Events
We have an established events team, responsible for organising and facilitating a variety of events in Wandsworth's parks and open spaces including the spectacular Battersea Park fireworks display.
Find out more about events in our parks and open spaces, including the iconic Battersea Park
Events are also arranged across our services. You can use the calendar to view events on any date or use the search forms at the bottom of this page.
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Featured Event
The Shimmy
Date: 27th May 2012
Location: St Mary's Church Square, Putney Wharf, Deodar Road and Wandsworth Park
Time: 13:00 - 17:00
Cost: Free
The Shimmy is an outdoor festival like no other - named because it shimmies between the variances of what outdoor artcan be, including street art, dance, workshops, installation and interaction.
Shimmying through the nooks and crannies of this riverside stretch are a series of arts encounters like you've never had before.
Hear the underwater sounds of the Thames performed along the avenue of trees in Wandsworth Park, try not to start a food-fight at the crazy picnic in the park, take cover with stories and tiffin, listen in on other people's car conversations on Deodar Road, watch stunning dance performances at Putney Wharf and have a go yourself with the Dance Spinner at Church Square.
For more information and to download the event map visit www.wandsworth.gov.uk/artsfestival or contact (020) 8871 8711 or arts@wandsworth.gov.uk
Happening Today, 26th May 2012
London Arts Challenge in 2012
Date: 26th May 2012
Location: Putney Library, 5 - 7 Disraeli Road, SW15 2DR
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Cost: Free
Poetry and Communication workshop led by Susanna Howard, for people in the early stages of dementia and carers (family or friend).
This event is part of the Wandsworth Arts Festival. Visit the festival page for more information or to download the complete festival brochure.
Young Meets Old workshops at Sprout Arts
Date: 12th May 2012 - 26th May 2012
Every week
Location: Spout Arts, 74 Moyser Road, Furzedown, SW16 6SQ
Time: 10:00 - 12:30
Cost: Free
Using storytelling, games and visual art techniques, the workshops on the 'Young Meets Old' theme will draw families closer together through sharing values and ideas.
The workshops will be led by artist Ken McCalla and storyteller/poet Eli Anderson and are suitable for accompanied children aged 6-13 years.
For more information email Sprout Arts, visit their website or contact them on 077 8853 8544.
This event is part of the Wandsworth Arts Festival. Visit the festival page for more information or to download the complete festival brochure.
Wandsworth Arts Festival
Date: 11th May 2012 - 27th May 2012
Location: boroughwide
Cost: Check every event
As a well-loved fixture of the cultural calendar, the Wandsworth Arts Festival offers something for everyone.
A range of events, activities and installations from local artists and groups as well as visiting ones, culminating in the one-of-a-kind Shimmy along the river on Sunday 27 May. www.wandsworth.gov.uk/artsfestival
The Common Gaze by Lee Borthwick
Date: 11th May 2012 - 27th May 2012
Location: Wandsworth Common, southern area. Closest roads Trinity Roads and Bellevue Road.
Cost: Free
Tread a little further into Wandsworth Common and see the woodland from a rare perspective, through the eyes of the trees. A trail of mirror-topped logs will be winding its way revealing the wildlife.
This event is part of the Wandsworth Arts Festival. Visit the festival page for more information or to download the complete festival brochure
Heritage Festival 2012
Date: 26th May 2012
Location: various
Cost: refer to programme of events
Discover the borough's royal and sporting heritage.
Enjoy a wide variety of events during the fourth annual Wandsworth Heritage Festival. Some of the events have a sporting or royal theme. There are many different walks to show you the many hidden histories in the borough. Download the brochure or pick up a copy in any library.
High Energy - Tilt
Date: 26th May 2012
Location: Tooting Hub, 7a Beechcroft Road, SW17 7BU
Time: 18:00 - 20:30
Cost: Free
Presenting song, music, rap, freestyle, spoken word, and the creative spaces in between.Young artists have teamed up with poet Adisa to create a showcase of vocal dexterity, innovation & improvisation
Arrive promptly to sign-up for an open mic jam at 6pm.
For more information visit TILT website.
This event is part of the Wandsworth Arts Festival. Visit the festival page for more information or to download the complete festival brochure
Young Meets Old exhibition at Sprout Arts
Date: 15th May 2012 - 26th May 2012
Location: Sprout Arts, 74 Moyser Road, Fuerzdown, SW16 6SQ
Time: 11:00 - 18:00
Cost: Free
Paintings by Ken McCalla and Kemi Murphy on a theme of ‘young meets old’.
