What's New for the Royal Borough of Greenwich in 2025-2026

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

• 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.
• Woolwich Works – This award-winning cultural hub hosts live music, comedy and family events as well as food and leisure festivals. With flexible and beautiful venue spaces, it is home to a variety of event programmes including the renowned Blue Earth Summit. Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, open all year.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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, until Summer 2025. Followed by APOTY 17 from September 2025.
• ROG 350 – In 2025, the Royal Observatory Greenwich celebrates its 350th anniversary. In this landmark year, there will be a series of events and activities that celebrate the rich history of the site and the work it does today. 350 years of pioneering research will be celebrated in talks, special planetarium shows, hand-on activities and stargazing events. Royal Observatory Greenwich, January to December 2025.
• Old Royal Naval College celebrates 100 years of filming – The 1925 silent film, Sons of the Sea by H. Bruce Woolfe about two boys in the Royal Navy was the first production on site at Old Royal Naval College. From spring 2025, visitors now have the opportunity to book onto NEW Film Tour: Wigs, Weddings, Powder and Palaces which showcases the many period dramas filmed in Greenwich including Bridgerton and The Crown, Spies, Supersleuths and Superheroes, launching later in the year will look at thrilling action TV & movies shot on location.
• 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, until 1 June 2025.
• Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition – A stunning hi-tech production featuring an 8m high 360-degree video mapping room, a world premiere Hologram of the full mummification process, a VR walk through of the Valley of the Kings, not to mention TWO treasure rooms full of original artefacts, replicas and curated Egyptian historical displays. ExCeL London, until 27 June 2025.
• Woolwich Jazz Series – Woolwich Creative Club presents a series of jazz concerts at Tramshed between until 2 July 2025.
• Wartime Watch | Secret Dome Tour – Discover the hidden history of Wren's Dome with an intimate climb inside the Chapel Dome. Gain a unique perspective on Britain's wartime past on this exclusive tour at the Old Royal Naval College. Limited to 6 people per group, available until 28 September 2025.
• Cutty Sark Street Food Market brings food and festivity to Cutty Sark Gardens with stalls slinging everything from Greek souvlaki to Italian pizza, Spanish paella and Korean corn dogs, it’s a vibrant celebration of foods from around the world. Cutty Sark Gardens, until 30 November [Every weekend – Friday, Saturday & Sunday].
• Film 100: Film Tour - Wigs, Weddings, Powder and Palaces – Experience a brand-new film tour and step into the world of period drama. Old Royal Naval College, until 27 December 2025.
• Pirates – This major exhibition traces the changing depictions of pirates through the ages and reveals the brutal history obscured by fiction. National Maritime Museum, until 4 January 2026.
• Urban Village Fete – London’s biggest festival returns for a milestone 10th edition, this much-loved annual festival is a free, family fun-filled day of music, feasting, crafting and dancing, Greenwich Peninsula, 18 May 2025.
• Cutty Sark Rig Climb Experience – Climb the famous masts of Cutty Sark and get a taste of what it would have been like to sail the historic ship, whilst enjoying views of the Thames and London like no other, starting 23 May to 31 October 2025.
• FILM 100: Cinematic Sounds – 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 filming at the Old Royal Naval College, 24 May 2025.
• Free From Festival – Discover and sample a wide range of delicious products without having to worry about whether you can eat them! All products will be gluten-free & dairy-free. Woolwich Works, 24 and 25 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, 25 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, 16 to 31 May 2025.
• FUME Festival – This isn't just any food festival; it’s a full-blown celebration of all things grilled, smoked, and savored, and where top pitmasters display their skills with smoky ribs, juicy brisket, and more, Woolwich Works, 30 May to 1 June 2025.
• World Oceans Day – A family-friendly celebration of our blue planet at Cutty Sark / National Maritime Museum, 7 June 2025.
• Silent Disco in the Painted Hall – Experience a silent disco like no other, and dance the night away as Painted Hall is transformed into a luminous dance floor, Old Royal Naval College, 20 June and 27 September 2025.
• Armed Day Family Funday – An all-day celebration to show support for the men and women serving in the Armed Forces as well as veterans and cadets, Barrack Field (opp. Woolwich Barracks), 28 June 2025.
