We’re so excited to bring back our Community Day and Market, this time on the first Saturday of the month 4 July, 12-5pm.

While we love our regular markets, this one is incredibly important as it marks the daytime launch of our massive SET Social Grand Reopening Fundraiser. We have a beautiful afternoon lined up packed with independent stalls, drop-in workshops, a raffle, and the monumental return of Peckham and Nunhead Elvis.

Entry to the daytime market is completely free, and you do not need to be a member to join the fun. However, if you can spare the pennies, any kind of entry donation would mean the world to us. Come browse, support local makers, and help us kick off this new chapter!

View the full day-to-night fundraiser event Donate to our GoFundMe campaign

The line up:

Alongside a market of 30 independent stalls featuring local makers, zines, prints, vintage clothing, handmade pieces, and more, we have a full lineup of free, drop-in activities.

• 12-5pm | Book Sale with Literacy Aid UK 
  Literacy Aid UK is a charity improving access to books, literacy support and learning opportunities for people facing barriers. They collect and recirculate donated books, support communities through reading and education projects, and promote inclusion, wellbeing and lifelong learning.
  
• 12-5pm | Drop-In Craft Table: A relaxed creative space to sit down, doodle, and make something beautiful. Open to all ages and skill levels.
  
• 2-4pm | Gardening workshop with the SET Social DIY Community Garden
  A relaxed, drop-in session inviting you to get involved with the community garden. Expect planting, sharing tips, chatting, and learning more about how the garden is cared for collectively. No experience needed.
  
• 2-4pm | I’m Your Biggest FANzine Summer Special with Drawing People Together 
  Think word searches, bedroom posters, and fanfiction. All materials provided.
  
• 3-4.30pm | Camera Clinic Drop-In with Negative Space:
  Got an old film camera gathering dust or acting up? Bring it along for a quick diagnostic troubleshoot. Aaron will also be running a pop-up shop selling film, cameras, and essential camera gear.
  
• 4:30pm | THE RETURN OF PECKHAM AND NUNHEAD ELVIS 
  Back by popular demand after their packed-out winter show – this time on the BIG STAGE! Do not be late for this, the room fills up fast!

Supporting the venue

The recent unexpected six-week closure during our lease transition has hit SET Social hard. Because our core operational costs didn’t pause while our doors were shut, we’re now left with a financial gap to bridge. That’s why we’ve launched a £23,000 community fundraising campaign to cover our baseline overheads, steady the ship, and keep our future programming thriving and accessible.

We’re aiming to clear our first £5,000 hurdle this Saturday. If you’re looking for ways to support the space while you hang out with us at the market, here is how you can help:

• Visit the Bar: The most direct way you can help us move forward is by grabbing your drinks from our café and bar. Every single penny spent goes right back into keeping our doors open and supporting our arts and community programmes. Because of this, we kindly ask that you bring strictly no outside drinks into the venue or garden space. <3
  
• Enter the Grand Raffle: Grab a ticket at the bar during the day to win amazing prizes donated by local Peckham businesses and the wider SET community. Winners will be announced at 9pm!
  
• Become a Member: You can join up as a SET Social Member for just £12 a year to directly fund the venue’s ongoing arts, music, and community programmes.
  
• Donate on the Day: Look out for the donation buckets dotted across the venue.

If you can’t make it down this weekend but still want to support our recovery, please consider making a digital donation to our campaign online.

Donate to our GoFundMe campaign

Important information

• Stall setup from 11:30am
• Market opens to the public from 12pm
• Pack down stalls from 5-5.30pm 
• Café and bar open all day (proceeds support SET’s charitable projects). Please don’t bring in outside drinks
• Event is indoors with limited plug sockets; bring charged card readers or power banks
• Outdoor pitches: come rain or shine
• No parking on site
• Wheelchair and step-free access available, including a disabled toilet
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Hope to see you there for a massive welcome back!