Summertime is finally upon is! Take advantage of the warm and sunny weather while you can this summer and check out these South London summer festivals. This is the place to find out about the delicious food and incredible music this summer has in store!
Balham Summer Market: Pride Special
8th June 2019, Balham Bowls Club
Balham celebrate a sunny Pride month this year, giving a burst of colour to their summer market. Local traders sell their incredible products, including homeware and fashion. The tombola has unique and hand-crafted prizes, making this event a fantastic way to support your local craftsmen.
SoLo Craft Fair
Summer in Battersea Park
1st - 30th June 2019, Battersea Park
This summer festival runs during every weekend in June and is filled to the brim with exciting activities for all the family to enjoy. It hosts the ever popular outdoor cinema, showing blockbuster hits like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse (2018) and Moana (2016). With scrumptious street food on offer, this park will become a quick family favourite this summer.
Battersea Park
Screen on the Green by Beckenham Together
5th - 14th July 2019, Beckenham Green, Beckenham High Street
Held from midday till 10:30pm, Screen on the Green will become an entertainment hub this July. It will be showing Wimbledon Tennis and family friendly movies all afternoon and evening, so there is something that everyone will enjoy. Recent movies that have been announcement are Grease (1978) and the smash-hit The Greatest Showman (2017).
Beckenham Together
Beckenham Place Park Relaunch
20th July 2019
Take a dip in the lake and cool off this summer at the highly anticipated Beckenham Place Park Relaunch! In Lewisham’s largest park, you’ll be able to go swimming in the beautiful lake and go for a spin on a wide selection of fairground rides. You’ll also be able to check out the brand new cafe, which is sure to be serving up some delicious food and drink. After work began on the refurbishment in 2017, summer 2019 celebrates the return of this beloved park.
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Bermondsey Carnival
6th July 2019, Southwark Park
Despite this festival only lasting a day, Bermondsey manage to fill this day with a fantastic range of activities and events. The most notable is the bandstand, featuring locals acts such as The Real Thing and Kindred Soul. There are also lots of activities to entertain the little ones this summer holidays, including a creative den building workshop and ‘Kids Dig it’, an interactive experience where kids can have a got at being archaeologists and discover what’s below Southwark’s streets.
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ONBlackheath Festival
13th - 14th July 2019, Blackheath
With a fantastically star-studded line up ahead, you’ll be sorry to miss this years ONBlackheath Festival. Winner of the BRIT Award for ‘Best Single of the Year’ with ‘Human’, Rag ‘n’ Bone Man is just one of the exciting music acts set to perform. There will also be lots of fun activities for kids too, with a Comedy Club 4 Kids and The Science Museum presents Samsam Bubbleman’s Giant Bubble Show!
ONBlackheath
Summer by the River festival
June - August 2019, London Bridge City
This 3-month long festival gives you no excuse not to check out the summer fun! Brush up those vocal chords and try your hand at the Open Mic Nights at this event, as well as an outdoor cinema, live summer sports updates, incredible live music and mouth-watering food. Celebrate summer 2019 here while the heatwave lasts!
London Bridge City
Summer of Love: Brixton Rooftop Festival by Strum Live
19th - 20th June 2019, The Prince of Wales Brixton
Summer of Love is a 60s inspired festival, perfect for any South Londoner that loves Throwback Thursdays. Putting a San Francisco twist on Brixton, this festival provides a funky disco to dance into the night and live performances from acts including Danny Toeman & The Love Explosion and Meatz & Beatz.
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Brixton Typography Giclée Art Print
Straight Outta Catford T-Shirt
Brockley Max Festival
31st May - 8th June 2019, Brockley
This wide-spread festival covers over 20 locations and is host to an incredible line-up of events and activities. Its opening night kicked off with a series music acts spanning a range of genres at Foxberry Road. Other events include Crofton Park Railway Garden Grand Opening and Electric Watermelon, an LGBT+ dance party where everyone is welcome!
