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Celebrate the creativity of Wandsworth during The Mayor’s London Borough of Culture 2025.
Welcome to Wandsworth brings a year-long programme of exciting events and cultural activities to showcase the heritage of this south London neighbourhood.
As the London Borough of Culture 2025, the area is shining a spotlight on how culture connects, unites, heals, nourishes and activates.
Highlights of Wandsworth's event programme
- Stroll the length of The Wandsworth Road on a guided tour from Nine Elms to Clapham Junction, as you uncover the stories that make up the area's history, from the lost river and migrant populations to modern day film locations. 5 Apr
- Express yourself during Strictly Wandsworth, where you can get involved with interactive activities, workshops and a series of performances showcasing the power of movement on the mind, body and in fostering creativity. 26 Apr
- Delve into the rich culture and history of the area at the annual Wandsworth Arts Fringe, including a packed schedule of performances in the form of theatre, dance, cabaret, comedy and more. 6-22 Jun
- Join heritage talks, cemetery walks and tours during the annual Wandsworth Heritage Festival, which this year includes a week-long collaboration with the arts fringe. 13 Jun-13 Jul
- Journey back in time during The Winstanley Past, Present and Future Festival, a month-long deep-dive into Battersea's history with art, stories and performances from the past and a look towards the future from residents that call the area home today. 13 Jun-13 Jul
- Entertain the kids with a summer's day out to Happy Streets, a free family arts festival packed with fun activities and performances, with everything from dance workshops and pizza-making to face painting and sports games. 5 Jul
- Secure tickets to one of three Battersea Park in Concert open-air day festivals, where you can picnic in the park while you enjoy the music of Jools Holland, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and more. 23-25 Aug
- Admire the artistry of Urban Flow, where world-class dancers make the street their stage for an energetic performance, combining contemporary dance, martial arts and live soundscapes. 13 Sep
- Get educated through creativity at Liberty 2025, the Mayor's flagship disability arts festival that challenges perspectives, questions norms and defies expectations through art, workshops and performances. 24-28 Sep
- Get a behind-the-scenes look into the world of local artists during Wandsworth Artists' Open House, where painters, photographers, illustrators, ceramicists and more open their homes for all to view their work in progress, chat and buy finished works. 4-12 Oct
- Mark The Clapham Grand's 125th birthday at the Palace of Varieties, a vibrant night of entertainment which is set to honour the venue's long-standing history as a music hall and performance venue. 26 Nov
- Feast on delicious food from around the world at Tooting Food Festival, which showcases the area's cultures and communities through fresh local produce, bold flavours and rich stories and traditions. TBC
- Follow the life of Dame Carmen Munroe during the exclusive screening of Portrait of a National Treasure, a tribute to the local icon's legacy as an actress in landmark films and theatre and founder of Talawa Theatre company. TBC
What is The Mayor’s London Borough of Culture?
Introduced by the Mayor of London in 2017, The Mayor’s London Borough of Culture award offers more than £1m of funding for two boroughs to host a range of cultural events, activities and initiatives over a whole year.
Waltham Forest in north-east London was named The Mayor's London Borough of Culture for 2019, and Brent won the award for 2020.
In spring 2019, the mayor announced a second round of the competition with Lewisham winning the award for 2021 and Croydon for 2023. The two winning boroughs were selected from a competition that was open to all London boroughs.
The Mayor’s London Borough of Culture award brings Londoners together, putting culture at the heart of local communities, shining a light on the character and diversity of London’s boroughs.
