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SUMMARY:Bermondsey Carnival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Bermondsey Carnival is a free\, day-long community celebration held in Southwark Park\, with a history stretching back over a hundred years in SE16. The event brings together two stages of live music and DJs spanning a wide mix of genres\, a funfair\, dedicated kids’ entertainment\, free football activities run by Millwall Community Trust\, independent food and drink traders\, and local community stalls. \nMusic runs across two areas: the main stage and the BSC x PEEK Tent\, which brings an “underground” dance-music flavour to the afternoon with DJ sets running well into the evening. The 2026 line-up includes Lisa Loud\, Meaka Monroe\, Ten Tonne Ska\, Carpet Head\, The Ukullective\, and headliner Artful Dodger\, plus compère Philip Poleon and DJ Noel\, alongside sets from Rafe\, Ted White\, Luckless\, Sow\, Abby T and Sound Source Radio DJs in the BSC x PEEK Tent. \nThe event is organised by Bermondsey Carnival CIC with support from Southwark Council\, local charities and businesses. \nWhere is it?\nSouthwark Park\, SE16. The carnival entrance is on Lower Road\, by the Rotherhithe Tunnel roundabout (top right of the park). \nWhen is it?\nMonday 31 August 2026 — the August Bank Holiday Monday.\nGates open at 1pm and the event runs until 9pm. \nCheck the Bermondsey Carnival social media pages for updates. \nHow much does it cost?\nEntry is completely free. No ticket is needed to get in\, though organisers ask visitors to RSVP via the free entry link in advance\, as it helps them estimate attendance numbers. \nHow to get there\nOrganisers strongly recommend public transport\, as parking nearby is extremely limited on Bank Holiday Monday. \n\nTube/Overground: Canada Water (Jubilee line and London Overground) is around a 15-minute walk south to the Lower Road entrance. Surrey Quays (London Overground) is closer\, about a 10-minute walk north along Surrey Quays Road onto Lower Road.\nBus: The 1\, 188 and C10 all stop on Lower Road within a short walk of the entrance — check TfL’s journey planner on the day for live updates.\nBike: Santander Cycles docking stations are available at Canada Water and along Lower Road. Note that Lime bikes cannot be parked directly outside the gates.\nOn foot: From Bermondsey\, head down Jamaica Road onto Lower Road. From Deptford or New Cross\, Surrey Quays Overground is the easiest route in.\n\nGood to know before you go\n\nChildren under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21+\, who will need to bring photo ID. Under-13s must wear a guardian wristband with a responsible adult’s contact details.\nSecurity searches take place on entry.\nNo alcohol\, glass\, BBQs\, sharp objects\, drones or controlled substances. Dogs on leads are welcome\, and bikes/scooters/skateboards are allowed if ridden responsibly.\nA free water refill point is available on-site (bring your own bottle — no glass).\nAccessible toilets and a viewing platform for the main stage are available.\n\nMore info visit: bermondseycarnival.com
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/bermondsey-carnival-2026/
LOCATION:Southwark Park\, SE16 2TX
CATEGORIES:Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T170000
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SUMMARY:Brotherhood Games Market returns in 2026!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the biggest Brotherhood Market yet! Brotherhood Games is taking over The Blue Market in Bermondsey for a day packed with trading card games\, collectibles\, food\, drinks\, art\, live music\, gaming and plenty more. \nJoin us on Saturday 29 August\, from 11am to 5pm\, for a free community event bringing together collectors\, gamers\, artists\, traders and the wider Bermondsey community. \nTrading cards and collectibles\nWhether you’re a serious collector\, a keen player or just curious to discover something new\, there will be plenty to explore from a fantastic line-up of TCG vendors: \n\nCard Galaxy\nThe Subcenter\nAzgard Collectibles\nLoongcana\nBrotherhood Games\n\nThere will also be game demos throughout the day\, including Lorcana\, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Cyberpunk. \nLorcana fans can also take part in a special Collector’s Quest\, with limited spaces available. \nFood and drink\nTake a break from the action and enjoy something delicious from our food and drink vendors\, including: \n\nBattersea Brewery\nKissaten\nBread & Macaroon\nThe Pie Den\nShindins\nTropical Fusion\n\nCreative Alley\nNew for this year\, Creative Alley brings even more to discover at the market. \nBrowse work from artists and creatives including: \n\nSLAYZY\nTwo Loops\nSaragai Designs\nLily Custom Binders\n\nThere will also be board games from Board Game Duck and face painting\, making it a great day out for families as well as collectors and gamers. \nLive music\nLive music is back\, with the incredible Kaidi Akinnibi returning to perform. \nBrotherhood’s Jamal will also be bringing the vibes on piano throughout the day. \nThe eBay Live van returns\nThe eBay Live van will be back at the market\, with Mike going live alongside some brilliant creators throughout the day. \nThere will also be a special £20\,000 live stream featuring some seriously exciting items. \nSupport your local traders\nAlongside the special guests and vendors\, you’ll find traders who are part of the community at The Blue Market week in\, week out. \nCome along\, discover some great finds and support the independent traders who help make Bermondsey such a special community. \nWith fantastic sponsors including Vault X\, Pact Coffee\, XOXO Drinks and eBay Live\, plus more surprises still to be revealed\, this is shaping up to be the biggest and most exciting Brotherhood Market yet. \nEvent details\nSaturday 29 August 2026\n11am–5pm\nThe Blue Market\, Bermondsey\nFree admission \nFollow Brotherhood Games on Instagram for the latest announcements and final surprises before the big day. \nSee you there! 🙌 \n  \nebay live at Brotherhood Games Market
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/brotherhood-games-market-2026/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bermondsey Events,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T170000
DTSTAMP:20260708T070856Z
CREATED:20260414T104114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T070856Z
UID:3041-1784372400-1784394000@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Bermondsey Latino Summer
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a Saturday filled with the energy\, warmth and celebration of Latin America right in the heart of Bermondsey. \nMore than a market\, Bermondsey Latino is a lively cultural experience where the whole community can come together to enjoy the spirit\, flavours and creativity of Latin America in a welcoming pedestrianised square. Expect a joyful day packed with delicious discoveries\, colourful stalls\, live performances and free family workshops with activities for all ages – the perfect way to spend a Saturday with friends and family in South London. \nThere will also be live performances and free family workshops with activities for all ages\, creating a festive atmosphere where music\, dance and creativity bring everyone together \nBermondsey Latino is not just about shopping—it’s about experiencing Latin America’s spirit\, flavours\, and craftsmanship in a welcoming and dynamic environment.\nBermondsey Latino is held Market Place SE16\, a pedestrianised square with seating\, green spaces\, an iconic clock tower\, cafes and regular and guest stalls with free events throughout the year. \nIt’s free\, it’s local\, and it’s full of corazón. Don’t miss the return of Bermondsey’s favourite cultural market! \nFOOD AND DRINK STALLS \nBermondsey Latino is a colourful celebration of Latin American culture taking place at The Blue Market. Enjoy authentic Latin street food\, live music\, dance\, and community stalls from across Latin America. \nCome hungry and curious – discover something new\, support local traders\, and be part of this growing cultural event in the heart of Bermondseys! \nLIVE PERFORMANCES \nMusic and Dance from 12 noon. Traders stalls from 10am \n \n 
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/bermondsey-latino-18-july/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bermondsey Events,Live Music,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T170000
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UID:2485-1783857600-1783875600@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Puppet & Storytelling Festival Finale: Bermondsey Spa Gardens
DESCRIPTION:A joyful free celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens\, bringing renowned storytellers from around the world together with artists and puppeteers to share stories inspired by the local area. Our theme is FORESTS! \nIf you have made a puppet in one of our community workshops\, be sure to bring it along for the story. \nYou will also have the chance to make something on the day.\nAn inclusive\, accessible celebration with performances\, workshops\, music\, face painting and food and drink. \nMain stage timetable (exact times might vary) : \n12 noon Bernadette Russell (Trees for Bermondsey) \n12.45 Richard Handley (“Mr Bones”) \n1.15 Emily Hanna (Irish Storytelling) Bring your faeries! \n2pm Marianna Portella (Brazillian Storytelling) with live music by George Hoyle ) Bring your birds! \n2.45 Community Performance A live story and puppet performance with students from City of London Academy\, Harris Academy Bermondsey and participation from Bede Centre and OBC youth club. Facilitated by Minnie Wilkinson and Simon Lyshon. \n3.30 Usifu Jalloh and Saidi Kanda (African storytelling and music) Bring your bugs! \nThe finale of our first Festival of Puppetry and Storytelling. \n \n  \n \n \n 
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/puppet-story-telling-festival-finale-bermondsey-spa-gardens/
LOCATION:Bermondsey Spa Gardens\, 15 Spa Rd\, London\, SE1 3EU
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T090540Z
CREATED:20260202T120732Z
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UID:2483-1783771200-1783782000@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Puppet & Storytelling Festival - Decorate the Puppet Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A FREE\, open-to-all workshop. \nHelp us complete our puppet festival by decorating our new Bermondsey puppet theatre and making last minute props and puppets and pack up the van ready for the big show with artist Frog Morris \nEverything made at this event will be used at at our grand finale celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12th July.
