Find out what to see and do this year across the borough
New events are regularly added, so keep checking back to see what's new.
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See what's on over the coming months in Bexley
Quantum Theatre - Treasure Island
Join plucky Jim Hawkins and his crew of salty old sea dogs on their search for buried treasure in Quantum Theatre's exciting adaptation of the pirate adventure classic, Treasure Island. An action packed show for all the family! Danson House, Sunday 2 August
Symphonic Ibiza Bexleyheath
Prepare to dance under the stars on Friday 7 August as the amazing Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra returns to Danson Park with a huge new playlist for 2026!
Thamesmead Festival 2026
Thamesmead Festival is back on Saturday 8 August! Come to Southmere Park for a fun filled day, with 4 stages featuring an exciting blend of local performers and established headliners! With a busy programme of creative workshops, craft stalls, street food vendors and a sensory zone, there is a something for everyone to enjoy!
Hot August Night
Sing along, dance, and relive the magic of Neil Diamond's legendary career at this Tribute Night at Hall Place on Saturday 8 August! Whether you're a lifelong fan or simply love great music, this promises to be a night of nostalgia, energy and feel-good entertainment!
Park Rock Bexleyheath
Returning to Bexleyheath for it's third year; Park Rock 2026 brings two stages packed with the UK's top tributes to Danson Park on Saturday 8 August.
Sundown Country Festival
Nashville is coming to Danson Park on 9 August! Get ready for Sundown Country Festival, a brand new show from the creators of the Park Rock series. Expect amazing smoked BBQ food, fairground rides, line dancing and more!
Mini Beasts
Visit Lesnes Abbey on 10 August to explore the vegetation and flowers to look for minibeasts! Learn how to use a sweep net along with other equipment such as 2 way microscopes and discover amazing insects, spiders and other smaller creatures that call Lesnes home.
Quantum Theatre - The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny
Michael Whitmore’s charming adaptation will have you spellbound so why not grab the kids, a blanket and a picnic and join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures - a magical afternoon of fun for all the family on 12 August.
Workshop: Creating Clay Pond Creatures with Miyuki Kasahara
Join artist educator Miyuki Kasahara for a summer garden workshop at the Lakeside Centre to create your own pond creatures made out of clay! Saturday 15 August, 11am to 1pm
Saddle Up Sunday
Yeeehaaawww pardners - saddle up and join Hall Place for a toe tappin’, boot stompin’ good time at their country and western afternoon on Sunday 16 August! With the Cockney Cowboy Band & Line Dance Caller
Open Air Cinema - Paddington
Come and enjoy everyone’s favourite marmalade sandwich eating bear in this heart-warming classic, Paddington (2014). Relax with friends and family in the beautiful, historic surroundings of Hall Place on 28 August!
Open Air Cinema – The Devil Wears Prada
On 29 August, pack your picnic and your friends and settle down for a cinematic experience under the stars at Hall Place! Not to be missed by anyone who loves Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway or a wicked script!
Filmmaker Summer Camp
Summer Film Camp is a 5-day immersive experience where young creatives aged 10 to 18, step into real film production roles and work together to create a feature film from concept to final cut. Running from 10 to 14 August, 10am to 4pm each day
Pottery Wheel Taster Session
It's messy, it's tactile, and it's completely screen-free. Pottery wheel throwing is a fun and creative way to make your own pottery pieces. Sign up for a spot at the Exchange's beginner-friendly hands on taster workshop on 21 and 22 August, for ages 8 to 16!
An Afternoon with James Swallow
Meet bestselling author and award-winning screenwriter James Swallow for an inspiring afternoon of thrillers, sci-fi and storytelling at central Library on Saturday 22 August. Step into the worlds of the bestselling Marc Dane thriller series and major franchises including Star Trek, Doctor Who, Halo and Warhammer 40,000
Botanical Cyanotype Workshop with Selina Mayer
Learn the 19th century photographic technique that develops with just sunlight and water, Cyanotype, with analogue photographer Selina Mayer at the Lakeside Centre on Saturday 22 August
Hot Snakes Artist Night Club
Between 22 August and 13 September, TACO! will be transformed into a multidisciplinary nightclub with an artist-themed cocktail bar and an accompanying programme of cabaret, live performance and music. Experience this immersive installation and perforamnce space by artist Chloe Langlois
24 hpur Gnosis
From 22 to 23 August, join TACO! for 24hr Gnosis, 24 hours of artist performances and live stream occult sleepover. Every hour for a whole day, Chloe Langlois has invited multiple artists to conjure and perform
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Join us in the magical ancient woods of Lesnes for one of Shakespeare's best loved comedies! Four young lovers decide to run away from the noise of the city and their chaotic lives and find themselves in the woods. Lost and with no phone signal they’re forced to face how they really feel, or are they? From 28 August to 6 September
Mind Your Head Art Cabaret - 'Out of the Rubble!'
Mind Your Head Art Cabaret returns to Thamesmead on 29 August! Prepare for a surreal evening of humour, weirdness and pastiche with live art collaborations, music and site-specific occurrences that consider the perpetual demolition and rebuilding of the area