What's on in Southwark
123 things to do in Southwark — arts & culture, music, fitness & wellness and faith & worship across 58 local venues. Updated daily from what Southwark's businesses post themselves.
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Wine Wednesday
Food & Drink🔁 Every WednesdayKartuli Georgian Restaurant
Georgian wine evening at Kartuli
Distillery Tours at Jensen's Bermondsey Gin
Arts & Culture🔁 Every Wednesday & ThursdayJensen's Bermondsey Gin Distillery
Guided tours of the gin distillery in a converted railway arch.
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Arts & Culture2026-07-29The Arzner
Feel-good musical starring Dolly Parton about a beloved brothel facing closure.
Weekly Prayer
Faith & Worship🔁 Every Wednesday · 07:00Haddon Hall Baptist ChurchFree
Online prayer time every Wednesday morning
SCULPT & BURN
Fitness & Wellness2026-07-29 · 07:10The Ministry
Sculpt & Burn class at The Ministry
Morning Prayer & Said Mass
Faith & Worship🔁 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday · 09:00St Mary NewingtonFree
Weekday morning prayer and mass
Market Days at Jensen's Bermondsey Gin Distillery
Market🔁 Every Saturday & Sunday · 10:30Jensen's Bermondsey Gin Distillery
Bottle purchases, tasters and long drinks at the distillery.
Småbarnstreff
Kids & Family🔁 Every Wednesday · 11:00Sjømannskirken
Toddler group on Wednesdays at 11 AM
POSTURE CHECK WITH SPINEWORKS
Fitness & Wellness2026-07-29 · 11:30The Ministry
Posture check session with Spineworks
The Arts Yard - Summer Showcase & Street Art Jam
Arts & Culture2026-07-29 · 12:00LEX2 Livesey Exchange
Summer showcase and street art jam at LEX2
Community Bike Shop Open Day
Community🔁 Every Wednesday and Saturday · 12:00Babyldn Community Bike ShopFree for kids, cheap for locals
Open doors for DIY bike repairs and tools access
CHATTY PATTY: COMMUNITY BREAKFAST CLUB
Community🔁 Every Wednesday · 12:00Prince of Peckham
Weekly community breakfast club for connection and company
MOBILITY
Fitness & Wellness2026-07-29 · 12:30The Ministry
Mobility class at The Ministry
Peckham Chess Club
Community2026-07-29 · 18:00SET SocialFree
Peckham Chess Club meeting
YOGA
Fitness & Wellness2026-07-29 · 18:00The Ministry
Yoga class at The Ministry
Online meeting: partners of affected adults
Community2026-07-29 · 18:00ZoomFree
Support meeting for partners of adults affected by leukodystrophy
Film Screening: South by South – Ja'Tovia Gary
Arts & Culture2026-07-29 · 18:30South London Gallery
Film screening
Zine Making and Collage Club
Workshop / Class2026-07-29 · 19:00SET SocialFree
Zine making and collage workshop
Peckham Life Drawing Bumper Fun Summer Special
Workshop / Class2026-07-29 · 19:00SET Social£5
Life drawing summer special
Munk Mahjong Club
Community2026-07-29 · 19:00SET SocialFree
Mahjong club night
The Loudest Show on Earth
Music2026-07-29 · 19:30The Ivy House£11.67
Three electric guitar-led bands: Sweet Giant, Naomi In Blue, Thomaz Martin
"Sorry, We're Occupied" – a tragic stand up special.
Arts & Culture2026-07-29 · 20:00The Queer Comedy Club
Stand up comedy show by Tarek Turjman.
Free Soul Collective Street Dance Jam
Fitness & Wellness🔁 Every Wednesday · 20:00WTH Community SpaceFree
Weekly adult street dance freestyle jam session, 18+ years
The Great Greyhound Pub Quiz
Quiz🔁 Every Wednesday · 20:00The Great Greyhound Pub£2 cash per person
Weekly pub quiz with Lee Underscore, teams of 2–6, cash prizes.
