What's On

Here's where you'll find all our events, activities and more for you to get involved in!

If you see something you like, click on the event for more information and to book your tickets/places.

Check back regularly throughout the year, as we're adding more events all the time!

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Upcoming Events

  • Moving with Parkinson's

    Moving with Parkinson's

    Come along to our creative movement sessions, led by Leah Georges for people living with Parkinson's.

    Date
    Mon June 16, 2025 10:30AM
    Location
    The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Wellness
  • Moving with Parkinson's

    Moving with Parkinson's

    Come along to our creative movement sessions, led by Leah Georges for people living with Parkinson's.

    Date
    Mon June 23, 2025 10:30AM
    Location
    The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Wellness
  • Moving with Parkinson's

    Moving with Parkinson's

    Come along to our creative movement sessions, led by Leah Georges for people living with Parkinson's.

    Date
    Mon June 30, 2025 10:30AM
    Location
    The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Wellness
  • Moving with Parkinson's

    Moving with Parkinson's

    Come along to our creative movement sessions, led by Leah Georges for people living with Parkinson's.

    Date
    Mon July 7, 2025 10:30AM
    Location
    The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Wellness
  • Moving with Parkinson's

    Moving with Parkinson's

    Come along to our creative movement sessions, led by Leah Georges for people living with Parkinson's.

    Date
    Mon July 14, 2025 10:30AM
    Location
    The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Wellness
  • Moving with Parkinson's

    Moving with Parkinson's

    Come along to our creative movement sessions, led by Leah Georges for people living with Parkinson's.

    Date
    Mon July 21, 2025 10:30AM
    Location
    The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Wellness
  • Moving with Parkinson's

    Moving with Parkinson's

    Come along to our creative movement sessions, led by Leah Georges for people living with Parkinson's.

    Date
    Mon July 28, 2025 10:30AM
    Location
    The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Wellness

Past Events

  • Moving with Parkinson's

    Moving with Parkinson's

    Come along to our creative movement sessions, led by Harriet Green for people living with Parkinson's.

    Date
    Mon July 4, 2022 10:30AM
    Location
    The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Wellness
  • START - Creative Futures Workshop

    START - Creative Futures Workshop

    In this session we will work together and talk about Funding and Producing your own Work.

    Date
    Mon July 4, 2022 5:00PM
    Location
    The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Workshop
  • Moving with Parkinson's

    Moving with Parkinson's

    Come along to our creative movement sessions, led by Harriet Green for people living with Parkinson's.

    Date
    Mon July 11, 2022 10:30AM
    Location
    The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Wellness
  • START - Creative Futures Workshop

    START - Creative Futures Workshop

    In this session we will work together on practical hands on activities and advice about Marketing Yourself and Your Work.

    Date
    Mon July 11, 2022 5:00PM
    Location
    The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Workshop
  • START - Creative Futures Workshop

    START - Creative Futures Workshop

    In this session we will work together on practical hands on activities and advice about Application Writing Support, plus Final Thoughts.

    Date
    Tue July 12, 2022 5:00PM
    Location
    The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Workshop
  • Summer Open Day 2022

    Summer Open Day 2022

    Join us for an afternoon of Live Music, Food & Drinks, Creative Workshops and even a Prize Draw!

    Date
    Sat July 30, 2022 3:00PM
    Location
    44a Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QF
    Category
    Event
  • Word on the Street

    Word on the Street

    Join us for a celebration in Poetry and Spoken Word of our local high street from poets Esme Allman and Ade Oyejobi.

    Date
    Thu August 11, 2022 7:30PM
    Location
    The Canvas Sydenham, 22-24 Sydenham Road, SE26 5QW
    Category
    Spoken Word
  • Demo: Painting by artist Maria Luisa Azzini

    Demo: Painting by artist Maria Luisa Azzini

    Watch Maria's painting process behind the scenes. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

    Date
    Tue August 16, 2022 3:52PM
    Location
    Flat 3, 43 Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, SE23 2PS
    Category
    Workshop
  • Demo: Clay Model Making and Sculpting

    Demo: Clay Model Making and Sculpting

    Learn about the process of clay modelling and sculpting with artist Pat Rae. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

    Date
    Tue August 16, 2022 5:03PM
    Location
    The Coach House, 3 The Hermitage, Forest Hill, SE23 3QD
    Category
    Workshop
  • Artists Trail 2022 Launch: Anna Lovely Gallery Private View

    Artists Trail 2022 Launch: Anna Lovely Gallery Private View

    Join us for the Private view of the annual Summer Exhibition at The Anna Lovely Gallery to celebrate the launch of the Sydenham Artists Trail 2022.

    Date
    Fri September 2, 2022 6:00PM
    Location
    The Anna Lovely Gallery, 140 Sydenham Road, SE26 5JZ
    Category
    Artists Trail,Event
  • Demo: Clay Model Making and Sculpting

    Demo: Clay Model Making and Sculpting

    Learn about the process of clay modelling and sculpting with artist Pat Rae. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

    Date
    Sat September 3, 2022 11:00AM
    Location
    The Coach House, 3 The Hermitage, Forest Hill, SE23 3QD
    Category
    Workshop
  • Demo: Pop Up Portrait Photo Booth

    Demo: Pop Up Portrait Photo Booth

    Get your portrait taken by photographic artist Pupak Navabpour. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

    Date
    Sat September 3, 2022 11:00AM
    Location
    The Canvas: Cafe and Creative Venue, 22a-24 Sydenham Road
    Category
    Workshop
  • Demo: Painting by artist Maria Luisa Azzini

    Demo: Painting by artist Maria Luisa Azzini

    Watch Maria's painting process behind the scenes. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

    Date
    Sat September 3, 2022 11:00AM
    Location
    Flat 3, 43 Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, SE23 2PS
    Category
    Workshop
  • Demo: Linocut Printing & Brushstroke Techniques

    Demo: Linocut Printing & Brushstroke Techniques

    Learn to paint a bird or plant with simple brushstrokes or watch a lino-printing demonstration. 
    No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

    Date
    Sat September 3, 2022 11:00AM
    Location
    98 Kirkdale Rd, SE26 4BG
    Category
    Workshop
  • Demo: Spinning Wool Taster Experience

    Demo: Spinning Wool Taster Experience

    Richard Sant aka Popinjay will demonstrate how to spin, and you might even get an opportunity to have a go yourself.

