Visit Greenwich has announced new unmissable events in Greenwich for 2020. Visitors and families can enjoy either days out or weekend events in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
ABBA: Super Troupers The Exhibition – an exhibition that brings to life the world of Swedish pop sensation ABBA, The O2, 6 December 2019 – 31 August 2020
Faces of a Queen: The Armada Portraits of Elizabeth I – three surviving versions of the famous Armada Portrait are united on display for the first time in their 430-year history, The Queen’s House, 13 February – 31 August 2020
Woburn Treasures – a major collaboration showcasing significant works from the private art collection of The Duke and Duchess of Bedford, The Queen’s House, 13 February – 17 January 2021
The Vitality Big Half – finishes at Cutty Sark and Festival site in Greenwich Park, 1 March 2020
C2C Country to Country Festival – Europe’s biggest country music festival, The O2, 13 – 15 March 2020
Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits – a major exhibition exploring royal portraiture, National Maritime Museum, April 2020
2020 London Marathon – starts in Greenwich Park, 26 April 2020
Royal Greenwich Festivals – over 100 events spread across the whole of the borough, Spring/Summer 2020
Greenwich Book Festival – returns for its sixth year, Old Royal Naval College, June 2020
Greenwich + Docklands International Festival – London’s leading festival of free outdoor theatre and performing arts celebrates its 25th anniversary, taking place at various locations across the Royal Borough of Greenwich, 19 June – 4 July 2020
Cirque du Soleil: Corteo. Corteo, which means “cortege” in Italian, is a joyous procession – a festive parade imagined by a clown, The O2, 24 June – 5 July 2020
Greenwich Music Time – a six-day series of concerts overlooking the River Thames. Performances by Sarah Brightman, Lea Salonga & John Barrowman, Lewis Capaldi, Ms Lauryn Hill and McFly. Old Royal Naval College, 6 – 11 July 2020
ON Blackheath – a family-focused music festival, Blackheath Common, July 2020
Grand Medieval Joust – Medieval knights in shining armour trade blows in this exciting recreation, Eltham Palace and Gardens, August 2020
Totally Thames – a month of activities and events on and by the river, 1 – 30 September 2020
So Frenchy So Chic – a decade after launching in Australia, Francophile music festival and culinary love-in makes its European debut, Old Royal Naval College, 5 September 2020
Greenwich Comedy Festival – a line-up of comedy marvels paired with street-food, craft beer and more at the iconic National Maritime Museum, September 2020
Greenwich Performs – a festival and celebration of the arts, various locations across the Royal Borough of Greenwich, October 2020
Nitto ATP Finals – The O2 arena, November 2020
Blackheath Fireworks – London’s biggest free fireworks display, Blackheath Commons, November 2020
Opening of Woolwich Works – Autumn 2020
Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair – London’s only fair in contemporary printmaking, Royal Arsenal, November 2020
Christmas in Greenwich – including Greenwich Market, Panto at Greenwich Theatre, Disney on Ice at The O2 arena, December 2020
For more information about the events, please visit the website.
