Event Category: Free

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

Capture the Magic – 25 Years of Brockley Max

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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.

Heart of Brockley in Dialogue

3 June 2026 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Venue: St Hilda's Church
Categories: 2026, Children Welcome, Donate, Free

Heart of the Brockley in Dialogue featuring calligraphy art by Carry Hornby. Hosted by St Hilda’s Crofton Park.

RE:JOYCE, an art exhibition

3 June 2026 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Venue: Joyce
Categories: 2026, Children Welcome, Free

A group show created and curated by past and present Joyce/Salthouse Bottles team members, showcasing artworks in various media.

Crofton Books – The International Booker Bookclub

3 June 2026 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Venue: Crofton Books
Categories: 2026, Free

A discussion of the six shortlisted International Booker titles, exploring global literature in translation and what it reveals about other worlds and cultures.

Ethan Arif at Steak Night

3 June 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Venue: Crofton Park Tavern
Categories: 2026, Children Welcome, Free

Ethan Arif performs acoustic covers and originals during Steak Night. Enjoy a £20 Flat Iron Steak and Glass of Wine deal while listening to songs about love, including his debut single ‘Bones’.