Pure Heaven: Drag, Jazz, and Desperation
Arts & Culture2026-07-29 · 21:30The Queer Comedy Club
A solo-ish drag show with an hour of storytelling through jazz vocals and piano.
SET Open Decks – Weekly DJ Open Booth Nights
Nightlife🔁 Every Wednesday · 21:30SET Social
Weekly DJ open booth night
Tomorrow
Thursday Beginner Shibari Class
Workshop / Class🔁 Every ThursdayAnatomie Studio
Weekly beginner shibari sessions teaching foundational rope techniques.
Bankside LGBTQ+ Network: Pride Celebration
Community2026-07-30Bankside Space
LGBTQ+ pride celebration and networking event.
Wham! 10 Days in China Party + Intro
Arts & Culture2026-07-30The Arzner
Party screening commemorating Wham!'s 1985 performances in communist China, with cocktails and music.
Doodle with a View
Arts & Culture2026-07-30The View from The ShardIncluded with every ticket
Mr Doodle art installation at The View from The Shard
Fabal Beerhall Quiz
Quiz🔁 Every ThursdayFabal Beerhall
Thursday night quiz at Fabal Beerhall
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Arts & Culture2026-07-30Shakespeare's Globe, Globe Theatre
Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Globe Theatre
Thursday Run
Fitness & Wellness🔁 Every ThursdayLondon City RunnersFree
Weekly Thursday run from Druid Street
SOON Presents
Music2026-07-30The Great Greyhound Pub
Dogsbody, The Healing Power of Horses, Bugbear
Barrel Project - Quiz Night
Quiz🔁 Every WednesdayThe Barrel Project£11 Beer & Burger Deal
Weekly pub quiz with £50 bar tab prize
Creature Creations | Crafting Activity
Kids & Family2026-07-30 · 10:30Southwark CathedralFree
Fun hands-on craft activity for all ages
Object Stories | Southwark Heritage Centre
Kids & Family2026-07-30 · 10:30Southwark CathedralFree
Discover stories behind animal and nature-themed museum objects
'All Creatures Great and Small' Storytelling Session
Kids & Family2026-07-30 · 10:45Southwark CathedralFree
Fabulous tales of enchanting animals, beasts and bugs
Quiet Prayer and Meditation
Faith & Worship🔁 Every Thursday · 12:00Dulwich Grove United Reformed ChurchFree
Weekly Thursday prayer and meditation time
Highlights Tours – Paint! Pattern! Print!
Arts & Culture🔁 Selected Wednesdays and Thursdays · 15:00Fashion and Textile MuseumFree
Guided tour of Paint! Pattern! Print! exhibition
Holding Company
Arts & Culture2026-07-30 · 18:00SET Social
Holding Company event
Swiggers Games Club
Community🔁 Every Wednesday · 18:00The Shipwrights ArmsFree
Board games club meeting on Wednesday evenings
Dear Kaffy: Diary of a Single Woman — Press Launch
Arts & Culture2026-07-30 · 18:30The Africa Centre
Press launch for BAP Productions' acclaimed play Dear Kaffy
You Straights Are F**ked Up!
Arts & Culture2026-07-30 · 18:30The Queer Comedy Club
Outrageous comedy show that's toured Europe & Asia.
Andrei Serban
Music2026-07-30 · 19:00Toulouse Lautrec
Jazz performance in the Piano Room
Poetry at Lala Books: Anthony Joseph & Keith Jarrett + open mic
Arts & Culture2026-07-30 · 19:00Lala BooksTickets
T.S. Eliot prize winner Anthony Joseph celebrates his newest collection Haunting The Black Air with special guest Keith Jarrett and open mic.
Quiz Night: Hosted by Harvey
Quiz2026-07-30 · 19:00Corner CornerFree
Hosted quiz night
Bible Study
Faith & Worship🔁 Every Thursday · 19:00Monnow Road Baptist ChurchFree
Bible Study on Zoom
Miss DiGG Pub Quiz
Quiz2026-07-30 · 19:00The Doodle Bar£2
Drag queen-hosted pub quiz with prizes and entertainment
Green Lions Community Archive Launch
Arts & Culture2026-07-30 · 19:00SET SocialFree
Green Lions Community Archive launch event
Bird House Bingo
Quiz2026-07-30 · 19:00Bird House Brewery
Outrageous bingo night with prizes and surprises
PUB QUIZ
Quiz🔁 Every Thursday · 20:00The Old Nun's Head
Pub quiz night
Big Backstory
Arts & Culture2026-07-30 · 20:00The Queer Comedy Club
Debut WIP by Julien Gypens stand-up comedy and contemporary dance.
