What’s on
Everyday, Costa Del Croydon offers a rotating programme of FREE workshops and performances – perfect for all ages.
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Thursday 20th August
Pottery Painting with TURF
17.30 – 19.30
Led by Artist Daisy Young, come along and experience pottery painting at Costa Del Croydon. Using handmade tiles created in the ceramics space at Turf Projects, and drawing influence from ancient Spanish tiles, you will be able to create and take away your own decorative designs.
Week 3
Wednesday 26th August
Comic drawing with Waterstones
12.30 – 14.30
6+: Join your local branch of everyone’s favourite bookshop. In these sessions we will be delivering a comic drawing workshop which will be an extended session of the Comic Club we run every Saturday afternoon in the store. The session will include a 1 minute drawing challenge and extended drawing time for creating a character, drawing a three panel comic and drawing a one page comic.
Wednesday 26th August
Sparklyy Face Painting
16.30 – 18.30
4+: Sparklyy Face Painting is a small local business offering magical memories for all events. Our talented artists share joy in the form of face painting, festival glitter and glitter tattoos adding a little bit of sparkle to your special occasion.
Thursday 27th August
Street dancing with Boom Arts Academy
13.00 – 15.00
Ages 7 – 11: Boom Arts Academy – an award-winning performing arts school – is excited to offer Street Dance and Freestyle dance sessions to all new joiners on the day! Boom Arts Academy are proud to be South London’s only school to provide Street, Freestyle, and Breakdance examinations through the prestigious ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)
Thursday 27th August
Carnival makeup with Indigo Moon Artists
17.30 – 19.30
Adults: Get ready for Carnival in style! Come and add some shimmer and get your face painted in glitter! Who doesn’t want to add a little sparkle this summer!
Friday 28th August
Afro Caribbean dance with Purple Soul Club
12.30 – 14.30
All ages: Get ready to sweat, smile and groove with Purple Soul Club at Croydon’s favourite rooftop escape! Join us for an Afro-Caribbean dance fitness session where the vibes are high and everyone is welcome, no matter your level. Expect a feel-good workout set to the infectious beats of your favourite Caribbean artists from the likes of Shenseea to Shaggy, with a mix of new-school fire and old-school classics.
Friday 28th August
Street dance with Scanners Inc
16.30 – 18.30
Join Krupa Chavda for a high-energy Bolly-Street class, where Bollywood meets Street Dance in a fun, fee-good session packed with rhythm, confidence and great vibes! Krupa is a Croydon resident, professional dancer and children’s author!
Saturday 29th August
Alec LDN
12.30 – 14.30 + 16.30 – 18.30
All ages: Alec is part of the fabric of Croydon, using canvas or concrete allows him to communicate with the whole community. Join Alec and create your own piece of fun graffiti class to take away with you. Art for all.
Sunday 30th August
Bingo on the Beach with Bakehouse Factory
12.30 – 14.30 + 16.30 – 18.30
All ages: A big hit at Costa del Croydon 2024 & 2025, Bingo on the beach is back! Take yourself back to the 90’s with DJ Mel where you’ll listen to all your favourite tracks whilst ticking them off in a fast-paced game of bingo. Who will race to the top spot and be crowned 90’s champion?
Monday 31st August
Croydon Yoga Hub
12.30 – 14.30
5+ with adults: A fun and interactive family yoga session for children 5+ and their grown-ups. Move, stretch, play and relax together through simple yoga-inspired activities led by an experienced family yoga teacher from Croydon Yoga Hub.
Suitable for all abilities and no previous yoga experience is required.
Monday 31st August
Afro Caribbean dance with Purple Soul Club
16.30 – 18.30
All ages: Get ready to sweat, smile and groove with Purple Soul Club at Croydon’s favourite rooftop escape! Join us for an Afro-Caribbean dance fitness session where the vibes are high and everyone is welcome, no matter your level. Expect a feel-good workout set to the infectious beats of your favourite Caribbean artists from the likes of Shenseea to Shaggy, with a mix of new-school fire and old-school classics.
