whats on – Southwark News

Southwark’s COLAB Theatre hosts acclaimed play ‘Cock’

News Desk — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:21:02 +0000

Cock returns to London in an intimate new staging running from Wednesday 22nd April to Saturday 2nd May 2026 at COLAB Theatre, writes Myfanwy Fleming-Jones… Following sold-out international runs, Cock – a witty and provocative modern classic – arrives in Southwark this month. After the 2022 West End revival, this new iteration places audiences at […]

Music Appreciation Group brings Schubert to Blackheath Halls

Staff Reporter — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:46:38 +0000

Group lectures on the music of Franz Schubert will take place this summer term on Mondays at 10am at Blackheath Halls, starting 20 April. The ten two-hour lectures will be delivered by British composer Matthew Taylor and will cover a wide range of Schubert’s works, from symphonies to string quartets. Students will pay half price […]

The church that hosts organ karaoke – with a jazz club in its crypt

Staff Reporter — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:22:09 +0000

The grade two listed Neo-Gothic church offers a dramatic background for their famous 'Organoke', and has been hosting top jazz acts in its basement for over 30 years.

Eclectic vintage fair Midcentury Modern returns to Dulwich College

News Desk — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:39:24 +0000

For two days each year, were you to step inside the halls of Dulwich College, you’d have the sensation of stepping back in time, writes Maya Sgaravato-Grant… On Sunday 22 March this will be true once again, with the iconic biannual ‘Mid-century Modern’ fair set to celebrate the best of vintage – and some more […]

Battersea Power Station hosts UK leg of ancient Egyptian artefacts ‘never seen outside Egypt’

Staff Reporter — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:04:00 +0000

Battersea is hosting an international exhibition of treasures which showcase the reign of King Ramses II – many of which have never been seen outside Egypt, writes Romilly Schulte… Ramses and the Pharoah’s Gold showcases nearly 200 priceless items, including sarcophagi, jewellery and mummified creatures, and proudly displays Ramses II’s wooden coffin as an impressive […]

New comedy night hopes to bring big laughs to Crystal Palace

Staff Reporter — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:51:09 +0000

Live stand-up debuts are coming to Crystal Palace with top UK talent and local flair, writes Jessica Khan… Antenna Studios is set to launch its first-ever Comedy Night on Friday 7th November. The new event promises sharp sets, cheap drinks, and a spotlight on South London creatives. Hosted by Eli James, who is a South […]

Halloween and Day of the Dead events coming to an area near you

Staff Reporter — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:20:27 +0000

Fancy dress, parties and flower crown workshops – there’s something for everyone this October, writes Rebecca Healy… Day of the Dead Flower Crown Workshop Peckham’s Crisis charity shop is hosting a flower crown workshop with florists ‘Where have all the flowers gone?’ for the Mexican day of the dead celebration this Halloween. Fresh flower blossoms […]

Stars of stand-up turn out for Peckham Playground Comedy Festival

Katherine Johnston — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:05:27 +0000

Comedy festival ‘Peckham Playground’ returns this October after a hugely successful first ever run in 2023. Featuring an all-star line-up with some of the biggest names and rising stars of stand up, the festival will see seven shows across five days from October 8-12, plus cocktail bars and street food, all at Copeland Park. Created […]

Hot spot by the dock: Canada Water’s summer itinerary unlocked

News Desk — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:16:57 +0000

Canada Water is fast becoming one of South London’s bubbliest neighbourhoods – and this summer it’s making a bigger splash than ever before with free films, live music, food, art and sport on offer, writes Emily Driver… Showcasing summer in full bloom is Trumpet Flowers – a giant, interactive light-and-sound installation making its UK debut […]

What’s on: Fitness meets nightlife at Ministry of Sound Games

News Desk — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:23:00 +0000

The iconic nightclub Ministry of Sound will be transformed into a high energy fitness arena next month, with the launch of Ministry of Sound Games, writes Claudia Macaluso The event will blend high-energy workouts with the club culture Ministry of Sound is famed for, all taking place on July 1st, and starting from 11:30 am. Throughout […]