Greenwich has been a centre for entertainment since Shakespeare’s time and is now home to The O2, the most popular entertainment venue in the world. See what’s coming up over the next few weeks in our wide-ranging events calendar.
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Events Calendar
This Month
A spectacular Greenwich lantern procession and the switching on of the twinkling Greenwich…
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Lantern Parade
18th November 2026Christmas Light Switch-On
18th November 2026Come along for fun family craft workshops and storytelling themed around bugs and creepy crawlies!
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October Half Term at the National Maritime Museum
24th October 2026-1st November 2026Astronomers Take Over [Date and Times vary - check website]
24th October 2026-1st November 2026Spiders in Space [Learning Space]
1st November 2026This October half term, the Queen's House will be centred around the theme of 'creepy crawlies'.
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Self-led Activities - Family Trails
25th October 2026-1st November 2026Character Encounters
1st November 2026This year's Remembrance Day commemorations at the National Maritime Museum focus on the often…
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Remembrance: A Call to Mind [Outside National Maritime Museum]
1st November 2026Film Screening: Unseen Scars [Lecture Theatre]
1st November 2026Panel Discussion and Q&A [Lecture Theatre]
1st November 2026Talk: Bugle Call – History of the Bugle [Propeller Space]
1st November 2026Dance Performance [Propeller Space]
1st November 2026Come along to the castle in the woods to find the Severndroog Castle Producers Market in the…
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November
1st November 2026A Nightmare from overseas has arrived...London, You're Next!
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The Nightmare Realm
1st November 2026Enter the Dark Ages, where power, passion, and prophecy collide. Witness Shakespeare’s Macbeth…
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Macbeth
2nd November 2026-5th November 2026Come along to The Oystercatcher on the first Monday of every month from 7pm for an evening of…
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Poetry Night
2nd November 2026Find out more about the degrees and courses offered at the University of Greenwich.
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Postgraduate Open Evening
4th November 2026Open Day
21st November 2026Following the success of Time last year, Luxmuralis returns to the Old Royal Naval College with an…
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Lost Worlds by Luxmuralis
6th November 2026-8th November 2026Lost Worlds by Luxmuralis [SEND sessions]
6th November 2026-8th November 2026Lost Worlds by Luxmuralis
11th November 2026-15th November 2026Lost Worlds by Luxmuralis [SEND sessions]
11th November 2026-15th November 2026Join the Royal Museums Greenwich for a LEGO Brick Building Club themed around the night sky.
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Astronomy LEGO Brick Club
6th November 2026-27th November 2026Join The Oystercatcher for a festive evening of drinks, delicious canapés and Christmas cheer!…
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Residents Party & Christmas Showcase
6th November 2026This autumn, Royal Museums Greenwich invites everyone to celebrate All Together Now, a joyful day…
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Diwali at the National Maritime Museum
7th November 2026There’s something for everyone at Greenwich Peninsula Winter Market from twinkling lights and…
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Greenwich Peninsula Winter Market
7th November 2026-3rd January 2027After 6 long years the Fireworks finally come back with a bang to Blackheath!
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Blackheath Fireworks
7th November 2026A breath taking journey of dreams, culture, and world-class Ethiopian circus artistry
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Ethiopian Dreams
7th November 2026Ethiopian Dreams
8th November 2026The Fan Museum offers fan making workshops for anyone wishing to try their hand at fan…
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November
7th November 2026Join the community of makers at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre.
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From Object to Art
7th November 2026Get ready for the ULTIMATE character crossover event of 2026!.. Step into a neon-soaked universe…
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Kpop Princess Pop Dream Tour
7th November 2026A one-day celebration of yarn and friendship for knitters, crocheters and makers.
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Make Joy Workshop
7th November 2026Track Dogs are sometimes deadly serious, sometimes showing a finely tuned sense of humour – they…
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Track Dogs: 20th Anniversary Tour
7th November 2026Join character comedian Jody Kamali for this critically acclaimed kids comedy show!
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Mr Sleepybum's Dream Machine
8th November 2026Join a dynamic gathering of instrument makers, retailers, publishers, record companies, societies,…
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London International Early Music Festival
11th November 2026-14th November 2026Exhibition
12th November 2026-14th November 2026Come along to The Oystercatcher for Open Mic Night every other Wednesday from 7:30pm.
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Open Mic Night
11th November 2026Open Mic Night
25th November 2026An exhibition viewing and talk of our Cornwallis Cloth exhibition and film installation in the…
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Championing untold stories of WW2 in the Caribbean
12th November 2026Set sail for a night of laughs like no other! Uber Boat by Thames Clippers brings you a…
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River Bus Comedy Night
13th November 2026Meet Santa and travel through a magical wonderland with the Snow Queen at the Queen's House this…
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Santa’s Grotto at the Queen’s House
14th November 2026-24th December 2026Blast off on an unforgettable journey through space in this exciting science theatre show, and…
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Unboxing the Universe
14th November 2026-15th November 2026Unboxing the Universe
14th November 2026-15th November 2026Experience the passion, elegance and irresistible rhythms of Spain in an extraordinary evening of…
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Andaluza
14th November 2026The interactive music show for babies, toddlers & families returns!
