Happy Thursday, South East London!
Before we get to this weekend, some news about one of the biggest free festivals in South East London…
📰 Greenwich’s biggest free festival just dropped its lineup
The Greenwich+Docklands International Festival has revealed its full 2026 programme. Running from 21st August to 6th September, it fills Woolwich, Greenwich and Thamesmead with outdoor theatre, dance shows and music all built around this year’s theme, “We Move.”
It kicks off with a huge open-air dance piece in General Gordon Square in Woolwich, and the Greenwich Fair returns that opening weekend. Best of all, it’s almost entirely FREE. See the full programme here.
Stay safe. Stay cool. Have a great weekend.
-Anton
All Weekend Long
🎬 Rooftop Cinema Club Peckham
Open-air films all weekend: Paprika and The Devil Wears Prada 2 on Friday, then La La Land, the new Michael Jackson biopic and Interstellar on Saturday. There’s also a special Thursday night pairing Almost Famous with a live Sofar Sounds sets, and for dog owners, scroll down to Sunday. Pick a film and grab your seat.
Friday, August 14th
🧘 FREE community yoga in Pasley Park
Hannah Maher’s free Friday-morning yoga in Pasley Park, Walworth continues. All levels welcome, just bring a mat. Roll out your mat here.
Saturday, August 15th
🎶 Afrobeat orchestra in Lewisham
Fela Kuti’s disciple performs a special open-air show at the Fox and Firkin Saturday afternoon. If you haven’t heard of Dele Sosimi or Fela Kuti, picture an amazing danceable rhythm and great musicians. They’re playing from 1-9pm. Get your tickets here.
🎉 Free summer fete at the Albany in Deptford
Deptford’s arts hub the Albany throws open its garden for a FREE summer fete packed with live music, DJs and creative workshops, including a Guinness World Record–holding hula hoop troupe and soul singer Laville. Advance tickets have sold out, but there’s room for walk-ups. See the full lineup here.
🎻 12 Ensemble at Bold Tendencies in Peckham
The string collective 12 Ensemble perform an evening of Schubert inside Peckham Levels a striking setting for a striking sound. Book a seat here.
🔊 Jumbi day party & Phonox afterparty in Peckham
An all-day-into-all-night electronic showcase at Jumbi, with DJ Paypal and electro-master Ikonika, rolling into a late afterparty with DJ Assault. Starts at 3pm. See who’s playing here.
💘 A live Blind Date in Canada Water
You know the old dating show. Well, the show is getting a live revival at Corner Corner in Canada Water. Grab a seat to watch contestants try out their best pick-up lines, or put yourself forward if you’re feeling brave enough. Get involved or get tickets here.
Sunday, August 16th
🎭 National Theatre props, samples and seconds sale
The National Theatre is selling some of their own props, AND as an added bonus, there’s going to be a whole market of independent sellers as well. This super unique market is happening Sunday at 10am. Find out more here.
🐶 Dog-friendly films at Rooftop Cinema Peckham
Bring the pup: Rooftop Cinema goes dog-friendly on Sunday with screenings of Best in Show and 101 Dalmatians. Book you and the pup in here.