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Building on the incredible legacy of Croydon’s London Borough of Culture, Croydon Council continues to deliver a year-round programme of events, festivals, exhibitions and performances, under the banner of Culture Croydon, including the revival of the ancient Walnut Fair as Croydon Harvest Festival, the annual A Very Croydon Christmas and events and commissions to celebrate LGBT+ History Month and International Women’s Day.
An ongoing partnership with the National Gallery saw Art Road Trip pop-up in multiple locations in Croydon in May 2025 and continues in 2026 with Art On Your Doorstep.
With the mission of bringing communities together, supporting regeneration and growth and telling positive stories about Croydon, Culture Croydon continues to offer an eclectic, bold and multicultural programme, with community at its heart.
This is Croydon, London Borough of Culture 2023
Croydon’s year-long programme of culture ran from April 2023 to March 2024. It was a big, bold celebration of local communities, its world-leading artists and emerging talent. From music and dance to street art and food festivals, the year saw an array of vibrant, dynamic, and varied cultural moments and events.
This is Croydon was created and presented by local people. With inclusivity and accessibility at its heart, communities came together to discover new experiences, exchange ideas and explore our borough’s unique identity, heritage and creativity.
The year has a lasting legacy. Explore its impact, discover What’s On and follow @CultureCroydon for updates.
About Croydon
Croydon is…big in every sense – 86 square kilometres, with the second largest population of any London borough. Its nearly 400,000 residents represent a microcosm of the whole UK.
Croydon is…Young. The borough has the largest number of young people ages 18 and under in London, giving it a dynamism, youthfulness, and energy all its own.
Croydon is…Visionary. Sometimes known as the mini-Manhattan and the English Alphaville, its extraordinary buildings were once a vision of the future.
Croydon is…Green. It has over 120 open and green spaces – from South Norwood Country Park to the 95-hectare Farthing downs where cattle and sheep graze throughout the year. Croydon’s name derives from the Anglo-Saxon ‘Crocus Valley’.
Croydon is…a talent incubator. From ‘70s punk to ’80-s indie, the foundation of the BRIT School in the ‘90s to the cradle of dubstep in the noughties, Croydon makes things happen in its own way – on its own terms.