Windrush Day 2025
Lewisham is home to many residents from, and descendants of, the Windrush generation. Following last year's lively celebrations, we're gearing up to mark Windrush Day again. It's time to celebrate their vast contributions to our culture and reflect on the enduring legacy of Windrush.
We have awarded small grants of up to £750 to support people living or working in Lewisham to develop their own activities and events in their local communities, celebrating around the theme of Legacy.
Roots and Shoots with Nzinga Dance Troupe
Thursday 19 June 2025, 1-6pm
Join Nzinga Dance to celebrate Windrush Day, honouring the history, heritage and legacy of the Windrush Pioneers. Learn more about the Windrush experience, take part in Caribbean Dance workshops, learn Caribbean call & response folk songs, play Caribbean games, and sample delicious Caribbean refreshments. All welcome to commemorate the Windrush Pioneers who enriched British culture and way of life. Stanstead Lodge, 260 Stanstead Road, SE23 1DD.
Windrush Day at the Front Room Club
Friday 20 June 2025, Open to the public from 11am-2:30pm
Join the Front Room for a vibrant Windrush Day celebration. Open to the public, the event will feature Caribbean music, food, and crafts, honouring the legacy of the Windrush generation. Led by club members, particularly those of Caribbean heritage, the celebration will showcase personal stories, photos, and cultural contributions, creating a joyful and inclusive space for community connection and learning. St Luke's Downham, St Luke's Church, Northover, BR1 5JR.
Solace in Soil at Coco Collective Community Hub
Sunday 22 June 2025, Open to the public from 12–7pm
Join Coco Collective for Solace in Soil, a family-friendly day of intergenerational activities celebrating the Windrush generation and its descendants. The programme includes community gardening, children’s arts and crafts, and an elders’ corner for storytelling and cultural reflection. Children can enjoy making windmills and face painting with Adinkra symbols and traditional motifs. From 4-7pm, enjoy celebratory food and drink cooked on site—please bring a reusable cup.
The event takes place at The Black Gate, next to 75 Firhill Road, SE6 3SE.
In addition to our grant-funded programme, a range of events are taking place across Lewisham to celebrate Windrush Day.
Anne Hawk author event
Friday 20 June 2025 at 6.45pm
Join us for a special author event with Anne Hawk, who will read from and discuss her debut novel The Pages of the Sea. Set in the Caribbean during the 1960s, the novel explores themes of migration, family, and the emotional toll of separation. This free event offers a powerful literary reflection on the Windrush era and the voices often left unheard. Free, find out more. Deptford Lounge, 9 Giffin St, London SE8 4RJ.
Mouth Mek Fi Nyam oral history Windrush workshop
Sunday 22 June 2025 at 2pm
Caribbean adults aged 50+ are invited to share personal memories of cooking, planting, and growing up Caribbean. Award-winning writers Leone Ross and Joan Anim-Addo will transform these stories into short fiction celebrating cultural heritage. Participants can also join free creative gardening and poetry workshops exploring identity through food and nature. Presented by Spread the Word in partnership with Lewisham Libraries. Book your place here. Meeting Room 2, Catford Library, 23-24 Winslade Way, London SE6 4JU.
The Windrush Concert III
Sunday 22 June at 7.30pm-10.30pm
Broadway Theatre will host a vibrant Windrush Day concert celebrating the music, culture, and legacy of the Windrush generation. Hosted by comedian Felicity Ethnic and DJ Daddy Ernie (Vibes FM), the evening will feature performances from Alex Charles (Heatwave), The Divettes, Johnny Orlando, Winsome Moncrieffe-Mitchell, Wayne Marshall, Melody Compton (Pegasus Opera), Floetic Lara (ITV’s The Voice), and Freedom Band UK. Expect a joyful night of live music, Caribbean classics, and cultural pride. Tickets available now, £23.50 - £30.50. Broadway Theatre, Rushey Green, London SE6 4RU
Check back here for the latest updates, we’ll be sharing more information and events soon.