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Unmissable events in Greenwich
2024-25
- Greenwich Peninsula Art Trail - Explore Greenwich Peninsula's public art trail featuring a number of public art from some of the world’s most renowned artists, Greenwich Peninsula, all year round.
- NOW Gallery – A striking and light-filled gallery hosting changing contemporary exhibitions of art, fashion & design. Check the website for exhibition programme, Greenwich Peninsula, open daily.
- iFly London at The O2 – An unforgettable indoor skydiving experience awaits you. Replicating the exact experience of freefall, budding daredevils can experience the joy of human flight without so much as a parachute, The O2, open daily.
- Hidden Spaces Tours at St Alfege Church, Galleries & Crypt – Descend into the crypt area, revealing the many stories of the people who have played their part in the history of Greenwich. Fortnightly on Saturdays.
- Courtyard Live – A FREE summer music programme for all the community with free and fun cultural performances from across the world on the summer courtyard stage. Woolwich Works, until 9 September 2024.
- Up in Smoke Exhibition – A vibrant, colourful and interactive installation that tells the story of Greenwich Peninsula through its iconic chimneys, evoking the memories of the area’s lively past, and its transformation from a historic former marshland to the vibrant cultural hub it is today, NOW Gallery, until 22 September 2024.
- Secret Dome Tours – The Old Royal Naval College will once again invite visitors to climb the steps high inside the Chapel dome with an exclusive Dome Tour, Old Royal Naval College, groups of 6 max, available until October 2024.
- Chocolate House Greenwich, uncover the fascinating meeting place for sophisticated society where culture, science, and indulgence converged around the exotic delicacy in early 1700s’ Greenwich. Old Royal Naval College, until 3 November 2024.
- Women of the RNLI Exhibition – Celebrate Britain’s female lifesavers with at the National Maritime Museum, until 1 December 2024.
- Viola's Room Immersive Experience – A groundbreaking experience, where storytelling meets innovation. Viola’s Room is a linear audio-based journey where you will explore a sensory world, guided by light and sound. Punchdrunk - Royal Arsenal Woolwich, until 23 December 2024.
- A Breeze From Heaven: Biblical Fans - This exhibition features English & Dutch fans from the 18th century that depict biblical stories, most of them from the Old Testament, The Fan Museum, 21 August to 19 December 2024.
- Formula 1® The Exhibition showcase is bigger and better than ever before with exclusive and iconic Formula 1® championship winning cars, Formula 1® artefacts, simulator experience and contributions from leading teams. ExCeL London, 23 August to 8 September 2024.
- Totally Thames Festival, a celebration of diverse & accessible arts and culture with activities and events on and by the River Thames, All of September 2024.
- Green Chain Walking Festival – Promoting Green Chain Walk and its many attractions to those living locally, and in London more generally, whether already walkers or not. The walks will vary in length and difficulty so there will definitely be something for everyone!, various locations around Greenwich, 1 to 15 September 2024.
- Open House London, the much-loved city-wide celebration of special architecture, landscapes and infrastructure, various locations across London including Greenwich, 6 to 17 September 2024.
- National Television Awards – Britain's leading TV awards event where all the winners are chosen exclusively by the audience, The O2 arena, 11 September 2024.
- Greenwich Comedy Festival, a line-up of comedy marvels paired with street-food, craft beer and more at the iconic National Maritime Museum, 11 to 15 September 2024.
- Astronomy Photographer of the Year 16, a special exhibition of over 100 photographs on display at their best on brilliant lightbox displays, National Maritime Museum, opening 13 September 2024 until August 2025.
- Woolwich Carnival 2024 – An annual celebration of community and culture where residents come to celebrate the borough's diversity, General Gordon Square & Royal Arsenal, 14 September 2024.
- Black Easts Festival – An unrivalled experience in street food, music, arts & culture, Woolwich Works, 14 and 15 September 2024.
- Melek Zeynep Bulut presents ‘Duo’ for London Design Festival 2024, a suspended installation in the Painted Hall exploring the concepts of duality and interaction. Painted Hall, 14 to 22 September 2024.