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/puppet-story-telling-festival-workshop-7/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T112645Z
CREATED:20260202T120613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T112645Z
UID:2481-1783166400-1783177200@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Puppet & Storytelling Festival Free Workshop: Make forest sprites and fairy puppets.
DESCRIPTION:Free family drop-in craft. \nInspired by tales of folklore\, make your own forest fairy puppets in this workshop with international artist and performer Kaeridwyn Eftelya. Bring your magical sprites along to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12 July and join in with a performance by Irish storyteller Emily Hanna. \nAll ages welcome \nOur professional artist\, Kaeridwyn Eftelya\, is ready to help you make a magical puppet from recycled fabrics.  All materials are provided. \nReserve a spot \nAll puppets made at this event can be used at at our grand finale celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12th July. Put the date in your diary! \n \nBermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival 2026\nA new family-friendly community festival is coming to Bermondsey in summer 2026. Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival will feature free puppetry and storytelling workshops across local schools\, community venues and public spaces\, leading to a lively outdoor celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July\, 12–5pm. \nThe finale will showcase community-made puppets alongside headline performances from internationally renowned storytellers including Usifu Jalloh\, Emily Hanna\, Marrianna Portello and Bernadette Russell. All events are free and open to all ages. \nFind out more:\nhttps://bermondsey.london/events/puppet-storytelling-festival-2026-bermondsey/ \nWhat to expect at the workshops\nFree public workshops will take place across local venues and outdoor spaces\, including sessions at The Blue Market and the finale in Bermondsey Spa Gardens. Led by professional storytellers and puppeteers\, these hands-on sessions invite people of all ages to create puppets\, share stories and learn the techniques that bring puppetry and storytelling to life. Participants can contribute ideas and creations towards the final community celebration. No experience is needed — just curiosity and imagination. Take home your creations and then bring them along to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July 12 – 5pm and join in with our finale show! \n\nFree workshop activity 12 – 3pm\nAll ages welcome\nDisabled accessible\nSeating available\nMarket open with places to eat and drink nearby\n\nHow to get there?\nBy bus\n1\, 381\, P12 \nBy train\nSouth Bermondsey\, Canada Water \nBy tube\nBermondsey \nBy car\nParking on St James Road (2 hour maximum). Free street parking available at weekends\, please check signs for local restrictions. \nAccessibility \nThis is an outdoor space all on one level with wide entrances\, suitable for pushchair\, wheelchairs and mobility vehicles. Seating available. Disabled access toilets in Blue Anchor Library. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/puppet-story-telling-festival-workshop-6/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260626T143322Z
CREATED:20260413T104609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T143322Z
UID:2935-1782561600-1782572400@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Bermondsey Puppetry & Storytelling Festival: Free Storytelling and Making
DESCRIPTION:NOITICE : Due to the hot weather\, this event will be relocated inside to Blue Anchor Library\, The Blue Market\, SE16 3UQ \nFree outdoor storytelling sessions with Bernadette Russell. Venture into the magical forests of the world\, find out all about BATS… and make some bunting for our grand finale celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12th July. This event is run in association with Trees For Bermondsey and Bermondsey Literature Festival. \nStorytimes: 12.15\, 1.15 and 2.15 \nOutside in Rouel Road Gardens and Community Orchard (3 minutes walk from The Blue across St James Rd) \nReserve a spot \n   \nBermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival 2026\nA new family-friendly community festival is coming to Bermondsey in summer 2026. Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival will feature free puppetry and storytelling workshops across local schools\, community venues and public spaces\, leading to a lively outdoor celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July\, 12–5pm. \nThe finale will showcase community-made puppets alongside headline performances from internationally renowned storytellers including Usifu Jalloh\, Emily Hanna\, Marrianna Portello and Bernadette Russell. All events are free and open to all ages. \nFind out more:\nhttps://bermondsey.london/events/puppet-storytelling-festival-2026-bermondsey/ \nWhat to expect at the workshops\nFree public workshops will take place across local venues and outdoor spaces\, including sessions at The Blue Market and the finale in Bermondsey Spa Gardens. Led by professional storytellers and puppeteers\, these hands-on sessions invite people of all ages to create puppets\, share stories and learn the techniques that bring puppetry and storytelling to life. Participants can contribute ideas and creations towards the final community celebration. No experience is needed — just curiosity and imagination. Take home your creations and then bring them along to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July 12 – 5pm and join in with our finale show! \n\nLive performance 12.15\, 1.15 and 2.15\nFree workshop activity\nAll ages welcome\nDisabled accessible\nSeating available\nMarket open with places to eat and drink nearby\n\nHow to get there?\nBy bus\n1\, 381\, P12 \nBy train\nSouth Bermondsey\, Canada Water \nBy tube\nBermondsey \nBy car\nParking on St James Road (2 hour maximum). Free street parking available at weekends\, please check signs for local restrictions. \nAccessibility \nThis is an outdoor space all on one level with wide entrances\, suitable for pushchair\, wheelchairs and mobility vehicles. Seating available. Disabled access toilets in Blue Anchor Library. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/bermondsey-puppetry-and-storytelling-festival-free-storytelling-and-making/
LOCATION:Blue Anchor Library\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3 UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T153000
DTSTAMP:20260623T202854Z
CREATED:20250919T140343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T202854Z
UID:1834-1782556200-1782574200@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Armed Forces Day in Bermondsey
DESCRIPTION:Join North Bermondsey Royal British Legion to celebrate Armed Forces Day and honour our veterans and frontline workers. This family‑friendly meet‑and‑greet is a wonderful chance for the community to come together and show support. \nFree activities for everyone\nThere will be activities during the morning and afternoon including: \n\nThe Satin Dollz — an international vintage vocal trio performing tight three‑part harmonies in authentic 1940s period costume\, with choreography\, tap and high‑energy big‑band swing that’s perfect for commemorative events.\nFamily arts & crafts workshops\nTombola\nFood stalls\n\nA day to do togetherness\n\nFree entry\nAll ages welcome\nA warm\, community atmosphere\n\nCome along to thank our service personnel and enjoy a day of music\, creativity and good food. Everyone’s welcome — bring family and friends. \nArmed Forces Day is the UK’s annual events to celebrate and thank the men and women who serve in the British Armed Forces\, and it takes place on the last Saturday in June. The celebration culminates during Armed Forces Week\, where the public shows appreciation for current personnel\, reservists\, veterans\, cadets\, and their families. \nKey Aspects of Armed Forces Day: \n\nPurpose: To recognise and thank the service of those in the Royal Navy\, Army\, and Royal Air Force.\nTiming: It is held on the last Saturday of June\, marking the end of Armed Forces Week.\nCommunity: The celebration includes everyone in the Armed Forces community: serving personnel\, reservists\, veterans\, cadets\, service families\n\n 
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/armed-forces-day/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bermondsey Events,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T180000
DTSTAMP:20260601T160158Z
CREATED:20260601T160109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T160158Z
UID:3550-1781956800-1782064800@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Bermondsey Puppet and Storytelling Festival @ The World Garden 30 year celebrations
