Royal Greenwich Festivals
There will be a variety of festivals, workshops and quality performances for residents of all ages to enjoy.
Royal Greenwich Festivals will reach every corner of the borough, with free, inclusive, world-class events happening on our residents' doorsteps.
The organisations who have received Royal Greenwich Festivals funding this year are:
Emergency Exit Arts | FoxPark
A giant walkabout fox puppet will be welcomed to five locations across the borough, inviting residents to proudly introduce it to their community. Events will also include a host of creative making workshops, activities and interactive performances.
Festival.org | Greenwich+Docklands International Festival
The Greenwich+Docklands International Festival will wow audiences with a two week programme of spectacular events. Bringing experiences and performances from across the globe to Royal Greenwich, year after year, the festival entertains local residents as well as drawing visitors from across the UK.
TARU Arts | Woolwich Carnival 2023
Woolwich Carnival is an annual celebration of community and culture in September, where residents come to celebrate the borough's diversity. Expect music, dance and workshops throughout the day in General Gordon Square and a finale parade around the town centre in Woolwich.
Tramshed Arts | Greenwich Family Arts Festival
The Greenwich Family Arts Festival brings activities to all corners of the borough throughout July. These include outdoor theatre, workshops, participatory experiences, cultural storytelling and dance activities that everyone can join in with.
See what we have on!
June
| Organisation | Event | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Exit Arts | FoxPark -- Holiday Fun Friday | General Gordon Square | 2 June | 10am to 4pm |
| Greenwich Dance | Summer Sessions -- Greenwich Park | Greenwich Park | 16 June | 4pm to 7pm |
| Greenwich Dance | Summer Sessions -- Cygnet Square | Cygnet Square | 23 June | 4pm to 7pm |
| Greenwich Dance | Maryon Park Picnic | Maryon Park | 24 June | 4pm to 7pm |
| Greenwich Dance | Summer Sessions -- Greenwich Park | Greenwich Park | 30 June | 4pm to 7pm |
July
| Organisation | Event | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tramshed | The Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band | Powis Street | 1 July | 1pm & 3pm |
| Tramshed | Circus Raj | General Gordon Square | 1 July | 2pm & 4pm |
| Tramshed | Story Walk Through Nature | Greenwich Park Bandstand | 1 July | 2pm & 3pm |
| Tramshed | ALL EARS: Bukky Leo Live | Greenwich Park Bandstand | 1 July | 4pm to 6pm |
| Tramshed | Mughal Minis | Powis Street | 1 July | 5:15pm, 6:15pm & 7:15pm |
| Tramshed | The Wooly Wonder! | Avery Hill Park | 2 July | 12pm, 1pm & 3:30pm |
| Tramshed | Story Walk Through Nature | Avery Hill Park | 2 July | 12:30pm, 1:30pm & 4pm |
| Greenwich Dance | Summer Sessions -- Cygnet Square | Cygnet Square | 7 July | 4pm to 7pm |
| Greenwich Dance | Gallions Park Picnic | Gallions Park | 8 July | 1pm to 5pm |
| Tramshed | The Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band | Pegler Square & Cator Park North | 8 July | 1pm & 3pm |
| Tramshed | Circus Raj | Cator Park North | 8 July | 2pm & 4pm |
| Tramshed | Mughal Minis | Powis Street | 8 July | 5:15pm, 6:15pm & 7:15pm |
| Tramshed | The Woolly Wonder! | Severndroog Castle | 9 July | 12pm, 1:15pm & 2:30pm |