JOHNNIE WALKER PRESENTS R&B THURSDAYS: KASH/PHAROAH
Music🔁 Every Thursday · 20:00Prince of Peckham
R&B Thursday with DJs Kash and Pharoah
BORN N BREAD presents sexy spice
Music2026-07-30 · 20:00Palais Ballroom
BORN N BREAD presents sexy spice
Friday 31 July
Paint! Pattern! Print! The Textiles of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell
Arts & Culture🔁 Tuesdays – Saturdays · 11:00Fashion and Textile Museum£12.65 (Concessions may apply)
Exhibition of textiles by Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell
Muay Thai for Self-Defence
Fitness & Wellness🔁 Every Friday · 09:45London LGBTQ+ Community CentreFree
Weekly Muay Thai Self-Defence classes focused on building confidence
50+ Friday Social
Community🔁 Every Friday · 13:00London LGBTQ+ Community CentreFree
Weekly meetup for LGBTQ+ people over 50
Chardchakaj Waikawee: Youth
Arts & Culture2026-07-31Graces Mews
Exhibition by Chardchakaj Waikawee
Jeshi + Fonzo + Just Lil + Crash Tracy
Music2026-07-31The Great Greyhound Pub
Jeshi, Fonzo, Just Lil, Crash Tracy
Young Designers Fashion Collection
Workshop / Class2026-07-31Fashion and Textile Museum
Design your own collection inspired by previous exhibitions
In Retrospect - 50 Years of Alchemy: Peter Layton's Solo Exhibition
Arts & Culture2026-07-31London Glassblowing
Peter Layton solo exhibition celebrating 50 years of London Glassblowing
The Music of Shirley Horn ft. Kelley Suttenfield
Music2026-07-31Toulouse Lautrec
Jazz performance
Mamma Mia Party!
Arts & Culture2026-07-31The Arzner
Adult-only relaxed party screening closing the Summer Lovin' season.
CAFOD Community Rosary
Faith & Worship🔁 Every Thursday · 09:00Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
Community Rosary every Thursday morning at 9:00am.
Mission & Ministry | A Spiritual Tour of Southwark Cathedral
Arts & Culture2026-07-31 · 11:00Southwark Cathedral£9
A unique spiritual tour of this beautiful cathedral
Quentin Blake: Good Companions
Arts & Culture2026-07-31 · 11:00Bankside GalleryFree
Exhibition of Quentin Blake's new work featuring portraits and companionship themes
Whatever the Weather – Sensory Adapted
Kids & Family2026-07-31 · 12:00Unicorn Theatre (Clore)
Sensory adapted performance for ages 0–7 years
Jumuah (Friday Prayer)
Faith & Worship🔁 Every Friday · 13:30Peckham Islamic CentreFree
Jumuah prayer at Peckham Islamic Centre
Soft Ground: Textiles and Self-Soothing Workshop Series
Workshop / Class2026-07-31 · 14:00SET SocialFree
Textiles and self-soothing workshop
Spoken Word Night
Arts & Culture🔁 3rd Thursday of the month · 16:00Orbit Beers Brewery & Taproom
Spoken Word Night – 3rd Thursday of every month
Soothing Flow Evening Class – Liz Lark
Fitness & Wellness2026-07-31 · 18:00Globe House Yoga£30 drop in or £75/3 sessions
Summer Flow ~ 8 limbs astanga essence flow with pranayamas & meditation
Cristina Hart Indie Artist
Music2026-07-31 · 18:00Corner CornerFree
Live performance by indie artist Cristina Hart
Mindful Fridays: Men's Circle & Yoga
Fitness & Wellness🔁 Bimonthly · 18:00Oca LondonEarlybird discount code MEN5 for £5 off until 10 July 2026
Evening men's circle with yoga, breathing and open-hearted conversation.
