Woolwich Carnival:
The annual celebration of music, dance, art and community fun where residents come together to celebrate the borough’s diversity.
This year the Carnival is celebrating 10 years and featured Nigeria Cultural Festival as part of the Royal Greenwich Festivals.
Highlights include a Benin Masquerade performance and parade, Africa mask workshops and Afrobeat DJ Music and dancing.
There will also be an pop-up market and an art exhibition.
Date: Saturday 13 September
Time: 12:00 – 19:30
Location: The Courtyard at Woolwich Works, General Gordon Square, Woolwich, London, SE18 6FH
Tickets: Free to attend, no ticket required
Credit: Woolwich Carnival
Greenwich open studios:
Greenwich Open Studios 2025 will take place over two weekends in September and offers a unique opportunity or the public to meet local artists and see their work firsthand.
Artists will be opening their studios away from the formal settings of commercial galleries. For those who want to purchase art, there are no dealers’ commissions, which means prices are more affordable.
Attendees can pick up a map of the artists’ locations at a starting point or simply use a Google List Map to plan and stay on the route. You can download the artists and studio map here.
Date: 13 – 14 September and 20 – 21 September
Time: 11:30 – 16:30 both weekends
Location: Studios open 14:00 – 18:00
Map showing the studio locations
Credit: Greenwich Open Studios
Astronomy Photographer of the year 17:
Visit ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year, and see the world’s greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum.
Astronomy Photographer of the Year is an annual competition featuring the world’s greatest space photography. Photographers from across the globe compete to take home the prestigious title.
Over 100 photographs will be shown at the museum, starting on 12 September until summer 2026.
Date: Exhibition starts 12 September
Time: 10:00 – 17:00
Location: National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF
Tickets: £12 adults, £6 children, £9 students
Image Credit: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
Murder Mystery Experience:
Take part in an immersive murder mystery in the astounding Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College.
Assemble your team of detectives, explore our historic buildings at nighttime, and interrogate suspects to piece together the scattered clues before the time is up!
Date: Saturday 13 September
Time: Sessions at 19:00 and 20 :30
Location: Painted Hall, Old Royal Naval College, King William Walk, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NN
Tickets: £35 adults, £25 concessions. https://ornc.org/whats-on/murder-mystery/
Credit: Paul Gilbey
Eltham Palace Autumn Plant Fair:
There will be a weekend of plants, talks and inspiration at Eltham’s Autumn Plant Fair with over 20 stands and plenty to explore.
Take a seat in the beautiful Italian Drawing Room and enjoy free talks from 15 expert speakers, including authors, head gardeners, historians and horticulture professionals.
Whether you’re a keen gardener or just enjoy the outdoors, there’s something for everyone.
Date: 13 Sept 2025 – 14 Sept 2025
Time: 10:00 – 17:00
Location: Eltham Palace and Gardens, Court Yard, Eltham, London, SE9 5NP
Tickets: £20 adults, £12.70 children
Credit: Eltham Palace