Brockley Max
Bromley Youth Music Trust Summer Festival
7th July 2019, Bromley Youth Music Centre
This local music festival celebrates the amazing talent Bromley’s youth has to offer. Not only will there be inspiring musical performances, but there’s also a delicious BBQ, a Pimms tent and a wide selection of stalls and games. BYMT are especially proud to encourage local businesses to sign up for a stall, allowing locals to support their community.
Bromley Youth Music Trust
Camberwell Fair
31st August 2019, Camberwell Green
Camberwell Fair is a fantastic opportunity to get a local business some needed attention! Join their free summer Enterprise Programme to get young businesses knowledgeable about the trade and how to build their image as well as receive some vital training. These businesses would also get a chance to have a stall at the upcoming fair!
Camberwell Fair
Catford Vegan Festival
14th July 2019, Catford Broadway
Whether you’re a devoted vegan or fancy trying something new, be sure to check out this vegan festival set to whip up some tasty plant-based food. These delicious delicacies will take you around the world from Scandinavia to the Caribbean. Some of the traders include Renee’s Plant Powered Kitchen and MissFlits Bakes Vegan.
Catford Food Market
St Paul’s Summer Fair
8th June 2019, Clapham
St Paul’s Church takes advantage of the summer heat by hosting a summer fair filled with delicious BBQ and Caribbean food, a bouncy castle for the little ones and a cake stall for sweet-toothed Clapham locals. A wonderful afternoon and a perfectly wholesome festival.
St Paul’s Church Clapham
The Croydon Food & Music Festival
23rd June 2019, South End, Croydon
South End traffic takes a break for a Sunday filled with incredible music at this summer festival. As this event takes to the streets, Croydon presents live music and exciting cooking demonstrations for its locals to enjoy. The Hoodoos main stage brings us local acts such as The Kings Parade and Junk Yard Choir.
Croydon Food & Music Festival 2019
Crystal Palace Festival
15th - 23rd June 2019
This festival covers the streets of Crystal Palace with inspiring and talented local artists and creatives. Within the event is the Streets Alive Busking Weekend, a perfect finale to the festival where buskers can take over the streets and showcase their music. The Paper Traveller is a unique experience held during this festival, an immersive theatre show that takes you around London to explore the magical worlds beneath the pages of books.
Crystal Palace Festival
African Village Cultural Festival London
21st July 2019, Deptford Park, Deptford
Be transported this summer and experience the rich culture at this African-themed festival. Get inspired at Afro-Caribbean fashion shows, cultural music performances and exhibition and retail stands filled with interesting products to explore. With an international football tournament too, there’s something for all the family to enjoy!
African Village Cultural Festival London
Dulwich Festival
10th - 19th May 2019, Dulwich
Spanning across Dulwich, this festival is jam-packed with exciting performances, an Artists’ Open House and the Dulwich Park Fair to close off the week. Notable events include a performance of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing with The Handlebards, the world’s first cycling theatre company that’s sure to blow away Dulwich locals.
Dulwich Festival
The Earlsfield Summer Gin Festival
29th June 2019, Ben’s Canteen, Earlsfield
Let your taste buds roam and stay hydrated for this exquisite mini-festival celebrating all things gin! This festival focuses on the wondrous creations by South London gin-distillers, the line up featuring The Good Life Gin Co. and Jim and Tonic. Clear your evening plans as this festival plans to party right into the night up till midnight!
Ben’s Canteen
Festival in the Forest
6th July 2019, Devonshire Road Nature Reserve, Forest Hill
Escape the busy South London streets and dive into nature at the Festival in the Forest! Set up base here with a picnic blanket and enjoy a sunny afternoon. There will be live Country, Folk, Americana, Blues and Irish music to feed the soul. Yet, we can’t forget to feed our mouths too! Enjoy delicious food both meaty and veggie.