Music on Vinyl
Music🔁 Every Thursday · 19:00Boro Bistro
DJ Jonny Drop plays vinyl every Thursday from 7 PM
Ineza Kerschkamp
Music2026-07-31 · 19:00Toulouse Lautrec
Jazz and soul performance in the Piano Room
Round and Round: Birthday
Music2026-07-31 · 19:30The Ivy House£10
Joseph Futak single launch with support from Ropeburn and Hackpen
Yasmine & sif.b
Music2026-07-31 · 20:00Palais Ballroom
Yasmine & sif.b
MIXTAPE: P MONTANA + FRIENDS
Music🔁 Every Friday · 21:00Prince of Peckham
Weekly Friday night DJ session with P Montana
NUNAOKE w/ LUCY
Nightlife🔁 Every Friday · 21:30The Old Nun's Head
Karaoke night with Lucy
A Guy Called Gerald (Live), Chinese Daughter & Tim Reaper
Music2026-07-31 · 22:00Palais
A Guy Called Gerald (Live), Chinese Daughter & Tim Reaper
Saturday 1 August
Church bike rides Spring 2026
Community🔁 Monthly Saturday morning rides plus Sunday family rides · 08:00St Mary Magdalen BermondseyFree
Regular bike riding group for fellowship and community building
Cosmic Drop Sessions
Nightlife🔁 Every SaturdayLeadbelly's Bar & Kitchen
Cosmic Drop Sessions every Saturday
Mezze presents: Echo Juliet & Lebo
Music2026-08-01The Great Greyhound Pub
Echo Juliet, Lebo
Tom Jurkiewicz Trio
Music2026-08-01Toulouse Lautrec
Jazz performance
Live Music Fridays
Music🔁 Every FridayBermondsey Bar & Kitchen
Live music every Friday at Bermondsey Bar & Kitchen
Apkhazian Dinner
Food & Drink2026-08-01Kartuli Georgian Restaurant
Apkhazian-themed tasting dinner at Kartuli
Neon Naked: Life Drawing
Arts & Culture2026-08-01Toulouse Lautrec
Life drawing with vibrant neon and UV reactive materials
Glitter (25th Anniversary)
Arts & Culture2026-08-01The Arzner£8
Mariah Carey camp screening celebrating Glitter's 25th anniversary. Adult-only.
LGBTQ+ Beginner and Intermediate Ballet Class
Fitness & Wellness🔁 Every Wednesday · 08:00London LGBTQ+ Community CentreFree
LGBTQ+ friendly beginners and intermediate ballet class
Gentle Community Yoga
Fitness & Wellness🔁 Every Saturday · 09:00WTH Community Space
Calming and inclusive yoga session for all levels
LGBTQ+ Strength Conditioning Class
Fitness & Wellness🔁 Every Wednesday · 09:30London LGBTQ+ Community CentreFree
Weekly strength and conditioning class suitable for all levels
Family Allotment Club
Kids & Family🔁 Every Friday, 10am–12pm · 10:00Southwark Park Galleries, Garden & Bothy
Community gardening for families with children
Friday Evening Service
Faith & Worship🔁 Every Friday evening · 10:00Destiny House
Friday evening worship service at Destiny House
The Big Cathedral Knit
Community2026-08-01 · 10:00Southwark CathedralFree
Knit and crochet blankets for people experiencing homelessness
Fabric Painting – Taster
Workshop / Class2026-08-01 · 10:30Fashion and Textile Museum
Half-day fabric painting workshop with Sarah Campbell
LGBTQ+ Coworking Space
Community🔁 Every Wednesday · 11:00London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
Space for LGBTQ+ freelancers, students and work-from-homers
Table Top Sale
Market2026-08-01 · 11:00The Ivy HouseFree Entry
2nd annual Ivy House Table Top Sale — buy and sell items
Breathwork Workshop — Fire, Inner Knowing and Transformation
Fitness & Wellness2026-08-01 · 14:00Globe House Yoga£45. Book two tickets for £80. Concessions available
