From thrilling Olympic skateboarding finals screenings to nostalgic classic movie nights, vibrant brunch gatherings, and engaging community activities, August in Waterloo has something for everyone. Unwind, learn, or simply have fun with our range of activities. Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening this August:
Free Skateboarding Olympic Finals Screenings
Following the success of our Euro 2024 screenings, we’re thrilled to announce that on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 August, Lower Marsh is set to host FREE outdoor screenings of the Olympic Skateboarding Finals.
- Location: Lower Marsh, SE1
- Date: Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 August
- Price: Free
Mark your calendars for Wednesday 7 August, as we transform Lower Marsh into an outdoor cinema! From 12PM to 8PM, we’ll be showing classic films for audiences of all ages: Napoleon Dynamite, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Back to the Future. No tickets are needed – simply turn up on the day!
- Location: Lower Marsh, SE1
- Date: Thursday 8 August
- Price: Free
- Location: TBC, email hannah@wearewaterloo.co.uk for updates
- Date: Thursday 15 August
- Price: Free
Anything Is Possible If You Think About It Hard Enough by Cordelia O’Neill
Lowglow Productions presents the first London revival of Anything Is Possible If You Think About It Hard Enough by Cordelia O’Neill. Anything is Possible if You Think About It Hard Enough takes us to the depths of grief to find hope, and to the edge of insanity to find reason. There is humour, too, in the most unexpected places.
- Location: Waterloo East Theatre, Brad St, SE1 8TN
- Date: Wednesday 21 August – Saturday 24 August
- Price: £17
For anyone that cycles in the Waterloo area, we are running FREE lunchtime bike maintenance sessions on Lower Marsh. Hosted by a qualified Dr. Bike mechanic, these pop-up events allow local cyclists to get their bikes fixed for free whilst learning the skills to fix basic issues themselves in the future. The sessions will operate on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Location: Lower Marsh, SE1
- Date: Wednesday 21 August
- Price: Free
Join the Rum & Reggae Brunch at Auberge Restaurant and Bar on Sunday, featuring DJ Keith Lawrence and Integrity Sound, with brunch tickets at £40 including a meal and a complimentary rum punch. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with dishes, such as poulet roti, spicy vegetable curry, fish pie, and boeuf bourguignon.
- Location: Auberge, 1 Sandell St, London SE1 8UH
- Date: Sunday 25 August 2024
- Price: £25 entry only, £40 food included
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn essential skills that could save lives. With representatives the London Ambulance Service, Metropolitan Police, and Cyber Security Resilience Centre, this event will provide valuable knowledge on personal and online safety.
- Location: Lower Marsh, SE1 (outside Cubana)
- Date: Friday 30 August
- Price: Free
Head to the Vaulty Towers every Monday for a unique quiz night hosted by Amy Bee Sting, where you can win a £100 bar tab or a £30 bar tab, plus enjoy loads of free shots. Entry is £2 per person (max 8 people) for a chance to win big.
