Wandsworth Council has unveiled the 2025–26 programme for Black History 365, marking its most ambitious celebration of African and Caribbean heritage to date.
As part of Wandsworth’s tenure as the Mayor of London’s London Borough of Culture 2025, Black History 365 will support eleven creative commissions across the borough through to April 2026.
Each project has received up to £2,000 in funding, with a focus on community engagement and cultural celebration.
Kemi Akinola, Wandsworth Council Deputy Leader, said:
“In Wandsworth we support Black History Month, but we believe Black history and culture should be celebrated all year round, which is why we launched BH365. This year we’re especially excited to be presenting it as part of our London Borough of Culture programme and we’re proud to commission these fantastic creative projects.”
Justine Simons OBE, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries, added:
“Black History 365 brings the community together to honour African and Caribbean heritage and culture. From Rhythms of Unity’s songwriting workshops to Overcome, a ballet story by A Pointe Black Production, it celebrates the creativity and the diversity of our great city. It’s yet another fantastic part of Wandsworth’s year as the Mayor’s London Borough of Culture, helping us build a better, more prosperous London for everyone.”
Highlights from the Black History 365 2025–26 programme include:
- Young, Disabled and Black – A film by James Wheildon exploring culture and disability, screened in client homes across the borough until September.
- Rhythms of Unity – Intergenerational songwriting workshops and performances in schools, running until April 2026.
- CUEPOINT – WNDRLST – DJ workshops for young people at Pirate Studios on 16 August 2025.
- Overcome – A ballet by A Pointe Black Production, celebrating the Haitian Revolution and Civil Rights movements, at the Royal Academy of Dance from July 2025 to February 2026.
- The Juicy Project – Arts-led workshops and a showcase of the Black and queer ballroom community at The Clapham Grand on 9 November 2025.
- Tea Party Funday – A family celebration of Black History and the Windrush Generation on 26 July at Doddington Estates and roof garden.
- Black History – A programme by Tanya Acquaah at Tooting Hub exploring empowerment and African cultural studies through to December 2025.
- Written in the Records: Black Presence in Putney’s Past – An exhibition at St. Mary’s Church, Putney, from 24–26 October 2025.
- Roots of Radiance – Workshops and events celebrating Black beauty and wellness by Fée Uhssi, running until May 2026.
- Printmaking Workshops – Led by Ken McCalla at Sprout Arts from 30 July to 20 August 2025.
- Wave Writers – Playwriting masterclasses for women of African and Caribbean heritage in Battersea, from September to December 2025.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
