What's New for the Royal Borough of Greenwich, 2021-22

Home to the Meridian Line and Greenwich Mean Time, Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum, The Queen’s House, The O2, Icon Outlet at The O2, Emirates Air Line cable car, Old Royal Naval College, Eltham Palace and Gardens, Ranger’s House, Greenwich Market and Greenwich Park.

Unmissable events in Greenwich 2021

• Festival of Hope, a year-long programme of events that celebrate the creativity, heritage and diversity of London & the South East, The O2 and various locations across London, 16th November 2020 – 5th November 2021
• 500 Years of Mischief and Mayhem in Greenwich, a new temporary exhibition explores the history of the Old Royal Naval College with award-winning illustrator Nick Ellwood, Old Royal Naval College, May – October 2021
• The Queen's House Dining Domes, enjoy a truly unforgettable dining experience in your own luxurious dining dome, The Queen’s House, 7th May - 6th June 2021 (Thursdays-Sundays and bank holiday Monday)
• GAIA, Luke Jerram’s awe-inspiring art installation Gaia returns following a sold-out display, Painted Hall, Old Royal Naval College, 30th May – 1st July 2021
• Faces of a Queen, three surviving versions of the famous Armada Portrait are united on display for the first time in their 430-year history, The Queen’s House, 17th May 2021
• Exposure: Lives at Sea, a new temporary exhibition examines what life is really like at sea today, through a seafarers’ lens, National Maritime Museum, 17th May 2021
• Woburn Treasures, a major collaboration showcasing significant works from private art collection of The Duke and Duchess of Bedford, The Queen's House, opening 17th May 2021
• Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits, a major exhibition exploring royal portraiture, National Maritime Museum, 28th May – 31st October 2021
• Cutty Sark Rig Climb, a new adventure at Cutty Sark! Climb from Main Deck up the ship’s rigging and zip line to the ground below, June 2021
• Candlelight Open Air: Soundtracks of Ennio Morricone, Hans Zimmer & More, this Candlelight series is heading outdoors for a safe and intimate series of classical concert, 9th June 2021, 7th July 2021, 4th August 2021
• Royal Greenwich Festivals, over 100 events spread across the whole of the borough, 14th June – 19th September 2021
• Greenwich Book Festival, returns for a fun filled festival, Old Royal Naval College, June 2021
• London in the Sky, an experience like no other; a 22-seat Sky Table suspended 100ft in the air, enjoy fantastic food and drink accompanied by truly unique views of the capital’s skyline, The O2, 1st July – 26th September 2021
• The Vitality Big Half, finishes at Cutty Sark and Festival site in Greenwich Park, 22nd August 2021
• Greenwich + Docklands International Festival, London’s leading festival of free outdoor theatre and performing arts, various locations across the Royal Borough of Greenwich, 27th August – 11th September 2021
• Grand Medieval Joust, Medieval knights in shining armour trade blows in this exciting recreation, Eltham Palace and Gardens, August 2021
• Totally Thames, a month of activities and events on and by the river, 1st – 30th September 2021
• Open House Festival, the 30th edition of the much-loved city-wide celebration of architecture and landscape, various locations across London, 4th – 5th September 2021
• Astronomy Photographer of the Year Exhibition, an annual exhibition showcasing the world's greatest space photography, National Maritime Museum, 18th September 2021 - 7th August 2022
• Opening of Woolwich Works, London's newest creative district, 23rd September 2021
• Greenwich Comedy Festival, a line-up of comedy marvels paired with street-food, craft beer and more at the iconic National Maritime Museum, 15th - 19th September 2021
• London Marathon, starts in Greenwich Park, 3rd October 2021
• Greenwich Performs, a festival and celebration of the arts, various locations across the Royal Borough of Greenwich, October 2021
• Blackheath Fireworks, London’s biggest free fireworks display, Blackheath Commons, November 2021
• Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair, London’s only fair in contemporary printmaking, Royal Arsenal, 11th - 14th November 2021
• Christmas in Greenwich, including The Queen's House Ice Rink, Greenwich Market, Panto at Greenwich Theatre and Disney on Ice at The O2 arena, November - December 2021

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