On 9 October, visit SET Lewisham and Lewisham High Street for an evening of creativity. Discover Expanding Stories, a group exhibition of studio members’ work, alongside open studios across two friendly sites. Free entry, no booking required, and family-friendly.
Experience the launch of Vocal Inhabitants, an experimental anthology of writing and visual art at SET Social. Featuring live readings from five international contributors, the collection explores communication, loss, and new forms of creative expression. Presented by independent publisher, Strange Region, this pay-what-you-can event celebrates the collaborative, performative nature of writing.
A monthly extended open decks night at SET Social, with 30-minute DJ slots drawn at random and space for listeners to hang out.
Bringing together photographic works, projected video and light installations in a darkened space, Altogether Without stages an encounter with the (in)discernable gap between the still and the moving image. Through a play between darkness and light, the show seeks to shift and trouble perceptions of duration and the ephemeral. Opens 16 October.
A hands-on sound-making session at SET Social for Antiuniversity Now 2025. Participants experiment with simple electronics to build small oscillators and explore how electricity transforms into sound.
Arts for Dementia offers a free 10-week Ceramics and 3D Arts programme with visual artists Helen Johannessen and Molly Bonnell. Creative, relaxed sessions for people living with dementia and their companions.
A relaxed evening of making zines, collage, and conversation at SET Social. Materials are provided, or bring your own. Every fourth Wednesday of the month, 7–9pm.
A weekly open decks night at SET Social, open to DJs of all levels and anyone who wants to listen, learn, and hang out.
Ponies Carboot is an indoor market at SET Social showcasing jewellery, zines, ceramics, artist editions, and second-hand clothes. Open to all, this event raises funds to print an independent photography book and continues Kate Kidney-Bishop’s exploration of gender identity in sport and fashion.
Dance workshops and movement sessions at SET Social. An open space to move, stretch and explore. Every second and fourth Sunday, 2-3.30pm.
Create your own medieval princess hat at SET Social Peckham. A friendly, creative workshop for all skill levels with fabrics, beads, trims, and more. Take home your DIY hennin and capture magical photos.
Explore the art of clay with artist Francisco Zhan in this 8-week hand building course at SET Ceramics, London. Suitable for beginners and those with experience, the course covers essential and experimental techniques, from pinching and coiling to slips, glazes, and surface decoration, in a supportive small-group environment.
Join Peckham Life Drawing at SET Social for a bonus experimental drawing session. Open to all abilities, with materials provided. Just bring your lovely self.
Led by artist Middleton Maddocks and written specifically for SET 91 on Tabernacle Street, this 45-minute experimental performance invites audiences into a playful, comedic world where absurdity reigns supreme.
Come to SET Social on Friday 31 October for a spooky night of games, a fancy dress catwalk, live music, DJs, and Halloween drinks. Fancy dress is encouraged, with prizes awaiting the best outfit! Entry is £5 members and £7 for guests.
Learn hand-building techniques from traditional to experimental in 8-week course, led by ceramicist Lauren McNicoll. Perfect for beginners and intermediates wanting to develop sculpting, building, and decorating skills.
Bring your ideas to life in SET Peckham’s monthly analogue and print animation workshops with director Miranda Peyton Jones. Experiment with hands-on techniques, meet fellow creatives, and take home your own moving image and printed materials. No prior experience needed, all materials provided.
Resonance Poetry is the friendliest poetry night in town. Every first Wednesday at SET Social, fifteen readers share work in a welcoming, queer-run space.
Night 1 of the SET Film Festival 2025, ‘A Token, A Sign’, explores the latent meanings, codes, and symbols embedded in landscapes and cityscapes.
SET Film Festival 2025 returns to SET Social, Peckham, with a month-long celebration of curated short films, feature films, and archival works across six themed nights, including Q&As with filmmakers.