From 6 to 22 June, leap into Wandsworth Arts Fringe – a world where there’s something for everyone, including brand-new theatre, experimental dance and music, exhibitions, heart-racing cabaret and work-in-progress gigs from the next big names in comedy.
For the 16th year running, Wandsworth Arts Fringe will be shaking up South West London with its most ambitious festival programme to date, popping up in surprising spaces all over the borough. WAF2025 is going to be bigger and better than ever, with 180 events at 65 venues over 17 days covering the entire borough.
Over 60 events in the programme are completely FREE, for the rest of the programme £3 tickets are available for Wandsworth Access for All card holders.
There’s plenty for children and families, take a look here.
Highlights include:
Celebration of cultural sports
Fri 6 June
York Gardens Library, FREE
The event showcase traditional sports and games from diverse cultures, bringing communities together through heritage, and fun.
https://welcometowandsworth.com/events/75-celebration-of-cultural-sports/
Bureau of Silly Ideas presents Secret Squirters
Sat 7 – Sat 21 June
Various locations, FREE
Join the dots, hit the right boxes and squirt a friend, lover, adult, or boring so and so in the face!
https://welcometowandsworth.com/events/Li-secret-squirters/
Putney Theatre Company presents The Gardener by Mike Kenny (play for children)
Sun 8 – Sun 22 June
Putney Arts Centre, £9 or £7conc
Yesterday seems far away. And long ago is like today Joe has a new baby sister and nobody wants to play with him. Uncle Harry has no one to play with either and he needs help in the garden. As the seasons change they find a common bond as they tend the plants and come to terms with the challenges of childhood and of ageing. Mike Kenny’s play for children of six and older, and their parents and grandparents, is a masterclass in storytelling using rhymes, rhythms, and fun.
https://welcometowandsworth.com/events/7m-the-gardener-by-mike-kenny-play-for-children/
The Sticky Dance by Second Hand Dance
Wed 11 – Sat 14 June
Various locations, FREE
The Sticky Dance is an interactive, engaging and colourful performance installation for children and their families in Libraries. We offer a welcoming, inclusive space where free exploration is encouraged through moving, watching, listening, dancing and self-expression.
https://welcometowandsworth.com/events/yQ-the-sticky-dance-by-second-hand-dance/
Autin Dance Theatre present Parade – The Giant Wheel
Sat 14 – Sun 15 June
Various locations, FREE
Parade is a moving performance inspired by the beauty, power and impact of people from different walks of life coming together, featuring a 12-foot tall Giant Wheel powered by 6 dance artists and accompanied by music and large community cast of local groups and individual performers.
https://welcometowandsworth.com/events/Nn-parade-the-giant-wheel/
Roehampton Street Band Procession
Mon 16 June
Roehampton Library, processing along Danebury Avenue, FREE
The Roehampton Street Band is a young, vibrant ensemble made up from school children learning brass and wind instruments in the borough of Roehampton. Joined by children from the Wandsworth Music Academy they process and play New Orleans style music infused with pop favourites, all specially arranged and rehearsed with Wandsworth Music tutors and school music teachers.
https://welcometowandsworth.com/events/7b-roehampton-street-band-procession/
Beneath the Waves: A Sensory Adventure
Fri 20 June
The Arches, St Marys Church. £5
Packed with lights, water, songs, Makaton sign language, and bubbles; this immersive experience is designed to engage all the senses and spark the imagination of children and families alike. Beneath the Waves is an interactive experience where the wonders of the sea come to life in ways that will make you want to sing, splash, and explore over and over again!
https://welcometowandsworth.com/events/GO-beneath-the-waves-a-sensory-adventure/
Jellyfish Theatre presents The Dragon Wagon
Sat 21 – Sun 22 June
The Green behind Portswood Place, FREE
Can the Dragon Whisperer defeat the evil queen and save these magical creatures?
A tale of friendship, food and dragons told by three brilliant actor/musicians, set on a brightly coloured rotating caravan, and packed with puppetry, laughter and original live music.
Best suited for ages 4 – 8. Bring a blanket to sit on.
https://welcometowandsworth.com/events/Bs-the-dragon-wagon/