SET Centre

Peckham Chess Club
2026-07-29 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, London, SE15 4NP, United Kingdom
Peckham Chess Club offers free weekly chess sessions suitable for all levels and abilities. Come along for advice, new skills, and casual games. Every Wednesday 6-late.

Zine Making and Collage Club
2026-07-29 19:00 - 21:00 | SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, London, SE15 4NP, United Kingdom
A quiet and social space for making things with paper. Zine and collage night at SET Social is open to anyone who wants to cut, paste, draw, write or simply spend some quiet time working alongside others. You can start a new project, add to something ongoing, or make something small to take home.

All materials are provided, including magazines, glue, scissors, pens, and paper. You are welcome to bring your own materials or works in progress if you prefer.

You can come for the full two hours or drop in for a bit.

Event details

When: Every last WednesdayTime: 7-9pmTickets/registration: Free, no booking required.

Munk Mahjong Club
2026-07-29 19:00 - 23:00 | SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, London, SE15 4NP, United Kingdom
Fancy an easygoing Wednesday night game of mahjong?Munk Mahjong Club is a friendly, relaxed space to play and learn mahjong together. Sessions are open to players of all levels, from complete beginners to those with more experience. This is not a competitive league, just a place to sit down, play, and share knowledge at your own pace.

Tables and mahjong sets are provided, so you can simply turn up and join a game. If you have your own set and would like to use it, you are very welcome to bring it along.

Sessions run weekly and are designed to be social, welcoming, and easy to drop into. Whether you want to learn the basics, improve your game, or just enjoy an evening of tiles and conversation, Munk Mahjong Club offers a welcoming place to do so.

Event details

When: Every WednesdayTime: 7-11pmTicketing: Free, no booking required.

You can follow @munkmahjongclub on Instagram or get in touch via Wumunk@gmail.com for any questions.

SET Open Decks – Weekly DJ Open Booth Nights
2026-07-29 21:30 - 2026-07-30 00:00 | SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, London, SE15 4NP, United Kingdom
A weekly open decks night for DJs, music lovers, and anyone curious to listen in.

SET Open Decks is a weekly night happening at SET Social where the booth is open for anyone who wants to play music, experiment with tracks, or just hang out with other local DJs.

The format is simple and low-pressure. DJs can jump on the decks, share favourite tracks, play back-to-back, or experiment with ideas on club-standard equipment. There’s no set list and no expectation to perform. You can play for a short while, stay longer, or just come to listen and hang out.

The night is as much about listening as it is about playing. Whether you’re a DJ testing new material, someone learning by watching others, or just there to enjoy the music and the atmosphere, everyone is welcome.

From time to time, SET Open Decks will also host informal workshops and skill-sharing sessions covering DJ techniques, library organisation, and industry tips. Keep an eye on @set.social.peckham for announcements.

Event details

When:

Regular Wednesdays: 9.30pm – midnight

Every third Wednesday: 6pm – midnight

Bring your gear: Vinyl or USB is welcome

Who’s it for: Open to everyone, from first-time DJs to experienced selectors, and anyone who wants to listenSign up: Check in with the hosts in the Red Bar when you arrive

Artwork by @dutchiestudio

SET Social DIY Community Garden - Sunday Gardening Sessions
2026-08-02 14:00 - 16:00 | SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, London, SE15 4NP, United Kingdom
Ever wanted to grow your own food, or just spend a quiet Sunday surrounded by green things and good people?The DIY Community Garden at SET Social is a shared space for planting, learning, and spending time together outdoors. Whether you’re watering seedlings, pulling weeds, sharing snacks, or simply sitting in the sunshine, there’s always something gentle and satisfying happening in the garden.

The garden is looked after collectively by SET Social members, local neighbours, and anyone curious enough to get their hands a little dirty. We grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers, and care for the space with curiosity, collaboration, and kindness at the heart of things.

Sunday sessions are open, informal, and pressure-free. No gardening experience is needed and there’s no expectation to stay the whole time. Bring yourself, a mug for tea, and if you like, a plant or cutting to share.

Want to get involved?

Drop by during one of our gardening sessions every Sunday 2-4pm. No booking or experience required.

You can also join the SET Garden WhatsApp group to hear about upcoming sessions, plant swaps, and ways to help out.

Follow along on Instagram at @set_social_community_garden for more updates and glimpses of what’s growing.

Sunday Open Session with Folk of the Round Table
2026-08-02 19:00 - 23:00 | SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, London, SE15 4NP, United Kingdom
Join Folk of the Round Table at SET Social from 7pm every Sunday for their weekly folk jam session.

This inclusive gathering celebrates the oratory tradition of sharing songs, stories and poems around a fire, by a hearth or in a tavern. Bring an instrument if you have one, and a traditional song you’d like to perform or pass on.

It’s called folk music for a reason. The night is about people coming together to keep these traditions alive and build community through shared music. Every session is different, but the ethos remains the same: all abilities, all welcome.

Folk of the Round Table have proudly hosted this folk night for over eight years, connecting singers and musicians from around the world.

Come along and join the circle.

