Everything in this year’s festival programme is FREE. Click an event to view the full details.
Meeting outside Theo’s, this 10km run led by the Grove Lane crew will follow an art trail of Camberwell and the surrounding area. The run will be at a 5:40 ‘groovy pace’ to finish on Camberwell Green at 11am for coffee, just in time to see the opening of the Camberwell Arts Festival launch party.
Everyone and their dog is invited to our free launch party. Make your own art at our family-friendly workshops, take part in a life-drawing class for all ages, bring your pet pooch to London’s artiest dog show, and join us for afternoon tea – all accompanied by the Camberwell Arts Market.
There’ll be daily entertainment at Camberwell’s iconic music store throughout the festival with live music and in-store DJs. Kick back and relax before moving on to your next event. dashthehengestore.com
Meeting outside Theo’s, this 10km run led by the Grove Lane crew will follow an art trail of Camberwell and the surrounding area. The run will be at a 5:40 ‘groovy pace’ to finish on Camberwell Green at 11am for coffee, just in time to see the opening of the Camberwell Arts Festival launch party.
We have an incredible range of artists in Camberwell, working in every media from sculpture and ceramics to painting, photography and VR. Our annual open studios event takes place over both weekends of the festival and is your chance to visit local artists for free.
Experience the heart of Carnival costume-making first hand and learn about the history of Caribbean Carnival, rooted in the resilience and creativity that emerged after the abolition of slavery.
Writers and editors from the UK’s first Literary Magazine of Sanctuary share their work and experience, with Q&A to follow.
It’s back, it’s bonkers - and if you haven’t already bagged your ticket it’s not too late, as we’re giving some away. Doors open at 7pm.
Get a free ticket for the UK premiere of Serena Berman’s new play, exploring the grey areas of harm and intent through a brief experiment with an open relationship. goldengoosetheatre.co.uk
Get a free ticket for the UK premiere of Serena Berman’s new play, exploring the grey areas of harm and intent through a brief experiment with an open relationship. goldengoosetheatre.co.uk
She Goat Theatre Club is a free monthly drama group for local older women. It’s a friendly and relaxed space to explore making theatre - acting, creative writing, music, movement, and design – with new members welcome and no experience required. For further information, or to sign up, please email Shamira and Eugénie at shegoatx@gmail.com
Screening, publication and residency launch for a collaboration between artists Lana Locke and Melanie Jackson, exploring the challenges of making sculpture at a time of climate crisis.
Named as one of the top 10 open mic nights in South London, why not tread the same boards as Florence and the Machine,
who played a surprise gig here in 2018.
The Pelican and Tangerine Press welcome seven of the most exciting and innovative independent publishers operating in the
UK today. This year includes TUIPF regulars Rough Trade Books alongside first time attendees Tilted Axis Press and Peninsular Press. Special event prices. Readings during the day. All welcome!
We have an incredible range of artists in Camberwell, working in every media from sculpture and ceramics to painting, photography and VR. Our annual open studios event takes place over both weekends of the festival and is your chance to visit local artists for free.
Join the Friends of Ruskin Park for a fun-filled day for all the family in one of London’s most beautiful parks. Head to the bandstand for live music, performers, arts and crafts, facepainting, food, drinks and more.
Local writing group Camberwell Scribes are launching their first short story collection And Then It Was Summer. Join them at this relaxed and inspiring social space for writers and aspiring writers.
Get ready for EUPHORIA in the Park, a participatory art project led by Carolin Meyer for people to come together and dance or listen to a curated, uplifting DJ set.
