Main stage performances
Local musicians, singers, dancers, performers and groups, with the main stage hosted by Riverside Radio.
Powered by Battersea's community groups and local partners
Battersea Community Festival 2026
A free, family-friendly celebration of Battersea with music, food, arts, local organisations, community stalls and plenty for children.
Date Sat 5 Sept
Location Shillington Park
Time 12-6pm
Saturday 5 September 2026
Shillington Park becomes Battersea's biggest neighbourhood stage.
Battersea Community Festival brings together people of all ages and backgrounds, charities and local organisations for a day of celebration and fun. Expect live music and dance, food stalls, sports activities, crafts, games, local talent, and plenty for families.
From the park
A festival built from local faces, music and moments.
Photos from recent festivals show the spirit coming back in 2026: the parade, family activities, live performances, workshops, community groups and neighbours filling the park together.
What's on
Four big festival worlds in one park.
Food stalls
A mix of delicious dishes and community food stalls for festival visitors to enjoy.
Kids zone
Games, soft play, sports, face-painting, storytelling and more for little ones.
Creative workshops
Hands-on activities for all ages, including crafts, flag-making spirit and creative sessions.
Community and market stalls
Local businesses
Charities and services
Battersea Fire Station open day
Interactive family activities
Festival map
Find your way around Shillington Park, also known locally as Banana Park.
Main stage
Food and market
Kids zone
Community stalls
Entrances
Practical and easy to scan
The festival map section from the current website is carried through here as a clearer visitor guide, with strong zones for performances, food, family activities, community stalls and entrances.
- Free, fun and for everyone.
- Bring friends, family and neighbours.
- Look out for stewards and local organisations around the park.
Batterseaness
The spirit behind the festival.
What Batterseaness means
Batterseaness describes a spirit of community rooted in Battersea's history, from Lavender Hill and the old Town Hall to today's diverse neighbourhoods.
Our stories, our culture, our Battersea
The festival showcases multicultural traditions, food, music, art, grassroots creativity, local businesses and community projects across generations.
The Battersea Bee
The festival logo features the Battersea Bee, inspired by the mosaic floors of the old Battersea Town Hall, now Battersea Arts Centre.
Organisers and partners
Led by community groups with deep local roots.
Battersea Alliance
A partnership supporting Big Local SW11's resident-led strategy and community delivery partners.
Big Local SW11
Resident-led investment and support for communities, projects and local groups in Battersea.
Caius House
A youth centre helping young people try new things, develop talent and enjoy a safe place to go.
Carney's Community
Mentoring, sport, arts and personal development for young people across Wandsworth and nearby boroughs.
Enable
A not-for-profit delivering health, leisure, community services and events with councils and charities.
Katherine Low Settlement
A Battersea charity supporting families, older people, women, refugees and community groups since 1924.
Providence House
A youth club on Falcon Road offering social, recreational, sporting and educational activities.
Riverside Broadcasting CIC
The not-for-profit behind Riverside Radio, hosting the main stage and supporting local voices.
St Peter's Battersea
A diverse church community near the Winstanley Estate and Clapham Junction.
Latest news
Updates before, during and after the festival.
Battersea Community Festival Returns on Saturday 5th September 2026
Save the date! The Battersea Community Festival is back and will return to Shillington Park on Saturday 5 September 2026 for another fantastic day of community celebration, live entertainment, activities, food, music, and family fun. Following the huge success of last year’s festival, we’re delighted to be bringing the community together once again for what […]
Battersea Flag Making Workshop!
Make Your Mark on Battersea! Before the Battersea Community Festival kicks off, we’re inviting YOU to help fill the streets with colour and creativity! Join us for a Battersea Flag-Making Workshop Saturday 6th September 10am – 12 midday Providence House, Falcon Road We’ll give you a blank white flag plus fabric paints and art materials and all you […]
Get involved
Volunteer, perform, run a stall or lead a workshop.
The festival thrives on local talent, passion and people. Help with set-up, stewarding and information points, take to the stage, book a stall, promote a community group or business, or run an activity that shares your culture, creativity or skills.