Devonshire Road Nature Reserve
Greenwich Summer Festival
12th - 26th August 2019, Greenwich Cutty Sark Gardens
Greenwich joins in on the festival fun packed full of a range of exciting eats, from Mel Tropical Kitchen Ltd to Real Greek food, this is an event to turn up hungry to! Eclectria will also make an appearance, selling handmade crafted lanterns to light up those warm summer evenings. There’s still time to book at stall to allow Greenwich locals to show off their talents.
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Downham Summer Festival
8th June 2019, Downham Health & Leisure Centre
This free day out is a family fun event that is sure to define Downham’s summer. With a bouncy castle, climbing wall and funfair rides galore, kids will live this summer wonderland. There will also be a stall market to enjoy and, with local business selling their goods, this is a great opportunity to support Downham’s community.
Downham Celebrates
Grove Park Carnival: Featuring Chinbrook Dog Show
1st September 2019, Chinbrook Meadows
Got the summer blues? Grove Park has the perfect solution to get those tails wagging for summer fun with its carnival and dog show! Slip on those boots and cowboy hats to gush at the adorable dogs at this show. Some of the categories up for grabs to win are Best Costume, Best Rescue and Prettiest Princess & Handsome Prince. Once you’re covered in dog hair, you can head over to the talent show where locals can get involved by performing a variety of acts, including singing, comedy and dance!
Herne Hill Music Festival
4th - 13th October 2019
Let Herne Hill bring back summer fun in October with their annual music festival. A range of entertaining music to satisfy any ear is ahead, with a line-up including the likes of Jazz Jam and Herne Hill Sings On. So get those toe tapping and keep this event in your calendar!
Herne Hill Music Festival
Hither Green Festival
17th - 26th May 2019
Enjoy the stunning Hither Green at this must-see festival! With a groovy 70s & 80s disco, peaceful walks and a Street Party on Wellmeadow Road, this festival is sure to shake off those weekday stresses. Don’t forget to check out the Get Quizzical! Quiz towards the end of the event to get your brain buzzing!
Our Hither Green
The Gin & Rum Festival
23rd - 25th August 2019, Kennington Oval
The Gin & Rum Festival continues its tour of the country at its stop in Kennington! Have your glasses poised and toast to delicious spirits in a variety of themed bars coupled with incredible live music. You’ll also receive a free satchel bag with a Gin & Rum Festival Copa glass to top up throughout the weekend!
Gin & Rum Festival
Lambeth Country Show
20th - 21st July 2019, Brockwell Park
Head down to this free festival this summer and support local musical performances! Providing an exciting range of music including Afro-beat, jazz, disco and soul, there’s so many opportunities to discover new sounds. There will also be a Best in Show event, where local farmers from across the UK will show off their finest breeds of sheep. You’ll definitely have a baaa-rilliant time!
Lambeth Country Show 2019
Merton Food and Drink Festival
14th July 2019, Morden Park House
Arrive with empty bellies and tuck in to amazing street food and extra sweet treats at the Merton Food and Drink Festival! Enjoy both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, as well as a range of market stalls to explore. This is sure to be a picturesque summer Sunday afternoon.
Merton Register Office
Level Up Festival
19th - 21st July 2019, New Cross Inn
Come to New Cross’ hottest music venue for two weekends of hair-flipping music that is set to give you goosebumps! First is the Level Up Festival, including ska music performances by Imperial Pleasure and Boom Boom Raccoon. This festival features acts from around the globe, like Jet8, a brass-based punk band!
Level Up Festival
Upsurge Festival
16th - 18th August, New Cross Inn
Here to keep the summer hot, Upsurge Festival is set to kick down the doors this August! Hardcore band Guns Up! headlines the first night along with lots of other exciting acts. So let your hair down and rock on!
Upsurge Festival
Peckham Festival
13th - 15th September
Peckham makes sure your summer will take you through into September with their annual festival celebrating Peckham’s artists and creatives. Delivering a variety of street food options too, this is a great opportunity to check out this open studio event.
