Dulwich Folk present VRI at the Castle

“VRi are not just three stunning musicians; they summon up a magic chemistry that is absolutely bewildering, mesmerising and thoroughly addictive." Mick Tems , Folk Wales Dulwich Folk are delighted to be able to give South London the chance to hear the magnificent  and unforgettable VRI . VRI are Jordan Price Williams (cello, vocals), Aneurin Jones (violin, vocals) and Patrick Rimes (viola, v

• 280 Crystal Palace Road, London, SE22 9JJ

Outdoor park classes for pre and post-natal

Our park classes are effective workouts designed to support women during pregnancy, during the post-natal period and beyond. This is a great way to work up a sweat and get some positive endorphins with your baby or toddler in toe! These classes are suitable for women during pregnancy and from 6 weeks post-delivery (vaginal or caesarean provided you’ve been given the all clear from your GP or

• Peckham Rye, London, SE15 3UA

Goose Green Coffee Morning - Talk by Southwark Archives about Jones and Higgins Department Store

Goose Green Coffee Morning is very pleased to be welcoming Lisa Soverall from Southwark Archives to talk about Jones and Higgins Department Store, plus there will be a chance to look at some photos and artefacts. This will be a really interesting and enjoyable session, do join us! We will be open from 11 o'clock for coffee, tea and cake, and the talk will start at 11:15.

• St John's East Dulwich, 62a East Dulwich Road, London, SE22 9AT, United Kingdom

Meet Cressida Cowell!

Meet multi-million-copy selling, award-winning author (and former Children’s Laureate) Cressida Cowell, creator of the How to Train Your Dragon (also a DreamWorks film and TV franchise) series. Cressida will be signing her latest bestselling book, Which Way Round The Galazy, and her other books, too. Bring along your own sketchbook for Cressida to see, and get a free sticker sheet with each book o

• Village Books, 1d Calton Avnue, Dulwich Villlage, SE21 7DE

Live Music Nights at Söderberg East Dulwich

Due to high demand, we have added extra dates of live music at Söderberg East Dulwich!  Live Jazz nights will now take place every Thursday & Saturday, 7-9pm.   No ticket required, booking recommended.   36 Lordship Ln, London SE22 8HJ https://www.soderberg.uk/jazz-thursdays Don't forget to leave us a review if you've made it along to one of our live music nights!

• 36 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HJ, United Kingdom

Sing From Scratch: Building Houses with Brahms and Bruckner

Singers with good sight-reading ability have the chance to rehearse choral works under the experienced baton of Rupert Bond. The works featured will include ‘How lovely are thy Dwellings’ from Brahms’ Requiem and Bruckner’s much-loved motet Locus Iste. The workshop will conclude with an informal public performance. Tickets £15 / £10 Under 16s (plus Eventbrite booking Fee) Book tickets at

• Christs Chapel, Gallery Road , Gallery Road , Dulwich , SE21 7AE

Under The Tree

Under the Tree at Copper Beech Café promises an enchanting and intimate night of live music and spoken word by five women artists. Guests can expect original music influenced by country, folk and soft rock, and spoken word tackling notions of life, love and identity. Drinks and food will be available at Copper Beech Café. Tickets £15 (plus Eventbrite booking fees)   Tickets from htt

• Copper Beach Cafe , Red Post Hill, SE24 9JN

Kenny Imafidon: That Peckham Boy

Two days after his eighteenth birthday, Kenny Imafidon was charged with the murder of a seventeen-year-old boy in south-east London. The middle child of a single mother with ambitions for her children, Kenny grew up near an estate in Peckham where deprivation and hopelessness were rife, and gang culture flourished in his community. Kenny faced a minimum of thirty years behind bars – longer than th

• Townley Road, East Dulwich, SE22 8SU

Under the Tree

Under the Tree at Copper Beech Café promises an enchanting and intimate night of live music and spoken word by five women artists. Guests can expect original music influenced by country, folk and soft rock, and spoken word tackling notions of life, love and identity. Drinks and food will be available at Copper Beech Café. Tickets £15 (plus Eventbrite booking fees) - https://dulwichfestival.co

• Copper Beach Cafe, Red Post Hill, London, SE24 9JN

Organ Recital

All are welcome to this recital by James Carpenter of Beckenham Baptist Church.  Free admission with retiring collection.

