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Wednesday 30 September 2026

Black History Month in Croydon

Black History Month 2026 Cultural Events

Wednesday 23 September 2026

Croydon Harvest: Folk Dance & Song Workshops

Croydon Harvest brings live performance into the streets, gardens, cinema and public spaces of the town centre.

Friday 18 September 2026

Music from around the world comes to Croydon Harvest

This October, the Croydon Harvest Bandstand becomes a meeting place for folk traditions, stories and rhythms from across the globe. Over the weekend 3-4 October,

Friday 4 September 2026

Apply now: Gigs Grants Scheme 2026-27

After Croydon’s year as the Mayor’s London Borough of Culture, Croydon Council has continued to build upon its legacy of supporting the cultural sector through

Tuesday 25 August 2026

Call for Stallholders: Join us for Croydon Harvest

Croydon Harvest featuring The Walnut Fair will take place over the first weekend of October in Croydon Town Centre. It is the third year of

Cheikh Diop and an African drum performing at a bandstand

Thursday 28 May 2026

Croydon Loves You Grants Programme 2026 supports 21 creative projects across the borough

The 21 newly funded projects range from creative writing and filmmaking to dance, music, outdoor art and traditional crafts.

Illustration of a tiger and Asian musicians and dancers

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Call out for stallholders: Be part of Surprised! – 16 & 17 May

We’re on the lookout for brilliant makers, artists and food traders to join Surprised!

A display of artworks on a vibrant pink and yellow backdrop

Thursday 2 April 2026

Call for Artists: Be Part of Croydon’s Contemporary Art Fair

Apply now to showcase your work as part of Croydon's new contemporary art fair this June.

A hand holding up a giant key inside Croydon Minster

Friday 20 March 2026

Call Out: Be Part of Open House Festival 2026

Apply to host an event as part of London's biggest celebration of architecture in its 35th year!

Jon Hicks paints an artwork in tribute to Samuel Coleridge-Taylor as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations in Croydon.

Thursday 12 March 2026

Announcing 10 creative projects to be awarded funding through Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Heritage Grants

We’re supporting 10 creative projects spotlighting hidden histories and Global Majority heritage.

A group pose for a photo at an art exhibition at Stanley Arts, Croydon

Tuesday 17 February 2026

What’s on this LGBT+ History Month in Croydon

Spotlighting LGBTQ+ history and voices with an eclectic programme of events this February.

A hoardings display about Samuel Coleridge-Taylor on High Street Croydon

Friday 19 December 2025

Apply to our Samuel Coleridge-Taylor 150 Grants Programme

Apply for a grant of up to £2500 to deliver a heritage project as part of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor 150.

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