Royal Greenwich Festivals is our main grants programme.
It supports our first Cultural Strategy: Our People, Our Culture, Our Future
Find out more about our Culture Strategy
We fund free summer festivals across the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
We’re looking for events that:
- are high-quality, exciting and accessible
- involve local community groups
- showcase local performers, suppliers and content
- celebrate our diverse communities
All funded festivals include workshops or activities, and live performances or events.
Festival programme
June
Plumstead Make Merry (50th Anniversary)
Celebrate 50 years of Plumstead Make Merry with live music, dance, drumming, food stalls, sports and craft workshops.
Date: Saturday, 7 June 2025
Time: 12 pm to 6 pm
Venue: Plumstead Common, SE18 1QJ
Summer in the Park (Charlton)
Enjoy folk music, street arts, creative workshops, food and craft markets. Bring a picnic and join the fun.
Date: Sunday, 29 June 2025
Time: 1 pm to 6 pm
Venue: Maryon Park, SE7 8EN
July
Summer in the Park (Thamesmead)
A vibrant community event with music, arts, food and crafts. Perfect for families and friends.
Date: Saturday, 5 July 2025
Time: 1 pm to 6 pm
Venue: Gallions Park, SE28 0HJ
African Masquerade (Eltham)
Part of PARKSfest. Includes mask-making workshops, fashion show, Afrobeat dance competition, food tastings and market stalls.
Date: Sunday, 6 July 2025
Time: 12 pm to 6 pm
Venue: Eltham Park South, SE9 1AH
Give or Take
Live performance and collage workshop by local LGBTQIA+ artists. Family-friendly and inclusive.
Date: Sunday, 6 July 2025
Time: 12 pm to 6 pm
Venue: Eltham Park South, SE9 1AH
Kidbrooke Carnival
Join the parade with music, dance, food and community stalls. Includes TARU Arts’ popular drumming.
Date: Saturday 12 July
Time: 12 pm to 6 pm
Venue: Pegler Square and Cator Park, SE3
Nigerian Cultural Festival (Kidbrooke)
Part of Kidbrooke Carnival. Features mask workshops, fashion show, Afrobeat dance, food tastings and market stalls.
Date: Saturday, 12 July 2025
Time: 12 pm to 6 pm
Venue: Pegler Square and Cator Park, SE3
African Masquerade (Abbey Wood)
Part of PARKSfest. Includes mask-making, fashion show, dance competition, food tastings and market stalls.
Date: Sunday, 13 July 2025
Time: 12 pm to 6pm
Venue: Bostall Gardens, SE2 0TQ
Queer Migrations (Exhibition)
An exhibition by LGBTQIA+ artists exploring the theme of ‘Queer Migrations’.
Date: Monday, 14 July to Sunday, 10 August 2025
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Venue: Firepit Arts Gallery and Studios, SE10 0XX
Queer Migrations (Opening event)
Launch event with live music, performances and a Q&A session.
Date: Thursday, 17 July 2025
Time: 7 pm to 9 pm
Venue: Firepit Arts Gallery and Studios, SE10 0XX
Greenwich Food Festival
Celebrate food and culture with cooking competitions, tastings, arts workshops and health advice.
Date: Saturday, 26 July 2025
Time: 12 pm to 6 pm
Venue: Glyndon Community Centre and Green, SE18 7LB
August
Nigerian Cultural Finesse (Kidbrooke)
A celebration of Nigerian culture with music, food, fashion and community activities.
Date: Saturday, 2 August 2025
Time: 12 pm to 6 pm
Venue: Highbrook Road Open Space, SE3 9QL