• St John the Evangelist, 62A East Dulwich Road, London, SE22 9AT, United Kingdom

Kingswood Arts Open Day

Get ready for a jam packed day of fun! Expect sights, sounds, smells and flavours from all around the world as we celebrate life at the Dulwich Festival.  With performances, exhibitions, food and craft stalls, kids activities, bouncy castles and more, theres something for the whole family. See website for details, booking not required, drop in to take part.  Other events at Kingswood Art

• Kingswood House, Seeley Drive, Dulwich , SE21 8QN

Artist’s Open Studio in converted Victorian School

Hi, Everyone You’re invited to my ‘Open Studio’ on the weekends of 11-12th & 18-19th May from 11-6pm as once again, I’m taking part in Dulwich Arts Festival’s ‘Artists Open House’ I’ll be showing a new series of mixed media landscapes and also more ‘local landmarks’ & cityscapes & still life paintings in my live/work space in a converted Victorian school. More details he

• ST CLEMENT’S YARD, ARCHDALE ROAD, London, SE22 9HP, United Kingdom

Wild Teddy Bears’ Picnic at the Village Orchard with London Wildlife Trust

Join the London Wildlife Trust for a free Wild Teddy Bears’ Picnic at the Village Orchard. Bring your teddy bear 🧸, picnic and blanket, and find a space to enjoy the orchard 🌳. Discover the animals living among the grasses and trees, learn about the natural environment through stories, nature and craft, and decorate your own butterfly feeder to take home! Join us among the apple trees to

• Village Orchard , Dulwich Village , Cnr Gallery Road and Burbage Road , SE21 7AF

Family Street Art and Sketch Walk 1pm

Explore the murals of the Dulwich Outdoor Gallery. Bring your sketchbooks along for an option to stop and draw as you learn how this project came about, who painted these street art masterpieces and how they are linked to classical paintings at Dulwich Picture Gallery. Hear about the unique styles of the artists old and new. Bring a pencil and notebook. 2 children under 12 max per adult. Babi

• Dulwich Picturehouse , 116A Lordship Lame , SE22 8HD

The Earth Transformed by Peter Frankopan

Join Peter Frankopan, bestselling author of The Silk Roads, talk about his latest book, The Earth Transformed, which shows the natural environment’s influence on global history. Tickets £12 (plus Eventbrite booking fees) Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/the-earth-transformed-by-peter-frankopan/

• The Auditorium, Dulwich College, Dulwich Common, SE21 7LD

Brixton Windmill Open Weekend

Join us between 1pm and 5pm on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May for our Open Weekend. We'll be running bookable full windmill tours and short drop in tours both afternoons. It's also National Mills Weekend so we'll be aiming to get our sails turning on Saturday afternoon - always a really exciting site to see! Our cafe and shop will be open for delicious home made cakes, unique Brixton gifts and Brix

• Brixton Windmill Centre, 100 Blenheim Gardens, London, SW2 5DA

Concrete & Clay: Dulwich Festival local history walk

Concrete & Clay: Belvoir Rd and Dawson's Heights: Dulwich local history walk by Ian McInnes of the Dulwich Society's Local History Group Many people know the recently restored 'concrete house' on Lordship Lane but few know the back story, or the other concrete houses in Belvoir & Overhill Roads and local resident, concrete pioneer Joseph Tall. This walk will also cover the story of Da

• 2 Underhill Road, London, SE22 0AH

Events Artists’ Open House Competitions Tree Walk with Letta Jones

Discover the rich diversity of planting in Dulwich Park, with hints on tree identification and helpful guide books. Tree apps are not covered, observation is the key to knowing more about these magnificent plants. This walk includes slow walking and considerable standing on hard surfaces. It is accessible to people using wheelchairs and there are toilets in café or park Please, no dogs on the

Empireworld with Sathnam Sangera

2.6 billion people are inhabitants of former British colonies. The empire’s influence upon the quarter of the planet it occupied, and its gravitational influence upon the world outside it, has been profound: from the spread of Christianity by missionaries to nearly 1 in 3 driving on the left side of the road, and even shaping the origins of international law. Yet Britain’s idea of its imperial his