    Date
    Sat September 3, 2022 12:00PM
    Location
    98 Kirkdale, SE26 4BG
    Category
    Workshop
  • Demo: Hand-colouring flower photograms

    Demo: Hand-colouring flower photograms

    Come and join artist Alison Day for a demonstration of photographic colouring.

    Date
    Sat September 3, 2022 1:00PM
    Location
    Forest Hill School, Dacres Road, SE23 3XN
    Category
    Workshop
  • Handbuilding Clay

    Handbuilding Clay

    Craft your very own item from clay with helpful tips from artist Ellwood Design to pick up on the second weekend.

    Date
    Sat September 3, 2022 1:00PM
    Location
    Forest Hill School, Dacres Road, SE23 3XN
    Category
    Workshop
  • Make your own Silver and Beaded Earrings

    Make your own Silver and Beaded Earrings

    Join jewellery maker Jayne Williams as she teaches you how to make your very own silver and beaded earrings to take away with you!

    Date
    Sat September 3, 2022 2:00PM
    Location
    Upstairs @ The Sydenham Centre, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Workshop
  • Exploring your Path

    Exploring your Path

    Join Boutzie for an online workshop exploring pathways, goals and creativity for artists and creatives.

    Date
    Sat September 3, 2022 2:00PM
    Location
    Online
    Category
    Workshop,Wellness
  • Street Art of Sydenham- Artists Trail Walk

    Street Art of Sydenham- Artists Trail Walk

    Join an hour long guided walk around Sydenham and explore some incredible street art around our local area!

    Date
    Sat September 3, 2022 5:00PM
    Location
    Meet behind The Greyhound Pub, 313-315 Kirkdale, SE26 4QB
    Category
    Artists Trail
  • Demo: Pop Up Portrait Photo Booth

    Demo: Pop Up Portrait Photo Booth

    Get your portrait taken by photographic artist Pupak Navabpour. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

    Date
    Sun September 4, 2022 11:00AM
    Location
    The Canvas: Cafe and Creative Venue, 22a-24 Sydenham Road
    Category
    Workshop
  • Demo: Painting by artist Maria Luisa Azzini

    Demo: Painting by artist Maria Luisa Azzini

    Watch Maria's painting process behind the scenes. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

    Date
    Sun September 4, 2022 11:00AM
    Location
    Flat 3, 43 Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, SE23 2PS
    Category
    Workshop
  • Demo: Clay Model Making and Sculpting

    Demo: Clay Model Making and Sculpting

    Learn about the process of clay modelling and sculpting with artist Pat Rae. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

    Date
    Sun September 4, 2022 11:00AM
    Location
    The Coach House, 3 The Hermitage, Forest Hill, SE23 3QD
    Category
    Workshop
  • Handbuilding Clay

    Handbuilding Clay

    Craft your very own item from clay with helpful tips from artist Ellwood Design to pick up on the second weekend.

    Date
    Sun September 4, 2022 1:00PM
    Location
    Forest Hill School, Dacres Road, SE23 3XN
    Category
    Workshop
  • Collage and Stitch with Natural Dyed Fabrics

    Collage and Stitch with Natural Dyed Fabrics

    Use natural dyed fabrics and threads to create a simple but effective collage piece.

    Date
    Sun September 4, 2022 2:00PM
    Location
    Forest Hill School, Dacres Road, SE23 3XN
    Category
    Workshop
  • Make a Beaded Necklace or Bracelet

    Make a Beaded Necklace or Bracelet

    In this workshop, you'll create your very own necklace or bracelet from scratch with the help of jeweller Jayne Williams.

    Date
    Sun September 4, 2022 2:00PM
    Location
    Upstairs at The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QF
    Category
    Workshop
  • Demo: Linocut Printing & Brushstroke Techniques

    Demo: Linocut Printing & Brushstroke Techniques

    Learn to paint a bird or plant with simple brushstrokes or watch a lino-printing demonstration. 
    No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

    Date
    Sun September 4, 2022 11:00PM
    Location
    98 Kirkdale Rd, SE26 4BG
    Category
    Workshop
  • Film: The Painter & The Thief

    Film: The Painter & The Thief

    As part of our celebrations of Sydenham Arts Artists Trail 2022, witness the incredible true story of The Painter & The Thief unfold this September.

    Date
    Thu September 8, 2022 7:30PM
    Location
    The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Film,Artists Trail
  • Demo: Linocut Printing & Brushstroke Techniques

    Demo: Linocut Printing & Brushstroke Techniques

    Learn to paint a bird or plant with simple brushstrokes or watch a lino-printing demonstration. 
    No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

    Date
    Sat September 10, 2022 11:00AM
    Location
    98 Kirkdale Rd, SE26 4BG
    Category
    Workshop
  • Demo: Pop Up Portrait Photo Booth

    Demo: Pop Up Portrait Photo Booth

    Get your portrait taken by photographic artist Pupak Navabpour. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

    Date
    Sat September 10, 2022 11:00AM
    Location
    The Canvas: Cafe and Creative Venue, 22a-24 Sydenham Road
    Category
    Workshop