Events Archive

The End: Immersive escape room experience

Deep in a converted train tunnel, the husks are roaming and the darkness is spreading. Step inside The END — COLAB Theatre’s atmospheric escape room in the heart of Bankside.

23 April - 29 August

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Under starry, summer skies, the veil between the everyday and the extraordinary grows joyfully thin. Step into the story as a group of giddy young lovers collide with fairies in a shared night of surprise, wonder and transformation.

3 May - 6 September

Shipyard Tours

Step inside The Golden Hinde’s working shipyard for a 1-hour guided tour. Explore active restoration, traditional shipbuilding techniques and the ship itself.

6 May - 31 July

What Blooms Beneath by Hanna Benihoud

Discover a trail of sculptural installations woven throughout Borough Yards. Inspired by fungi and the hidden growth that takes place beneath the surface, artist Hanna Benihoud transforms arches, walls and passageways with delicate handwoven forms that encourage visitors to slow down and explore.

8 May - 31 August

Girl Dinner

The viral Girl Dinner trend hits The Refinery Bankside, enjoy shareable grazing plates, mini martinis and social dining from £43.95 for two.

8 May - 31 August

The Sari Spritz Terrace

The Refinery Bankside has launched the UK’s first Sarti Spritz Terrace, a floral outdoor space perfect for after-work drinks, celebrations and corporate gatherings.

8 May - 8 August

ANDY EARL X Bankside Yards

A free photography exhibition, a century-old hidden space, and one legendary artist, step inside Bankside Yards’ historic Victorian arches, unsealed for the first time in over a century.

6 June - 12 July

Wimbledon

Watch Wimbledon and the HSBC Championships live at The Refinery Bankside’s Sarti Spritz Terrace, enjoy spritzes, sharing plates and big screen tennis all summer.

10 June - 28 October

2 for £15 Cocktails at Barrowboy & Banker

Unwind after work with 2 for £15 cocktails at The Barrowboy & Banker. Available every weekday from 3pm to 7pm, this special offer is the perfect excuse to enjoy expertly mixed drinks, catch up with friends and make the most of your afternoon in Borough.

11 June - 19 July

World Cup Watch Party at Barrowboy & Banker

Join us at The Barrowboy & Banker for all the action of the World Cup, shown live in a vibrant pub atmosphere. Gather your team, enjoy great food, and take your pick from their wide range of beers behind the bar while you soak up every moment – from big goals to last-minute dream on […]

11 June

Design Your Own Neighbourhood

Redesign your neighbourhood through collage, drawing and cutting. Reshape a printed map of your postcode marking belonging, imagining new paths and places. Individual maps combine into one collaborative collage. Hosted by Makower Architects and Common Works.

13 June

Architecture, AI and the Future of Design

How is AI reshaping the way we design space? This hands-on workshop combines live prototyping with real design challenges exploring bias, authorship and creative agency. No experience needed. Open to students, designers and anyone curious about the built environment.

13 June

The Low Line – This Place is Ours

The Low Line stretches 3km from Bankside to Bermondsey, where Victorian railway arches shape streets, businesses and communities. Independent traders, creative studios and cultural venues line the route guided by local stories, everyday experience and a deep sense of shared ownership.

16 June

CreatED 2026 – The Future of Creative Work

Join CreatED Futures at The Art Academy on 16 June for a thought-provoking symposium exploring the future of creative work. Hear from leading voices across art, design, technology and education as they discuss creativity, AI, skills development and emerging opportunities.

20 June

The Great Get Together SE1

The Great Get Together SE1 is back for its 10th year. Join Living Bankside on 20 June across Borough Yards, The Golden Hinde, and Southwark Cathedral for a free afternoon of live music, choirs and community celebration.

25 June

Fridamania Takes Over London

Celebrate the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo as Fridamania transforms London with vibrant public art, installations and cultural experiences. From striking murals in Bankside to colourful displays on Carnaby Street, discover how one of the world’s most influential artists continues to inspire creativity, identity and self-expression across the capital.

25 June - 3 January

Frida: The Making of an Icon

Discover the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo through iconic artworks, personal treasures and inspiring stories. This major exhibition explores her journey from pioneering artist to global cultural icon, celebrating the lasting impact of her art, style and influence.

26 - 27 June

Hypha Curates Presents: The Atrium

Discover three major contemporary art exhibitions alongside the launch of The Atrium, a new artist showroom celebrating emerging and mid-career artists. Featuring a diverse range of works across painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media, this ambitious showcase highlights the creativity shaping the future of contemporary art.

2 July

Young Marketeers Summer Sale

Support the next generation of traders as London primary school pupils take over Borough Market for the annual Young Marketeers Summer Sale. Selling fruit and vegetables they have grown from seed, the children will raise funds to provide meals for vulnerable families across the capital.

2 July

The Atrium: Private Drinks & Tour for New Collectors

Interested in starting your art collection? Join Hypha Curates for an evening of drinks and a private tour of The Atrium, gaining insight into contemporary art collecting while exploring works by emerging and mid-career artists in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

17 July - 13 September

Shakespeare’s Globe: Love’s Labour’s Lost

Passion, wit and romance take centre stage in Shakespeare’s rarely performed comedy. Reimagined in a vibrant flamenco-inspired production, four women arrive on a diplomatic mission and turn the court of Navarre upside down in a dazzling tale of love, desire and mistaken intentions.

31 July

The Golden Hinde Sleepover

Sleep aboard London’s iconic Tudor galleon for an immersive Elizabethan overnight adventure. Meet costumed crew, learn seafaring skills, and bunk on the historic Gun Deck. Ages 5–10.

10 - 28 October

Winesday – Every Wednesday

Make the most of your midweek plans with Winesday at The Barrowboy & Banker. Enjoy 20% of all wine and sparkling wine by the glass or bottle, making it the perfect excuse to catch up with friends, colleagues or clients over drink.

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