What's on in SE1

June 2025

Saturday 14 June 2025

Waterloo and the Birth of the Circus
A Lambeth Fantastical Guided Walk exploring the lives of Philip and Patty Astley and the birth of the modern circus in Waterloo.
Super Jumble - Buy tickets
On June 14th 2025, from 9am to 2pm, Mercato Metropolitano in Elephant & Castle will host a supersized 21st-century jumble sale like no other. Brought to you by secondhand giants Traid, Beyond Retro, and Charity Super.Mkt.
Jessa Brown: Writing with the Archives - at Southwark Archives | Southwark Council
Jessa Brown, poet, is a former Heritage Officer for Southwark, and the stories found in our archives have been a source of inspiration for much of her work – including ‘Greygoose, Joanna’, the poem that won her Keats-Shelley Prize this year. At this one-of-a-kind workshop, she’ll be sharing insights into some of this inspiration – and ideas about using archive material in your own work.

Saturday 21 June 2025

TGGT SE1 2025 — THE GREAT GET TOGETHER SE1
Ark Globe Academy’s Summer Fair | Southwark Council
This free community event is packed with exciting activities, games, delicious food, and stalls for all ages. Enjoy everything on offer, explore student showcases of art and crafts, and connect with local businesses that help support our school.Ark Globe Academy is an all-through school in Elephant and Castle, Southwark serving students aged 4 to 18, with an on-site Ark Start Nursery for children as young as 9 months. We are dedicated to preparing our students for university and to be leaders in their community.
Uzbek Culture

Festival in Potters Fields Park

Sunday 22 June 2025

Uzbek Culture

Festival in Potters Fields Park

Monday 23 June 2025

Careers Roadshow at London Waterloo
On 23rd June, between 8:30 and 11:00, members of Network Rail and South Western Railway will be available on the station concourse for anyone to come and speak to us about careers in both organisations. The event aims to support the Railway 200 ambition of inspiring others to pursue a career in rail
Why I Care: And Why Care Matters | An Evening with Sir Ed Davey MP
Join Sir Ed Davey MP and Helen Walker as they discuss ‘Why I Care and Why Care Matters’

Wednesday 25 June 2025

Elephant and Castle Careers Fair 2025
Discover job opportunities and career paths at Elephant and Castle Careers Fair 2025
Generous Faith with Reverend Giles Goddard
Join us for a heartfelt discussion on faith and generosity with Reverend Giles Goddard!

Thursday 26 June 2025

Lower Marsh Presents: Mamma Mia
Experience the magic of Mamma Mia! under the open sky as Lower Marsh Lates begins its summer festivities with a delightful outdoor screening
SoW Forum

South Bank & Waterloo Forum with local councillors and MP

Knight’s Dream — SongEasel
BBC New Generation Artist, stunning mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston presents  an inspired programme pairing songs by Héloïse Werner and Fanny Hensel with  Schumann’s Dichterliebe , in the original version for mezzo soprano. She is joined by renowned pianist Sholto Kyno

Friday 27 June 2025

Lambeth Palace Open Days | The Archbishop of Canterbury
Find out how to visit our beautiful and historic Palace.
Clara & Robert — SongEasel
SongEasel 2025 Artist-in-Residence Stephan Loges joins Artistic Director Jocelyn Freeman for a heart-warming programme that pays homage to the 185th anniversary of the marriage of Clara Wieck to Robert Schumann 185 years ago. They present a selection of Clara’s songs alongside Robert
Tate Modern Lates | Tate Modern

Saturday 28 June 2025

Pride in Southwark | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
Celebrating all things Queer & Community - June 28th 2025, Mint Street Park.
Urban Garden Fair
Frauenliebe und -leben — SongEasel
Star German soprano Juliane Banse partners Finnish pianist Pauliina Tukiainen for a heart-felt conclusion to our Schumann celebrations. Their programme combines rousing Spanish songs with selections from Wolf’s Spanisches Liederbuch and Robert Schumann’s heart-felt Frauenliebe und