| Greenwich Dance | Summer Sessions -- Greenwich Park | Greenwich Park | 14 July | 4pm to 7pm |
| Tramshed | Youth Take Over Day | Greenwich Park Grandstand | 15 July | 1pm to 5pm |
| Tramshed | Youth Music Showcase | Greenwich Park Grandstand | 15 July | 5:30pm to 7:30pm |
| Tramshed | Fish Out of Water | Bostall Gardens | 16 July | 2pm & 4pm |
| Greenwich Dance | Summer Sessions -- Cygnet Square | Cygnet Square | 21 July | 4pm to 7pm |
| Greenwich Dance | Queenscroft Park Picnic | Queenscroft Park | 22 July | 1pm to 5pm |
| Tramshed | Anansi and the Lost Sun and Devious Dolphins | Tump 53 | 22 July | 12pm & 2pm |
| Tramshed | Falconry Dismay by Dizzy O'Dare | Eltham Park South | 23 July | 11am to 2pm |
| TARU Arts | Holiday Fun Friday -- Woolwich Carnival Take Over! | General Gordon Square | 28 July | 10am to 8pm |
| Tramshed | Family Pride Day | Royal Arsenal, Artillery Square | 29 July | 1pm to 5pm |
| Tramshed | Let's Go Clubbing | Mycenae House | 30 July | 12:30pm & 2pm |
August
| Organisation | Event | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tramshed Arts | Family Arts Festival: Anansi and the Lost Sun | Greenwich Park Bandstand | 12 August | 2pm to 6pm |
| Emergency Exit Arts | FoxPark | Abbey Wood Park Playground | 19 August | TBC |
| TARU Arts | Carnival Decoration and Prop Making Workshops | Tramshed | 24 August | 4pm to 8pm |
| GDIF | Open Lines | General Gordon Square | 25 August | 7pm |
| GDIF | Greenwich Fair | Borough-wide | 26 August | 1pm to 7pm |
| GDIF | A Woodland Wake for Midsummer | St Mary's Gate, Greenwich Park | 26 August | 13:40 & 15:15 & 16:50 |
| GDIF | This Woven O | St Mary's Gate, Greenwich Park | 26 August to 28 August | TBC |
| GDIF | The Way Ahead |
Old Royal Naval College and Greenwich Park |
26 August to 28 August | TBC |
| GDIF | Ancient Futures | The Moorings, Thamesmead | 27 August | 2pm & 6pm |
| GDIF | On Your Doorstep -- Eltham | Passey Place, Eltham | 27 August | 1pm to 4:30pm |
| GDIF | Ancient Futures | The Moorings, Thamesmead | 28 August | 2pm & 6pm |
| GDIF | On Your Doorstep -- Deptford | Twinkle Park | 28 August | 12:30pm to 5pm |
| GDIF | On Your Doorstep -- Abbey Wood | Abbey Wood Park Playground | 31 August | 1pm & 5:15pm |
| TARU Arts | Carnival Decoration and Prop Making Workshops | Woolwich Works | 31 August | 4pm to 8pm |
September
| Organisation | Event | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDIF | On Your Doorstep -- Glyndon | Glyndon Estate Basketball Court | 2 September | 12:45pm to 5pm |
| GDIF | RoZéO | Peninsula Square | 2 September | 2:30pm & 5:30pm |
| GDIF | RoZéO | Peninsula Square | 3 September | 2:30pm & 5:30pm |
| GDIF | The Architect | General Gordon Square | 6 September to 10 September | 6:30pm & 8:30pm |
| GDIF | The Architect's Dream | General Gordon Square | 6 September to 10 September |
Wed-Fri 7:30pm & 9:30pm Sat, Sun 3.30pm, 7.30pm and 9.30pm |
| TARU Arts | Carnival Decoration and Prop Making Workshops | Woolwich Works | 8 September | 4pm to 8pm |
| Emergency Exit Arts | FoxPark -- PARKSfest Southwood | Southwood Park | 10 September | 2pm to 6pm |
| TARU Arts | Carnival Decoration and Prop Making Workshops | Tramshed | 14 September | 4pm to 8pm |
| TARU Arts | Woolwich Carnival | General Gordon Square & Royal Arsenal | 16 September | 12pm to 8pm |
| Emergency Exit Arts | FoxPark -- HI! Street Fest Woolwich | Woolwich | 22 September | 6:15pm to 8pm |