Greenwich Moon Festival

Moon Festival, a week-long cultural extravaganza, makes its debut in the Royal Borough of Greenwich this July with an out-of-this-world programme celebrating our relationship with the Moon. 

The festival, hosted in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich, will showcase an eclectic programme of art, music, politics, botany, astronomy and gastronomy – all seen through a lunar lens. Among the Moon-mad personalities appearing are: The Handmaid’s Tale author Margaret Atwood; space scientist, The Sky at Night presenter and self-confessed lunatic Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock; and London’s Night Czar Amy Lamé.

Events being held in honour of this celestial sphere include:

19th – 21st July: Opening night and weekend 

The first night will consist of a Street Party (free entry until 10:30pm) and lunar market with Moon-themed music, street art, astronomy, spoken word and food – plus a once-in-a-lifetime art spectacle! Then the Midnight Moon Run (or walk) is a bespoke theatrical all-night tour of Woolwich. For revolutionary thinkers, why not head over to the Maverick Women and The Moon event for a unique discussion with headliner Margaret Atwoood.

Don’t miss Moon in Poetry – An evening to delve into the myths,  histories, and mysteries of the moon, over 400 poems were submitted from across the globe by poets of all ages. Test your knowledge and relax under the stars on Sunday with a moon- themed pub quiz with references spanning pop culture to pop science and the added bonus of special lunar-themed cocktails 

22rd – 25th July

For a cultural journey of lunar discovery, Lunation at Charlton House is a unique exhibition of commissioned portraits displayed alongside personal tales exploring our extraordinary relationships with the moon. Posh Club Late is a special night-time edition of the legendary cult cabaret for elegant elders, presented by Duckie and hosted by Amy Lamé (for over-60s – dress code Posh). Everyone’s welcome at Witches Worshipping the Moon for spellbinding memories and Wiccan history from practising witch and founder of the famed Treadwells Bookshop Christina Oakley Harrington. Or check out Politics and the Moon, a special debate in honour of the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing: what legal, ethical, political rights do we have over the Moon?

26th July: Closing parties

The festival finishes with a closing party at the Queen’s House with Youth Take Over, a unique party created by young producers. And make time for the Moon Garden where you can bliss out amid magical blooms that only blossom at night.