July in Waterloo is bursting with creativity, culture, and community vibes. Whether you’re local or just stopping by, there’s plenty to discover – so jump in and soak up the summer energy.
Here’s what’s coming up this month:
Plied and Prejudice | Various Dates
A delightfully unpredictable twist on Jane Austen’s classic in the atmospheric Vaults. A theatrical treat you won’t want to miss.
Location: The Vaults
Dates: 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 25 July
Can’t Kill The Spirit | Various Dates
A powerful performance celebrating resilience and resistance – grab your seat now.
Location: Waterloo East Theatre
Dates: Running daily through 13 July
Girl from the North Country | Various Dates
An evocative folk music journey through Bob Dylan’s classics – deep, soulful, and unforgettable.
Location: The Old Vic
Dates: 4, 9, 15, 19, 24, 30 July
Waterloo Cycling Club: Saturday Shop Rides | Various Dates
Join your local cycling crew for weekend adventures. Routes vary; all levels welcome.
Location: Balfe’s Bike
Dates: 5, 12 July
Terrarium-Making Workshop | Various Dates
Create your own mini indoor green oasis – perfect for a mindful summer project.
Location: The Travel Café
Dates: 5, 12 July
Mamma Mia Brunch | Various Dates
Sing along, dance along, brunch along! ABBA hits + rooftop vibes = feel-good vibes all around.
Location: Circe’s Rooftop Bar
Dates: 5, 12 July
Welcome to the community! Meet fellow locals, get tips, and enjoy a cuppa in a friendly environment.
Location: Oasis Waterloo
Line Dancing & Rock ’n’ Roll Classes | Various Dates
Get your boots on and dance like no one’s watching. Suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Location: WAC
Dates: 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 July
Start the week strong, then unwind with a glass of wine and great company.
Location: Unwined Waterloo
Dates: 7, 14 July
Award-Winning Show: In Defence of Adventurous Mothers | Various Dates
A rich, acclaimed storytelling experience – part comedy, part confession, and all heart.
Theo and Nancy’s mum is a legendary mountaineer. But when she doesn’t return from an expedition, the siblings are left to navigate life – and grief – on their own terms.
Do they follow in her daring footsteps or chart a new course entirely?
A life-affirming tale of love, loss, and legacy, told with warmth, humour and emotional depth.
Location: The Glitch
Dates: 9 – 26 July
Oasis Community Party | 12 July
Join the team at Oasis Hub Waterloo for a summer community party. Celebrate community, creativity, and connection with stalls, music, food and more.
Location: Oasis Hub
Blazin’ Aces Rock ’n’ Roll Party | 12 July
Kiss those blues goodbye with a high-energy evening of classic rock and roll.
Location: WAC
The Famous Kings Quiz | Various Dates
The Kings Arms, a quintessential real ale pub nestled in the historic backstreets of Waterloo, teams up with Question One Quiz every Sunday night from 7 pm to host one of London’s most engaging pub quizzes.
Location: The Kings Arms
Dates: 13, 27 July
Free Workshop: High Streets Beyond Waste | 14 July
Get expert advice, practical tools, and the chance to apply for £5k grants to cut waste and boost sustainability. Small changes, big results – it starts here.
Location: Online
LSBU Business Workshops | Various Dates
Boost your business skills in a supportive, hands-on setting. LSBU is hosting a series of three practical workshops designed to help you develop, launch, and grow your ideas.
Location: Guildhall
Dates: 8, 14, 21 July
An intimate evening of classical piano – perfect for a cultured pause mid-month.
Location: 1901 Arts Club
Jessica Swale’s Nell Gwynn | Various Dates
A feisty, funny, historically inspired portrayal of Charles II’s leading lady.
Location: Network Theatre
Date: 16, 17, 18, 21 July
Making Space for Women: The Power of Play in Public Space | 17 July
Join WeAreWaterloo and Build Studios for the fifth edition of Making Space for Women – an evening of inspiring conversation and local insight into how inclusive, people-first design can reshape our cities for the better.
Location: Broadway Malayan
Tipsy Totes Painting | 17 July
Sip & paint: design your own tote bag while enjoying a cocktail – because why not?
Location: Tonight Josephine
Beginner’s Throwing Thursday | Various Dates
Channel ferocity with clay – not just for artists. Creative, therapeutic, and totally fun.
Location: Mud Gang
Date: 17, 31 July
Double Standards: Caberet Meets Musical Theatre | 19 July
Pianist Michael Ferreri, joined by vocalists John Carden and Tony Oakley, has been captivating audiences worldwide since their debut at the Shandelee Music Festival in 2018. Together, the trio has brought their distinctive sound to international stages, including performances in London and at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Location: 1901 Arts Club
Get ready for legendary DJs spinning the best in disco, boogie, and house from around the globe. Expect serious vibes, feel-good rhythms, and unforgettable nights.
Location: Circes
Lower Marsh Lates: Dirty Dancing | 31 July
Join us for a summer night to remember as Lower Marsh Lates returns with its second outdoor film screening – this time, it’s the iconic Dirty Dancing. Grab some delicious food and drink from the market, get comfy, and let the music (and nostalgia) sweep you away.
Location: Lower Marsh
Edible Marsh is back with free gardening workshops offering a delightful selection of herbs, tomatoes, strawberries, scented geraniums, and more. Come along, fill a pot with sensory and culinary plants, and take it home – all for free!
Location: Lower Marsh