Functional breathing and guided conscious connected breathwork session with Yana
Fisher vs (Opponent TBA)
Sport2026-08-01 · 15:00St Pauls Sports Ground
SCEFL Premier Division match
Friday Night DJs
Nightlife🔁 Every Friday · 16:00Orbit Beers Brewery & Taproom
Regular Friday night DJ sets at Orbit Beers Taproom
The Steve Rhodes Centenary Celebration
Arts & Culture2026-08-01 · 16:30The Africa Centre
Photo exhibition, bio-documentaries, panel discussion and concert celebrating Steve Rhodes
Queer Prom 2026
Nightlife2026-08-01 · 19:00SET Social£10 – £18
Queer Prom 2026 party
Karl Charity
Music2026-08-01 · 19:00Toulouse Lautrec
Jazz performance in the Piano Room
Sunday 2 August
Queer Walking Group
Fitness & Wellness🔁 Monthly · 12:00London LGBTQ+ Community CentreFree
Monthly Queer Walking Group across North, South, East and/or West London
Junior Church
Kids & Family🔁 Every Sunday · 10:30St Mary NewingtonFree
Primary-aged children's activities during 10:30am Sunday Mass
Sung Parish Mass
Faith & Worship🔁 Every Sunday · 10:30St Mary NewingtonFree
Sunday mass with music, incense, children's group and crèche
Monday 3 August
Retro Weekends
Nightlife🔁 Every weekendFour Quarters
Weekly arcade games, challenges, drink offers and playlists
Dog-friendly Sundays
Community🔁 Every SundayHiver Beers Taproom
Dog-friendly Sundays at Hiver Taproom
Victoria Park Market
Market🔁 Every Sunday · 10:00Victoria Park Market
Chacarero empanadas and products at Victoria Park Market every Sunday.
Sunday Morning Service
Faith & Worship🔁 Every Sunday morning · 10:00Destiny House
Sunday morning worship service at Destiny House
Sunday Service
Faith & Worship🔁 Every Sunday · 10:30St Mary Magdalen BermondseyFree
Weekly Sunday service of prayer, praise and Holy Communion
Sunday Morning Worship
Faith & Worship🔁 Every Sunday · 11:00Dulwich Grove United Reformed ChurchFree
Weekly Sunday worship service with communion on first and third Sundays
Children's Garden Trail
Kids & Family🔁 Every Saturday & Sunday · 12:00South London GalleryFree
Self-guided garden trail for children
Saturday Sake Tasting - every week at 12:30pm
Food & Drink🔁 Every Saturday · 12:30KANPAI Sake Brewery & Taproom
Weekly guided tasting of three premium sakes in the brewery.
Community Yoga with Pana
Fitness & Wellness🔁 Every Monday · 18:45WTH Community SpacePay-what-you-can (donation-based)
Dynamic and playful vinyasa yoga for all levels
Prayer Meeting
Faith & Worship🔁 Every Monday · 19:00Monnow Road Baptist ChurchFree
Prayer Meeting on Zoom
Tuesday 4 August
Quiz Night
Quiz🔁 Every MondayLeadbelly's Bar & Kitchen
Weekly quiz night
Weekly Pub Quiz
Quiz🔁 Every TuesdayThe Mayflower
Join us on Tuesday evenings for our weekly Pub Quiz
Tuesday Run
Fitness & Wellness🔁 Every TuesdayLondon City RunnersFree
Weekly Tuesday run from Druid Street
Soul Collective x USDD Kids
Kids & Family🔁 Every Tuesday · 17:00Walworth Town Hall Community SpaceFree
Free weekly street dance workshops for young people aged 7–15
Exposition & Quiet Prayer
Faith & Worship🔁 Every Tuesday · 18:30St Mary NewingtonFree
Quiet prayer and meditation before the Blessed Sacrament
Main Midweek Mass
Faith & Worship🔁 Every Tuesday · 19:00St Mary NewingtonFree
Midweek mass with some music, 30 minutes