Events

	Urban rewilding: past and possible futures with Professor Gemma Harvey Thursday, October 15, 2026 Part of the SLBI Speaker Series, Professor Gemma Harvey will discuss what rewilding means in urban areas, drawing on her recent work in Walthamstow.
	The History of Fox Hill, Upper Norwood - Norwood Society Talk Thursday, October 15, 2026 Fox Hill, reputedly the steepest road in London, was home to all manner of residents including a world famous female human cannon ball, a science fiction writer who wrote about dinosaurs, two important artists.. and more! Find out about them and much more about the history of this Norwood road.
	organ concerts 2026 Thursday, May 21, 2026, Thursday, June 18, 2026, Thursday, July 16, 2026, Thursday, August 20, 2026, Thursday, September 17, 2026, Thursday, October 15, 2026 A series of free organ concerts at St. John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood.
	ChooSE27 Comedy Festival Saturday, October 10, 2026, Sunday, October 11, 2026, Monday, October 12, 2026, Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Thursday, October 15, 2026, Friday, October 16, 2026, Saturday, October 17, 2026 The ChooSE27 Comedy Festival returns for its third year this October, with an even bigger programme of comedy across venues in and around SE27.
	South London Botanical Institute Open evening: wild plants Thursday, October 15, 2026 Join the SLBI this autumn as they open the house and the garden for you to explore the themes of wild plants and rewilding cities. This evening event will be followed by a Speaker Series event with professor Gemma Harvey from 7-8pm.
	ChooSE27 Comedy Festival Saturday, October 10, 2026, Sunday, October 11, 2026, Monday, October 12, 2026, Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Thursday, October 15, 2026, Friday, October 16, 2026, Saturday, October 17, 2026 The ChooSE27 Comedy Festival returns for its third year this October, with an even bigger programme of comedy across venues in and around SE27.
	Botanical Exhibit: Estelle Vincent Friday, October 2, 2026, Friday, October 9, 2026, Friday, October 16, 2026 Estelle Vincent is a South London-based photographer and educator with 20 years of experience in photography, education and community arts. Her exhibition is free at the The South London Botanical Institute.
	ChooSE27 Comedy Festival Saturday, October 10, 2026, Sunday, October 11, 2026, Monday, October 12, 2026, Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Thursday, October 15, 2026, Friday, October 16, 2026, Saturday, October 17, 2026 The ChooSE27 Comedy Festival returns for its third year this October, with an even bigger programme of comedy across venues in and around SE27.
	ChooSE27 Comedy Festival Closing Gala Saturday, October 17, 2026 Wave goodbye to the Choose SE27 Comedy Festival with this stellar line-up. Top of the bill is South London’s own Kae Kurd, star of Live at The Apollo, Mock the Week, Have I Got News For You and A League of Their Own. (In aid of L’Arche)
	Lambeth Larder Fundraiser Screening Event Sunday, October 18, 2026 Join Lambeth Larder for their first fundraiser event! They are partnering with Coldharbour Blue for a special screening of Summer of Soul, a joyous, powerful documentary about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival.