Join us for an afternoon of family friendly performances, workshops, games and community fun at the Queenscroft Park Picnic 2023!

Following the success of last year’s event, we are once again bringing you professional and community performances, interactive games, talks and workshops in the beautiful Eltham park.

We’re currently co-devising this event with some creative community members. Want to get involved? Join our Queenscroft Park Picnic Creators Group!

Don’t forget to pack a picnic!

The Queenscroft Park Picnic is part of Summer in the Park, a Greenwich Dance and Arts Trust Productions project which is supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, Peabody and The Royal Parks.

Head over to Cygnet Square after school or work for Summer Sessions, a Friday evening Skate Jam!

Curated with support from Frankie J and Vibes On Vibes, Summer Sessions take place on Friday evenings in Cygnet Square. The skate jams are free to attend and join in, we just ask that you sign up in advance if you want to skate.

In addition to the Skate Jam, we’re also excited to be joined by Joss Arnott Dance, who will perform Rush, their brand new, fast paced dance performance created for the streets.

What to expect:

• Join in a skate skills session open to all levels.

• Join, share or watch skating skills in our jam session.

• Enjoy the music vibes.

• Watch a performance from Joss Arnott Dance.

• Bringing little ones? Join Lewis in the playground for Move and Play!

Event Timings

16:00 Joss Arnott Dance performance
16:30 Skate skills workshop
17:30 Joss Arnott Dance performance
18:00 Skate jam

Summer Sessions in Cygnet Square are part of Summer in the Park, a Greenwich Dance and Arts Trust Productions project which is supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, Royal Greenwich Festivals, Peabody and The Royal Parks.

Illustrations by Keith Hau

Head over to Greenwich Park after school or work for Summer Sessions, a Friday evening Skate Jam!

Curated with support from Frankie J and Vibes On Vibes, Summer Sessions take place on Friday evenings in Greenwich Park. The skate jams are free to attend and join in, we just ask that you sign up in advance if you want to skate.

In addition to the Skate Jam, we’re also excited to be joined by Simple Cypher, who will perform their breathtaking cyr wheel show – Roll Play.

What to expect:

• Join in a skills sharing workshop

• Join or enjoy the vibes in our skate jam

• Cool music vibes

• Watch a performance from Simple Cypher

Event Timings

16:00 Simple Cypher performance
16:30 Skate skills workshop
17:30 Simple Cypher performance
18:00 Skate jam

Summer Sessions in Greenwich Park are part of Summer in the Park, a Greenwich Dance and Arts Trust Productions project which is supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, Royal Greenwich Festivals, Peabody and The Royal Parks.

Illustrations by Keith Hau

Join us for an afternoon of family friendly performances, workshops, games and community fun at the Gallions Park Picnic 2023!

Following the success of last year’s event, we are once again bringing you professional and community performances, interactive games, talks and workshops in the beautiful Thamesmead park.

This year’s exciting event is hosted by André Bright. The line-up includes:

13:00 FlavRcise Dance Fitness
Energetic Afrofusion dance

13:25 GD Collective
Greenwich Dance’s performance company

13:30 Costa Rica in the UK
A beautiful display of Costa Rican culture. Get ready to join in!

14:00 Baaj Institute for Music and Fine Arts
Exquisite Nepalese dancing.

14:10 Utopia Cheer
Energetic cheerleading involving stunts, gymnastics and dance

14:20 Beeja Dance
Joyful Bollywood dance

14:30 Norvil & Josephine – Top Hat
A dazzling, comedy magic act performed on a giant top hat!

15:00 Kiduku Rhythms workshop
High energy Afrobeat fusion with cool Swahili vibes

15:30 Costa Rica in the UK

16:00 Dynamix Dance
Thamesmead’s exciting school of dance for young people

16:10 Royal Greenwich Music Service
A performance by the music education service for schools

16:30 TARU Arts
Brazilian drumming, mask making and a grand finale parade for all to take part in!

