29th May 2025
Feel Good Friday

Take part in one of our bespoke morning yoga classes in the serene and spectacular surroundings of…

Openings

May - Session with Sammy Furnival

30th May 2025
The ‘Fil Straughan Experience’ performing inspiring versions of the latest chart topping and classic soul songs, don’t forget your dancing shoes

The ‘Fil Straughan experience’ performing inspiring versions of the latest chart topping and…

Openings

FIL Straughan’ Soul Experience

30th May 2025
Experience top-tier BBQ with the leading pitmasters!

Experience top-tier BBQ with the leading pitmasters!

Openings

FUME Festival

30th May 2025-1st June 2025
Come and sing your heart out at the popular Karaoke night at Woolwich Works!

Come and sing your heart out at the popular Karaoke night at Woolwich Works!

Openings

Karaoke at The Works

30th May 2025
Step into a world of intrigue and excitement for a thrilling after-hours murder mystery experience in the astounding Painted Hall

Uncover secrets and solve a murder mystery in the Painted Hall. A thrilling after-hours detective…

Openings

Murder Mystery Experience

31st May 2025
Trinity Laban’s BA (Hons) Music Performance & Industry students take to the stage with a heady mix of bands and solo performances, showcasing the very

Trinity Laban’s BA (Hons) Music Performance & Industry students take to the stage with a heady mix…

Openings

Next Up: 7 Days of New Music

31st May 2025-6th June 2025
A classic guide to the night sky presented live by a Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer.

Explore the night sky and learn about some astronomical sights at Royal Obeservatory Greenwich.

Openings

Term Time

1st September 2024-30th June 2025
Image credit: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum.

Openings

Exhibition

13th September 2024-26th August 2025
Your local life drawing club focuses on socialising, relaxation, and fun!

Your local life drawing club focuses on socialising, relaxation, and fun!

Openings

Life Drawing Nights

28th November 2024-30th November 2025
A lady stands on the upper deck of Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London.

Cutty Sark is the last surviving tea clipper and the fastest ship of its time. Now an award-winning…

Openings

Season

1st January 2025-28th June 2025
Mamma Mia! The Party entrance giving the feel of Greek island with blue wooden doors and pink flowers running across the wall

What are you waiting for?  Your table is ready and summer is served. It's time to discover Björn…

Openings

Mamma Mia! The Party

1st January 2025-31st December 2025
An elegant Afternoon Tea experience on the Thames at Clipper Lounge EMB, London’s riverside café bar on Embankment Pier

An elegant Afternoon Tea experience on the Thames at Clipper Lounge EMB, London’s riverside café…

Openings

Afternoon Tea at Clipper Lounge

1st January 2025-31st December 2025
Drop-in workshop for all ages

There is loads for families to see and do at the National Maritime Museum. Pick up one of the…

Openings

Family Trails

1st January 2025-31st December 2025
Use the Queen's House Family Trail as a guide to explore the magnificent artworks inside the House

Pick up your own family trail or kit and explore the Queen's House galleries, discover objects that…

Openings

Family Trails

1st January 2025-31st December 2025
This display in the Painted Hall presents documents and artefacts belonging to two of the thousands of Wrens who completed their training at the Royal

This display in the Painted Hall presents documents and artefacts belonging to two of the thousands…

Openings

Painted Hall Display

1st January 2025-31st December 2025
Celebate Platinum Jubilee weekend with a Royal themed mega Pub Quiz!

Tuesday Pub Quiz is back for 2023!

Openings

Pub Quiz

3rd January 2025-19th December 2025
Drop by and chat with the Royal Observatory Explainers as they bring science and astronomy to life

Drop by and chat with the Royal Observatory Explainers as they bring science and astronomy to life.

Openings

Observatory Unlocked

1st February 2025-30th June 2025
Join Cutty Sark to hear astonishing stories about life at sea in the age of sail

Come aboard to hear Cutty Sark's incredible stories brought to life by characters from the ship’s…

Openings

Meet the Characters of Cutty Sark

1st February 2025-14th December 2025
The new exhibition In Performance: Fans of Theatre, Music and Dance is now on display from 4th February to 31st May 2025 at The Fan Museum, Greenwich

This exhibition aims to take its audience on a journey of discovery, blending a diverse assortment…

Openings

Exhibition:

4th February 2025-31st May 2025
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