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
British Wildlife Photography Awards - FREE!
17/07/2026 - 21/02/2027
Daily 10:00-17:30
Horniman Museum & Gardens
Evelyn Taocheng Wang: Being Poetic Ruins Life - FREE!
25/09/2026 - 13/12/2026
Wed-Sun 12:00-18:00
Goldsmiths Centre for Contemporary ArtHokusai: Thirty-six views of Mt. Fuji from the Iuchi Collection
20/10/2026 - 17/01/2027
Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00
Dulwich Picture Gallery
Healing Spaces: Healthcare Design Past, Present and Future
18/11/2025 - 31/12/2026
Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00
Florence Nightingale Museum
Sabine Moritz
07/10/2026 - 20/12/2026
Generally daily 10:00-17:00, but check for closures
Garden Museum
Charlie Mackesy: The Boy, the Fox, the Mole, the Horse... And You
03/11/2026 - 07/02/2027
Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00
Dulwich Picture Gallery
Venues in South East London · 72
- 155A Gallery
- 1901 Arts Club
- Albany
- Arches London Bridge
- Bankside Gallery
- Bethlem Gallery
- Bethlem Museum of the Mind
- Blackheath Halls
- Blue Elephant Theatre
- Bold Tendencies
- Bridge House Theatre
- Bridge Theatre
- Broadway Theatre
- Brunel Museum
- Camera Club
- Churchill Theatre
- Cinema Museum
- Cineworld The O2 Greenwich
- COLDHARBOUR BLUE
- Curzon Sea Containers
- Cutty Sark Theatre
- Deptford Storehouse
- Dulwich Picture Gallery
- East Dulwich Picturehouse
- Elizabeth Xi Bauer (Deptford)
- Everyman Borough Yards
- Everyman Crystal Palace
- Fan Museum
- Florence Nightingale Museum
- Garden Museum
- Gasworks
- Golden Goose Theatre
- Goldsmiths Centre for Contemporary Art
- Greenwich Picturehouse
- Greenwich Theatre
- Horniman Museum & Gardens
- ImmerseLDN
- Imperial War Museum
- Indigo at The O2
- Ivy House
- Jack Studio Theatre
- Katzpace
- Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery (Tower Bridge)
- Magazine London
- Menier Chocolate Factory
- National Maritime Museum
- Network Theatre
- O2 Arena
- ODEON Greenwich
- Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret
- OMEARA
- Peckhamplex
- Rivoli Ballroom
- Royal Observatory Greenwich
- Sands Films Studio
- Science Gallery
- South London Gallery
- South London Theatre
- Southwark Cathedral
- Southwark Playhouse Borough
- Southwark Playhouse Elephant
- The Arzner Cinema
- The Queen's House
- Theatre Peckham
- Ugly Duck
- Unicorn Theatre (Clore Theatre)
- Unicorn Theatre (Weston Theatre)
- Vue - Eltham
- Waterloo East Theatre
- West Norwood Picturehouse
- White Bear
- White Cube Bermondsey
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.