17:00 Norvil & Josephine – Top Hat

Plus games, ice cream, face painting, stalls from, Bethany’s Beautiful Beads, Amabel Illustrations, West Thamesmead Church, children’s craft activities from West Thamesmead Residents Association, a nature trail with TLC Offerings, The Camouflage Cafe, Brighter Futures, calligraphy and printing from MEET Hong Kong, FREE bike tagging by the Metropolitan Police (normally charged at £25), a bar run by The Green Goddess pub and a raffle!

Don’t forget to pack a picnic!

The Gallions Park Picnic is part of Summer in the Park, a Greenwich Dance and Arts Trust Productions project which is supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, Royal Greenwich Festivals, Peabody and The Royal Parks.

Illustrations by Keith Hau

Head over to Cygnet Square after school or work for Summer Sessions, a Friday evening Skate Jam!

Curated with support from Frankie J and Vibes On Vibes, Summer Sessions take place on Friday evenings in Cygnet Square. The skate jams are free to attend and join in, we just ask that you sign up in advance if you want to skate.

In addition to the Skate Jam, we’re also excited to be joined by Firefly Fitness UK, who create empowering dance workshops for women.

What to expect:

• Join in a skate skills session led by Sourgrapism, open to all levels

• Join, share or watch skating skills in our jam session

• Enjoy the music vibes

• Watch a performance from Firefly Fitness UK.

• Bringing little ones? Join Lewis in the playground for Move and Play or visit TACO’s Hundred Club playground design stall.

• Get merch or visit Vibes On Vibes’ customisation station.

• Browse stalls from Brighter Futures, Metro GAVS, Peabody and Cheezzzin body creams.

Event Timings

16:00 Firefly Fitness UK
16:30 Skate skills workshop
17:30 Firefly Fitness UK
18:00 Skate jam

Summer Sessions in Cygnet Square are part of Summer in the Park, a Greenwich Dance and Arts Trust Productions project which is supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, Royal Greenwich Festivals, Peabody and The Royal Parks.

Illustrations by Keith Hau

Head over to Greenwich Park after school or work for Summer Sessions, a Friday evening of entertainment.

Expect amazing performances, music, interactive activities and much more!

We’re working with our Young Creators Group to make our Summer Sessions as enjoyable as possible for the whole community. If you’ve got creativity in your bones and want to join us, sign up online or just come along!

Each event will have a different line-up. Keep checking back here or join our mailing list for the latest updates!

Summer Sessions in Greenwich Park are part of Summer in the Park, a Greenwich Dance and Arts Trust Productions project which is supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, Peabody and The Royal Parks.

Join us for an afternoon of family friendly performances, workshops, games and community fun at the Maryon Park Picnic 2023!

Following the success of last year’s event, we are once again bringing you professional and community performances, interactive games, talks and workshops in the beautiful Charlton-situated park.

We’re currently co-devising this event with some creative community members. Want to get involved? Join our Maryon Park Creators Group!

Don’t forget to pack a picnic!

The Maryon Park Picnic is part of Summer in the Park, a Greenwich Dance and Arts Trust Productions project which is supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, Peabody and The Royal Parks.

Head over to Cygnet Square after school or work for Summer Sessions, a Friday evening of entertainment.

Expect amazing performances, music, interactive activities and much more!

We’re working with our Young Creators Group to make our Summer Sessions as enjoyable as possible for the whole community. If you’ve got creativity in your bones and want to join us, sign up online or just come along!

Each event will have a different line-up. Keep checking back here or join our mailing list for the latest updates!

Summer Sessions in Cygnet Square are part of Summer in the Park, a Greenwich Dance and Arts Trust Productions project which is supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, Peabody and The Royal Parks.

Head over to Greenwich Park after school or work for Summer Sessions, a Friday evening of entertainment.

Expect amazing performances, music, interactive activities and much more!

We’re working with our Young Creators Group to make our Summer Sessions as enjoyable as possible for the whole community. If you’ve got creativity in your bones and want to join us, sign up online or just come along!

Each event will have a different line-up. Keep checking back here or join our mailing list for the latest updates!

Summer Sessions in Greenwich Park are part of Summer in the Park, a Greenwich Dance and Arts Trust Productions project which is supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, Peabody and The Royal Parks.

