The Peninsula Summer is back this year with a season-long celebration of creativity, community and culture. Starting on the 10th July, the full programme features food, music and art.
The Peninsula is home to London’s only rooftop basketball court, London’s first elevated garden park, architecturally impressive Design District and the Canteen Food Hall. It also hosts the iconic O2 Arena and one of the capital’s best collections of free to see public art.
This summer, throughout the whole of July and August, a series of summer activations are planned to keep you Greenwich locals and visitors and entertained.
Mini Golf: returns 10th July
Wild Swim Mini golf returns this July with a technicolour golf course created by internationally recognised art duo Graphic Rewilding.
You can experience the studio’s large-scale nature-inspired installations, inspired by flora and fauna originally found in the Peninsula’s historic marshlands.
This mini golf is the perfect way to round off an evening with friends and will run until August.
Location: Canteen Courtyard, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0SQ (tickets to be confirmed soon)
Charity Super.Mkt– returns 10th July (FREE)
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These pop-ups are a favourite at the Peninsula, bringing together a cohort of local and national charities from across the UK to retail together under one roof until August.
There will be a carefully selected mixture of pre-loved fashion, founded by some of fashion and retail’s most brilliant minds, Wayne Hemingway MBE and Maria Chenoweth.
All proceeds go to charitable causes and is a type of retail that does good for both people and the planet.
Location: NOW Gallery, Peninsula Square, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0SQ
Summer Street Eats: July to August
Complementing the Canteen Food Hall, there will be a pop-up fleet of street food trucks lining the Peninsula and bring the flavours to the Peninsula’s summer celebrations.
There will be long-time favourites including doughnuts, ice cream, pizzas, pick’n’mix, crepes, waffles and churros and more to choose from.
Location: Peninsula Square, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0SQ
Chromatic River Walk: July – August (FREE)
The Chromatic River Walk by Kitty Joseph brings a sweep of colour to the Thames Park throughout July and August. She is known for her use of colour, light and movement.
This will be Graphic-turned-fashion designer Joseph’s largest public installation to date. Textures will be inspired by the neon reflections on the river at sunset and aim to transform a simple walk into an uplifting, meditative experience.
Location: Thames Path, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0SQ
Jazz and Food Festival: 26th July (FREE)
This free-to-attend Rhythm and Taste Jazz and Food Festival will return to the peninsula on Saturday 26th July and is a one-day celebration of music, food and community.
It will bring together some genre-defying sounds and street flavours in a unique open-air setting.
For music, you can expect unmissable sounds from jazz collective Steamdown, rising talents Shunaji and Knats, Design District’s radio community LOOSE.fm and more.
Location: Design District, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0SQ
Firepit Gallery: Tuesday- Saturday all summer (FREE)
The Firepit gallery will be a place to explore and interact with new pieces of art and installations.
There will be a variety of events, workshops, exhibitions and performances throughout summer. Firepit Gallery will also host community projects and will be an essential destination for anyone who loves art.
Location: Firepit Gallery, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0SQ
Greenwich and Docklands International Festival: 30-31st August (FREE)
London’s longest running free outdoor theatre and performing arts festival is back for its 30th edition titled Turning Worlds.
It will unite spectacle, music, atmosphere and joy and is all about making exciting things happen in unexpected spaces. From parkour acts to water performances- there’s a whole line-up of amazing performances planned.
Location: Peninsula Square and Design District, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0SQ
To learn more about the Peninsula’s summer, visit: https://www.greenwichpeninsula.co.uk/whats-on/peninsula-summer