- Stars of the West Climb – Taking place across select musical-filled climbs, the venue’s 52m-high summit platform will be transformed into a West End stage, where climbers will be treated to a performance of musical hits from West End collective and performance group, ROCK ON! Up at The O2, 19, 20, 26 and 27 September 2024.
- Ignatius! – a specially commissioned concert performance with original music about the life and work of Ignatius Sancho, the first Black person to vote in the UK, Greenwich Park Flower Garden, 21 and 22 September 2024.
- Black History Month (BHM) – a programme of events and activities celebrating Black History Month, including craft events, book readings, poetry and more, October 2024. Plus, year round BHM365 programme made up of over 100 events across the borough.
- October Half-Term Activities take a look at everything going on here.
- Diwali at Greenwich Peninsula – Immerse yourself in South Asian culture with Bollywood Dance, Henna Tattoos, Diwali Lantern making and lantern procession and more, Greenwich Peninsula, October/November 2024.
- Viola's Room Halloween Weekend – Explore Punchdrunk's enchanting world of Viola's Room during 90s Nostalgia Weekend and experience a few little additions to your visit when you book for selected timeslots, Royal Arsenal, 31 October to 2 November 2024.
- The 2024 League of Legends World Championship Finals – Also known as ‘Worlds’, this is the pinnacle of LoL Esports competition in which the top teams from diverse regions compete for the world title. The O2 arena, 2 November 2024.
- Lantern Parade and Christmas Lights On – A delightful Greenwich lantern procession, switching on of the twinkling Greenwich Market Christmas lights and Christmas shopping, Old Royal Naval College Grounds/Cutty Sark Gardens, 20 November 2024.
- Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair | 9th Edition, London’s only fair in contemporary printmaking, Royal Arsenal, 21 to 24 November 2024 | The Online Edition, 21 November to 1 December 2024.
- Luke Jerram’s Mars in the Painted Hall – An astonishing installation Mars is coming to the Painted Hall this winter. Following the sell-out success of Gaia and Museum of the Moon, Mars will complete the trilogy of Jerram’s out-of-this-world installations at the iconic Old Royal Naval College. Painted Hall, 23 November 2024 to 28 January 2025.
- Christmas in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, including Greenwich Market, Panto at Greenwich Theatre and Disney on Ice at The O2, November 2024 to December 2025.
- Sparkle in the Park – A twinkling winter wonderland for Royal Greenwich residents, November/December 2024.
- The Spirit of Christmas at Eltham Palace – An immersive and theatrical journey through the stunning art-deco mansion, perfect for the whole family. Eltham Palace and Gardens, 23, 24, 30 November & 1 December and 14, 15, 21, 22 & 23 December 2024.
- Museum by Candlelight - This Festive Season, see The Fan Museum in a new light… The Fan Museum will open later than usual to welcome its visitors into a magical new take on its exhibition spaces, illuminated almost entirely by candles and underscored by classical festive favourites, The Fan Museum, 14 to 19 December 2024.
- Disney on Ice presents Road Trip Adventures – Take a trip down memory lane, as Disney On Ice returns with a magical show for the whole family to enjoy, The O2 arena, 26 to 31 December 2024.
- Lunar New Year Celebration at Greenwich Peninsula – Discover the curated programme of events and public displays, contemporary/traditional workshops and get ready to be swept up in the energising rhythm of the Dragon Dance, Greenwich Peninsula, January/February 2025.
- LGBTQ+ History Month – Celebrate the queer histories in Royal Museums Greenwich's collections and the magnificent communities. From a festival of LGBTQ+ history, to the Queer History Club and a wonderful ball like no other. National Maritime Museum/ Queen’s House, February/March 2025.
- The BRIT Awards, the UK’s biggest and most successful popular music awards show presented by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), The O2 arena, 1 March 2025.
- British Science Week 2025 [This year's theme for British Science Week is 'TBA'] – Explore the wonders of space and time at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. The Observatory will be hosting a jam-packed programme of events and there will be something for everyone, Royal Observatory Greenwich, 7 to 16 March 2025.