Greenwich Dance will be bringing Picnic in the Park back to Maryon Park this summer and we want your help. We are looking for members of the community to come together and have their voice heard by joining our Creators Group for the Maryon Park Picnic. This group will come together monthly and offer their opinions and ideas on what should be included within the picnic, whether that be deciding which acts will perform, or giving us ideas on which community groups should be there offering their services. We want these picnics to be created by the community, for the community, so come along and have your voice heard.

We will meet monthly leading up to the picnic with our first meeting being held on Tuesday 14th March. Times of these meetings will change subject to the group’s availability.

You can sign up online or just come along, everyone will be welcome.

Greenwich Dance will be bringing Picnic in the Park back to Thamesmead this summer and we want your help. We are looking for members of the community to come together and have their voice heard by joining our Thamesmead Creators Group. This group will come together monthly and offer their opinions and ideas on what should be included within the Picnic in the Park events at Gallion’s Park and Crossway Park (TBC), whether that be deciding which acts will perform, or giving us ideas on which community groups should be there offering their services. We want the picnic’s to be created by the community, for the community, so come along and have your voice heard.

We will meet monthly leading up to the first Picnic in the Park with our first meeting being on Tuesday 14th March. Times of these meetings will change subject to the group’s availability.

You can sign up online or just come along, everyone will be welcome.

Greenwich Dance will be bringing Summer in the Park back to Greenwich Park and Cygnet Square this summer and we want your help. We are looking for young people (13 – 25) to come together and have their voice heard by joining our Young Creators Group. This group will come together monthly and offer their opinions and ideas on what should be included within the Summer Sessions events at Greenwich Park and Cygnet Square, whether that be deciding which acts will perform, or giving us ideas on which community groups should be there offering their services. We want the Summer Sessions to be created by the community, for the community, so come along and have your voice heard.

We will meet monthly leading up to the first Summer Session with our first meeting being on Tuesday 4th April. Times of these meetings will change subject to the group’s availability.

You can sign up online or just come along, everyone will be welcome.

Greenwich Dance will be bringing Picnic in the Park back to Maryon Park this summer and we want your help. We are looking for members of the community to come together and have their voice heard by joining our Creators Group for the Maryon Park Picnic. This group will come together monthly and offer their opinions and ideas on what should be included within the picnic, whether that be deciding which acts will perform, or giving us ideas on which community groups should be there offering their services. We want these picnics to be created by the community, for the community, so come along and have your voice heard.

We will meet monthly leading up to the picnic with our first meeting being held on Tuesday 14th March. Times of these meetings will change subject to the group’s availability.

You can sign up online or just come along, everyone will be welcome.

Greenwich Dance will be bringing Picnic in the Park back to Thamesmead this summer and we want your help. We are looking for members of the community to come together and have their voice heard by joining our Thamesmead Creators Group. This group will come together monthly and offer their opinions and ideas on what should be included within the Picnic in the Park events at Gallion’s Park and Crossway Park (TBC), whether that be deciding which acts will perform, or giving us ideas on which community groups should be there offering their services. We want the picnic’s to be created by the community, for the community, so come along and have your voice heard.

We will meet monthly leading up to the first Picnic in the Park with our first meeting being on Tuesday 14th March. Times of these meetings will change subject to the group’s availability.

You can sign up online or just come along, everyone will be welcome.

Greenwich Dance will be bringing Summer in the Park back to Greenwich Park and Cygnet Square this summer and we want your help. We are looking for young people (13 – 25) to come together and have their voice heard by joining our Young Creators Group. This group will come together monthly and offer their opinions and ideas on what should be included within the Summer Sessions events at Greenwich Park and Cygnet Square, whether that be deciding which acts will perform, or giving us ideas on which community groups should be there offering their services. We want the Summer Sessions to be created by the community, for the community, so come along and have your voice heard.

We will meet monthly leading up to the first Summer Session with our first meeting being on Tuesday 4th April. Times of these meetings will change subject to the group’s availability.

You can sign up online or just come along, everyone will be welcome.

Greenwich Dance will be bringing Picnic in the Park back to Maryon Park this summer and we want your help. We are looking for members of the community to come together and have their voice heard by joining our Creators Group for the Maryon Park Picnic. This group will come together monthly and offer their opinions and ideas on what should be included within the picnic, whether that be deciding which acts will perform, or giving us ideas on which community groups should be there offering their services. We want these picnics to be created by the community, for the community, so come along and have your voice heard.