DESCRIPTION:Storytellers Vanessa Woolf\, Diana Olutunmogun and Rez Kabir will be joining Friends of Burgess Park to celebrate 30 years of the World Garden at Chumleigh Gardens\, Burgess Park with activities over two afternoons on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June 2026. \nOn Saturday take part in family friendly events\, listen to jazz and world music in the garden and enjoy the photography exhibition about the history of the World Garden and find out more about the different plants and their cultural importance to Southwark’s diverse communities. We are joining forces with London Climate and Nature Action Week and community groups to focus on the impact of climate change on nature and the gardens of yesterday and tomorrow. \nSaturday 20 June  \n12.00 World Garden photography exhibition opens \n12.30 London Climate Action Week opening event \n2.00 Mulberry Moments jazz band to 4.00 \n3.00 Family art for all activities during the afternoon \n4.00 Storytelling \n4.30 Geanette Murphy singer / songwriter acoustic guitar to 5.30 \n5.00 World Garden photography exhibition closes \n  \nOn Sunday come along to enjoy talks\, walks and help identify all the plants in the World Garden as we also celebrate the summer solstice. \nSunday 21 June  \n2.00 World Garden photography exhibition opens \n2.30 World Music – solo acoustic spots around the garden through to 7.00pm \n3.00 Family art for all activities during the afternoon \n5.00 Storytelling \n6.00 World Garden photography exhibition closes \nThe event is funded by Southwark Council’s Cultural Celebrations Fund \n  \nBermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival 2026\nA new family-friendly community festival is coming to Bermondsey in summer 2026. Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival will feature free puppetry and storytelling workshops across local schools\, community venues and public spaces\, leading to a lively outdoor celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July\, 12–5pm. \nThe finale will showcase community-made puppets alongside headline performances from internationally renowned storytellers including Usifu Jalloh\, Emily Hanna\, Marrianna Portello and Bernadette Russell. All events are free and open to all ages. \nFind out more:\nhttps://bermondsey.london/events/puppet-storytelling-festival-2026-bermondsey/
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/bermondsey-puppet-and-storytelling-festival-the-world-garden-30-year-celebrations/
LOCATION:Chumleigh Gardens\, Burgess Park\, London\, SE5 0RJ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T180000
DTSTAMP:20260608T110133Z
CREATED:20260601T164122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T110133Z
UID:3570-1781956800-1781978400@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Potters Fields Mid-Summer Fair
DESCRIPTION:Families can make a puppet for Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival with Artist Joanna McCormick at Potters Fields Mid-Summer Party! \nPotters Fields Park Management Trust is celebrating its 21st Anniversary year! The Potters Fields Fair takes place on Saturday June 20th\, from 12 noon until 8p.m. and will offer a day of fun and entertainment for local residents and visitors of all ages. \nThere will be a full stage programme of music\, from traditional foot-tapping New Orleans jazz;  Jamaican-influenced R’n’B\, ska\, dub rock and reggae\, and ending with two sets of ‘surf noir’. \nBetween musical acts\, visitors can enjoy a display of traditional Catalan castell (human pyramid-building) from the Castellers of London\, a dance performance from Southwark College students and Fur The Love of Dogs – an entertaining dog show organised by Bermondsey-based Hiver Arches. \nFamilies can join our free drop in puppet workshop with local artist Jo McCormick. Make a simple stick puppet to take home. We’ll be making birds\, bees\, butterflies\, sea creatures \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nChildren will be kept busy with arts and crafts and a mini sports day (with other activities to be confirmed)\, and there will also be walks\, talks\, workshops and market stalls. \nWith food traders from the nearby Tower Bridge Collective food hall\, and drinks available from Hiver Beers and the ever-popular Pimm’s teapot\, the scene is set for the ideal celebration. \nNote:  Final programme subject to change; please check the Potters Fields Park website here for updates. \nThe Potters Fields Fair is presented by Potters Fields Management Trust with Team London Bridge. \nThe celebrations will continue into Sunday June 21st\, which is Make Music Day – an annual celebration of music-making that takes place in communities across the world on the same day.    Music will include performances from The Big Summer Wind Orchestra & Choir\, a huge ad hoc gathering of musicians and singers of all abilities; Morley College\, and Kinetica Bloco\, a youth music charity with an exuberant mix of young brass and woodwind players\, drummers\, steel pan and dancers\, all in costume.
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/bermondsey-puppet-storytelling-festival-potters-fields-fair/
LOCATION:Potters Fields\, Tooley Street\, London\, SE1 2UD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T080257Z
CREATED:20250919T130507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T080257Z
UID:1829-1781956800-1781967600@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Bermondsey Okinawa Day Puppet Workshop 2026
DESCRIPTION:Make Dugoug Puppets with artist Miyuki Kasahara and enjoy live music\, performance\, food and unique culture from Okinawa\, the southernmost islands of Japan. All ages welcome. \nReserve a spot \nThe puppets made at this event will be used at at our  grand finale celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12th July.. Put the date in your diary! \nhttps://bermondsey.london/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PXL_20260423_075717247.mp4\n  \nAbout the Dugoug Puppet workshop\nUsing paper cups\, paper cards\, paper straws and tape to create the structure of the Dugong puppet. Inspired by the Okinawan traditional dye Bingata\, we can decorate the puppet with colour pens. Bingata is born in Okinawa 14 century\, typically features nature motifs of native fauna and flora in numbers of bright colours. (Short video link of a sample puppet I made here\, this can be used for instagram you can add okinawa / Sansinkai music? Images of the puppet below are also for publicity.) \nDugong (one species) and Manatee (three species) are the only surviving members of the order Sirenia aka sea cows\, a close relative of the elephant. In Okinawa\, the dugong is called Zan and it has long been revered as a spiritual symbol\, a messenger of the gods and a model for mermaids\, a mystical being that connects the sea and humanity. In the Yaeyama region\, it has been part of the food culture for over 3500 years\, and there is a history of reverence for it as a sacred creature\, with folktales of dugongs marrying fishermen and stories of them saving people from tsunamis. \nDugongs (Dugong dugon) are considered excellent\, high-level indicators of marine ecosystem health\, specifically for coastal seagrass habitats. Because they rely entirely on seagrass for survival\, their presence\, population density\, and physical condition directly reflects the health of their environment. Dugongs act as “underwater gardeners.” By grazing\, they stimulate the growth of younger\, more nutritious seagrass\, which helps maintain productive seagrass meadows. However\, currently the dugong is close to extinction globally due to habitat loss. The IUCN lists the dugong as a species vulnerable to extinction. In Okinawa\, an endangered species\, they haven’t been sighted lately but its faeces and traces have been reported around the Islands\, suggesting they may still be inhabiting the waters around Okinawa. \n \nMiyuki Kasahara\nMiyuki Kasahara is a Japanese artist based in London. Miyuki has worked extensively with communities and schools as an artist-educator\, including projects with Bow Arts. Miyuki’s practice weaves her international heritage with contemporary concerns about ecology and social change to create drawing\, film\, installation\, sculpture\, and interactive performance. Miyuki Kasahara runs workshops for Okinawa Day each year in the Blue Market Place\, sharing traditional Japanese arts and crafts techniques with families. \n \nOkinawa Day\nAn annual family-friendly celebration showcasing music\, dance\, food\, and crafts from the Ryukyu Islands of southern Japan. Okinawa has a rich and distinct cultural heritage\, shaped by its history as the Ryukyu Kingdom. \nEnjoy Ryukyu classical music\, Okinawan folk songs\, Eisa dance\, Ryukyu karate demonstrations\, and traditional Okinawan cuisine. Food and crafts will be available from stalls run by the London Okinawa Sanshinkai. \nFind out more about Okinawa Day \n  \nBermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival 2026\nA new family-friendly community festival is coming to Bermondsey in summer 2026. Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival will feature free puppetry and storytelling workshops across local schools\, community venues and public spaces\, leading to a lively outdoor celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July\, 12–5pm. \nThe finale will showcase community-made puppets alongside headline performances from internationally renowned storytellers including Usifu Jalloh\, Emily Hanna\, Marrianna Portello and Bernadette Russell. All events are free and open to all ages. \nFind out more:\nhttps://bermondsey.london/events/puppet-storytelling-festival-2026-bermondsey/ \n\nWhat to expect at the workshops\nFree public workshops will take place across local venues and outdoor spaces\, including sessions at The Blue Market and the finale in Bermondsey Spa Gardens. Led by professional storytellers and puppeteers\, these hands-on sessions invite people of all ages to create puppets\, share stories and learn the techniques that bring puppetry and storytelling to life. Participants can contribute ideas and creations towards the final community celebration. No experience is needed — just curiosity and imagination. Take home your creations and then bring them along to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July 12 – 5pm and join in with our finale show! \n\nFree drop-in workshop activity 12pm – 3pm\nLive performance : 11am – 5pm\nAll ages welcome\nDisabled accessible\nSeating available\nMarket open with places to eat and drink nearby\n\nHow to get there?\nBy bus\n1\, 381\, P12 \nBy train\nSouth Bermondsey\, Canada Water \nBy tube\nBermondsey \nBy car\nParking on St James Road (2 hour maximum). Free street parking available at weekends\, please check signs for local restrictions. \nAccessibility \nBlue Market is an outdoor space all on one level with wide entrances\, suitable for pushchair\, wheelchairs and mobility vehicles. Seating available. Disabled access toilets in Blue Anchor Library.
