Events

Past Events

Discover what’s on in Croydon with the Culture Croydon Events Calendar, your guide to upcoming events across the London Borough of Croydon. From live music and theatre shows to art exhibitions, community workshops, and local family-friendly activities, there’s always something new to experience. Sign up to the Culture Croydon newsletter to be the first to know about new events from Culture Croydon.

Croydon Symphony - Croydon Music Heritage Trail Self-Guided Trail

Various Croydon locations

CROYDON MUSIC HERITAGE TRAIL

Get out and about around Croydon with inspiring trails.

Black and white photo from Addington Forge

18th Jul 2025 - 1st May 2026, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Museum of Croydon

Forge: Industries of Croydon

An exhibition exploring how industry has shaped Croydon. 

The National Gallery Art On Your Doorstep in Croydon

3rd Feb - 5th Jul 2026

Various locations in Croydon

National Gallery: Art On Your Doorstep

The National Gallery is bringing art closer to home with Art On Your Doorstep!

A vibrant artwork by Aaran Sian

16th - 28th Feb 2026, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Stanley Arts, South Norwood Hill

Bold Mellon presents Queer Frequencies: Art Exhibition

Step into a new art exhibition exploring Queer ancestry and personal mythologies.

Pop Up

Every Saturday , 11:00am - 4:00pm

Unit 49 Whitgift Centre, CR9 1SY, next to Turf Projects

Pollock’s Toy Museum Croydon

Colourful, fascinating and sometimes weird – old toys don’t lose their charm.

Mama G

28th Feb 2026, 12:30pm - 1:15pm

The Event Rooms, 3-7 Middle Street, Croydon, CR0 1RE

Croydon Pride presents Family Storytime with Mama G

Get ready for a fun, uplifting storytime for the whole family with the amazing Mama G!

Bisi Alimi

28th Feb 2026, 4:15pm - 4:45pm

The Event Rooms, 3-7 Middle Street, Croydon, CR0 1RE

Croydon Pride presents LGBT+ History Month Talk with Bisi Alimi

A powerful talk with Bisi Alimi on lived experience, LGBT+ rights, inclusion, and creating safer spaces.

Ly Orrock

28th Feb 2026, 1:45pm - 3:45pm

The Event Rooms, 3-7 Middle Street, Croydon, CR0 1RE

Croydon Pride presents Arts Therapy Workshop: Identity & Belonging

A welcoming art therapy workshop using movement and creativity to explore identity, empowerment, community, and LGBT+ history.

Mural

The Queen's Gardens, Park Ln, Croydon CR0 1YJ

Croydon Symphony Artwork

Showcasing artists who have made Croydon their home and inspiration.

28th Feb 2026, 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Stanley Arts, South Norwood Hill

Bold Mellon presents Queer Frequencies: Shifting Shapes Live

Sound and movement meet in a supported, queer-centred space, featuring experimental musicians and improvised movement.

A painting of a woman holding a vase

4th Mar - 20th Jun 2026, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Museum of Croydon

Croydon Art Collection: Matching Masterpieces

Discover rarely seen pieces from the Croydon Art Collection in a brand new exhibition.

All Women Are Artists... And They Can't Fit Us In The Inter-National Gallery illustration by Goblin Purwin

6th Mar 2026, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Clocktower

Panel Discussion: What would an international gallery of women’s work look like?

Join Idle Women for a free, informal panel discussion to explore what would an international gallery of women's work look like?

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