Floating films, live jazz and dockside play
Published Thursday 6 August 2026
See free films and live jazz on Canada Dock, find family workshops, and plan around Lower Road signals.
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Free floating cinema opens today
The free Floating Cinema Club opens on Canada Dock at noon today, Thursday 6 August, with Elemental (PG). This weekend brings 50 First Dates at 9pm on Friday, two films from 6pm on Saturday, and The Fall Guy at 6pm on Sunday. Bring a blanket; screenings continue Wednesdays to Sundays until 30 August.
Live jazz and soul starts on Canada Dock
Canada Dock's free Jazz & Soul weekends begin with Mark Kavuma & The Banger Factory at 2pm on Saturday 8 August and Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir at 2pm on Sunday 9 August. Sofar Sounds warm-up acts begin at 2.20pm, with no ticket or booking needed.
Three days of free family activities
This week's Dockside Den at Canada Dock has a bee workshop on Thursday (11am-4pm), drumming and art on Friday (11.30am-4pm), and Sharky & George games on Saturday (11am-4pm). Activities are free and drop-in, though access may pause if they reach capacity.
Dates For Your Diary
Monday 31 August, 1-9pm
Bermondsey Carnival in Southwark Park
The free Bermondsey Carnival brings Artful Dodger, performances across several stages, free funfair rides, children's entertainment, crafts, sport, food and community stalls to Southwark Park on the bank holiday.
Saturday 12 September, 11am-4pm
Surrey Docks Farm Harvest Festival
The Harvest Festival returns with vegetable games, Morris dancing, a barbecue, wood-fired pizza and farm-grown produce. Entry is free, while food and activities raise money for the farm.
What's On
Thursday 6 August
Rotherhithe Shed, 1.30-4.30pm. Adults can join Rotherhithe Shed at Time & Talents' Old Mortuary for a practical afternoon of making, mending and sharing skills.
Saturday 8 August
Southwark parkrun, 9am. Walk, jog, run or volunteer at the free weekly 5km parkrun in Southwark Park. First-time participants should register beforehand and bring a scannable barcode.
Sunday 9 August
Guided tour of the Brunel Museum, 12.30pm. A 45-minute guided tour in Rotherhithe is included with Brunel Museum admission. Standard entry is £10, under-16s enter free and SE16 or SE8 residents pay £2.50; book the 12.30pm admission slot to secure a tour place.
Roadworks and Transport
Multi-way signals around Lower Road: UK Power Networks works are due to use multi-way temporary signals around Lower Road, Surrey Quays Road and Gomm Road from 8am on Thursday 6 August until 6pm on Wednesday 19 August. Allow extra time through the junction, especially at busy periods.
Millstream Road closure: Southwark works are due to close Millstream Road from Thursday 6 to Friday 7 August. Use nearby routes while the closure is in place.
Planning Watch
Rear extension proposed on Culloden Close: A prior approval application seeks a single-storey rear extension at 11 Culloden Close, SE16. Read application 26/AP/2296 on Southwark's planning register.