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/okinawa-day-puppet-workshop/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events,Events in South London
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T162156Z
CREATED:20260415T075203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T162156Z
UID:3049-1781953200-1781974800@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Okinawa Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Okinawa Day is a family friendly event that will introduce the audience to music\, dances\, and food from the islands of the Ryukyu archipelago to highlight its incredibly rich cultural diversity. Okinawa Prefecture encompasses an archipelago of islands in Southern Japan that formed part of the historic Ryukyu Kingdom and as such has its own distinct music and traditions. \nFree registration on Eventbrite here  \n  \n \nLive Performance  \nA variety of performances showcasing Okinawan culture will feature throughout the day. From elegant Ryukyu Classical Music and energetic sanshin performances of Okinawan Folk Songs to traditional Eisa dance performances. There will be the chance to try Eisa dance through a workshop taught along with demonstrations of Ryukyu Karate\, a martial art originating from Okinawa. \nIn addition\, guest performers from the Japanese islands of Okinawa and Amami\, and Tokyo will be visiting the UK to showcase their unique island folk songs and dances. \n \nFood and Goods Stalls \nOkinawan cuisine\, food\, and crafts will be on sale from a variety of stalls run by the London Okinawa Sanshinkai and other independent retailers. \n \nArts & Crafts – Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival \nMake Okinawan Dugoug Puppets with artist Miyuki Kasanara. Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival is offering free puppetry and storytelling workshops across local schools\, community venues and public spaces. You can find free activities in and around The Blue Market Place every Saturday May – July\, leading to a lively outdoor celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July\, 12–5pm. Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival is supported by Blue Bermondsey BID\, Connection With Wonder and Southwark Cultural Celebration Fund\, \n \nLondon Okinawa Sanshinkai\nLondon Okinawa Sanshinkai was formed in 1999 at SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies) by academics specialising in Ryukyu Classical Music and Yaeyama Folk Songs studies. Since then\, the group has been disseminating Okinawan music\, dances and culture through a variety of activities and performances not only in the UK but also in other European countries. At the centre of these activities is our annual “Okinawa Day” event. \n \nA history of “Okinawa Day” in the UK\nThere have been many events in London over the years introducing traditional Okinawan music and dance to the UK. Notably\, the Rinken Band’s performance in Hyde Park\, Sonoda Eisa’s performance at the Thames Festival\, and recitals by Shinji Kise (Master of the Nomura School of Ryukyu Classical Music). \nIn June 2009\, London Okinawa Sanshinkai and Okinawa Kenjinkai (The UK Okinawan Association) organised an event called “Okinawa Matsuri” at Café Oto in Northeast London. In Okinawa\, a public holiday called Memorial Day is observed annually on the 23rd of June\, and to coincide with this\, we have been holding our London Okinawa Day event on the third Saturday of June ever since. \nSince 2010\, the event has been held under its new name “Okinawa Day”. \nMoving its location to Spitalfields in East London\, it has successfully run for 10 years\, growing to the point of attracting an audience of around thousands of visitors each year. \nAfter a hiatus due to the pandemic\, Okinawa Day restarted in 2022 in a new location; The Blue Market in Bermondsey\, South London. The Blue Market\, built with a unique architectural style focusing on sustainability and community was a perfect fit for our growing event. The Blue Market’s central philosophy of embracing the diversity of people and culture matches our own and we hope to attract even more people\, from all backgrounds\, to enjoy this year’s Okinawa Day and celebrate music from across the world. \n \nBlue Bermondsey BID\nThis event continues Blue Bermondsey BID’s on-going programme of events and workshops to promote co-creation and wellbeing though creativity\, music\, physical activity\, inspiration learning and awareness of the local environment. Events such as Okinawa day bring diverse communities together to participate and mix and encouraging footfall to local businesses and amenities including The Blue Market\, Big Local Works and Blue Anchor Library.  Visitors enjoy different kinds of participatory activities at each event exploring a wide range of interests with art and crafts\, music\, storytelling\, games\, and environmental activities\, with everyone welcome to join in and participate\, especially local families.  Our target audience is people of all ages\, colours and genders who live in the locality\, especially families with school age children. We believe that having held many successful events on the site over the past 14 years\, we have built up a solid understanding of the safe management and delivery of events in this location.
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/okinawa-day-2026/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bermondsey Cultural Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Bermondsey":MAILTO:media@bluebermondsey.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T092250Z
CREATED:20260413T101717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T092250Z
UID:2926-1781949600-1781960400@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Bermondsey Puppetry and Storytelling Festival: Free Storytelling at London Bubble
DESCRIPTION:Free family storytelling sessions with Laura Sampson. Venture into the forests of the world and get ready for our grand finale celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12th July. In association with Bermondsey Literary Festival 2026. \nSuitable for ages 3-10 and their families. \nStorytimes: 11am \nReserve a spot \nLaura Sampson is a British-Trinidadian storyteller & writer. She loves to tell stories of big emotions\, surreal situations\, & misunderstood old ladies. She has worked with V&A\, Young V&A\, Discover Children’s Story Centre\, National Trust and many more. She is author of two collections\, Enchanted Tales (2023) & Mythical Tales (Sept 2025) published by Templar Books. https://www.laurasampson.com/ \nAbout Bermondsey & Beyond Literary Festival\nBermondsey & Beyond Literary Festival is a free community-led event that’s all about showcasing local talent and voices through literature. It’s a great chance to come together\, celebrate\, and support each other! With a variety of activities for everyone\, it’s the perfect chance to celebrate literature and the amazing talent in our community. \nBermondsey & Beyond Literary Festival is supported by Big Local Works https://www.biglocalworks.org.uk/ \n \n 
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/bermondsey-puppetry-and-storytelling-festival-free-workshop-london-bubble/
LOCATION:London Bubble\, - 5 Elephant Lane\,\, London\, SE16 4JD
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212330Z
CREATED:20260414T091414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T212330Z
UID:3026-1781807400-1781816400@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Shadow Puppet Show & Tell - Bermondsey Puppet & Story Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special afterdark workshop and performances in Blue Bermondsey BID’s new workspace at The Biscuit Factory. Make your own Shadow Puppets with artist Sarah Sparkes and then join us for a special Show & Tell where you can present your shadow puppet or bring your own optical tricks and illusions to share on the screen with Magic Lanternist Frog Morris.  \nRecommended for ages 11+ / Adults \nReserve a spot \nHow to fund ARCH 616\nThe Arch\, Railway arch 616 Drummond road (enter site next to pocket storage). London SE16 4DG \nWhat 3 words : ///luxury.blaze.defeat \nGoogle map : https://maps.app.goo.gl/kxisMYzVBB9guJsX8 \n \nhttps://bermondsey.london/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Video-2026-06-08-at-12.55.38.mp4\n  \n  \n\nAbout the artists….\nSarah Sparkes\nSarah Sparkes is a London-based artist whose multidisciplinary practice explores the boundaries between science\, folklore\, and the supernatural. Sarah works across installation\, sculpture\, film\, and performance as well as curating and teaching. She is the founder of live art project Chutney Preserves where puppets\, performers\, artist and the public interact in outdoor space\, including the Puppet Wars on Camberwell Green. Sarah has run many memorable activities in The Blue Marketplace\, including colouring competitions\, making christmas decorations and lantern making. \n \nFrog Morris \nFrog Morris is an artist and performers and been co-ordinating workshop and art events in The Blue Market since 2016.  Frog also is a member of the Magic Lantern Society and will bring his Magic Lantern and knowledge and experience of the history of light shows to share during the Show and Tell. Frog has preformed in many Magic Lantern Shows with Nicole Mollett\, including shows at the Barbican\, BFI\, Whitechapel Gallery and The Puppet Theatre Barge.\nhttp://www.artofthemagiclantern.co.uk/ \n \nBermondsey Puppet & Story Festival 2026\nA new family-friendly community festival is coming to Bermondsey in summer 2026. Bermondsey Puppet & Story Fest will feature free puppetry and storytelling workshops across local schools\, community venues and public spaces\, leading to a lively outdoor celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July\, 12–5pm. \nThe finale will showcase community-made puppets alongside headline performances from internationally renowned storytellers including Usifu Jalloh\, Emily Hanna\, Marrianna Portello and Bernadette Russell. All events are free and open to all ages. \nExpect colour\, creativity\, and stories from across the community brought to life. \nFind out more:\nhttps://bermondsey.london/events/puppet-storytelling-festival-2026-bermondsey/
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/shadow-puppet-show-tell-bermondsey-puppet-story-festival/
LOCATION:The Arch\, Railway arch 616 Drummond Road\, London\, SE16 4DG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T104415Z
CREATED:20250919T125759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T104415Z
UID:1825-1781769600-1782666000@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Literary Festival Bermondsey & Beyond 2026
DESCRIPTION:Bermondsey Literary Festival is a free community-led event that’s all about showcasing local talent and voices through literature. It’s a great chance to come together\, celebrate\, and support each other! With a variety of activities for everyone\, it’s the perfect chance to celebrate literature and the amazing talent in our community.
