The S.E. London | May 7th - 10th

The Dulwich Festival is on! (We had the dates wrong in a previous newsletter but we promise it’s actually on now!) Comedy, kids shows, silent discos, music, movies, talks, walks. There is so much going on between Friday and the 17th in Dulwich. Luckily their website splits the events up by category because there’s too many things to scroll through. See the entire list here.

A psychological thriller musical about the apocalypse. “The Last Man” premieres Friday at Southwark Playhouse. This play is coming to London following sold-out performances in Seoul. Get tickets and see some stills from the production here.

London’s biggest hot sauce festival. 40 different hot sauce makers with hundreds of different sauces are coming together this weekend in Peckham to show off their spice. And there will be plenty of beer, cocktails and street food to wash things down. Get tickets here.

“The Wasp” premieres in Southwark. A two-hander thriller starts this week which the Guardian called “An enjoyable nasty thriller….” Get your tickets for this show at the Southwark Playhouse.

Women in Art Fair 2026. Dedicated to supporting women artists, this event is happening May 7-10th at the OXO tower. They have a lot of events and talks and of course galleries. Find out more here.

Peckham Fringe is on Week 2. Just a reminder. The full listings page is here. Check it out and plan out your month.

Live jazz in Peckham. Grassroots, which supports London-based emerging jazz musicians, is presenting the Kavis Band sextet at the CFL Arts Lounge. Find out more about the group and the organization here. Grassroots will also be putting on a one-day jazz festival on May 23rd, so stay tuned for that.

The Moth London Grand Slam Championship. If you’re not familiar with The Moth, it’s a storytelling event held in cities all over the world. But only the best storytellers make it here. Hear amazing stories from former winners. Tickets can be found here.

60’s pop, R&B and Soul in Blackheath. Ronnie Scott’s is presenting Natalie Williams’ Soul Family at Blackheath Halls coming with a Motown Review. They’ve had tons of sold-out residencies at Ronnie Scott’s and they sound amazing. Tickets and a video of their performance here.

Late night at the Tate Modern. They’re celebrating the last weekend of the Nigerian Modernism exhibit and are throwing a late night party to celebrate. You’ll also get access to the exhibit itself. Find out more here.

UK Acid Jazz legends, Incognito, play with a full orchestra. They’ve done a lot in the band’s 45 year career, blending jazz and funk. This will be a fun concert with a full orchestra behind them. Check it out.

Musical theatre workshop in Blackheath. For any budding musical theatre aficionados, this one-day intensive lets you rehearse and perform songs from Les Miserables, West Side Story, Oklahoma and The Sound of Music. Singers and instrumentalists are welcome.

Orchard Open Day at Greenwich Park. Learn fun facts about the garden and get great composting and gardening tips from the pros. You’ll also be able to leave with something from your garden. More info here.

Sonic Spheres in Woolwich. I can’t put this event into my own words so I’ll let them do the talking. “Sonic Spheres transforms Woolwich Works into a living, resonant environment where multiple spherical loudspeaker arrays animate the space with fully immersive 3D sound.” For any audio-heads out there, there will also be talks, panel discussions and workshops. Here’s the full description.

A brand new food market between Catford and Hither Green. The Mountsfield Park Market will be starting their weekly pop-up this Sunday. Expect to see a selection of street food, produce and artisanal stalls, so come hungry. Check out their Instagram page to see some of the food on offer.

London Hat Walk 2026. Got a fancy hat? Want to see people wearing fancy hats? Yes and yes? The London Hat Walk is a collection of hatters, cosplayers, retro-enthusiasts, collectors and really anybody who loves a good hat, wearing their finest and walking from the Tate Modern to Tower Bridge. Anybody can join… you just need a hat. Find out more about the event here.

Hubfest 2026: A celebration of everything the Lewisham Donation Hub has accomplished is happening at the Fox & Firkin. It’s an all-day music festival for a good cause. Get tickets and support them here.

Family Silent Disco in Dulwich. The Dulwich Picture Gallery is getting in on the Dulwich Festival festivities on Friday with a silent disco in their sculpture garden for children ages 8 and up. Get tickets here and check the Dulwich Festival link above for many many more child-friendly activities in Dulwich over the next couple weeks.

Spring Fair at Surrey Docks Farm. This fundraiser for the farm includes sheep sheering demonstrations all day long, animal petting, and lots of stalls with cakes and farm-made jams. Check it out.

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy in Greenwich. Stand-up comedy for parents and carers at the Greenwich Picturehouse. This super unique event is happening on Thursday (today!) at 11:30am so get your tickets quick!

Rug Rhymes. A playful event with puppets where under-5s can sing their favourite nursery rhymes and learn new ones. It takes place on Friday. Find out more here.