Another incredible programme of free Royal Greenwich Festival events kicks off this June!
From food festivals and carnivals to music, dance and fashion shows, Royal Greenwich Festivals will bring free, inclusive events to all corners of the borough this summer.
Councillor Sandra Bauer, Cabinet Member for Equality, Culture and Communities, said: “Bring the whole family along to a Royal Greenwich Festival near you! We’re working with more organisations than ever for 2025, including some brand-new festivals. From community fairs in our award-winning parks to floating theatre on Southmere lake, this year’s diverse range of free, accessible events will bring residents together to celebrate our borough’s unique identity.
“Art and culture help our communities to thrive, boosting mental health, social cohesion and providing learning and employment opportunities. The Royal Greenwich Festivals programme tackles financial barriers so everyone can access creative events and supports our Culture Strategy vision to be a place where creative people, innovation and cultural connections inspire, encourage and flourish.”
With 10 festival providers and over 25 events across the summer, there’s something for everyone.
ARC & You: Nigerian Cultural Finesse
Explore cultural displays, dance performances, theatre, plus a documentary on Nigerian and British culture will premier.
Arts Trust: Summer in the Park
Community events at Gallions Park in Thamesmead and Maryon Park in Charlton, featuring folk music, street arts, creative arts, food and craft markets.
Black Female Entrepreneur Greenwich: African Masquerade
African Masquerade carnival events including mask workshops, fashion show, Afrobeat dance competitions, cultural food tastings and market stalls, as part of Eltham Park South and Bostall Gardens PARKSfests.
BME Volunteers: Greenwich Food Festival
A celebration of food, culture and community, including cooking competitions, food tastings, visual arts workshops and health and wellbeing support from community initiatives.
FESTIVAL.ORG: Greenwich and Docklands International Festival (GDIF)
The globally renowned GDIF returns to animate our open spaces for a spectacular 30th anniversary celebration, including Greenwich Fair, parkour performances, fashion shows and thought-provoking theatre.
Plumstead Make Merry Association: Plumstead Make Merry
The 50th anniversary of annual family festival, Plumstead Make Merry, including live music, dance and drumming performances, food and community stalls, sports and crafts workshops.
TARU Arts: Kidbrooke and Woolwich Carnivals
The spirit of carnival will return to Kidbrooke and Woolwich with music, dance, and food and community stalls.
The Bold Melon Collective: Queer Migrations
Musical performances, storytelling workshops and art exhibition from local LGBTQIA+ artists, exploring the themes of ‘queer migrations’ and ‘proud to be here’.
Tramshed: ‘Whoddunnit?’ Cabaret Musical
Reach Theatre Company will stage their show-stopping cabaret musical at Southwood PARKSfest.
Woolwich Works: Brassworks
The courtyard will come to life with musical performances, plus a community brass parade through Woolwich town centre.
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