1. Visit The Futurists Exhibition
Date: 1-28 June 2026
Venue: Brixton House, London SW9
Instagram: @brixtonhouse
Celebrating the stories of Brixton House’s Good Neighbours Elders group, this exhibition uses family portraits, film and personal histories to honour the lived experiences and cultural contributions of the Windrush Generation.
Website: https://brixtonhouse.co.uk/exhibition-the-futurists/
2. See Derek Walcott’s Pantomime
Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Brixton House, London SW9
Instagram: @brixtonhouse
Nobel Prize-winning playwright Derek Walcott’s acclaimed work reimagines Robinson Crusoe through a witty exploration of race, identity and colonial history. Presented as part of Brixton House’s Windrush programme, the rehearsed reading is directed by Emily Aboud.
Website: https://brixtonhouse.co.uk/shows/windrush-2026-pantomime/
3. Celebrate Caribbean Culture at Bringing the Vibez
Date: Saturday 20 June 2026
Time: 2pm-6pm
Venue: Brixton House, London SW9
Instagram: @brixtonhouse
A family-friendly celebration of Caribbean culture featuring music, community activities and entertainment. Organisers describe it as a vibrant event bringing together people of all ages to celebrate Windrush weekend through culture, creativity and connection.
Website: https://brixtonhouse.co.uk/commemorating-windrush-2026/
4. Discover Windrush Day: Beyond the Ship
Date: Saturday 20 June 2026
Time: 11am-4pm
Venue: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
Instagram: @royalmuseumsgreenwich
Come to the National Maritime Museum this June to celebrate Windrush Day: Beyond the Ship (1945–1970s).
HMT Empire Windrush arrived in Britain on 22 June 1948. On board were more than 800 passengers from the Caribbean. While the Empire Windrush is rightly and widely remembered, it was only one of many ships and journeys that brought people to Britain during this period. Many travellers from across the then Empire believed Britain was the ‘motherland’ and a place of opportunity, and they made long journeys across the sea to begin new lives.
Website: https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/national-maritime-museum/windrush-day
5. Experience Blockorama
Date: Saturday 20 June 2026
Time: 12pm-8pm
Venue: Lordship Recreation Ground, Tottenham
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A free outdoor steel pan festival celebrating Caribbean music, culture and community. Visitors can enjoy live steel bands, DJs, family activities and Caribbean food throughout the day.
Website: https://haringey.gov.uk/events/north-london-blockorama-2026
6. Join Manchester’s Windrush Day Celebration
Date: Saturday 20 June 2026
Time: 12pm-6pm
Venue: Alexandra Park, Manchester
Instagram: @cahn_uk
Hosted by the Caribbean and African Health Network, this annual event commemorates 78 years since the arrival of the Empire Windrush. The programme includes live music, cultural performances, Caribbean food, family activities and community awards while celebrating the contribution of Caribbean communities across Britain.
Website: https://portal.cahn.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=453&reset=1
7. Radiate Windrush Festival
Date: Sunday 21 June 2026
Time: 12pm-8pm
Venue: Mudchute Park, London E14
Instagram: @radiatefestival
One of London’s largest outdoor Windrush celebrations, featuring live music, food, arts, family entertainment and cultural performances celebrating Caribbean heritage.
Website: https://www.radiatefestival.com/
8. Watch Letters, Promises and Belonging: The Children of Windrush
Date: Monday 22 June 2026
Times: 1.30pm and 7pm
Venue: MAC Birmingham
Instagram: @mac_birmingham
This intimate production combines dance and spoken word to tell the stories of the children and families affected by migration. Through letters exchanged across oceans, the performance explores themes of separation, hope and belonging.
Website: https://macbirmingham.co.uk/
9. Experience UPRISING: Bringing Brixton Inside for Windrush
Date: Monday 22 June 2026
Time: 11am-4.30pm
Venue: Brixton House, London SW9
Instagram: @brixtonhouse
A free community takeover celebrating Windrush Day through dominoes, workshops, music, performances and local traders. The event places community, creativity and intergenerational storytelling at its heart.
Website: https://brixtonhouse.co.uk/shows/uprising-bringing-brixton-inside-for-windrush/
10. Enjoy the Big Caribbean Lunch
Date: Sunday 28 June 2026
Time: 12pm-7pm
Venue: Windrush Square, Brixton
Instagram: @inbrixton
A community celebration featuring live music, storytelling, guest speakers and a Caribbean marketplace. The event also provides a free lunch for elders aged 75 and over, bringing generations together in the spirit of Windrush.
Website: https://inbrixton.uk/event/the-big-caribbean-lunch/
Why Windrush Day Matters
Observed annually on 22 June, Windrush Day marks the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks in 1948. It recognises the generations of Caribbean people whose contributions have shaped modern Britain, from healthcare and education to music, literature, food and public life.
