Thamesmead Festival

Organised by local people and with a programme packed full of home-grown talent, the day features live music, dance, performance, food and family activities as well as their annual dog show.

With confirmed acts including south London-raised singer Samm Henshaw and Britain’s Got Talent champions Twist & Pulse, this year’s event will see the return of its three main stages – the Park Stage, up on the hill; the Southmere Stage on Southmere Square and the more informal Unplugged Stage among the trees in Southmere Park – showcasing music, spoken word, dance, magic and comedy.

The festival will also feature community stalls run by local groups and charities, providing information about their work in the community, free workshops and activities for children and adults, and a mouth-watering menu of food and drink from across the world.