For more information email Sprout Arts, visit their website or call them at 077 9953 8544.
This event is part of the Wandsworth Arts Festival. Visit the festival page for more information or to download the complete festival brochure
Get Active Wandsworth Festival: Battersea Sports Centre Open Day
Date: 26th May 2012
Location: Battersea Sports Centre, Hope Street SW11 2DA
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
Cost: Free
Lots to try for all the family. Call 8871 8529.
Download the festival programme.
Heritage Festival: Mapping the Centuries
Date: 26th May 2012
Location: Wandsworth Museum, 38 West Hill SW18 1RX
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
Cost: Free with Museum admission
Craft activity for children.
What was it like to live in the borough of Wandsworth in 1760 or 1880? Come and find out by crawling over our huge floor maps. Discover the Wandsworth where our ancestors lived before fast forwarding to 2012, to create a picture perfect view of our borough today.
For children aged 5 years and above, with parent/carer.
Book in advance: bookings@wandsworthmuseum.co.uk
Call 020 8870 6060
Green Horses on the Wall
Date: 11th May 2012 - 27th May 2012
Location: Alton Estate, Roehampton, SW15
Cost: Free
Extraordinary wall installations - see bicycles jumping in and out of buildings throughout the Alton Estate.
Hear a performance poet read a poem about this work with the help of the local community by visiting www.soundcloud.com/green-horses-on-thewall or go to Roehampton Library (for opening hours call 8871 7091).
Part of the Wandsworth Arts Festival - download the programme
Heritage Festival: The Good Neighbour
Date: 26th May 2012
Location: Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill SW11 5TN
Time: 11:00 - 20:00
Cost: Free
Honouring heroic Battersea residents with a series of events to celebrate our community.
Have you heard of George Neighbour? He saved two women from the fire at Arding & Hobbs in 1909. To honour him and other heroic Battersea residents (including you!), BAC are holding a series of events to celebrate our community, culminating in a show, The Good Neighbour, in October 2012.
On our open days we invite you to take a tour of the building designed by E.W. Mountford (also the architect of Battersea Library) and enjoy short talks, music and film about people and activities associated with the building since 1893.If you can't make this date, a further open day will be held on Saturday 2 June, 11am-8pm.
To book a tour or book tickets for The Good Neighbour visit www.bac.org.uk or call 020 7223 2223.
Wandsworth Town Library: Dad's Baby Rhyme Time
Date: 12th May 2012 - 7th Jul 2012
Every fortnight
Location: Wandsworth Town Library 11 Garratt Lane SW18
Time: 11:00
Cost: Free
Join our new sessions, specially for dads.
Dad's and babies can sing along to a selection of songs and rhymes. Suitable for babies 0-2 years.
Sessions run every other Saturday at 11am.
Roehampton Library: Local Councillor Surgeries
Date: 12th May 2012 - 26th May 2012
Every fortnight
Location: Roehampton Library Danebury Avenue SW15
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Cost: No charge
Come and meet your local councillor.
Take the opportunity to put questions to your ward councillor about local issues concerning you. No need to book. Surgeries are held every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.
Outhouse by DIY Constellation
Date: 24th May 2012 - 26th May 2012
Location: Travelling the streets of Wandsworth
Cost: Free
Six researchers, one London borough, one outhouse on the loose... Part travelling roadshow, part caravan academy - this is an exploration of questions about home, belonging and mobility.
For more information or to find out where they will be visit Outhouse website or text 079 0467 0583.
This event is part of the Wandsworth Arts Festival. Visit the festival page for more information or to download the complete festival brochure.
Get Active Wandsworth Festival
Date: 18th Apr 2012 - 30th Sep 2012
Location: At venues boroughwide
Cost: Free
Come and get active this summer and leave a lasting legacy to the London 2012 Games. Countless sports activities and events on offer including the popular Get Active Day, 14 July at King George's Park
Download the festival's programme of events
Summer art courses
Date: 16th Apr 2012 - 14th Jul 2012
Location: Putney School of Art & Design, Oxford Road SW15
Cost: Costs vary dependent on the course
A range of popular art courses including digital photography and Photoshop, ceramic sculpture, painting and experiemntal media. Book now - www.wandsworth.gov.uk/psad or 8788 9145
