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What's on in West London

West London packs a remarkable amount of culture into a short walk. From landmark venues to smaller galleries, theatres and music spaces, this part of the city rewards anyone willing to explore beyond the obvious — and much of what's on is easy to combine into a single outing.

This page tracks the exhibitions, theatre, concerts and cinema on at venues across West London this week. We show each event's venue, dates and how to book, so you can build a plan around where you already are or fancy heading. Whether you want a gallery afternoon, an evening show or a family day out, start here.

Follow any listing through for full details, times and booking. For a wider view, browse what's on today or this weekend across the whole city.

West · this week

Wes Anderson: The Archives

21/11/2025 - 26/07/2026

Daily 10:00-17:00

Design Museum

Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art

28/03/2026 - 01/11/2026

Daily 10:00-17:45

Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)

Sir Richard Owen: A Natural Legacy - FREE!

18/07/2025 - 23/07/2026

Daily 10:00-17:50

Natural History Museum

Tender

09/07/2026 - 01/08/2026

19:30

Bush Theatre

Un ballo in maschera

25/07/2026 - 07/08/2026

19:30

Opera Holland Park

Peter Doig: House of Music

12/03/2026 - 23/08/2026

Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00

Serpentine Gallery (North)

Our Story with David Attenborough

01/03/2026 - 26/08/2026

Daily 10:00-17:50

Natural History Museum

The Future of Food

24/07/2025 - 01/09/2026

10:00-18:00

Science Museum

Kyotographie Kawada Kikuji x Iwane Ai

03/06/2026 - 18/10/2026

Mon–Sat 10:00–20:00; Sun & BH 12:00–18:00

Japan House London

The Last Princesses of Punjab

26/03/2026 - 08/11/2026

Daily 10:00-18:00

Kensington Palace

Jean ProuvéMaison Démontable

16/05/2026 - 31/12/2026

Tue-Sat: 10:00-18:00; Sun: 11:00-17:00

Carpenters Workshop Gallery London

Frequently asked questions

What's on in West London this week?

The list above shows cultural events at venues across West London — exhibitions, theatre, concerts and film — updated day by day, with our picks first.

Are there free things to do in West London?

Often, yes. Many London venues offer free entry to their collections and free events. See our free things to do page for everything on this week with no ticket.

How do I get to West London?

West London is well served by the Underground, buses and, in central areas, walking between venues. Check each venue's page for its address and nearest station.

How current are these listings?

They're refreshed continuously, so the events shown reflect what's actually on in this part of London this week.