• College Road, London, SE21 7LD

A Family Fiesta with South London Symphonic Winds

South London Symphonic Winds is back at the Festival with its ever-popular children’s concert. There will be lot of great tunes and opportunities for everyone to participate, sing along and make lots of noise! Tickets £6 / Children aged 3 – 18 £2 (plus Eventbrite booking fee) Children 2 and under free Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/a-family-fiesta-with-south-london-symp

• Kingswood House , Seeley Drive , SE21 8QN

Concrete & Clay: Dulwich Festival local history walk

Concrete & Clay: Belvoir Rd and Dawson's Heights: Dulwich local history walk by Ian McInnes of the Dulwich Society's Local History Group Many people know the recently restored 'concrete house' on Lordship Lane but few know the back story, or the other concrete houses in Belvoir & Overhill Roads and local resident, concrete pioneer Joseph Tall. This walk will also cover the story of Da

• 2 Underhill Road, London, SE22 0AH

Events Artists’ Open House Competitions How They Broke Britain by James O’Brien

In his bestselling book, How They Broke Britain, LBC’s James O’Brien discusses the shady network that made Britain a place of strikes, shortages and scandals. This is a Dulwich Festival event Supported by Dulwich Books. Tickets £12 (plus Eventbrite booking fees) Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/how-they-broke-britain-by-james-obrien/

• The Auditorium, Dulwich College, Dulwich Common, London, SE21 7LD

Dulwich Village Social Radicals: Dulwich Festival local history walk

Dulwich local history walk by Duncan Bowie of the Dulwich Society for the Dulwich Festival. Join Duncan Bowie to learn about the lives and politics of some of the radicals and socialists who have lived and been politically active in Dulwich Village: some known, some unknown, some just eccentric. The walk starts from Village Books in Calton Avenue and ends at West Dulwich Station. Proceeds to

• 1d Calton Avenue, London, SE21 7DE

Sunday Street Art Walk Inc. Dulwich Picture Gallery visit

Globally renowned street artists were invited by Ingrid Beazley to interpret the Baroque paintings of Dulwich Picture Gallery in their own unique styles, creating the Dulwich Outdoor Gallery in 2012. These, plus other new murals in the community, will feature on our informative guided walks with Amanda Greatorex, explaining the links between the new murals and the Old Masters they are inspired b

• Meet at Vale End opposite East Dulwich Station, Grove Vale , Se22

Dulwich Park Fair

Dulwich Park Fair has been running since 2007 and this year will be at the start of the Dulwich Festival. It is a free outdoor, family friendly, event that includes Vauxhall City Farm, Punch and Judy, the Magician, a Maypole, interactive performances and a dog show. The stage by the café will feature local musicians, brass bands, choirs, and dance acts of all ages. There will be a huge variety of

• Dulwich Park, London, SE21 7BQ

Murder and Mystery with Susan Allott, Abigail Dean & Christie Watson

Join us for an evening of murder and mystery as local crime writers Abigail Dean, Christie Watson and Susan Allott talk about how they keep the reader guessing. Three best-selling writers explore how secrets and lies from the past drive dilemmas and betrayal in the future. Abigail Dean is the author of bestselling Girl A; her new novel is Day One which follows the after-effects of a tragic

• College Road, London, SE21 7LD

Ruskin Park: Sylvia, Me and the BBC by Rory Cellan-Jones

From the popular tech journalist and Movers and Shakers podcaster, also known across the world for documenting his journey with rescue dog #SophiefromRomania, comes a moving memoir in search of the truth behind his isolated childhood and absent father. Rory Cellan-Jones knew he was the child of a love affair between two BBC employees. But until his mother died and he found a file labelled

• College Road, London, SE21 7LD

Ruskin Park by Rory Cellan-Jones

Join former BBC Tech Correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones in conversation with Dulwich College Master Dr Joe Spence, discussing his memoir Ruskin Park – “a poignant social history”. Supported by Village Books Tickets £12 (plus Eventbrite booking fees) Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/ruskin-park-by-rory-cellan-jones/ 

• The Old Library, Dulwich College, Dulwich Common, London, SE21 7LD

How to Be the Grown-up by Dr Martha Deiros Collado

Join Dr Martha Deiros Collado, a child psychologist with over 20 years of experience, talking about How to be the Grown-up, an empowering must-have toolkit for all parents tackling the many modern-day challenges of raising children. Dr Collado tackles everything from how to talk about honesty and lies, death, co-parenting, consent, gender, attachment, and boundaries, as well as the small but