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/literary-festival-bermondsey-beyond-2026/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events,Events in South London
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T180000
DTSTAMP:20260612T182509Z
CREATED:20260612T182509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T182509Z
UID:3680-1781352000-1781373600@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Susie Olczak\, To Tie You Over Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: To Tide You Over \, a solo presentation of new printmaking\, sculpture and moving image by Susie Olczak. Exploring how water connects and transforms landscapes through both natural and engineered systems\, the exhibition traces its movement across hidden and visible networks–from root systems and moisture bearing soils that quietly draw and redistribute moisture to infrastructures that manage flow and circulation. \nOlczak’s research connects Chile’s Atacama Desert with London’s waterways\, revealing how distant sites become linked through circulation and exchange. The nearby Brunel Tunnel – a pioneering Victorian underwater passage that became as much spectacle as infrastructure – exemplifies water’s dual role in shaping both practical necessity and cultural imagination\, a tension that runs throughout the exhibition. \nIn the main gallery\, Olczak’s ceramic sculptures embody the physicality of their engineering\, scratched and moulded into objects that speak to potential function as much as materiality and aesthetics. The works point to the contingent\, improvisational processes the artist uses to investigate spatial environments. Meanwhile\, moving image work in the Shed space splices together fragments of terrain\, water and light to meditative effect. \nIn proximity to the Thames\, To Tide You Over\, takes the river’s tidal rhythm as both subject and structure\, considering how adaptation offers ways of understanding shifting landscapes – where water is both sustaining and increasingly unpredictable. \nSusie Olczak is a multidisciplinary artist with a focus on sculpture. Her work considers ideas of contingent making and adaption in relation to climate change. \nExhibition\n\nJune 13\, 2026 – July 12\, 2026 \nFree Entry\nFriday\, Saturday and Sundays\n12pm-6pm\n\n 
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/susie-olczak-to-tie-you-over-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:Coleman Gallery\, 94 Webster Rd\, SE16 4DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bermondsey Cultural Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T163947Z
CREATED:20260202T120412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T163947Z
UID:2479-1781352000-1781362800@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Puppet & Storytelling Festival: Forest-Themed Drop-In Puppet-Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make and operate your own animal puppets using recycled materials with puppetmaker Gemma Kawaja (as seen at Norwich Puppet Theatre). Bring your creature creations along to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12 July to create a wild woodland scene for our finale celebration show. \nOur professional artist\, Gemma Kawaja\, is ready to help you make a magical puppet from tissue and rods.  All materials are provided. \nPuppets made at this event can be used at at our  grand finale celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12th July. Put the date in your diary! \n\nAbout the workshop\nStep into a world of woodland wonder with our Forest-Themed Drop-In Puppet-Making Workshop at Bermondsey Blue Market! Presented by Crooked Timber Theatre! \nThis relaxed\, all-ages session invites you to create your own puppet inspired by the forest—think curious creatures\, tiny insects\, or anything that might be hiding among the trees. You can join at any time and take part at your own pace\, with guidance available to help you build a simple puppet structure. \nOnce your puppet has taken shape\, explore a wide range of materials to bring your woodland character to life. A selection of finished demonstration puppets will be on display to spark ideas and inspire your creations. \nPart of our puppet and storytelling festival\, this is a welcoming\, hands-on experience for all the family- come along\, get creative\, and leave with a unique puppet and a story to tell. \nGemma Khawaja – Crooked Timber Theatre\nGemma Khawaja is a professional puppeteer and folk singer and also makes puppets too. Gemma has performed in puppet shows produced by leading companies such as Norwich Puppet Theatre\, Horse & Bamboo Theatre\, Little Angel Theatre\, Monstro Theatre and Manchester’s Factory International\, as well as being a workshop leader for Norwich Puppet Theatre for many years. \nBermondsey Puppet & Story Festival 2026\nA new family-friendly community festival is coming to Bermondsey in summer 2026. Bermondsey Puppet & Story Fest will feature free puppetry and storytelling workshops across local schools\, community venues and public spaces\, leading to a lively outdoor celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July\, 12–5pm. \nThe finale will showcase community-made puppets alongside headline performances from internationally renowned storytellers including Usifu Jalloh\, Emily Hanna\, Marrianna Portello and Bernadette Russell. \nFind out more:https://bermondsey.london/events/puppet-storytelling-festival-2026-bermondsey/ \nAll events are free and open to all ages. \nSupported by Blue Bermondsey BID\, Connection With Wonder and Southwark Cultural Celebration Fund\, the festival is brought to you by the team behind London Dreamtime Storytelling and Illuminate Bermondsey & Rotherhithe. \nWhat to expect from at the workshops\nFree public workshops will take place across local venues and outdoor spaces\, including weekly sessions at The Blue Market from May – July. Led by professional storytellers and puppeteers\, these hands-on sessions invite people of all ages to create puppets\, share stories and learn the techniques that bring puppetry and storytelling to life. Participants can contribute ideas and creations towards the final community celebration. No experience is needed — just curiosity and imagination. Take home your creations and then bring them along to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July 12 – 5pm and join in with our finale show!
