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What's on in South East London

South East London packs a remarkable amount of culture into a short walk. From landmark venues to smaller galleries, theatres and music spaces, this part of the city rewards anyone willing to explore beyond the obvious — and much of what's on is easy to combine into a single outing.

This page tracks the exhibitions, theatre, concerts and cinema on at venues across South East London this week. We show each event's venue, dates and how to book, so you can build a plan around where you already are or fancy heading. Whether you want a gallery afternoon, an evening show or a family day out, start here.

Follow any listing through for full details, times and booking. For a wider view, browse what's on today or this weekend across the whole city.

South East · this week

Monarchy: An Exhibition of Royal Fans

09/05/2026 - 26/09/2026

Tuesday to Saturday, 11am - 5pm. Final admissions at 4:30pm each day.

Fan Museum

Childhood in War - FREE

31/07/2026 - 28/02/2027

10:00-18:00

Imperial War Museum

Stepping Out

22/09/2026 - 26/09/2026

19:30

Churchill Theatre

Crime and Punishment

15/09/2026 - 26/09/2026

19:30

Jack Studio Theatre

Eileen Cooper RA

03/09/2025 - 03/10/2026

Mon-Sat 11:00-18:00

Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery (Tower Bridge)

Night City

09/09/2026 - 03/10/2026

19:30 (& Sat 3pm)

Southwark Playhouse Borough

In Focus: Nurse Catherine Pine

06/03/2026 - 04/10/2026

Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)

Florence Nightingale Museum

Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky

10/09/2026 - 17/10/2026

19:00

Southwark Playhouse Borough

Jane Eyre

24/08/2026 - 24/10/2026

Mon-Sat 19:30 (+ Thu & Sat 14:30, from 27 Jun)

Southwark Playhouse Elephant

Beauty and Destruction: Wartime London in Art - FREE

20/03/2026 - 01/11/2026

Daily 10:00-18:00

Imperial War Museum

Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures

01/06/2026 - 01/11/2026

10am – 5.30pm. Quiet Times: usually afternoons in term time.

Horniman Museum & Gardens

Meliorism

17/10/2025 - 14/11/2026

Mon-Sat 11:00-18:00

Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery (Tower Bridge)

Healing Spaces: Healthcare Design Past, Present and Future

18/11/2025 - 31/12/2026

Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00

Florence Nightingale Museum

Churchill Comedy Club

26/09/2026

20:00

Churchill Theatre

Vox Lumiere Metropolis

26/09/2026

19:30

Greenwich Theatre

Frequently asked questions

What's on in South East London this week?

The list above shows cultural events at venues across South East London — exhibitions, theatre, concerts and film — updated day by day, with our picks first.

Are there free things to do in South East London?

Often, yes. Many London venues offer free entry to their collections and free events. See our free things to do page for everything on this week with no ticket.

How do I get to South East London?

South East London is well served by the Underground, buses and, in central areas, walking between venues. Check each venue's page for its address and nearest station.

How current are these listings?

They're refreshed continuously, so the events shown reflect what's actually on in this part of London this week.