We will meet monthly leading up to the picnic with our first meeting being held on Tuesday 14th March. Times of these meetings will change subject to the group’s availability.

You can sign up online or just come along, everyone will be welcome.

Greenwich Dance will be bringing Picnic in the Park back to Thamesmead this summer and we want your help. We are looking for members of the community to come together and have their voice heard by joining our Thamesmead Creators Group. This group will come together monthly and offer their opinions and ideas on what should be included within the Picnic in the Park events at Gallion’s Park and Crossway Park (TBC), whether that be deciding which acts will perform, or giving us ideas on which community groups should be there offering their services. We want the picnic’s to be created by the community, for the community, so come along and have your voice heard.

We will meet monthly leading up to the first Picnic in the Park with our first meeting being on Tuesday 14th March. Times of these meetings will change subject to the group’s availability.

You can sign up online or just come along, everyone will be welcome.

Greenwich Dance will be bringing Summer in the Park back to Greenwich Park and Cygnet Square this summer and we want your help. We are looking for young people (13 – 25) to come together and have their voice heard by joining our Young Creators Group. This group will come together monthly and offer their opinions and ideas on what should be included within the Summer Sessions events at Greenwich Park and Cygnet Square, whether that be deciding which acts will perform, or giving us ideas on which community groups should be there offering their services. We want the Summer Sessions to be created by the community, for the community, so come along and have your voice heard.

We will meet monthly leading up to the first Summer Session with our first meeting being on Tuesday 4th April. Times of these meetings will change subject to the group’s availability.

You can sign up online or just come along, everyone will be welcome.

Greenwich Dance will be bringing Picnic in the Park back to Maryon Park this summer and we want your help. We are looking for members of the community to come together and have their voice heard by joining our Creators Group for the Maryon Park Picnic. This group will come together monthly and offer their opinions and ideas on what should be included within the picnic, whether that be deciding which acts will perform, or giving us ideas on which community groups should be there offering their services. We want these picnics to be created by the community, for the community, so come along and have your voice heard.

We will meet monthly leading up to the picnic with our first meeting being held on Tuesday 14th March. Times of these meetings will change subject to the group’s availability.

You can sign up online or just come along, everyone will be welcome.

Greenwich Dance will be bringing Picnic in the Park back to Thamesmead this summer and we want your help. We are looking for members of the community to come together and have their voice heard by joining our Thamesmead Creators Group. This group will come together monthly and offer their opinions and ideas on what should be included within the Picnic in the Park events at Gallion’s Park and Crossway Park (TBC), whether that be deciding which acts will perform, or giving us ideas on which community groups should be there offering their services. We want the picnic’s to be created by the community, for the community, so come along and have your voice heard.

We will meet monthly leading up to the first Picnic in the Park with our first meeting being on Tuesday 14th March. Times of these meetings will change subject to the group’s availability.

You can sign up online or just come along, everyone will be welcome.

Greenwich Dance will be bringing Picnic in the Park back to Queenscroft Park this summer and we want your help. We are looking for members of the community to come together and have their voice heard by joining our Creators Group for the Queenscroft Park Picnic. This group will come together monthly and offer their opinions and ideas on what should be included within the picnic, whether that be deciding which acts will perform, or giving us ideas on which community groups should be there offering their services. We want these picnics to be created by the community, for the community, so come along and have your voice heard.

We will meet monthly leading up to the picnic with our first meeting being on Wednesday 8th March. Times of these meetings will change subject to the group’s availability, including some evening meetings for those who may be at work during the day.

You can sign up online or just come along, everyone will be welcome.

Discover the secrets of Greenwich Park with an imaginative Family Story Walk. You and your clan will be guided by a dance artist and a storyteller who will reveal exciting moments from the park’s history, tell tales of some of its famous neighbours and bring to light parts of the park you may not noticed before. Attendance is free but places must be booked in advance.

