Events

	El swing with sarabanda live Saturday, May 9, 2026 El Swing DJs Johnny G, Carey Lyseight and Gerry Lyseight with live set from Sarabanda. El Swing for the best in live and recorded Salsa. 7:30-8:30pm: Yamile’s Salsa Dance Class
	FREE Spring Bat Walk no2 in West Norwood Cemetery Saturday, May 9, 2026 Join this magical dusk walk as we hunt for bats - we have enough detectors for every family group to have one of their own! T he cemetery is a rare and unique place to be at dusk.
	Streatham common kite day Sunday, May 10, 2026 Streatham Common transforms every May into a festival of colour, community and creativity.
	Talk: Lest We Forget: War & Peace in 100 British Monuments by Tessa Dunlop Monday, May 11, 2026 Dynamic TV historian Tessa Dunlop returns from an epic UK wide quest to uncover the dramatic human stories behind our memorials.
	Lambeth Health and Wellbeing Bus Wednesday, May 13, 2026 The Lambeth Health and Wellbeing Bus is coming to our area, offering local residents the chance to find out more about health, wellbeing and support services available in the borough. This informal, drop-in event is open to everyone. This is a special Mental Health Awareness Week event.
	south london botanical institute: open house and gardens Sunday, April 19, 2026, Sunday, May 17, 2026, Sunday, June 7, 2026, Sunday, July 19, 2026, Sunday, August 16, 2026 The South London Botanical Institute has a series of house and garden events at its Tulse Hill HQ.
	free wellbeing walks Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Wednesday, May 27, 2026 It’s almost impossible not to feel good when we’re walking outdoors – it’s a natural mood-booster! And the great news is we don’t need to walk far or fast to feel its effects on our health and wellbeing. Simply getting out is a tonic for our minds and bodies, and it can be sociable too
	organ concerts 2026 Thursday, April 16, 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.
	Lambeth Readers and Writers Festival: local voices, new stories Thursday, May 21, 2026 Local debut authors in conversation.
	Lambeth Readers and Writers Festival: local author book fair Saturday, May 23, 2026 This event brings together emerging and established local authors to showcase their work and connect with readers. You’ll be able to purchase books directly from authors and learn more about the vibrant literary talent around Crystal Palace.