What's on in Balham

Greater London, England

Balham has a local Greater London setting where the useful dates may be small but still worth finding. Backstory, Balham SDA Church, and Banana Cabaret give the current listings a useful local shape. Near Here gathers Balham events so church dates and nearby plans are easier to find. Check individual listings for times, booking details, directions, and organiser notes before heading out.

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Live Music

Secret Concert - DEBUT at Queen's House, Greenwich

Join DEBUT for an unforgettable evening concert at the magnificent Queen’s House in Greenwich – a hidden gem of classical architecture, nestled between the River Thames and the Royal Observatory. Theano Papadaki soprano Guillermo Ramasasa clarinet Petra Hajduchova harpsichord Yuliia Humeniuk accordion Lizzie Holmes soprano & host Tickets sold via Royal Museums Greenwich: Book tickets → Or learn more in our event page:

Thu 4 JunDEBUT(0.4mi)

via DEBUTCurated

Free! (worth double-checking)

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Reggae Reggae Thursdays

Introducing a brand new Thursday night session brought to you by Resident DJ Mista Stylee who will be in the building with a strictly Reggae Session. Expect weekly guest DJs and Live PA’s to be announced! Come and catch a vibe, grab some beautiful Caribbean food from Lisa’s Kitchen and take advantage of 2-4-1 cocktails before 8:30pm. Free Entry (entry fee applies if Live PA)

Thu 4 JunThe White Lion(1.3mi)

via The White LionCurated

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Amy Dowden & Carlos Gu: Reborn

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend is putting on Amy Dowden & Carlos Gu: Reborn and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Thu 4 JunCliffs Pavilion, Southend(2mi)

via Cliffs Pavilion, SouthendLocal gem

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The Architecture Of Belonging-in-between

A public event series by STIR x ROCA Gallery London, in partnership with London Festival of Architecture 2026

Thu 4 JunRoca London Gallery(2.5mi)

via Roca London GalleryLocal gem

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Around £14.00

The Rapping Princess

A gorgeous, funky fairytale for lovers of ALL music, based on award-winning author, Hannah Lee and Allen Fatimaharan’s inspirational children’s book. A Polka Theatre Production, developed with support from Z-arts.

Thu 4 JunPolka Theatre(2.6mi)

via Polka TheatreLocal gem

Free! (worth double-checking)

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Thursday Club

2pm-5pm

Thu 4 JunSands End Arts & Community Centre(2.6mi)

via Sands End Arts & Community CentreLocal gem

An Evening with Francesca Segal, author of the Tuga Trilogy

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Around £12

An Evening with Francesca Segal, author of the Tuga Trilogy

Join us for an exciting evening with Costa Prize winning author Francesca Segal to celebrate the publication of Island Calling, the next novel in the Tuga Trilogy! ‘Absolutely blissful… Get both books in the series: I’ll eat my hat if you don’t love them’ India Knight, Sunday Times On remote Tuga de Oro, vet Charlotte Walker’s caseload of donkeys, cows and ...

Thu 4 JunVillage Books(2.9mi)

via Village BooksLocal gem

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SEEDL FREE Live and On-Demand Training

Love Wimbledon is putting on SEEDL FREE Live and On-Demand Training and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Thu 4 JunLove Wimbledon(3mi)

via Love Wimbledon

Children & Family

Around £3

Playpen - stay and play toddler group

Playpen! Come and join us for our wonderful stay and play group for toddlers. Doors open at 10.15am. Admission is £3 for carer and child. We have moved to a cash-less system so please come equipped for card payments. Follow us on Facebook too for more updates!

Thu 4 JunChrist Church(3.3mi)

via Christ ChurchCurated

Coltrane & Hartman on Impulse! | Cadogan Hall

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Around £5

Coltrane & Hartman on Impulse! | Cadogan Hall

feat. Mark Lockheart and Marvin Muoneké

Thu 4 JunCadogan Hall(3.4mi)

via Cadogan HallLocal gem

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Books & Works on Paper

Chiswick Auctions is putting on Books & Works on Paper and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Thu 4 JunChiswick Auctions(3.4mi)

via Chiswick AuctionsLocal gem

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More dates for your diary

Isle of Arran Heritage Museum has got More dates for your diary pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Thu 4 JunIsle of Arran Heritage Museum(3.5mi)

via Isle of Arran Heritage Museum

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Tuesday Talks 2026

June 2nd: Fiona Laing – Arran and the Herring Fishing June 16th: Ali Hume – Education Through Exploration June 30th: Heather MacLeod – Storytelling with Music and Song July 14th: Assorted – Poems of Arran with Music & Song July 28th: tbc August 11th: Playlist for Life – Music and Dementia August 18th: Hamish Husband – The Tartan Army August 25th: Graham Chappell – The Length of the Trans Canada Highway and Back September 8th: Tim Pomeroy – A Life of Arran and the Arts The dates given above may be subject to change, so please check our website and facebook nearer the time of the event.

Thu 4 JunIsle of Arran Heritage Museum(3.5mi)

via Isle of Arran Heritage Museum

DanceFestivals & Events

Nava Hemyari and Sarah Maria Dragović's "Pinocchio" at Shift Festival, Royal Ballet and Opera

Join Austrian composer Nava Hemyari and musician Sarah Maria Dragović who are bringing their opera Pinocchio to the Shift Festival at the Royal Ballet and Opera, a new four-day festival connecting the worlds of opera and technology.

Thu 4 JunAustrian Cultural Forum(3.9mi)

via Austrian Cultural ForumLocal gem

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Joy412

Our discipleship group for school years 5& 6. Find out more from Joel -

Thu 4 JunAll Saints Church(3.9mi)

via All Saints ChurchCurated

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Community Cafe

Free tea and coffee and snacks, warm space, friendly folks to talk to.

Thu 4 JunAll Saints Church(3.9mi)

via All Saints ChurchCurated

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Thursday Youth

The full scoop on Thursday Youth lives over on All Saints Church's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Thu 4 JunAll Saints Church(3.9mi)

via All Saints ChurchCurated

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What's on in Balham