Produced by Greenwich Dance and Artstrust Productions In partnership with Greenwich Park, as part of Greenwich Park Revealed, with support from the National Lottery Heritage fund and National Lottery Community Fund and a Royal Borough of Greenwich Innovation Grant.

Join an open air Tai Chi class in the park this summer! This gentle exercise is a great way of building strength, combating stress and improving posture using slow, graceful, flowing movements. Breathe deep and connect with nature, make new friends and enjoy the beautiful setting of Greenwich Park. Attendance is free but places must be booked in advance.

Produced by Greenwich Dance and Artstrust Productions In partnership with Greenwich Park, as part of Greenwich Park Revealed, with support from the National Lottery Heritage fund and National Lottery Community Fund and a Royal Borough of Greenwich Innovation Grant.

Come along to Greenwich Park and join us for Kiduku Rhythms, a modern Afro dance style from Tanzania, East Africa. This enlivening dance style is all about connecting the different parts of your body through music resulting in energetic and vibrant expression. It is the perfect way to start your weekend!

Produced by Greenwich Dance and Artstrust Productions. Supported by a Royal Borough of Greenwich Innovation Grant.

Come along to Gallions Park for a fun family day out! Grab your picnic blanket and a scotch egg or two and enjoy an afternoon of performance from local community groups.

Greenwich Family Arts Festival presents The Rascally Diner – a show that gently explores food provenance, sustainability and healthy eating in a silly, song-filled and riotous performance for humans aged 5+.

We will also be joined by professional dance company Just Us Dance Theatre who will perform Born to Protest, a hip hop dance experience by choreographer Joseph Toonga. The seven strong company perform en masse to a hearth-thumping soundtrack of hip hop beats and voice over.

Produced by Greenwich Dance and Artstrust Productions. Supported by Royal Greenwich Festivals and Peabody

Discover the secrets of Greenwich Park with an imaginative Family Story Walk. You and your clan will be guided by a dance artist and a storyteller who will reveal exciting moments from the park’s history, tell tales of some of its famous neighbours and bring to light parts of the park you may not noticed before. Attendance is free but places must be booked in advance.

Produced by Greenwich Dance and Artstrust Productions In partnership with Greenwich Park, as part of Greenwich Park Revealed, with support from the National Lottery Heritage fund and National Lottery Community Fund and a Royal Borough of Greenwich Innovation Grant.

Join an open air Tai Chi class in the park this summer! This gentle exercise is a great way of building strength, combating stress and improving posture using slow, graceful, flowing movements. Breathe deep and connect with nature, make new friends and enjoy the beautiful setting of Greenwich Park. Attendance is free but places must be booked in advance.

Please note: the class on 30th July will be a Mindful Movement class led by Anusha Subraynam

Produced by Greenwich Dance and Artstrust Productions In partnership with Greenwich Park, as part of Greenwich Park Revealed, with support from the National Lottery Heritage fund and National Lottery Community Fund and a Royal Borough of Greenwich Innovation Grant.

Come along to Greenwich Park and join us for Kiduku Rhythms, a modern Afro dance style from Tanzania, East Africa. This enlivening dance style is all about connecting the different parts of your body through music resulting in energetic and vibrant expression. It is the perfect way to start your weekend!

Produced by Greenwich Dance and Artstrust Productions. Supported by a Royal Borough of Greenwich Innovation Grant.

Come along to Queenscroft Park for a fun family day out! Grab your picnic blanket and a scotch egg or two and enjoy an afternoon of performance from local community groups.

Enjoy the true sound of summer with Endurance Steel Orchestra – a passionate steel pan ensemble from South London!

Produced by Greenwich Dance and Artstrust Productions. Supported by Royal Greenwich Festivals

Discover the secrets of Greenwich Park with an imaginative Family Story Walk. You and your clan will be guided by a dance artist and a storyteller who will reveal exciting moments from the park’s history, tell tales of some of its famous neighbours and bring to light parts of the park you may not noticed before. Attendance is free but places must be booked in advance.

Produced by Greenwich Dance and Artstrust Productions In partnership with Greenwich Park, as part of Greenwich Park Revealed, with support from the National Lottery Heritage fund and National Lottery Community Fund and a Royal Borough of Greenwich Innovation Grant.