• The Old Library, Dulwich College, Dulwich Common, SE21 7LD

'Tonic' - Jazz, Soul, Funk Jam @ CLF Art Lounge

Ignite the senses at ‘Tonic’ for the best in live Jazz, Soul and Funk served up by the ‘Jazz - Soul - Funk Collective’ (JSFC). Hot yet smooth, the ‘JSFC’ are an elixier for the ears and medicine for the mind. Prepare to be elevated at ‘Tonic’. Satisfaction guaranteed! ***** Instrumentalists and singers who would like to jam are very welcome. **** Please note seating is allo

• The CLF Art Lounge, 4A to 12A Station Way, London, Southwark, SE15 4RX, United Kingdom

The Goose Is Out! Singaround at The Ivy House

The Goose Is Out! Singaround, The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road,  SE15 3BE, Sunday 12 May 7pm. We welcome everybody to our Singarounds, to sing or to listen. Songs can be accompanied or unaccompanied, solo or duo or more, any genre! It isn't an open mic evening - we don't use mics and we don't use the stage . First to sign up, first to sing, just sign up at any time during the evening a

• The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, London, Southwark, SE15 3BE, United Kingdom

Twinkind by William Viney

Author William Viney, an identical twin himself, discusses his fascinating new book TWINKIND, the first illustrated global exploration of the cultural significance of twins. Supported by Dulwich Books Tickets £12 (plus Eventbrite booking fees) Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/twinkind-by-william-viney/

• The Old Library , Dulwich College, Dulwich Common , London, SE21 7LD

Organ Recital with Francesca Massey

Join the former Director of Music and Organist of Rochester Cathedral for a beautiful showcase of the historic organ at Christ’s Chapel. Tickets: £7 / Concession: £4 / Children under 12 free: FREE Event brought to you by Dulwich Festival  Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/organ-recital/

• Christ's Chapel , 14 Gallery Rd,, Dulwich Village , Southwark, SE21 7AD

How to Elevate your Everyday Cooking

Dani Mosley from Family Feasts, a local business for private catering events & cooking workshops, joins us to discuss how to elevate your everyday cooking. Tickets £13 (plus Eventbrite booking fees) Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/how-to-elevate-your-everyday-cooking/

• Bell House, 27 College Road, SE21 7BG

The Dulwich Players present A Private View

Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th May “A picture paints a thousand words”. Well, using more than a thousand clever and witty words the Dulwich Players will bring characters from four of the Dulwich Picture Gallery pictures to life…. Who is The Girl in the Window? Are The Linley Sisters really happy? Was Mrs Siddons the definitive Lady MacBeth? And were The Three Peasants in an Inn so rough? Come along

• Dulwich Picture Gallery, Gallery Road, SE21 7AD

Death Matters: Planning ahead for the one thing in life we know is certain

Ann Kenrick and Trevor Moore lead an interactive and thought provoking evening discussing key decisions you can make in advance, and how to leave a legacy of care and consideration. Tickets £7.50 (plus Eventbrite booking fees) Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/death-matters/  

• Upstairs at the East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW

HandleBards – The Comedy of Errors

Pedalling from venue to venue with all their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing sustainable theatre to the UK! Join the troupe at JAGS for a bike-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Error’s’, like you’ve never seen it before. When two sets of estranged twins are brought together on

• JAGS Sports Club, Red Post Hill, SE24 9JN

Power and Glory by Alexander Larman

Alexander Larman, the master chronicler of the twentieth century House of Windsor, joins us to discuss his trilogy of revelatory and acclaimed books. Supported by Dulwich Books Tickets £12 (plus Eventbrite booking fees) Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/power-and-glory-by-alexander-larman/

• The Old Library, Dulwich College, Dulwich Common, SE21 7LD

Street Art Walk with Amanda Greatorex – Lunch Hour Walk

Globally renowned street artists were invited by Ingrid Beazley to interpret the Baroque paintings of Dulwich Picture Gallery in their own unique styles, creating the Dulwich Outdoor Gallery in 2012. These, plus other new murals in the community, will feature on our informative guided walks with Amanda Greatorex, explaining the links between the new murals and the Old Masters they are inspired b

