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7th September 2025

Autumn in West London: What's On from September to November 2025

Autumn in West London: What's On from September to November 2025

Autumn is the perfect time to discover new seasonal experiences across West London—enjoy cultural happenings, cozy community events, and family-friendly outings

Here’s what’s coming up across local boroughs in the next few months:

Highlights by Borough & Event Type

1. Richmond upon Thames

  • In Conversation at Kew: Countryfile On Stage – Enjoy a live picnic performance amid Kew’s beautiful surroundings. Opens 7 September 2025. Visit Richmond

  • Kew Village Market, Richmond Soulwalk, Rise and Roar: Quiet Session in The Magic Garden, and more start from 7 September. Visit Richmond

  • Arts Richmond Drama Party – A creative community theatre evening on 20 September 2025. Arts Richmond

  • Arts Richmond Literature Festival – Featuring notable authors like Justin Webb and Tracy Borman in November 2025. Arts Richmond

  • Community Activities at East Sheen Library – Weekly drop-ins every Wednesday from 3 September to 8 October 2025, 5:30–6:10 pm. Booking required via email. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

  • Full of Life Fair 2025 – At Twickenham Stadium on Friday, 24 October, focusing on health, wellbeing, and independent living for older residents and carers. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

  • Halloween at Kew Gardens – Special autumn event from 17 October to 2 November 2025. visitlondon.com

  • Women's Rugby World Cup Final at Twickenham Stadium – A major sporting event on 27 September 2025. visitlondon.com


2. Kensington & Chelsea


3. Ealing

  • Ealing Culture – What's On

    • Untitled Comedy Night — 12 September 2025 in Acton (adults) ealingculture.org

    • Come and Sing Fauré and Handel — 13 September 2025, Ealing Choral Society ealingculture.org

    • Harvest and Heritage Festival — 13 September 2025 in Perivale (festival, heritage, music) ealingculture.org

    • Walking Tour in Park Royal — 13 September 2025 (art, everyone) ealingculture.org

    • South Ealing Cemetery Chapels Drop-In & Stories Behind the Stones (heritage walks) — 13–16 September 2025 as part of Open House Festival ealingculture.org+1

    • Park Royal Design District x London Design Festival — 13–14 September 2025 with exhibitions, workshops, street food market ealingculture.org+1

  • Ealing Climate Week — 20–28 September 2025; themed around sustainable living, wellbeing, nature, and energy efficiency. Do Something Good


4. Hillingdon

  • Compass Theatre (Ickenham) Workshops during October half-term:

  • Theatre & Exhibitions

  • Parks Highlight

    • Minet Country Park in Hayes — open throughout autumn (closes at dusk), with play areas, meadows, and wildlife—perfect for outdoor walks Wikipedia


5. Hounslow


6. Harrow

  • Navratri Festival & Harrow 60th Anniversary Celebrations — 23–29 September 2025 at Harrow Leisure Centre, including dances and cultural performances (tickets £15–£20) London Borough of Harrow

  • Harrow’s 60-Year Celebration Programme continues throughout 2025 with various cultural and community events London Borough of Harrow/Harrow Online

  • SEN Clay Pumpkin Lanterns Workshop — 1 November 2025 at Harrow Arts Centre (great for SEN families, pottery-style) familiesonline.co.uk

  • Harrow Arts Centre is a year-round performance and exhibition venue; worth featuring for seasonal shows, workshops, and galleries Wikipedia


7. Brent

  • Brent Biennial 2025 — Through 24 October 2025 across venues in Wembley, Kilburn, Harrow: four thematic “rituals” (WATER, EARTH, FIRE, AIR) around the borough (parks, reservoir, studios, university campus) brentcreates.com

  • Brent Libraries Events — e.g. Book Trust Story & Rhymetime sessions, Yoga, and Low-impact Stretching offered through September at local libraries Brent Council

  • Brent Council Community Events — such as health & wellbeing days and other local gatherings. Example: a health event at St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre on 13 September (from council’s Facebook) Facebook

  • For more what’s-on information, follow “Your Brent” magazine and Brent Council’s news or e-newsletter sign-ups Brent Council


8. West London (across boroughs)

  • London-wide seasonal highlights:

    • October Half-Term activities (family events): 27–31 October. A wide range of kid-friendly activities across the capital. visitlondon.com

    • Halloween fun and ghost walks on 31 October across London. visitlondon.com

    • Diwali in Trafalgar Square: Cultural celebrations and performances (date TBC in October). visitlondon.com

    • Bonfire Night (5 November): Firework displays citywide, including nearby boroughs. visitlondon.com/London Perfect

    • Lord Mayor’s Show on 8 November: A grand parade full of pageantry through the City of London. visitlondon.com/London Perfect

    • Ice Skating in November: Rinks open across London—including Hampton Court Palace, excellent for festive outdoor fun. London Perfect

    • Regent Street Motor Show (1 November 2025): Classic and modern cars, plus street entertainment. London Perfect

 


9. Civic & City-wide Events

  • Mayor’s Community Weekend: From 12–14 September 2025, community celebrations across London. London City Hall

  • London Open House (13–14 September): Free access to buildings and sites, including City Hall. London City Hall

  • People’s Question Time in Hammersmith & Fulham: Open civic discussion on 17 September, 7–9 pm. London City Hall

  • Japan Matsuri in Trafalgar Square (21 September): Cultural festival open from 10 am to 8 pm. London City Hall

  • Liberty Festival (24–29 September): Showcasing art from deaf, disabled, and neurodiverse artists at Battersea Arts Centre. London City Hall

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