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.
Various Croydon locations
CROYDON MUSIC HERITAGE TRAIL
Get out and about around Croydon with inspiring trails.
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.
3rd Feb - 5th Jul 2026
Various locations in Croydon
The National Gallery: Art On Your Doorstep
The National Gallery is bringing art closer to home with Art On Your Doorstep!
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.
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.
10th Apr 2026, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Museum of Croydon, Croydon Clocktower
Whistlejacket Workshops: Stallions and Sonnets
A creative workshop combining crafting and poetry to honour one of the most famous horses in art history - Whistlejacket!
14th Apr 2026, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Croydon Town Hall
Lecture Series: Turner and the Slave Trade
Discover J.M.W. Turner’s complex relationship with the transatlantic slave trade in this lecture with leading art historian Sam Smiles.
21st Apr 2026, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
The Mayor's Parlour, Croydon Town Hall
Lecture Series: A Closer Look at Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando
Art Historian, Melissa Baksh and Circus Director, Vicki Dela Amedume MBE discuss the Victorian circus artist Anna Albertine Olga Brown AKA Miss La La.
The Queen's Gardens, Park Ln, Croydon CR0 1YJ
Croydon Symphony Artwork
Showcasing artists who have made Croydon their home and inspiration.
25th - 28th Apr 2026
Various locations
Croydon Neighbourhood Wanderings
Join Saira Niazi on an interactive heritage walk through Croydon's characterful parks, vibrant markets and cultural landmarks.
28th Apr 2026, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
The Mayor's Parlour, Croydon Town Hall
Lecture Series: Whistlejacket and the Croydon Races
Join Art Historian Melissa Baksh to discuss Whistlejacket and the Croydon Races with local historian, Carole Roberts.
16th - 17th May 2026, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Whitgift Centre and North End, Croydon
Surprised!
A wild weekend celebrating Asian arts, colour, creativity and community.