Hatch Fest 2026

We kick off this year’s festival by making the Friday a special Kindness Day. With assemblies in our local primary schools and an activity pack which shows how we can share random acts of kindness as well as be kind to ourselves.  Check out the kindness festival movement – see https://thegoodheart.uk/frome-kindness-festival/ “The world is full …

Maria Meco @_mariameco exhibiting in window135

BIKE BUS TO SCHOOL! This is a fun, inclusive ride/skate/scoot to school together. Starting at Bridgehouse Meadows and calling at Hatcham Primary, Kender Primary, & Edmund Waller Primary. The bus will depart at 08:30am. Parents must accompany their children but don’t worry if you don’t have your own bike – you can also join on …

Mixed media group exhibition: (BE)LONGING/S with artists; Michaela Wenkert Richa Vora Denise Baker Corrie Georgala Malgorzata Lisiecka

LA CASA – OPEN STUDIOS/GARDENS A living space for contemporary art, presenting works from the Abadi Art Collection across India, Myanmar, Palestine, Rwanda, Europe, and China. This exhibition brings a little more colour into every day with contemporary art. From vibrant paintings to textiles to colourful and original furniture and accessories, there’s plenty to brighten …

Circle of Moonlight. An immersive installation by Milo Sharpe, Dan Johnston & Oscar Davis. Drag Brunch hosted by Charra Tea.

As part of the Hatch Festival this year we are working with the New Cross Mosque to run a community open afternoon in the mosque for local people. Come see how this faith community has transformed their space into a beautiful centre for worship, education and community activities. Light refreshments served. Modest dress encouraged. “For …

Step inside the wonderful Old Library Bar for an evening of music by local band ‘The Grove’ a 7-piece band offering an innovative neo-soul sound with elements of jazz, funk and indie, all wrapped up within catchy song writing. With over 1.4 million listens on Spotify this band is making its mark on the local …

Over the last 4 years Facework (a local non-profit organisation) has supported over 500 sanctuary seekers in their job search and introduction to the UK. As part of this years Hatch Fest many of those we have worked with are running an evening where they will share traditions, stories and wonderful food from around the …