Events

Past 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.

Croydon Symphony - Croydon Music Heritage Trail Self-Guided Trail

Various Croydon locations

CROYDON MUSIC HERITAGE TRAIL

Get out and about around Croydon with inspiring trails.

Black and white photo from Addington Forge

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. 

The National Gallery Art On Your Doorstep in 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!

A painting of a woman holding a vase

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.

Pop Up

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.

A family taking part in a craft workshop

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!

A replica of Turner's painting The Fighting Temeraire on display outside Coulsdon College.

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.

Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando, painting by Degas, on display at The Queen's Gardens in Croydon

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.

Mural

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.

George Stubbs' Whistlejacket on display at Park Hill Park, Croydon

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.

Dance performer in vibrant costume in Croydon

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.

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