With an exciting line-up of events happening across West London in 2026, there’s plenty for everyone this spring. From interactive heritage trails and immersive adventure experiences to captivating theatre performances and hands-on workshops, there’s something to inspire curiosity and creativity for all ages. So grab your calendar, plan your outings, and get ready for a spring full of discovery and unforgettable experiences!
Notting Hill Carnival is Europe’s largest street festival and one of London’s most iconic cultural events. Celebrating Caribbean heritage and community, the carnival features colourful parades, live music, sound systems, dance performances, and international street food across West London.
View EventStep into magical worlds through books, costumes, puppets and interactive displays. An enchanting experience designed to spark imagination across generations.
View EventArtists At Home is one of West London’s longest-running open studio events, inviting visitors into the homes and workspaces of local artists. Across Chiswick, Hammersmith, and Shepherd’s Bush, painters, ceramicists, photographers, sculptors, jewellers, and makers open their doors to showcase original work in an informal and welcoming setting. The event offers a unique opportunity to discover local creativity, meet artists directly, and explore a self-guided art trail across the area.
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The Hampton Court Palace Food Festival brings together more than 150 independent food and drink brands within the palace gardens. Visitors can enjoy artisan products, street food, craft drinks, and family-friendly activities during the August bank holiday weekend.
View EventNotting Hill Carnival is Europe’s largest street festival and one of London’s most iconic cultural events. Celebrating Caribbean heritage and community, the carnival features colourful parades, live music, sound systems, dance performances, and international street food across West London.
View EventAdventure Cinema brings the UK’s leading outdoor cinema experience to Kew, with a memorable lineup of classic films, musicals, blockbuster hits and family favourites, all enjoyed beneath the open sky.
View EventThe world premiere of Ben Ockrent’s Relics is a darkly comic family drama exploring inherited legacies, life choices, and the bittersweet compromises of growing up, directed by award-winning Michael Longhurst.
View EventRapunzel at the Lyric Hammersmith reimagines the much-loved fairy tale through live theatre, music, and family entertainment. Designed for younger audiences and families, the production offers a fresh take on a classic story.
View EventStep into the spectacular world of P.T. Barnum, where ambition and imagination take centre stage. Alongside his wife Charity, Barnum navigates the highs and lows of life and showbusiness as he dreams big and reaches for ever greater success.
View EventSet within the atmospheric grounds of Chiswick House & Gardens, this outdoor production of Othello brings Shakespeare’s tragedy to life in a striking historic setting. Combining theatre and heritage, the performance offers a memorable cultural evening under the summer sky.
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Dive into a magical family theatre adventure with Hoglets Theatre’s The Tale of the Loneliest Whale. This interactive children’s show features beautiful puppetry, hilarious sea creatures, original songs, and plenty of audience participation—celebrating friendship, kindness, and the joy of being yourself.
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