- C2C Country to Country Festival, Europe’s biggest country music festival, The O2, 14 to 16 March 2025.
- TCS London Marathon, starts in Greenwich Park and continues through the Royal Borough to Woolwich and back round past Cutty Sark in Greenwich, 27 April 2025.
- Urban Village Fete – This much loved annual event is a free, family fun-filled day of music, feasting, crafting, and dancing, Greenwich Peninsula, May 2025.
- Greenwich Dog Show – Enter your precious pup or come along to find out which dog is the prettiest and which has the waggiest tail for a fun day out for the whole family, Old Royal Naval College Grounds, May 2025.
- Love Your Local Market – Celebrate Love Your Local Market with a fortnight full of fun by shopping at local designer-maker arts, crafts, antiques and collectibles, lunch out on foods from all over the world, and support local businesses and traders – all whilst enjoying a special programme of free activities, Greenwich Market, May/June 2025.
- World Oceans Day – A family-friendly celebration of our blue planet at Cutty Sark/ National Maritime Museum, 8 June 2025.
- Armed Forces Day Celebration – An all-day celebration to show support for the men and women serving in the Armed Forces as well as veterans and cadets, June 2025.
- Royal Greenwich Festivals – A variety of festivals, workshops and quality performances with free, inclusive, world-class events happening all around the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Summer 2025.
- Greenwich Family Arts Festival brings activities including outdoor theatre, workshops, and more to all corners of the borough throughout July 2025.
- Summer Sessions / Peninsula Summer at Greenwich Peninsula, a celebration of community spirit, culture and the great outdoors, packed with music, films, culture, food trucks and pop-up bars, Design District - Greenwich Peninsula, Summer 2025.
- Greenwich Park Bandstand Concerts – Hugely popular series of free concerts to brighten up your summer. Greenwich Park, June/July/August 2025.
- Medieval Season and Legendary Joust at Eltham Palace and Gardens – Learn what life was like in medieval times and experience the exhilarating spectacle of speed and skill as four legendary knights compete for honour and glory in the Grand Medieval Joust, Eltham Palace and Gardens, July/August/September 2025.
- Park It in the Market – An evening of classic cars and bikes, live rock n roll from Ronnie Ripple and the RipChords, vintage vinyl and live DJs from The Vinyl Countdown, Losers Motorcycle Club tea stall, MOT merch, incredible street food and plenty of dancing! Greenwich Market, Summer 2025.
- KISSTORY On Blackheath – Come and party with KISSTORY on blackheath, with fair rides, local food offerings and bars galore, all alongside your fave KISSTORY DJs, exclusive live performances and loads of special guests across multiple stages. Blackheath Commons, 26 July 2025.
- Uptown Festival – Little Town family area returns with plenty of free entertainment & attractions as well as concession fun fair rides for the little one’s, plus a family friendly music area with entertainment, DJs and performances with fresh music policy to get you all up and dancing together! Blackheath Commons, 27 July 2025.
- Turning Tides Music Festival, a FREE music, arts, film and food festival. returns to Greenwich Peninsula for a weekend of eclectic live performances, Design District – Greenwich Peninsula, August 2025.
- Greenwich+Docklands International Festival, London’s leading festival of free outdoor theatre and performing arts, various locations across the Royal Borough of Greenwich, August/September 2025.
- Totally Thames Festival 2025, a celebration of diverse & accessible arts and culture with activities and events on and by the River Thames, September 2025.
- The Big Half – A one day festival centred around the half marathon distance, which aims to be truly global and uniquely local in celebration of the wonderful cultural diversity of the great city of London. Sets off by Tower Bridge and finishes at the famous Cutty Sark, Greenwich, 7 September 2025.
- Open House London, the much-loved city-wide celebration of special architecture, landscapes and infrastructure, various locations across London including Greenwich, September 2025.
- National Television Awards – Britain's leading TV awards event where all the winners are chosen exclusively by the audience, The O2 arena, September 2025.
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