Event details

When: Every Sunday from 7pmLocation: SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, Peckham, SE15 4NPEntry: Free

Permacomputing club
2026-08-03 18:30 - 19:30 | SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, London, SE15 4NP, United Kingdom
How can we rethink our relationship to harmful technologies?

Join the Permacomputing Club every Monday at SET Social for a weekly meet-up exploring this question and more sustainable ways to use and think about digital tools.

Inspired by permaculture, permacomputing is an anti-capitalist project that challenges the environmental and social damage caused by modern technology. Drawing on ideas from degrowth, ecologism, decolonial thinking and intersectional feminism, it looks for alternatives to the energy-intensive systems shaping today’s tech landscape.

Each session emphasises collaborative discussion over solo tinkering. Participants are invited to share a problem they’ve read or experienced, where they’ll receive feedback and work together to find solutions.

In a culture dominated by harmful tech practices, including AI, the Permacomputing Club aims to build a more thoughtful space to explore new and different possibilities.

All are welcome, though women and non-binary participants are particularly encouraged to join.

Please bring your own tech and have a look at our guiding principles before attending: permacomputing.net/Principles.

Event details

Date: Every MondayTime: 6.30-7.30pmTickets: Free entry. Simply drop-in. RSVP optional.

RSVP

Artist/organiser: Ana Meisel and Margot McEwen. Instagram: @dj_anicka

Website: london.permacomputing.net

For enquires, please get in touch at ana4a@proton.me

Paper Cuts Book Club
2026-08-03 19:30 - 20:30 | SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, London, SE15 4NP, United Kingdom
New book club

Join Paper Cuts Book Club every 1st Monday of the Month!

Page of Wands
2026-08-03 19:30 - 21:30 | SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, London, SE15 4NP, United Kingdom
For all writers of words.

Page of Wands is a writers’ collective running weekly sessions for anyone interested in writing, in all its forms. The group meets every Monday evening and alternates between writing together, sharing work, offering feedback, and experimenting creatively as a group.

Sessions are designed to be supportive and flexible, making space for different approaches to writing and different levels of experience. Whether you’re working on something specific or just want time to write alongside others, Page of Wands offers a regular, communal space to do so.

Find out more about Page of Wands here.

Event details

When: Every MondayTime: 7.30-9.30pm

SET Social Karaoke Night
2026-08-03 21:45 - 2026-08-04 00:00 | SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, London, SE15 4NP, United Kingdom
Ready to unleash your inner pop star? Or absolutely butcher a classic in front of supportive strangers?

Every Monday night the mic comes out at SET Social Karaoke, where the only rule is to sing your heart out. Whether you are a shower-singer, a secret diva, or someone who only performs after two drinks, everyone is welcome.

Expect big singalongs, dramatic key changes, questionable song choices, and the occasional surprisingly good performance. From power ballads to 2000s bangers, indie classics to guilty pleasures, nothing is off limits.

Bring your friends, pick your song, and take your moment on stage. Or just grab a drink and enjoy the music.

Event details

When: Every MondayTime: 9.45pm to midnightLocation: SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, Peckham SE15 4NPFree entry. All voices welcome. Even the bad ones.

SET Social Quiz
2026-08-04 20:30 - 22:30 | SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, London, SE15 4NP, United Kingdom
Think you know your trivia from your tabloid headlines? Join us every Tuesday evening at SET Social for our weekly pub quiz.

The SET Social Quiz is a relaxed, friendly night of questions, laughs, and a little healthy competition. Expect a mix of general knowledge, pop culture, music, and surprises along the way. Come with a team or find one on the night. Everyone is welcome, from seasoned quiz pros to first timers.

Entry is £2 per person, with cash and bar prizes up for grabs. Settle in, grab a drink, and put your knowledge to the test.

Event details

When: Every TuesdayTime: 8.30-10.30pmLocation: SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, Peckham SE15 4NPEntry: £2 per person. Pay on the door.

Resonance Open Mic Poetry Night
2026-08-05 18:30 - 21:00 | SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, London, SE15 4NP, United Kingdom
The original friendliest poetry night in town.Open to anyone who loves to read, listen to, or write poetry.

Fifteen readers share their work across three sections, with ten advance slots and five available on the door.

Each reader is invited to share one poem, ideally under five minutes, so there’s time for everyone to take part.

Resonance welcomes readers of all kinds, from first-timers to long-time regulars. New work, rough drafts, old favourites, and everything in between are encouraged.

Event details

Date: Every first Wednesday of the month.Time: Readings begin at 7pm sharp.Tickets/registration: Free to attend, no booking required. Readers can sign up online via the Resonance’s instagram (@resonance.poetry) or on the door from 6.30pm.

About organiser

Resonance is a poetry collective based in South East London, run by a group of friendly queer volunteers who love poetry, people, and the spaces where they meet.

The collective is dedicated to building community, supporting early-career artists at every stage of life, and improving access to the arts for underrepresented groups.

Find out more on their website: www.resonancepoetry.com

Or check out their instagram: @resonance.poetry

Contact information: hello@resonancepoetry.com

Language Circle
2026-08-08 16:00 - 17:30 | SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, London, SE15 4NP, United Kingdom
Language Circle is an open and informal space to practise speaking and listening in another language. Each month focuses on either French or Spanish, alternating as the year goes on.

