Saturday 8 August 2026
12pm-7.30pm
Southmere Park, Hartslock Drive, Thamesmead, SE2 9XA
Incredible talent across four stages
Our free, family-friendly festival features an exciting blend of local performers and established headliners, all handpicked by local people.
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Unplugged Stage
Enjoy acoustic and intimate performances from the comfort of hay bales nestled among the trees on Southmere Hill.
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Southmere Stage
Soak up a diverse bill of community-focused acts, including festival favourite the Thamesmead Dog Show.
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Slug Stage
Prepare to enter an alternate reality in which space slugs from Saturn have taken over Thamesmead!
A festival for all
With a busy programme of creative workshops, craft stalls, street food vendors and a sensory zone, there's something for everyone to enjoy at Thamesmead Festival 2026.
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Eclectic Avenue
A vibrant space at the heart of the festival, sizzling with creativity and community.
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Free To Be Sensory Zone
A calming space for people with special educational needs and learning disabilities to enjoy the festival experience.
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Kids' Zone
Whether it’s bouncy castles, circus skills or crafting, there’s plenty for little ones to do.
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Food, Arts & Crafts Market
Enjoy delicious street food from around the world and browse craft stalls from local traders.
Getting here
Find the best route for your journey to Thamesmead Festival, whether you're travelling by public transport or driving.
Once you're here, performances and other attractions are spread across Southmere Park in Thamesmead. Use the festival map to find your way to your must-sees.
'A riot of colour, expressing the artistic roots — and great diversity — of the south east London town's inhabitants.'
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