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
Bexley Snapshots in Time, A celebration through pictures
A fascinating collection of archive photographs from both the Bexley Museum and Archive collections. See the borough’s growth from rural landscape to urban expansion. On display at Sidcup Library during opening hours in December.
Festive Wreath Making Workshop
Join the Beautiful Borders team for a 2-hour evening session on Thursday 4 December at The Exchange where you’ll learn how to make your own fresh, luxury door wreath using gorgeous natural foliage and berries.
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Using natural materials weave and create a beautiful Christmas Wreath to hang on your front door or gift as an early Christmas present. Workshops will take place at Lesnes Abbey Lodge on Friday 5 December at noon or 3:30pm.
Night Visions
Bird College starts a new seasonal tradition this year - a winter show! With a variety of acts from talented student performers, and featuring their college choir 'Birdsong', what better way to celebrate this time of festivity and joy? Performances from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 December.
Community Tree Planting Day
Sign up to plant a tree in Manorway Park on Saturday 6 December! Internationally-acclaimed artists Ackroyd and Harvey will also run a workshop to explore the story of Crossway Park's new oak circle and what it means for the local community. Come and participate in making leaf prints, drawings and writings and learn more about the ecology of oak trees and gall wasps in producing ink.
Super Festive Saturday
Visit The Exchange on Sat 6 December for a festive-filled day! Apart from family friendly crafts, festive games and puzzles, there will also be live steel pan festive music, a Garden Lantern Trail and some laid back tunes from DJ Nick Davey!
Her Modulo: Duets
On Saturday 6 December, London-based artist and musician Anneke Kampman presents the second iteration of Her-Modulo, with an evening of informal performances and workings-out by Anna Barham, Anneke Kampman, and Rachael Finney.
Lesnes Abbey Christmas Market
Christmas isn’t Christmas without the annual Lesnes Abbey Christmas Celebration in their ancient woodlands! With a fabulous festive Marketplace, live entertainment, street food vendors and a bookable Christmas Trail - celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Lesnes on Saturday 6 December!
Hay Fever
Visit the Geoffrey Whitworth Theatre between 6 to 13 December to enjoy Noel Coward's outrageous and enduring comedy of (very bad) manners!
The Flint Street Nativity by Tim Firth
Directed by Lindsay Dale, enjoy this warm, witty play at Edward Alderton Theatre from 6 to 13 December! A lovely alternative to the usual Christmas fare with original lyrics set to the tunes of Christmas carols that we all know and love!
The Carnegie Ensemble Annual Baroque
The Carnegie Ensemble returns to The Exchange on Sunday 7 December for their annual candlelit Baroque concert, with a return of the incredible Mezzo Soprano, Louisa Stuart-Smith.
Community Ecosystems - A Screening
Danson House Christmas Weekend
Enjoy a community Christmas fest at the beautiful Danson House and Gardens on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December! With a Christmas market, live entertainment, choirs, street food and lots of festive fun and games!
Birdsong from Bird College
On Saturday 13 December, Birdsong performs dazzling showcases of musical theatre that celebrate the creativity, passion and discipline of artists throughout time and place, underneath the decorations and illuminations at The Exchange.
A Christmas Carol by Quantum Theatre
Crossness-mas Frost Fayre
Crossness Pumping Station on Sunday 14 December for a festive celebration of carols, crafts and history. Expect carol singing in the Beam Engine House, Victorian Christmas feasts, a Punch and Judy show, and mulled cider and wine from Bexley Brewery!
Rock Choir Concert 2025
On 17 December, get your toe tapping to the famous Rock Choir with some of their festive favourites from feel good, pop and chart music. They will be Rocking Around the Hall Place Christmas Tree getting everyone in the festive spirit.
Workshop - Festive Plant Pot Painting
Learn how to decorate your own terracotta plant pots and create unique designs! This workshop will cover the basics and also introduce a variety of techniques. Paint and materials will be provided, please bring your own terracotta pot or pots will also be available to purchase on the day for decorating.
Play Out For Christmas
On Saturday 20 December, visit The Exchange for a drink, nibble, and a festive performance from the Theatre Box Choir, who will be singing some Christmas classics, both old and new.
Create Handmade Jewellery from Recycled Materials
On Saturday 6 December, join artist Siân, Founder of PLASTIQUE By Siân, for a fun, free winter workshop transforming single-use plastics into colourful, one-of-a-kind jewellery and accessories – perfect as handmade Christmas gifts!
The Bexley Responder: A Living Newspaper
On 13 December, join Three Rivers for live performances of their new community-written Living Newspaper! A living newspaper is a historic form of theatre that engages audiences by dramatising current events and social issues; this issue will explore news that matters to Bexley's residents with stories collected across the borough.
The Light We Share
Be part of Centrepieces’ exciting new initiative – a collaborative project turning individual canvases into one spectacular mural!
Pick up a free canvas and reflect on what “light” means to you personally. Contact Centrepieces for more information about this and how to pick up your free canvas! Deadline for participation: 16 December 2025.