You don’t need to be fluent to take part. The group is made up of learners, native speakers and people somewhere in between. Sessions are relaxed and focus on conversation, sharing words, and helping each other learn.

Event details

When: every second Saturday of the month, 4-5.30pm.Ticketing/registration: Free, just drop in any time during the session.

Feminist Reading Group
2026-08-09 14:00 - 15:45
The Feminist Reading Group meets monthly to read and discuss feminist texts.Open to all, the group ensures that all selected readings are easily and freely accessible to everyone. The environment is designed to be friendly, welcoming, and encouraging, with a focus on feminist theory—broadly exploring gender, sexuality, and the structures of oppression. Rather than following a rigid curriculum, the reading list is shaped entirely by the interests of the attendees.

Each session focuses on a bite-sized chunk of a longer book or a standalone short text, with the group collectively picking the next read at the end of every meeting.

If you’re feeling inspired, you’re more than welcome to volunteer to present, but there’s absolutely no pressure. Whether you want to lead the chat or just sit back and listen, it’s entirely up to you. No one will ever be put on the spot!

For updates, join the Feminist Theory Reading Group WhatsApp chat.

Join the WhatApp group

Event details

When: Second Sunday of the month, 2-3.45pmWhere: SET Social, Red Bar, 55a Nigel Road, Peckham, SE15 4NPTicketing/registration: Free, no booking needed. Got a question? Contact the Feminist Reading Group at ameliahorgan@gmail.com

Marx Reading Group
2026-08-09 16:00 - 18:00 | SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, London, SE15 4NP, United Kingdom
The Marx Reading Group is a bi-monthly space for reading and discussing Capital together. The aim is to make Marx’s writing accessible by working through it slowly, sharing thoughts, questions and ideas as a group.

Everyone is welcome, whether you are new to Marx or have read him before. There’s no need for prior knowledge, and all readings are available for free online.

Each session focuses on a set section of Capital, with time for open discussion and contributions from everyone who wants to speak. At the end of each meeting, the group agrees on the next reading and invites volunteers to introduce sections at future sessions.

Event details

When: 4-6pm every first Sunday of the month for volume 1, 4-6pm every second Sunday of the month for volume 2.

Ticketing/registration: Free, no booking required.

For updates on the sessions, join the Marx Reading Group WhatsApp group.

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Contact information: For questions, please email: gfmcvicar@gmail.com

html club
2026-08-11 18:00 - 23:00 | SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, London, SE15 4NP, United Kingdom
html club is a bi-weekly free-write event. here everyone is invited to join and to come and code alongside us!

it’s good to put time into practice, and sometimes that can be hard — this club serves as a moment and a space for individuals to put time into their projects.

so come and bring your laptop and code alongside new found friends.

psa: this is not a workshop. there will be no formal teaching during this event. keep updated with cranberrylemonade for more focused html workshops.

SET Open Decks - Weekly DJ Open Booth Nights (extended)
2026-08-19 18:00 - 2026-08-20 00:00 | SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, London, SE15 4NP, United Kingdom
SET Open Decks is a weekly night happening at SET Social where the booth is open for anyone who wants to play, experiment with tracks, or just hang out with other local DJs.

Every third Wednesday of the month, SET Open Decks expands into an extended session, running from early evening through to midnight. The booth stays open throughout, giving more time to play, listen, experiment, and settle into the space.

The extended session keeps the same open, easy-going approach as the weekly night. DJs who want to play can put their name in a hat, with 30-minute slots drawn at random on the night. There’s no fixed format and no expectation to perform. You can step up to the decks, dip in and out, or stay off the booth entirely and enjoy the music.

Whether you’re a DJ testing new material, someone learning by watching others, or just there to enjoy the music and the atmosphere, everyone is welcome.

From time to time, SET Open Decks will also host informal workshops and skill-sharing sessions covering DJ techniques, library organisation, and industry tips. Keep an eye on @set.social.peckham for announcements.

Event details

When:

Regular Wednesdays: 9.30pm – midnight

Every third Wednesday: 6pm – midnight

Bring your gear: Vinyl or USB is welcome

Who’s it for: Open to everyone, from first-time DJs to experienced selectors, and anyone who wants to listenSign up: Check in with the hosts in the Red Bar when you arrive

Artwork by @dutchiestudio

Movement and dance class
2026-08-23 14:00 - 15:30 | SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, London, SE15 4NP, United Kingdom
Movement at SET is an open space for dancing, stretching and exploring how your body moves. Sessions shift between guided workshops and more open movement time.

You don’t need any dance experience to come along. Each session is different, sometimes structured, sometimes more fluid. It’s a space to move, breathe and connect with others at your own pace.

Event details

When: Every second and fourth Sunday of the month, 2-3.30pm. You can arrive a little early to settle in.

Ticketing/registration: Entry is £5-7 on the door.

For updates or to get involved, follow @movementatset on Instagram or send a message there if you have questions or would like to lead a session.