Peckham Festival
Peckham Library SE15 - Giclée Art Print
Wimbledon is Where The Heart Is Mug
The Penge Festival
1st - 23rd June 2019
This long-spanning festival gives you no excuse not to check one of the dozens of activities and events happening. Just a few of the activities include a cake sale, a quiz, delicious food and drink, as well as a cream tea event!
Penge Festival
Plumstead Make Merry
8th June 2019, Plumstead Common
Entirely organised by volunteers, it’s important to support this local event and the extensive effort that goes into putting it on. This is a great festival to entertain the little ones, with free face painting and balloon modelling, as well as an inflatables area by Inflat-a-bros!
Plumstead Make Merrry
Country in the Afternoon Festival
1st - 2nd June 2019, Half Moon, Putney
This new mini-festival celebrates the best of local country music. Visitors will be able to put up their feet and nod their heads in the beautiful beer garden with some tasty food. Performances across this weekend include Russ Tolman, Robert Vincent and The Blue Highways.
Country In The Afternoon
Stockwell Festival
6th July 2019
Celebrate Stockwell’s incredible community at their local festival, where there will be dozens of market stalls and music performances to give you a perfect Saturday. At the Community Action Zone, you’ll be able to see local charities spread awareness and raise funds, giving you an opportunity to give back this summer.
Stockwell Festival
Streatham Festival
11th - 20th October 2019
Streatham are still encouraging you to get involved in this fun-filled festival, even if summer might not quite stretch to October. Whether you’re an artist, performer or could run an art workshop, your local community needs you to make Streatham festival the best it can be! The current line up includes free live gigs on the 12th and a family fun day on the 19th! Make sure you save these dates!
The Streatham Festival
Waterloo Festival
6th - 23rd June 2019
The theme for this year’s Waterloo Festival is ‘Transforming Being’, where locals can explore the connection between well-being and creativity. You can learn how to plant the seeds for your writing career in Writer’s Workshop: The Business of Writing on the 8th June and develop your workspace into a healthy and productive environment at the Wellness in the Workplace: Breakfast Event on the 12th June!
Waterloo Festival
Underbelly Festival Southbank
5th April - 29th September 2019
This festival is sure to keep your hairs raised and mouths ache from laughing all summer long at Southbank! Underbelly Festival 2019 certainly doesn’t disappoint, with dozens of events and performances, you won’t know how to choose! Just to name one, there’s the Yuck Circus, where women perform incredible acrobatics whilst confronting difficult topics.
Underbelly Festival
Wandsworth Heritage Festival
25th May - 9th June 2019
Take a trip down memory lane this summer and explore Wandsworth’s history at this festival! This year’s theme is Entertaining Wandsworth and it certainly achieve this with events like a literary-themed murder mystery held by librarians and a guided walk around Wandsworth Town, showing its locals it’s entertaining past.
Wandsworth Arts Fringe
3rd - 19th May 2019
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Wandsworth Arts Fringe is a fantastic festival to ring in the beginning of summer. Some notable performances include Andrew Scott and Geoff Robb’s serene guitar compositions. The company Fragility also took over the festival, bringing locals a market bar and award winning comedians!
Wandsworth Arts Fringe
Wimbledon Park Food and Drink Festival
24th - 26th August 2019
Come to this festival with an empty stomach this August bank holiday weekend! Sample over 45 stalls worth of delicious food and mouth-watering drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Just a few of these tasty treats include pastries, cheese and a great range of hot food.
Fantastic Food Festivals
Moon Festival
19th - 26th July, Greenwich Borough
This festival is for anyone living in the Greenwich Borough and celebrates the anniversary of the 1969 moon landing! The event kicks off in Woolwich, with The Moon Street Party on the 19th, where you’ll see incredible artwork from a flower installation to giant tortoise astronauts! The Moon Festival is sure to be out of this world!
Moon Festival
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