• The Original Jerk Cookout – Jerk food festival with comedy, live music, DJs, family activities, vintage cars and more! Woolwich Works, 26 and 27 July 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.
• 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.
• Labyrinth On The Thames at the Old Royal Naval College – A new music festival presented by Labyrinth Festivals to be hosted on the iconic riverside grounds, 31 July, 1 to 3 August and 8 to 10 August 2025.
• 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, starting 6 July to 31 August 2025 [Sundays only].
• KISSTORY On Blackheath – KISSTORY DJs, exclusive live performances and special guests across multiple stages plus fair rides, local food offerings and bars galore,  Blackheath Common, 26 July 2025.
• Uptown Festival – A family-friendly festival with legendary bands, kids' activities and attractions. Blackheath Common, 27 July 2025.
• 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, 2 and 3 August 2025.    
• Greenwich+Docklands International Festival – This year GDIF celebrates its 30^th anniversary. 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 - 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 London’s wonderful cultural diversity. Runners finish at the famous Cutty Sark, Greenwich, 7 September 2025.
• National Television Awards – Britain's leading TV awards event where all the winners are chosen exclusively by the audience, The O2 arena, 10 September 2025.
• Turning Tides Music Festival - The free music, arts, film and food festival returns to Greenwich Peninsula for a weekend of eclectic live performances, Design District – Greenwich Peninsula, 13 and 14 September 2025.
• Open House London - The much-loved city-wide celebration of special architecture, landscapes and infrastructure, various locations across London including Greenwich, 13 to 21 September 2025.
• London Design Festival, the capital’s largest festival of art and design, before sculptor and artist Peter Walker presents his thought-provoking installations ‘Connection and Identity’, Old Royal Naval College, 13 to 21 September 2025.
• Greenwich Comedy Festival – A-list line-up of comedy marvels paired with street-food, craft beer and more, Old Royal Naval College Grounds, 17 to 21 September 2025.
• FILM 100: Guinness World Record Attempt – A fun-filled day with film fun and epic photo opportunities. Step into the spotlight and join the Old Royal Naval College to make film history with a spectacular Guinness World Record™ attempt! An official Guinness World Records attempt for the Largest gathering of people dressed as screen characters, Old Royal Naval College, 27 September 2025.
• Woolwich Carnival 2025 – An annual celebration of community and culture where residents come to celebrate the borough's diversity, General Gordon Square & Royal Arsenal, September 2025.
• Black History Month (BHM) – A programme of events and activities celebrating Black History Month, including craft events, book readings, poetry and more, October 2025. Plus, year-round BHM365 programme across the borough.
• Horn Fair – A fun-filled day of vibrant stalls, live music, delicious food, thrilling activities, and so much more! Charlton House & Gardens, 19 October 2025.
• 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 2025.
• 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, November 2025.
• Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair | 10th Edition, This year is the 10^th anniversary of the London’s only fair in contemporary printmaking, Royal Arsenal, 13 to 16 November 2025 | The Online Edition, 13 to 30 November 2025.
• The Royal Borough of Greenwich presents Sparkle in the Park – A twinkling winter wonderland at Charlton Park and Charlton House & Gardens, November/December 2025.
• Greenwich Theatre Pantomime: Peter Pan – A magical play exploring themes of childhood, imagination, and the desire to never grow old. Travel to Neverland with Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinkerbell, and Captain Hook in this classic story of magic and adventure. "You've got to believe in fairies. If you want to believe in fairies you'll have to believe in pixie dust, too", Greenwich Theatre, 28 November 2025 to 11 January 2026. 
• Time by Luxmuralis – A spectacular and extraordinary exploration of humanity’s relationship with the concept of time, an immersive experience offering visitors an unforgettable journey through history and science, Old Royal Naval College Grounds, 14 to 22 November 2025.
• Christmas at Eltham Palace – Celebrate Christmas at the stunning art-deco mansion, perfect for the whole family. Eltham Palace and Gardens, November/December 2025.
• Christmas in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, including Greenwich Market, Panto at Greenwich Theatre and Disney on Ice at The O2, November to December 2025.

View full document here.

For press and media queries and image requests, please contact: media@visitgreenwich.org.uk

For advice on planning and booking your next group visit to Greenwich, please contact: trade@visitgreenwich.org.uk