ListingsUpdated Sat 5 Sep
Elephant and Castle: what's on and things to do
What is on at Elephant and Castle: A nightlife that runs to six on the right weekend, though the area lost Corsica Studios in March 2026. Northern and Bakerloo, with the Northern running overnight at weekends.
Saturday
5 September-
Food and drink Free
Mercato Metropolitano
A former paper factory turned food market, with a bar in the middle and space to sit, which is rarer than it sounds.
Sunday
6 September-
Free
Elephant Park in the evening
The new park at the centre of the redevelopment, with the older estate around it. Free, and the best place locally to sit outside.
Thursday
10 September-
Theatre From £15
Southwark Playhouse Elephant
A purpose-built theatre that opened in 2023, two rooms, and consistently more interesting than its size suggests.
Saturday
12 September-
Food and drink Free
Mercato Metropolitano
A former paper factory turned food market, with a bar in the middle and space to sit, which is rarer than it sounds.
Sunday
13 September-
Free
Elephant Park in the evening
The new park at the centre of the redevelopment, with the older estate around it. Free, and the best place locally to sit outside.
Thursday
17 September-
Theatre From £15
Southwark Playhouse Elephant
A purpose-built theatre that opened in 2023, two rooms, and consistently more interesting than its size suggests.
Saturday
19 September-
Food and drink Free
Mercato Metropolitano
A former paper factory turned food market, with a bar in the middle and space to sit, which is rarer than it sounds.
Sunday
20 September-
Free
Elephant Park in the evening
The new park at the centre of the redevelopment, with the older estate around it. Free, and the best place locally to sit outside.
Thursday
24 September-
Theatre From £15
Southwark Playhouse Elephant
A purpose-built theatre that opened in 2023, two rooms, and consistently more interesting than its size suggests.