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/puppet-story-telling-festival-workshop-5/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Blue Market":MAILTO:info@thebluemarket.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T133531Z
CREATED:20260521T110209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T133531Z
UID:3463-1781348400-1781366400@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:'Bark-mondsey' Square Pride and Paws
DESCRIPTION:Join us at ‘Bark-mondsey’ Square Pride and Paws\, where we celebrate the vibrant connection between our local community and our furry friends. \nProudly hosted by Lisa the Pet Sitter\, The Arzner Cinema and Bermondsey Square\, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming space for pet owners and animal lovers during Pride Month and beyond. \n\n\nAt “Bark”mondsey Square we prioritise community involvement\, LGBTQIA+ support & animal welfare through creating engaging events & programs. \nWe hope to run more events throughout the year where we can embrace these cultures. \nFind out more about our Dog-Friendly Screenings
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/barkmondsey-square-bermondsey-square/
CATEGORIES:Bermondsey Events,Events in South London
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTSTAMP:20260824T143636Z
CREATED:20260612T182202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T143636Z
UID:3668-1781308800-1783900799@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Susie Olczak\, To Tie You Over Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: To Tide You Over \, a solo presentation of new printmaking\, sculpture and moving image by Susie Olczak. Exploring how water connects and transforms landscapes through both natural and engineered systems\, the exhibition traces its movement across hidden and visible networks–from root systems and moisture bearing soils that quietly draw and redistribute moisture to infrastructures that manage flow and circulation. \nOlczak’s research connects Chile’s Atacama Desert with London’s waterways\, revealing how distant sites become linked through circulation and exchange. The nearby Brunel Tunnel – a pioneering Victorian underwater passage that became as much spectacle as infrastructure – exemplifies water’s dual role in shaping both practical necessity and cultural imagination\, a tension that runs throughout the exhibition. \nIn the main gallery\, Olczak’s ceramic sculptures embody the physicality of their engineering\, scratched and moulded into objects that speak to potential function as much as materiality and aesthetics. The works point to the contingent\, improvisational processes the artist uses to investigate spatial environments. Meanwhile\, moving image work in the Shed space splices together fragments of terrain\, water and light to meditative effect. \nIn proximity to the Thames\, To Tide You Over\, takes the river’s tidal rhythm as both subject and structure\, considering how adaptation offers ways of understanding shifting landscapes – where water is both sustaining and increasingly unpredictable. \nSusie Olczak is a multidisciplinary artist with a focus on sculpture. Her work considers ideas of contingent making and adaption in relation to climate change. \nExhibition\n\nJune 13\, 2026 – July 12\, 2026 \nFree Entry\nFriday\, Saturday and Sundays\n12pm-6pm\n\n 
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/susie-olczak-to-tie-you-over-exhibition/
CATEGORIES:Bermondsey Cultural Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260612T182516Z
CREATED:20260611T174221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T182516Z
UID:3660-1781287200-1781298000@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Susie Olczak\, To Tie You Over Exhibition - Private View
DESCRIPTION: To Tide You Over \, a solo presentation of new printmaking\, sculpture and moving image by Susie Olczak. Exploring how water connects and transforms landscapes through both natural and engineered systems\, the exhibition traces its movement across hidden and visible networks–from root systems and moisture bearing soils that quietly draw and redistribute moisture to infrastructures that manage flow and circulation. \nOlczak’s research connects Chile’s Atacama Desert with London’s waterways\, revealing how distant sites become linked through circulation and exchange. The nearby Brunel Tunnel – a pioneering Victorian underwater passage that became as much spectacle as infrastructure – exemplifies water’s dual role in shaping both practical necessity and cultural imagination\, a tension that runs throughout the exhibition. \nIn the main gallery\, Olczak’s ceramic sculptures embody the physicality of their engineering\, scratched and moulded into objects that speak to potential function as much as materiality and aesthetics. The works point to the contingent\, improvisational processes the artist uses to investigate spatial environments. Meanwhile\, moving image work in the Shed space splices together fragments of terrain\, water and light to meditative effect. \nIn proximity to the Thames\, To Tide You Over\, takes the river’s tidal rhythm as both subject and structure\, considering how adaptation offers ways of understanding shifting landscapes – where water is both sustaining and increasingly unpredictable. \nSusie Olczak is a multidisciplinary artist with a focus on sculpture. Her work considers ideas of contingent making and adaption in relation to climate change. \nExhibition\n\nJune 13\, 2026 – July 12\, 2026 \nFree Entry\nFriday\, Saturday and Sundays\n12pm-6pm\n\n 
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/susie-olczak-to-tie-you-over-exhibition-private-view/
LOCATION:Coleman Gallery\, 94 Webster Rd\, SE16 4DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bermondsey Cultural Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T174531Z
CREATED:20260202T120322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T174531Z
UID:2477-1780747200-1780758000@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Puppet & Storytelling Festival: Free Bird Puppet Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Make your own winged birds with puppet and animation expert Phylida Hickish. Bring your new flapping feathered friends along to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12 July and join in with a performance by Brazilian storyteller Marianna Portella. \nMake bird puppet using Phylida’s templates and coloured paper that can be decorated with patterned fabric and paper offcuts and then flown around. They are very simple designs that ensure anyone of any ability or puppetry experience can join in! \nOur professional artist Phyllida Hickish is ready to help you make a magical puppet bird from recyled materials.  Everything you need will be provided. \nReserve a spot \nThe birds made at this event will be used at at our grand finale celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12th July. \n  \nPhylida Hickish\nPhylly is a theatre maker and facilitator who loves sharing traditional crafts and puppetry with her local community! She is currently fascinated by crankie boxes\, whirligigs\, and eels. \nBermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival 2026\nA new family-friendly community festival is coming to Bermondsey in summer 2026. Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival will feature free puppetry and storytelling workshops across local schools\, community venues and public spaces\, leading to a lively outdoor celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July\, 12–5pm. \nThe finale will showcase community-made puppets alongside headline performances from internationally renowned storytellers including Usifu Jalloh\, Emily Hanna\, Marrianna Portello and Bernadette Russell. All events are free and open to all ages. \nFind out more:\nhttps://bermondsey.london/events/puppet-storytelling-festival-2026-bermondsey/ \n  \n\nWhat to expect at the workshops\nFree public workshops will take place across local venues and outdoor spaces\, including sessions at The Blue Market and the finale in Bermondsey Spa Gardens. Led by professional storytellers and puppeteers\, these hands-on sessions invite people of all ages to create puppets\, share stories and learn the techniques that bring puppetry and storytelling to life. Participants can contribute ideas and creations towards the final community celebration. No experience is needed — just curiosity and imagination. Take home your creations and then bring them along to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July 12 – 5pm and join in with our finale show! \n\nFree drop-in workshop activity 12pm – 3pm\nAll ages welcome\nDisabled accessible\nSeating available\nMarket open with places to eat and drink nearby\n\nHow to get there?\nBy bus\n1\, 381\, P12 \nBy train\nSouth Bermondsey\, Canada Water \nBy tube\nBermondsey \nBy car\nParking on St James Road (2 hour maximum). Free street parking available at weekends\, please check signs for local restrictions. \nAccessibility \nBlue Market is an outdoor space all on one level with wide entrances\, suitable for pushchair\, wheelchairs and mobility vehicles. Seating available. Disabled access toilets in Blue Anchor Library.
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/puppet-story-telling-festival-workshop-4/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T163000
DTSTAMP:20260506T214248Z
CREATED:20260506T214144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T214248Z
UID:3332-1780144200-1780158600@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Let's Make Music and Dance
DESCRIPTION:Join UMAT for a joyful community afternoon of live music\, salsa dancing and family-friendly entertainment\, with a special musical tribute to the late Russell Dryden. Bring friends\, family and dancing shoes — we’ll see you at The Blue Market! \nEvent schedule\n\n12:45  Stephen Pierre (swing / crooner songs)\n13:00 — Salsa Oracle Dance\n13:30 — Stephane Harivelo (guitar / singer)\n13:50 — Tribute to Russell Dryden (poems / songs)\n14:00 — Kitch ’n’ Sync Community Choir\n14:30 — Salsa dance session\n15:00–15:20 — Stephane Harivello\n15:20–16:10 — Salsa Dance Finale\n\n(all times are approximate) \nAbout UMAT\nFounded in 2018 by vocalist Stephen Pierre\, UMAT (Urban Music & Arts Trust CIC) is a grassroots\, not‑for‑profit community music group based in London. UMAT champions emerging and established musicians\, promotes equality and diversity\, and creates inclusive cultural experiences. \nAccolades\n– Nominated for a Mayor of London Culture and Creative Award\n– Recipient of a Southwark Business Excellence Award \nMore from UMAT\nUMAT presents events across London — from Bermondsey Square Jazz Days to performances at Victoria Park’s Palm Tree Pub — bringing music\, community and joy together. \nMore info: www.umat.org.uk \nCall to action\nFree event — just turn up and enjoy.
