Event Category: Free

There is no charge to attend or get involved in a free event. Age restrictions may still apply.

Poems on Fame

31 May 2026 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Venue: The Brookmill
Categories: 2026, Free

An open poetry evening inviting participants to read their own or others’ poems on the theme of fame.

Capture the Magic – 25 Years of Brockley Max

1 June 2026 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Venue: Pistachios in the Park
Categories: 2026, Children Welcome, Free

Celebrate 25 years of Brockley Max! This nostalgic retrospective features a quarter-century of iconic posters, vintage programmes, and vibrant event photography. Take a trip down memory lane of South East London’s most vibrant community arts festival from 2001 to today.

Craft-based nature discovery trail

1 June 2026 10:00 am – 4:45 pm

Categories: 2026, Children Welcome, Free

Discover celebrations of nature on your doorstep with this self-guided trail running through Ladywell and including the historic Ladywell & Brockley Cemeteries.

Crafty Creatures Exhibition

1 June 2026 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Venue: Crofton Park Community Library
Categories: 2026, Children Welcome, Free

Follow the crafty nature trail from Ladywell to Crofton Park then head to the library to see what others have been making. Make a badge as a keepsake for being part of the discovery trail and see what other creatures you can spot in our display.

An exhibition for everyone

1 June 2026 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Venue: Lewisham Arthouse
Categories: 2026, Children Welcome, Free

Explore the final product of a 36-hour community art project inviting anyone to display their art over three days. Browse zines and books, listen to the playlist and contribute your own creations to the interactives.

Ukulele Jam Session

1 June 2026 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Venue: Crofton Park Community Library
Categories: 2026, Free

A rare chance to be loud in the library. Strum and socialise at our ukulele jam. Whether seasoned or new, enjoy relaxed music-making with songs from the Ukulele Wednesdays songbook.

Crofton Books – The London Landscape

1 June 2026 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Venue: The Brookmill
Categories: 2026, Free

Authors Jack Cornish, John Gray and Paul Wood discuss London’s psychogeography, history and natural spaces, followed by a panel discussion.

Ladywell Comedy Night

1 June 2026 7:30 pm – 11:55 pm

Venue: Ladywell Tavern
Categories: 2026, Free

Your Friend & Mine Comedy presents top up-and-coming acts in an intimate, inclusive night hosted by Jack Scullion. Award-winning performers and as-seen-on-screen talent.

BETH SIMPSON presents ‘AN AMERICAN CRICKET ODYSSEY’

1 June 2026 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Venue: The Lawrence Arms
Categories: 2026, Children Welcome, Free

Local author Beth Simpson discusses her latest book on the revival of cricket in the US, featuring stories of ex-gang members, eccentric administrators and new American cricket enthusiasts.