What’s On
We’ve always got something new going on
Drop in to enjoy a free lunchtime concert, browse an exhibition by a local artist, join a new club, attend a performance or a film screening.
Our creative events are programmed by the Albany, and we also host a wide range of events important to our community – from our biannual Vietnamese Mid-Autumn and Lunar New Year festivals, to New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival.

Get ready for the 26th edition of the Deptford X free festival, now in a bold new biennial format. Over 18 days, from 11-27 July 2025, we’re transforming the streets…
Introduction to Lino Printing Workshop
From the Library at Deptford Lounge
Every second and third Wednesday of the month, 2pm to 4pm Read More
Age Guidance: 17+ Get those creative juices flowing with support and laughter at the Lewisham Multicultural Writers’ Group. A positive space to enjoy writing of all kinds! Every Third Saturday…

Age Guidance: 60 + Join us for a monthly film screening specially selected by the members of The Albany’s Meet Me At club – a weekly arts and social club…
Meet Me At x Deptford Library Cinema Club
From The Library at Deptford Lounge
Last Friday of the Month 2pm-5pm Read More
Get ready for the 26th edition of the Deptford X free festival, now in a bold new biennial format. Over 18 days, from 11-27 July 2025, we’re transforming the streets…

Age Guidance: 18 + If you like singing in the shower, you’ll love sharing songs with the Kender Singers – a small group of like-minded enthusiasts. We sing two- and…

Age Guidance: All are welcome Lewisham Stop Smoking Service provides free and friendly support to stop smoking at Deptford Library. Are you tired of watching your money go up in…

Age Guidance: All ages welcome Join us for an exclusive evening with local artist, designer and researcher, Ashley Noel-Hirst at Deptford Lounge. This special event offers music lovers a rare…
Meet the Musician – In Conversation with Ashley Noel-Hirst
From our Friends
Wednesday, July 16 6:45pm - 8pm Read More
Age Guidance: 8+. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. D&D comes to Deptford Lounge! Join us for a new campaign to the Lost Mine of Phandelver (do…
Dungeons & Dragons Night: Lost Mine of Phandelver Campaign
From The Library at Deptford Lounge
Every third Tuesday of the month from 4pm Read More
Age Guidance: All are welcome, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. SCREENINGS Watch a selection of films every Thursday 6:00 – 8:00pm, programmed to a new theme…

Age guidance: All welcome Join us for poetry readings and audience Q&A with Andy Spragg and Naomi Weber. Andy Spragg lives in London. He has written several books of poetry,…
Poetry in the Library with Andy Spragg and Naomi Weber
From The Library at Deptford Lounge
Friday 18 July 2025 6:45PM Read More
Age Guidance: 0-5 Join us every Saturday at 10.30 for half an hour of stories, nursery rhymes and songs, ideal for children under 5 and their families. We WILL expect…

Age Guidance: All the family Join us every Saturday, Stay and relax after Baby Bounce with colouring club, open to parents and children of any age! Colouring sheets and pens,…

Age Guidance: All of the family. Every Saturday, the Library at Deptford Lounge will be presenting a range of family-friendly films in the children’s library. An adult must accompany children…

Age guidance: 16+ Join us for Crafternoons – where creativity meets community! Discover the joy of crafting at Deptford Libraries with exciting activities. These relaxed sessions are perfect for adults…

Age Guidance: All are Welcome Join us to celebrate the launch of Seized Books! with co-author and librarian Leila Kassir, illustrator Esther McManus and Jordan Taylor from PageMasters. ‘Seized Books!…
Seized Books! A book launch with PageMasters.
From The Library at Deptford Lounge
Next event: 31st Jul 2025 Read More
Age Guidance: All are welcome. Wonderlounge A site-specific performance event at Deptford Lounge What happens when place, performance, and possibility collide? Wonderland is a unique collaboration between Deptford Lounge, the…

Age Guidance: All are welcome, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Play some board games at our new board games night. Stalk the halls of the Nostromo…
Board Games Night
From The Library at Deptford Lounge
Every first Tuesday of the month, 4pm Read More
Age guidance: All welcome British-Irish dual national and Lewisham resident Emma Warren has been documenting grassroots culture for decades. She is the author of Dance Your Way Home (Faber, 2023),…

Age Guidance: All are welcome Everyone is welcome to join our Chess Club, whether you are a beginner or an expert. Chess clocks are also available for those wanting to…
Deptford Scratch – Pitch and Connection Event
From The Albany at Deptford Lounge
Tuesday 19 August, 6.30pm Read More
Age Guidance: All are Welcome. Summer Roller Disco at Deptford Lounge
Get ready to roll into summer fun at our indoor Summer Roller Disco — the perfect way to glide, groove, and…