Explore vivid designs and colourful murals

Bold, colourful artworks have transformed vast concrete walls and underpasses into open-air galleries across Thamesmead. There's a mix of vibrant new murals from local and international artists.

We've run several projects with artists, architects and community groups in recent years to bring more colour to the town and make underpasses feel more friendly and welcoming. Thamesmead hosted a new mural as part of the London Mural Festival in 2024. The town's artworks have been hailed as some of the world's most beautiful street art by online art magazine Widewalls. 

Explore our street art locations below.

Thamesmead Choir

Hometown Pride: Community-led culture in Thamesmead

A new publication highlighting the vital role of culture in creating successful places is being launched by Peabody. 
Thamesmead Light Festival Credit Paul Upward Photography

Arts & culture

Home to a diverse, creative community. Learn about Thamesmead’s growing cultural scene.
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Thamesmead Festival 2026

Our free, family-friendly festival is the town's flagship community-led event. Local people manage the festival programme, while homegrown talent takes centre stage on the day.

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