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Get involved in the Thamesmead Festival 2025

Programmed by the community for the community, the annual Thamesmead Festival celebrates the amazing local talent and creative spirit in the town.

A family-friendly event which now attracts more than 8,000 visitors, it’s packed with music, dance, comedy, art, food and drink, local crafts and so much more.

Next year’s festival is taking place on Saturday 2 August 2025. Fancy being involved in it? We’d love to hear from you.

Share your ideas for the Thamesmead Festival 2025

Do you have an idea for a creative community project for next year’s Thamesmead Festival? We want to hear about it! Use the subject line: ‘My idea for the Thamesmead Festival 2025’ and send us a proposal of no more than 200 words. The deadline for entries is 9am on Friday 15 November 2024.

Share your ideas

Join the Thamesmead Festival Advisory Board

We’re seeking community champions to help shape future Thamesmead Festivals as part of the Festival Advisory Board (FAB). Take a look at the full FAB job description.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Friday 15 November.

Send your application

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