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/lets-make-music-and-dance-may-2026/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103952Z
CREATED:20260202T115947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T103952Z
UID:2475-1780142400-1780153200@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Free Jumping Jack workshop & Let’s Make Music & Dance
DESCRIPTION:Make your own Jumping Jack puppet with artists and puppet maker Sarah Sparkes and dance along to live music in the Market Place with Unity Music Arts Trust. \nReserve a spot \nAll puppets made at this event can be used at at our  grand finale celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12th July.Put the date in your diary! \n  \n \nArtist Sarah Sparkes\nSarah Sparkes is a London-based artist whose multidisciplinary practice explores the boundaries between science\, folklore\, and the supernatural. Sarah works across installation\, sculpture\, film\, and performance as well as curating and teaching. She is the founder of live art project Chutney Preserves where puppets\, performers\, artist and the public interact in outdoor space\, including the Puppet Wars on Camberwell Green. Sarah has run many memorable activities in The Blue Marketplace\, including colouring competitions\, making Christmas decorations and lantern making. \nUnity Music Arts Trust\nLet’s Make Music & Dance is a free community event with live music and dance workshops organised by musician Steven Pierre. The programme will include a community choir\, guitar/vocalist\, salsa dancing plus a special guest vocal crooner performing classic hits. This is an annual event to celebrate the memory of community hero\, musician and beloved market fishmonger Russel Dryden. \n \nBermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival 2026\nA new family-friendly community festival is coming to Bermondsey in summer 2026. Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival will feature free puppetry and storytelling workshops across local schools\, community venues and public spaces\, leading to a lively outdoor celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July\, 12–5pm. \nThe finale will showcase community-made puppets alongside headline performances from internationally renowned storytellers including Usifu Jalloh\, Emily Hanna\, Marrianna Portello and Bernadette Russell. All events are free and open to all ages. \nFind out more:\nhttps://bermondsey.london/events/puppet-storytelling-festival-2026-bermondsey/ \n  \n\nWhat to expect at the workshops\nFree public workshops will take place across local venues and outdoor spaces\, including sessions at The Blue Market and the finale in Bermondsey Spa Gardens. Led by professional storytellers and puppeteers\, these hands-on sessions invite people of all ages to create puppets\, share stories and learn the techniques that bring puppetry and storytelling to life. Participants can contribute ideas and creations towards the final community celebration. No experience is needed — just curiosity and imagination. Take home your creations and then bring them along to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July 12 – 5pm and join in with our finale show! \n\nFree drop-in workshop activity 12pm – 3pm\nLive performance : 12.30 – 4.30pm\nAll ages welcome\nDisabled accessible\nSeating available\nMarket open with places to eat and drink nearby\n\nHow to get there?\nBy bus\n1\, 381\, P12 \nBy train\nSouth Bermondsey\, Canada Water \nBy tube\nBermondsey \nBy car\nParking on St James Road (2 hour maximum). Free street parking available at weekends\, please check signs for local restrictions. \nAccessibility \nBlue Market is an outdoor space all on one level with wide entrances\, suitable for pushchair\, wheelchairs and mobility vehicles. Seating available. Disabled access toilets in Blue Anchor Library.
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/puppet-story-fest-workshop-3/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T102206Z
CREATED:20260413T091914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T102206Z
UID:2905-1779537600-1779548400@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Puppet and Storytelling Festival: Free Storytelling and Puppet Making
DESCRIPTION:Free family drop-in craft with storytelling. Listen to an Anansi with Storyteller Baden Prince Jr then create your own tiger puppet and find out how to bring it to life! \nFamilies can make their own fearsome Big Cat hand puppet with Frog Morris to bring to our finale event on 12 July. All materials are provided. \nStorytelling is suitable for all ages and lasts 20 minutes.  Storytimes: 12.30\, 1.30and 2.30 \nReserve a spot \nAll puppets made at this event can be used at at our grand finale celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12th July. Put the date in your diary! \nBaden Prince Jnr\nBaden Prince Jnr is a dynamic poet\, performer and storyteller with decades of experience in live literature and an impressive reputation. His repertoire incorporates “traditional” tales from the Caribbean and all over the world\, as well as original\, self-penned material. As a writer and performer Baden engages reader and audience with a style that is warm\, self-assured with an entertaining blend of insight and humour. https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/02/27/antiguan-born-poet-baden-prince-earns-honorary-literary-recognition-in-uk.html \nBermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival 2026\nA new family-friendly community festival is coming to Bermondsey in summer 2026. Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival will feature free puppetry and storytelling workshops across local schools\, community venues and public spaces\, leading to a lively outdoor celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July\, 12–5pm. \nThe finale will showcase community-made puppets alongside headline performances from internationally renowned storytellers including Usifu Jalloh\, Emily Hanna\, Marrianna Portello and Bernadette Russell. All events are free and open to all ages. \nFind out more:\nhttps://bermondsey.london/events/puppet-storytelling-festival-2026-bermondsey/ \n  \n\nWhat to expect at the workshops\nFree public workshops will take place across local venues and outdoor spaces\, including sessions at The Blue Market and the finale in Bermondsey Spa Gardens. Led by professional storytellers and puppeteers\, these hands-on sessions invite people of all ages to create puppets\, share stories and learn the techniques that bring puppetry and storytelling to life. Participants can contribute ideas and creations towards the final community celebration. No experience is needed — just curiosity and imagination. Take home your creations and then bring them along to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July 12 – 5pm and join in with our finale show! \n\nFree drop-in workshop activity 12pm – 3pm\nFree storytelling performance : 12.30\, 1.30and 2.30\nAll ages welcome\nDisabled accessible\nSeating available\nMarket open with places to eat and drink nearby\n\nHow to get there?\nBy bus\n 1\, 381\, P12 \nBy train\n South Bermondsey\, Canada Water \nBy tube\nBermondsey \nBy car\nParking on St James Road (2 hour maximum). Free street parking available at weekends\, please check signs for local restrictions. \nAccessibility \nBlue Market is an outdoor space all on one level with wide entrances\, suitable for pushchair\, wheelchairs and mobility vehicles. Seating available. Disabled access toilets in Blue Anchor Library.
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/puppet-and-storytelling-fest-free-workshop-2/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T144430Z
CREATED:20260413T084805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T144430Z
UID:2893-1778932800-1778943600@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Puppet & Storytelling Festival: Forest Storytelling and Puppet Making
DESCRIPTION:Free family drop-in craft with storytelling. Create your own woodland puppet and find out how to bring it to life! Bangladeshi born storyteller Rez Kabir performs in the Marketplace. \nCome and hear a story from our professional storyteller blending myth and legend\, with movement\, humour and interaction. Then make and decorate a tree-spirit marionette with artist Sarah Sparkes. Suitable for all ages!\n(children must be accompanied by an adult.)\n\nRez Kabir is an actor and storyteller. He performs his own stories in English\, incorporating different languages such as Bengali. His stories are world-based and are from traditional\, as well as modern\, sources. Using songs\, movement\, mime and puppetry (Rez trained at Little Angel Theatre) to create a visual treat and a magical experience. \nSarah Sparkes works across installation\, sculpture\, film\, and performance as well as curating and teaching. She is the founder of live art project Chutney Preserves where puppets\, performers\, artist and the public interact in outdoor space\, including the ‘Puppet Wars’ on Camberwell Green. \nThis event is part of the Bermondsey Puppet and Storytelling festival 2026. More info here. \nAll ages welcome\, all materials provided. \nStorytelling is suitable for all ages and lasts 20 minutes.  Storytimes: 12.30\, 1.30and 2.30 \nAll puppets made at this event can be used at at our  grand finale celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12th July. Put the date in your diary! \n\n \nStoryteller : Rez Kabir\nRez Kabir is an actor & storyteller based in London. Born in Chittagong\, Bangladesh\, he came to UK with his parents. He acts\, produces\, writes and works in theatre\, film and TV across the UK and internationally. He has dedicated much of his work to local communities\, young people and families to support literacy\, language and well being. He is also Artistic Director of Tamarind Theatre Co based in Whitechapel\, widening participation in the arts. https://mayaproductions.co.uk/about-maya/rez-kabir/ \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nArtist : Sarah Sparkes\nSarah Sparkes is a London-based artist whose multidisciplinary practice explores the boundaries between science\, folklore\, and the supernatural. Sarah works across installation\, sculpture\, film\, and performance as well as curating and teaching. She is the founder of live art project Chutney Preserves where puppets\, performers\, artist and the public interact in outdoor space\, including the Puppet Wars on Camberwell Green. Sarah has run many memorable activities in The Blue Marketplace\, including colouring competitions\, making christmas decorations and lantern making. \n \nBermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival 2026\nA new family-friendly community festival is coming to Bermondsey in summer 2026. Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival will feature free puppetry and storytelling workshops across local schools\, community venues and public spaces\, leading to a lively outdoor celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July\, 12–5pm. \nThe finale will showcase community-made puppets alongside headline performances from internationally renowned storytellers including Usifu Jalloh\, Emily Hanna\, Marrianna Portello and Bernadette Russell. All events are free and open to all ages. \nFind out more:\nhttps://bermondsey.london/events/puppet-storytelling-festival-2026-bermondsey/ \n  \nWhat to expect at the workshops\nFree public workshops will take place across local venues and outdoor spaces\, including sessions at The Blue Market and the finale in Bermondsey Spa Gardens. Led by professional storytellers and puppeteers\, these hands-on sessions invite people of all ages to create puppets\, share stories and learn the techniques that bring puppetry and storytelling to life. Participants can contribute ideas and creations towards the final community celebration. No experience is needed — just curiosity and imagination. Take home your creations and then bring them along to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July 12 – 5pm and join in with our finale show! \n\nFree drop-in workshop activity 12pm – 3pm\nFree storytelling performance : 12.30\, 1.30and 2.30\nAll ages welcome\nDisabled accessible\nSeating available\nMarket open with places to eat and drink nearby\n\nHow to get there?\nBy bus\n 1\, 381\, P12 \nBy train\n South Bermondsey\, Canada Water \nBy tube\nBermondsey \nBy car\nParking on St James Road (2 hour maximum). Free street parking available at weekends\, please check signs for local restrictions. \nAccessibility \nBlue Market is an outdoor space all on one level with wide entrances\, suitable for pushchair\, wheelchairs and mobility vehicles. Seating available. Disabled access toilets in Blue Anchor Library.
