What's New for the Royal Borough of Greenwich in 2023-2024

Home to the world famous Meridian Line and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum, The Queen’s House, The O2, Outlet Shopping at The O2, IFS Cloud Cable Car, Old Royal Naval College, The Painted Hall, Eltham Palace and Gardens, Ranger’s House, Greenwich Market and Greenwich Park.

Unmissable events in Greenwich

• Cutty Sark Rig Climb Experience, Climb from the Main Deck up the ship’s rigging to experience the heights the crew would have had to brave on a daily basis when out at sea, Cutty Sark (ongoing).
• Mamma Mia! The Party, an immersive dining experience. Be transported to the island of Skopelos to dance, dine and have the time of your life!, Nikos Taverna at The O2 (ongoing).
• 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.
• Astronomy Photographer of the Year 15, a special exhibition of over 100 photographs on display at their best on brilliant lightbox displays, National Maritime Museum, until August 2024.
• Secret Tours: The Wren Chapel Dome – The Old Royal Naval College is inviting visitors to climb the steps high inside the Chapel dome with an exclusive tour, Old Royal Naval College, groups of 6 max, see website for booking details.
• Disney100: The Exhibition - The Walt Disney Archives has opened its vault of treasures, showcasing hundreds of extraordinary objects, including many of Disney's “Crown Jewels” - more than 250 rarely seen artefacts and works of art, costumes and props, and other incredible memorabilia, ExCeL London, bookings currently open for now until 22 January 2024.
• Diwali: Shine Your Light – a family-friendly celebration of Diwali, featuring free live performances, workshops, talks, a lantern parade and more at National Maritime Museum, 11 November 2023.
• Diwali at Greenwich Peninsula - In celebration of Diwali, Greenwich Peninsula have curated a dynamic day of activities for all to enjoy. Immerse yourself in South Asian culture with Bollywood Dance, Henna Tattoos, Diwali Lantern making and lantern procession and more, Greenwich Peninsula, 11 November 2023.
• 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. Visit the galleries of the church for incredible views of the fine interiors and hear more stories about the amazing cast of characters who worked and worshipped in this space, 11 & 25 November and 9 December 2023 and will recommence from 6 January 2024, running fortnightly on Saturdays.
• Lantern Parade and Christmas Lights On - A spectacular Greenwich lantern procession, switching on of the twinkling Greenwich Market Christmas lights and Christmas shopping, Old Royal Naval College Grounds/Cutty Sark Gardens, 15 November 2023.
• The Queen’s House Ice Rink, a magical open-air ice rink takes centre stage in the beautiful grounds of Royal Museums Greenwich, the Queen’s House, 23 November 2023 to 7 January 2024.    
• Sparkle in the Park - An enchanted winter wonderland for Royal Greenwich residents, Avery Hill, 30 November to 3 December 2023.
• Christmas at Eltham – A brand new, interactive light trail for set to bring colour, lights and play to Eltham Palace and Gardens, 1 December 2023 to 1 January 2024.
• Advent Windows – Greenwich Town Centre will be brought alive by 24 unique offerings in the lead up to Christmas, various locations around Greenwich, 1 December 2023 to 2 January 2024.
• Madonna: The Celebration Tour - Featuring four decades of Madonna’s greatest hits, The O2 arena, 5 to 6 December 2023.
• ‘Coalescence’ at the Painted Hall – A never-before-seen artwork by designer Paul Cocksedge, made from over 2,500 pieces of coal (the amount consumed by a single 200W light bulb in a year) Coalescence creates an intricate play of shadow and sparkle that draws on the lustrous quality of the anthracite, a form of high-carbon coal. Old Royal Naval College, 9 December 2023 to 4 February 2024.
• Disney on Ice presents 100 Years of Wonder – Take a trip down memory lane, as Disney On Ice returns with a magical show for the whole family to enjoy, including Encanto for the first time ever in the UK, The O2 arena, 21 to 31 December 2023.

• Mrs Tosier's Chocolate House, uncover the fascinating world of the historic Chocolate House during the early 1700s, where culture, science, and indulgence converged to create a golden age of intellectual enlighten, Old Royal Naval College, February 2024.    
• War Child present Secret 7”, the anonymous charity record sale where leading names from the worlds of music and art collaborate to produce 700 one-of-a-kind 7” singles, NOW Gallery, 2 to 17 March 2024.
• Women of the RNLI - Celebrate Britain’s female lifesavers with at the National Maritime Museum, 2 March to 1 December 2024.
• The BRIT Awards, the UK’s biggest and most successful popular music awards show presented by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), The O2 arena, February 2024.
• C2C Country to Country Festival, Europe’s biggest country music festival, The O2, 8 to 10 March 2024.
• London Marathon, starts in Greenwich Park, April 2024.
• Urban Village Fete, an alternative, contemporary twist on the traditional summer fete, Greenwich Peninsula, May 2024.
• World Oceans Day – A family-friendly celebration of our blue planet, National Maritime Museum, 10 June 2024.
• Liam Gallagher’s ‘Definitely Maybe 30 Years’ Tour, see Liam perform the ‘Definitely Maybe’ album in full for the first time, along with some select b-sides from the era, The O2 arena, 6 to 11 June 2024.
• Greenwich Peninsula Summer Sessions, 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 2024.   
• Royal Greenwich Festivals - A variety of festivals, workshops and quality performances with free, inclusive, world-class events happening within the Royal Borough of Greenwich residents' doorsteps, Summer 2024.
• Greenwich Family Arts Festival brings activities including outdoor theatre, workshops, and more to all corners of the borough throughout July 2024.
• Greenwich Summer Sounds, Concert series docking at the iconic Old Royal Naval College Grounds, summer 2023.
• 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, Summer 2024.   
• Greenwich+Docklands International Festival, London’s leading festival of free outdoor theatre and performing arts, various locations across the Royal Borough of Greenwich, 23 August to 28 September 2024.   
• Totally Thames, a celebration of diverse & accessible arts and culture with activities and events on and by the River Thames, September 2024.
• Open House London, the much-loved city-wide celebration of special architecture, landscapes and infrastructure, various locations across London including Greenwich, 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, mid-September 2024.
• Turning Tides Festival, a FREE music, arts, film and food festival. returns to Greenwich Peninsula for a weekend of eclectic live performances, The Tide – Greenwich Peninsula, September 2024.
• BHM365 (Black History Month) – A programme made up of over 100 events taking place all across the borough, including craft events, book readings, poetry and more, October 2024.
• Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair, London’s only fair in contemporary printmaking, Royal Arsenal, late October 2024.

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