Putney events
What's on
The Shimmy
27th May, 13:00 to 17:00 - The Shimmy is a free outdoor festival like no other - named because it shimmies between the variances of what outdoor art can be, including street art, dance, workshops, installation and interaction. It is held in St Mary's Church Square (by Putney Odeon), Putney Wharf, Deodar Road and Wandsworth Park. 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
Queens Diamond Jubilee River Pageant
3rd June 2012 - 'The largest Thames flotilla in 350 years' will be held to commemorate the Queens Diamond Jubilee on 3rd June 2012. Boats will gather in the morning ready for the 3pm afternoon start of the pageant, and large numbers will be visible from Putney Bridge . Around 200 craft will launch along Putney Embankment to join the pageant, which is likely to amount to 1,000 boats. Putney riverside, Putney Wharf, Putney Bridge are therefore great locations to see the once-in-a-lifetime event first hand. The pageant starts near Battersea Reach and heads to Tower Bridge, but will tail back past Putney Bridge to Hammersmith Bridge and beyond due to the large number of boats involved. Why not book a riverside restaurant table in Putney for a great day out! Click for more information
Olympic Cycle Race
28th and 29th July 2012 - See the Olympics for free! Starting in The Mall, the Olympic Cycle Road Race route will come and return through Putney. There will be a great range of entertainment and activities taking place in Putney to help visitor enjoy the whole day. This will include live music, hospitality, entertainment etc and many places with large TV's so you can follow the entire race. The men's event, on Saturday 28th July (250Km), will come to Putney around 10.10am heading for the Surrey Hills, before returning through Putney around 4.05pm. The women's event on Sunday 29th (140Km) will be held on Sunday 29th starting at 12 noon and covering 140Km comes to Putney around 12.10pm and returns again around 4.05pm. You're advised to come well before the start to be sure of seeing the riders as they pass by. Putney shops are expected to remain open later.
Road transport is likely to be severely disrupted in and around Putney, as the roadway over Putney Bridge and Putney High Street will be closed both days from early morning to late evening to create the cycle route. Visitors are therefore advised to either cycle to Putney (don't forget your cycle lock!), travel by train (Putney mainline station) or underground (E Putney is best, or Putney Bridge District Line) or walk.
Putney Music Festival
7-9th September - An extravaganza of live and DJ presented music in pubs, clubs and restaurants throughout the town. Musicians perform in around 20 venues with an eclectic mix of music ranging from opera to rock, with Latin, jazz and acoustic for good measure. Details published as they become available from venues in July/August.
Putney Christmas Lights and market Event
30th November - This year's fantastic Putney Christmas Lights and Market event, which is free, will feature all the things that have made it a firm family favourite; carols, live music, children's entertainment, Christmas market with hot food and drink, craft workshops and a massive Christmas tree lights switch-on. Make a date to bring the family for a great afternoon/evening out in Putney!
Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
31st March 2013 - The 159th Boat Race will start at Putney Bridge on Sunday 31st March 2013 at approx. 4.30pm. Come along and soak up the atmosphere, enjoy the riverside and explore our great range of local pubs, bars, cafe's and restaurants. Then, when the race is over you can enjoy live music and DJs in the multitude of pubs and bars throughout the town, including The Halfmoon, the Fez club and the Boathouse. Watch this space for further details.
Other events in Putney
For more exciting events see the 'download section' for the latest Putney Events List or view the www.putneysw15.com Putney events diary and Wandsworth Council events diary
