Find out what to see and do this year across the borough
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See what's on over the coming months in Bexley
Ruthless Aggression - Dandy Day
Ruthless Aggression is an exhibition of new work by multidisciplinary artist Dandy Day - an installation formed from a new body of work centred on the commercial spectacle of WWE- an American sports entertainment form that presents ‘professional wrestling’. Available to view at TACO! 5 June to 26 July
Kinky Boots
Based on the true story of Charlie Price, with music by Cyndi Lauper. The message of Kinky Boots is simply this; accepting yourself and accepting other people for who they are, the importance of kindness, understanding, and friendship. From 25 June to 4 July, Geoffrey Whitworth Theatre
A Portrait of Thamesmead
A Portrait of Thamesmead is an upcoming exhibition at the Lakeside Centre that portrays Thamesmead residents through large-scale charcoal drawings. Created by local residents during a workshop programme led by artist Jamie Zubairi, available to view from Friday 3 July to Sunday 5 July.
Lesnes Twilight presents The Electronix a tribute to the 80s
Dig out from the back of the wardrobe your bright neon clothes and shoulder pads for an evening of 1980s music. The Electonix will be playing iconic sounds from Yazoo, Human League, Eurythmics through to Erasure and much much more.On July 3, Lesnes Abbey to Monks Garden
Danson House Street Food Evening
Danson Summer Street Food Evening is back on Saturday 4 July, with local street food, entertainment and more in the glorious surroundings of Danson House!
Make a Comic Strip with Chloe Cooper
Inspired by comic strips from Thamesmead’s newspapers, join artist Chloe Cooper for a series of two workshops that demonstrate how to create your own comic, and then turn it into a zine. Saturday 4 July, Lakeside Centre
Sidcup Fringe Festival
Sidcup Fringe Festival is back on 4 July 2026! Don't miss out on what promises to be a wonderful day with food, drink, music and lots of family friendly fun!
An Evening with William Shaw
Step into the compelling world of crime fiction with bestselling author William Shaw on Thursday 9 July at Central Library. Acclaimed for his gripping and atmospheric novels. Discover the inspiration behind his latest work, including his much-praised DS Alexandra Cupidi series and other recent thrillers that have captivated readers and critics alike.
Summer Concert at Danson House
Join Belvedere Concert Band at Danson House for an evening of music in the heart of Danson Park. Pack a picnic, bring your favourite people, and enjoy a programme featuring film music, concert band classics and popular favourites as the sun sets over one of Bexley’s most iconic locations on Friday 10 July.
Sip into Summer
In this hands-on workshop, Medical Herbalist Jola Kaczmarek will guide you through the garden at The Exchange to discover summer herbs in their natural setting, how to identify them, talk you through their medicinal properties and typical indications for your health. Saturday 11 July, 11am to 1pm.
Beams, Beer and Brass
Discover one of London's most extraordinary historic sites on this summer weekend of tours, talks, music and good company, all with a Bexley Brewery pop-up bar! Enjoy talks on the Victorians, drinking and pubs, and relax to live music in the garden on 11 and 12 July!
Blood Brothers
The compelling and moving story of twin boys who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet years later with devastating consequences. Moving yet often funny, Blood Brothers is a wonderful play which we will deliver in a powerful and vivid production to tell this story. 11 to 18 July, at Edward Alderton Theatre.
Guided Walk: A Rebellious Ramble through the Loyalist Land
To mark the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence, Community Archivist Oliver Wooller will lead a walk from Danson House to Hall Place passing numerous sites of historic interest, no limited to the American Revolution.
Risograph Printing a Zine with Chloe Cooper
Inspired by comic strips from Thamesmead’s newspapers, join artist Chloe Cooper for a series of two workshops that demonstrate how to create your own comic, and then turn it into a zine. Saturday 18 July, Lakeside Centre
Musicals at the Abbey
After two sold out years, the Ruined Theatre return for one magical afternoon in Lesnes Abbey Ruins with this open air concert! Relax in the ruins on Sunday 19 July, have a glass of pimms and listen to some of the finest voices the West End has to offer in the 12th century ruins!
Courtyard Soul Part VIII
Enjoy an afternoon in the courtyard and gardens of the beautiful historic house of Hall place where DJ Martybobs will be playing the best in Motown, Philly, Jazz Funk and Soul on Sunday 19 July.
Sounds of the 70's
With the ultimate 70’s glam rock tribute band LORD TOFFINGHAM and resident DJ Fluff Thorogood spinning the greatest dance tunes from the golden age of the 1970’s you can dance the night away in the majestic courtyard at Hall Place on 31 July.