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Boppin' Bunnies
14th November 2026W.A. Drew’s new play about the acclaimed Welsh writer and actor Emlyn Williams, starring Mansel…
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Emlyn, a Divided Life
14th November 2026A gripping new Tudor drama that imagines the final, forbidden meeting between King Henry VIII and…
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The Falcon's Last Flight
14th November 2026A family takeover of the Painted Hall, with hands-on activity stations encouraging all ages to…
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Art and Architecture theme
15th November 2026A show of joyous physical comedy for children ages 3-8 years.
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Captain Cauliflower and Marvin the Mischievous Moose
15th November 2026London’s most beautiful open-air ice rink is back!
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Queen's House Ice Rink
18th November 2026-3rd January 2027Monday Night Community Takeovers
23rd November 2026-18th December 2026This festive season, join the Old Royal Naval College for the Family Christmas takeover of…
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Standard Sessions
19th November 2026-22nd November 2026Father Christmas | Family Festive Magic in Greenwich
28th November 2026-22nd December 2026Babies and Toddlers Sessions
28th November 2026-29th November 2026Experience one of the UK’s most captivating jazz performers as award-winning vocalist Emma Smith…
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An Evening of Swing and Celebration
19th November 2026Get ready for a big Scummy party with Helen and Ellie's brand new comedy show!
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Scummy Mummies: Hot Mess
19th November 2026The Three Inch Fools invite you to step into the supernatural world of Dickens’ immortal classic.
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A Christmas Carol
20th November 2026-21st November 2026An exclusive evening with the artist behind the artwork on the opening night of Peace Doves.
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In Conversation with Peter Walker: Art, Scale, and Collective Hope
20th November 2026Taking inspiration from this, Peace Doves is a mass participation artwork from renowned artist…
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Peace Doves by Peter Walker
21st November 2026-7th February 2027Visit Cutty Sark for a fantastic day of sea shanty performances and workshops in celebration of the…
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Sea Shanty Festival
21st November 2026Witness the next generation fo remarkable musicians at Woolwich Works.
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National Children's Orchestras Winter Concert
22nd November 2026Treat your sweet tooth to a spot of Afternoon Tea. A great British tradition with a Christmas twist.
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Festive Afternoon Tea
23rd November 2026-31st December 2026Opera Rara continues its 2026/27 Salon Series with a day celebrating the life and music of composer…
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Opera Rara presents: Celebrating Tosti
26th November 2026Join The Greenwich Tavern for its monthly Quiz Night, held on the last Thursday of every month from…
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November
26th November 2026On the last Friday of every month, take part in one of the bespoke morning yoga classes in the…
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November - Session with Vanessa Abreu
27th November 2026Greenwich Theatre presents 2026's Pantomime 'Jack and the Beanstalk' - It’s the Panto you’ve BEAN…
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27th November 2026-10th January 2027Enjoy a festive night out with a twist onboard the London Thames Christmas Dinner Party Cruise.
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London Thames Christmas Dinner Party
27th November 2026-28th November 2026City Cruises Christmas Lunch Party cruise offers the perfect daytime festive party for friends,…
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London Thames Christmas Lunch Party
27th November 2026Afternoon Frequencies is a live electronic music series at the Queen's House, with performances…
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Gabriel Prokofiev
27th November 2026AIR.wav is an evening event series built around deep house, lo-fi house and good company. Music is…
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AIR.wav X Firepit Art Gallery
27th November 2026Live Nation & The Comedy Store presents...The Comedy Store Woolwich!
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The Comedy Store - Woolwich
27th November 2026Back by popular demand, join Woolwich for the regular karaoke night in the Visitors' Book Café,…
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November - Anything Goes [A little of whatever you fancy does you good!]
27th November 2026The North Pole is closer to Greenwich than you think this winter - at the North Terminal of the…
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Santa’s Grotto Experience
28th November 2026-29th November 2026It’s that time of year again! Come along to Charlton House & Gardens for one of the special events,…
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Christmas 2026 at Charlton House
28th November 2026-12th December 2026Wreath Making
28th November 2026Pantomime: Jack & The Beanstalk
29th November 2026Get ready for the most festive family afternoon of the year! Pull on your favourite Christmas…
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A Festive Family Sing-a-Long
29th November 2026Looking for Monday night comedy in Greenwich? The Oystercatcher Greenwich is launching a brand-new…
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Motley Crew Comedy
30th November 2026Ever wondered where Bridgerton was filmed in London? Or which iconic backdrops from The Crown were…
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Film Tour
1st January 2026-31st December 2026What are you waiting for? Your table is ready and summer is served. It's time to discover Björn…
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Mamma Mia! The Party
1st January 2026-31st December 2026
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