The Royal Borough of Greenwich presents its free summer celebration with over 25 events featuring music, dance, theatre, food, arts and carnival culture for all ages to enjoy.
Royal Greenwich Festivals Free Summer Programme is Here
The Royal Borough of Greenwich’s summer celebration is back with over 25 free Royal Greenwich Festivals events bringing music, dance, theatre, food, arts and carnival culture to every corner of the borough. The programme runs from Saturday 7 June to Sunday 14 September and features a diverse range of festivals, performances, exhibitions and workshops delivered by both local and international artists, organisations and performers. A spokesperson for the Royal Borough of Greenwich said: “From the beloved Plumstead Make Merry, celebrating its 50th anniversary, to show-stopping spectacles at the 30th Greenwich and Docklands International Festival, we’re working with more organisations than ever before to bring you the biggest and best Royal Greenwich Festivals yet. “All Royal Greenwich Festivals events are free. Just come along, relax and enjoy world class arts and culture on your doorstep!”
What’s On
- June
- Plumstead Make Merry Association: Plumstead Make Merry Saturday 7 June, 12 noon to 6pm Plumstead Common, SE18 1QJ Plumstead Make Merry celebrate its 50th anniversary, with an extravaganza of live music, dance and drumming performances, food and community stalls, sports and crafts workshops.
- Arts Trust Productions: Summer in the Park Sunday 29 June, 1pm to 6pm Maryon Park, Charlton, SE7 8EN Bring your picnic blanket and gather your friends and family, for a vibrant community event featuring folk music, street arts, creative arts, food and craft markets.
- July
- Black Female Entrepreneur Greenwich (BFEG): African Masquerade Sunday 6 July, 12 noon to 6pm PARKSfest, Eltham Park South, SE9 1AH A carnival amid Eltham's PARKSfest, including masquerade mask workshops, fashion show, Afrobeat dance competition, cultural food tastings and pop-up market stalls.
- The Bold Melon Collective: Give or Take performance and workshops Sunday 6 July, 12 noon to 6pm PARKSfest, Eltham Park South, SE9 1AH A family friendly live performance and collage workshop from local LGBTQIA+ artists.
Published on 15 August 2025 by UKFG
