1-30 Sept: Totally Thames Festival
The Totally Thames Festival (est. 2013) will bring the Thames to life with river-related art, education and heritage programmes and events. Previously the Thames Festival (est. 1997) The Story

14-21 June: Independent Bookshop Week 2025
Independent Bookshop Week will feature 100 events across 60 bookshops, with participation rising to a 739 independent stores nationwide. Bestselling authors Philip Pullman, Mike Gayle, Elif Shafak, and L. D. Lapinski will headline events including cookery book clubs, city music history tours, cinema screenings & poetry readings. 
A Guide to South London Bookshops

11 May: Tate Modern Turns 25
The Tate Modern was opened by Queen Elizabeth II 25 years ago. The building was converted from Gilbert Scott’s 1962 Bankside Power Station.2000 BBC Film 58:02. Soon after The South London Guide was approached by the Tate for outreach purposes. This year sees the return of Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010) gigantic Maman spider. More info
Tate Modern. Bankside, London, SE1 9TG map

March: The London Eye is 25 years old
From a millennium landmark to a timeless icon celebrating 25 years of the London Eye, this observation wheel has transformed London’s skyline. Designed by David Marks (1952-2017) and Julia Barfield.
London Eye, Riverside Building, County Hall, SE1 7PB map

Dec: New plan for the Lewisham Shopping Centre
Landsec has submitted plans to redevelop 1970s-built Lewisham Shopping Centre in south London into a new town centre district around an urban meadow. 
Lewisham Shopping Centre, Molesworth Street, SE13 7HB map

Greek basement bar opens in Borough Market          
Agora, modelled after a relaxed Greek taverna (walk-in only), has opened in Borough market. Upstairs is Oma, a more formal restaurant. Both are run by David Carter of Manteca fame.
Agora, 2-4 Bedale Street, SE1 9AL map