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/puppet-storytelling-fest-free-workshop-1/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260204T110106Z
CREATED:20260202T115240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T110106Z
UID:2469-1777723200-1777734000@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Millwall Match Day Face painting / Arts and crafts  /  2 May
DESCRIPTION:It’s great to see local businesses in Bermondsey coming together to support family-friendly initiatives that benefit the whole community. \nOn weekends with home fixtures\, we’ll be offering free face painting at The Blue Market. The designs don’t have to be football-themed — kids can choose anything they like. \n Where: The Blue Market Place\, Market Place\, Bermondsey\, London SE16 3UQ \n\nIn Bermondsey\, we’re lucky to have a strong network of local businesses who don’t just operate side by side\, but actively pitch in together to support the wider community. One of the clearest examples of this collaboration is what happens on Millwall matchdays. \nFootball brings energy and footfall to the area\, and we see that as an opportunity\, not just to welcome supporters\, but to create something extra for families and local residents too. By adding simple pop-up activities like face painting\, we help make matchdays feel welcoming and inclusive for everyone. \nIt’s all about collaboration. A single business might only be able to do a small thing\, but when we pool resources\, ideas\, and energy\, the result is something much bigger. Families feel welcome\, businesses see new faces\, and the area becomes a destination rather than just a route to the stadium. \nThis spirit of pitching in together is at the heart of Bermondsey’s identity. Matchdays are a reminder that when local businesses put community first\, everyone benefits; residents\, visitors\, and supporters alike.
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/millwall-match-day-face-painting-2nd-may/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T104817Z
CREATED:20260414T103642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T104817Z
UID:3035-1776510000-1776531600@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Bermondsey Latino
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for two unforgettable Saturdays filled with the energy\, warmth and celebration of Latin America right in the heart of Bermondsey. More than a market\, Bermondsey Latino is a lively cultural experience where the whole community can come together to enjoy the spirit\, flavours and creativity of Latin America in a welcoming pedestrianised square. \nExpect a joyful day packed with delicious discoveries\, colourful stalls\, live performances and free family workshops with activities for all ages – the perfect way to spend a Saturday with friends and family in South London. \nThere will also be live performances and free family workshops with activities for all ages\, creating a festive atmosphere where music\, dance and creativity bring everyone together. \nIt’s free\, it’s local\, and it’s full of corazón. Don’t miss the return of Bermondsey’s favourite cultural market! \nFOOD AND DRINK STALLS \nBermondsey Latino is a colourful celebration of Latin American culture taking place at The Blue Market. Enjoy authentic Latin street food\, live music\, dance\, and community stalls from across Latin America. \nWe highlight the cuisine and culture of a different country – from Colombian arepas and coffee to Mexican tacos and Peruvian empanadas\, this is a place to let your tastebuds explore the bold\, rich flavours of the Latin American continent. Expect upbeat music\, live dance performances\, workshops\, friendly vibes\, and a family-friendly atmosphere. \nCome hungry and curious – discover something new\, support local traders\, and be part of this growing cultural event in the heart of Bermondsey. \nPiñata ART & CRAFTS WORKSHOPS \nHelp us make a GIANT Piñata and then smash it!!! Workshop 12pm – 3pm. \n \nLIVE PERFORMANCES \nMusic and Dance from 12 noon \n \nMillwall Matchday Facepainting \nOn weekends with home fixtures\, we’ll be offering free face painting at The Blue Market. The designs don’t have to be football-themed — kids can choose anything they like
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/bermondsey-latino-3/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260412T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260204T102509Z
CREATED:20260129T144831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T102509Z
UID:2448-1775988000-1776009600@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Young Traders Market
DESCRIPTION:Big Local Works\, in partnership with the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF)\, is proud to host Young Traders Market at The Blue Market in Bermondsey in 2026. These events will take place on selected Saturdays between March and July \nWhat is Young Traders Market?\nThe project\, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund\, aims to support new aspiring market traders by providing unique\, real-life trading opportunities at our town centre market   as well as access to business skills training and networking events. \nThe Young Traders Markets offer a unique platform for aspiring entrepreneurs aged 16–30 to showcase their talents and goods to the public\, test their business ideas\, and gain hands-on experience in a market environment. \nWe have successfully run this project for the past 2 years\, and have seen more than 40 young entrepreneurs take part. This year each market event will offer up to six free stalls. Selected traders will receive a pitch\, table\, and gazebo at no cost\, removing common barriers to entry and allowing them to focus on developing their business\, building confidence\, and engaging with new customers. \nThese events offer an opportunity for visitors to discover unique local items\, support emerging entrepreneurs and enjoy the lively atmosphere of Bermondsey’s local market. \nIn addition to the market days\, Big Local Works will host regular networking events open to young traders\, market operators\, and partner organisations.
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/young-traders-market-12-april-2026/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Market
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260211T134707Z
CREATED:20260202T114935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T134707Z
UID:2467-1774094400-1774105200@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Castellers of London Calçotada
DESCRIPTION:For more info please see the main page https://bermondsey.london/events/experience-and-participate-castellers-of-london-in-bermondsey-21st-march-2026-12-3pm/
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/castellers-of-london-calcotada/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260204T110111Z
CREATED:20260202T114809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T110111Z
UID:2465-1773491400-1773500400@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Millwall Match Day Face painting / Arts and crafts / 14 March
DESCRIPTION:It’s great to see local businesses in Bermondsey coming together to support family-friendly initiatives that benefit the whole community. \nOn weekends with home fixtures\, we’ll be offering free face painting at The Blue Market. The designs don’t have to be football-themed — kids can choose anything they like. \n Where: The Blue Market Place\, Market Place\, Bermondsey\, London SE16 3UQ \n\nIn Bermondsey\, we’re lucky to have a strong network of local businesses who don’t just operate side by side\, but actively pitch in together to support the wider community. One of the clearest examples of this collaboration is what happens on Millwall matchdays. \nFootball brings energy and footfall to the area\, and we see that as an opportunity\, not just to welcome supporters\, but to create something extra for families and local residents too. By adding simple pop-up activities like face painting\, we help make matchdays feel welcoming and inclusive for everyone. \nIt’s all about collaboration. A single business might only be able to do a small thing\, but when we pool resources\, ideas\, and energy\, the result is something much bigger. Families feel welcome\, businesses see new faces\, and the area becomes a destination rather than just a route to the stadium. \nThis spirit of pitching in together is at the heart of Bermondsey’s identity. Matchdays are a reminder that when local businesses put community first\, everyone benefits; residents\, visitors\, and supporters alike.
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/millwall-match-day-face-painting-14th-march/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Events
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