Welcome to Blackheath Halls
A Local Story
Blackheath Halls is a vibrant arts, events and community venue in the heart of South East London, proudly sitting at the crossroads between Greenwich and Lewisham, two of the city’s most diverse and dynamic boroughs. We’re committed to reflecting and celebrating the many cultures, talents, voices and stories that make our community unique.
Just a five-minute walk from the nearest train station and less than 25 minutes from central London by train, our historic building has been bringing people together since 1895. As a registered charity since 1983, our purpose remains the same: to open our doors to all and create a space where everyone feels welcome.
A space for our community
Whether you’re visiting for the first time and experiencing something new, connecting with others, or have been part of our story for years, our ambition is simple: to be a creative centre sharing the very best in live performance with the whole community and beyond.
Our year-round programme is designed with this spirit in mind. From world class music and family theatre to comedy, spoken word and community-led events, we strive to present events that resonate across cultures and generations, to ensure there truly is something here for everyone – we’re always keen to get your feedback to help us know how we’re doing.
Community is at the heart of everything we do. Our Take Part programme brings together people of all ages and backgrounds through a wide range of opportunities, including our youth choir, orchestra and gospel chorus, as well as one of our most celebrated annual projects, the Blackheath Halls Community Opera. We actively work to ensure these spaces are inclusive, accessible and representative of the communities around us.
A flexible venue for you
Blackheath Halls is also a flexible venue to hire for performances, rehearsals, filming and private events of all kinds.
A Legacy of learning
We’re proud to be part of Trinity Laban. Their talented students regularly showcase their talents here, giving audiences the chance to experience exciting new performers.
Whether you are a first time visitor to our venue or somebody who has been walking through our doors for years, our ambition is to build a reputation as a successful community venue with cutting edge artistic standards, inspired by – and serving – our local communities and we very much hope you will come and experience Blackheath Halls for yourselves.
Read more about the History of Blackheath Halls
Board Members
Professor Anthony Bowne (Chair)
Francesca Robinson (Deputy Chair)
Dr Ji Liu
Jonathan Peel MBE
Ralph Sanders
Dr Aleksander Szram
Ailish Tynan (Blackheath Halls Opera Patron)