Sunday 29 July 2025

Urban Garden Fair

July 2025

Sunday 6 July 2025

Bermondsey Square Jazz Day: Pride in Southwark
Extended event supporting Pride in Southwark. Live jazz, salsa dancing and LGBTQ+ community choir

Wednesday 9 July 2025

An evening with astronaut Ricky Arnold
Join Ricky for an unforgettable evening of space stories, adventure, and inspiration. Ask your burning questions, and snap a selfie with a real astronaut!<br /> …

Friday 11 July 2025

Gloria! | Southwark Cathedral Choir Summer Concert
A concert celebrating the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Girls’ Choir at Southwark Cathedral

Saturday 12 July 2025

Mint Street Music Festival
Mint Street Music Festival CIC. Company number: 13047705

Sunday 13 July 2025

Jazz at St John's Waterloo
Free live music in the churchyard

Tuesday 15 July 2025

Waterloo Community Development Group
Public meeting

Friday 18 July 2025

London Waterloo station
Join us in celebrating 200 years of the modern railway by visiting Inspiration: The Railway 200 Exhibition Train at London Waterloo station. You’ll be joined by a fantastic team dedicated to making your experience memorable. The train is accessible and to ensure a quality experience and time to enj
Southwark Cathedral History Festival 2025
A 2-day history festival featuring several of the best historians in the UK.

Saturday 19 July 2025

London Waterloo station
Join us in celebrating 200 years of the modern railway by visiting Inspiration: The Railway 200 Exhibition Train at London Waterloo station. You’ll be joined by a fantastic team dedicated to making your experience memorable. The train is accessible and to ensure a quality experience and time to enj
Southwark Cathedral History Festival 2025
A 2-day history festival featuring several of the best historians in the UK.

Friday 25 July 2025

Lambeth Palace Open Days | The Archbishop of Canterbury
Find out how to visit our beautiful and historic Palace.

Thursday 31 July 2025

Lower Marsh Presents: Dirty Dancing
Join us for a magical evening in Waterloo as Lower Marsh Lates continues its summer series with a screening of the iconic film Dirty Dancing

August 2025

Sunday 3 August 2025

Bermondsey Square Jazz Day
Live music

Sunday 17 August 2025

Jazz at St John's Waterloo
Free live music in the churchyard

Saturday 23 August 2025

The Golden Hinde - Public Night Voyage (EARLYBIRD Promotion)
Fun activities for families and evening events live music, rum tasting, talks and more.

Thursday 28 August 2025

Lower Marsh Lates Presents: Grease
Get ready to rock ‘n’ roll as Lower Marsh Lates wraps up its summer series with a lively screening of the classic musical, Grease.

Friday 29 August 2025

Lambeth Palace Open Days | The Archbishop of Canterbury
Find out how to visit our beautiful and historic Palace.

September 2025

Sunday 7 September 2025

Bermondsey Square Jazz Day
Live music

Saturday 20 September 2025

Bermondsey Street Festival – Our Village Fete in the City
Bermondsey Street Festival – Saturday 21st September 2024. WE ARE BACK! We’re Thrilled to Announce the Return of the Beloved Bermondsey Street Festival for 2024
The Great River Race – 2024 – The home of the Great River Race Trust

Tuesday 23 September 2025

Waterloo Community Development Group
Public meeting

Sunday 28 September 2025

Livery Fair – London Sheep Drive & Livery Fair

October 2025

Thursday 9 October 2025

SoW Forum

South Bank & Waterloo Forum with local councillors and MP

November 2025

Sunday 2 November 2025

Spectators
Information for the spectators of the RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.

Tuesday 25 November 2025

Waterloo Community Development Group
Public meeting

December 2025

Thursday 11 December 2025

SoW Forum

South Bank & Waterloo Forum with local councillors and MP

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