• Meet at Vale End opposite East Dulwich Station, Grove Vale, SE22

Much Ado About Numbers by Rob Eastaway

What’s the connection between Shakespeare and maths? A lot, as it turns out! Shakespeare grew up in a time of remarkable mathematical innovation. From astronomy to probability, music to multiplication, new mathematical ideas were taking off – and much of this was reflected in his work. In this highly engaging book, award-winning author Rob Eastaway explores the surprising and entertaining

• College Road, London, SE21 7LD

The Lighthouse Trio

A glorious evening of unusual Romantic Trios given by The Lighthouse Trio, with international artists Masumi Ogura (clarinet), Janet Cole (cello) and Nadia Lasserson (piano). Tickets £10 / £8 concession (plus Eventbrite booking fees) Tickets from https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/the-lighthouse-trio/

• Holst Hall, JAGS, East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8TE

EDT Jazz Club: Byron Wallen

Byron Wallen is “one of the most innovative, exciting and original trumpet players alive” (Jazzwise Magazine). Widely recognised as a seminal figure in world jazz, he is constantly travelling the world recording, teaching and performing. Doors open half an hour before listed start times. Tickets £12 (plus Eventbrite booking fees) Tickets form https://dulwichfestival.co

• Upstairs at The East Dulwich Tavern , 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW

An Evening with Ella Mills

Join us for an evening with bestselling author and entrepreneur, Ella Mills. Ella is a champion of plant-based living. She started the popular recipe website, deliciouslyella.com, before releasing a #1 app and writing the fastest selling debut cookbook in the UK, Deliciously Ella, which was named Amazon’s biggest-selling book in the year of publication and was a New York Times bestseller.

• James Allen's Girls' School , 144 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8TE

EDT Jazz Club: Nigel Price Organ Trio

Nigel Price Organ Trio will be playing selections from their vast back catalogue as well as the recently released and critically acclaimed album ‘That’s it. Right there.’ Together, Nigel Price, Ross Stanley and Joel Barford form perhaps one of the most hard hitting, dynamic and exciting jazz groups on the scene today. Doors open half an hour before

• Upstairs at The East Dulwich Tavern , 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW

Upholstery Short Course

Roads2Joya opens its doors for our summer upholstery short course. Led by head upholsterer Ayesha and assisted by Steph, get expert guidance in the beautiful craft of upholstery.  Learn all about upholstery by bringing in your own project. Running from 10am - 3pm every Friday for 6 weeks, this course is a spring board to learn more about this unique craft. Students are limited to 6 per c

• Unit DGD, 133 Copeland Road, London, SE15 3SN

Street Art Walk with Amanda Greatorex – Lunch Hour Walk

Globally renowned street artists were invited by Ingrid Beazley to interpret the Baroque paintings of Dulwich Picture Gallery in their own unique styles, creating the Dulwich Outdoor Gallery in 2012. These, plus other new murals in the community, will feature on our informative guided walks with Amanda Greatorex, explaining the links between the new murals and the Old Masters they are insp

• Meet at Vale End opposite East Dulwich Station, Grove Vale, SE22

EDT Jazz Club: Camina Band

This great Cuban band makes a triumphant return, having played for us at Dulwich Festival in 2022. Authentic salsa music players from Cuba and South America, Camina are regulars at Ronnie Scott’s and major festivals around the UK. A fabulous way to spend a Friday night! Doors open half an hour before listed start times. Tickets £12 (plus Eventbrite booking fees) Tickets from ht

• Upstairs at The East Dulwich Tavern , 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW

Dulwich Picture Gallery Open Day

Dulwich Picture Gallery is the world’s first purpose-built public art gallery: it was founded in 1811 when Sir Francis Bourgeois RA bequeathed his collection of old masters “for the inspection of the public”. Today the Gallery is a vibrant cultural hub hosting some of the UK’s leading exhibitions alongside its Collection of Baroque masterpieces while staging a wide-ranging programme of learning

• Dulwich Picture Gallery, Gallery Road, SE21 7AD

West Dulwich Social Radicals: Dulwich Festival local history walk

Dulwich local history walk by Duncan Bowie of the Dulwich Society's Local History Group. Join Duncan Bowie of the Dulwich Society to learn about the lives and politics of some of the radicals and socialists who have lived and been politically active in West Dulwich: some known, some unknown, some just eccentric. The walk starts from West Dulwich station and ends outside Dulwich Book. Tic

• West Dulwich Station, Thurlow Park Rd, SE21 8SN