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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

Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art

28/03/2026 - 01/11/2026

Daily 10:00-17:45

Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)

Nina Davies - Image Syncers - FREE

12/09/2026 - 18/10/2026

10:00-17:30

Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)

Linda Dounia - Once Upon A Garden - FREE

12/09/2026 - 18/10/2026

10:00-17:00

Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)

Tom Hunter Selects

15/06/2026 - 18/10/2026

10:00-17:30

Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)

Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep

22/05/2026 - 03/01/2027

10:00-16:30

Natural History Museum

Phaedra

22/09/2026 - 26/09/2026

19:30

Riverside Studios

Lasting Impressions: Women Printmakers 1900 – Now

27/09/2025 - 27/09/2026

10:00-18:00 (Fri & Sat 21:00)

Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)

The Children

02/09/2026 - 03/10/2026

Check website

Lyric Hammersmith

Imitations

15/09/2026 - 03/10/2026

Check website

Riverside Studios

Savage & Simon Says: A Double Bill

24/09/2026 - 03/10/2026

20:00

Lyric Hammersmith

V&A Illustration Awards 2026 - FREE

02/07/2026 - 04/10/2026

10:00-17:30

Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)

Henry Svendsen - Lovers Hold - FREE

12/09/2026 - 18/10/2026

10:00-17:30

Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)

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

Darkling

05/09/2026 - 24/10/2026

19:30 (+ Sat & Wed 14:30)

Bush Theatre

a small and quiet light

21/09/2026 - 24/10/2026

20:00

Orange Tree Theatre

dRMM: Building from Forests - FREE

25/11/2025 - 30/10/2026

10:00-18:00 (Fri & Sat 21:00)

Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)

The Last Princesses of Punjab

26/03/2026 - 08/11/2026

Daily 10:00-18:00

Kensington Palace

The Last Princesses of Punjab

26/03/2026 - 08/11/2026

See website

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

Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific

16/05/2026 - 10/01/2027

10:00-17:45

Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)

The Music is Black: A British Story

18/04/2026 - 10/01/2027

10:00-18:00 (Fri & Sat 21:00)

Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)

Urushi Now: Contemporary Japanese Lacquer - FREE

30/04/2026 - 30/04/2027

10:00-17:45

Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)

American Photographs - FREE

16/09/2026 - 16/05/2027

10:00-17:45

Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)

Lost Music Venues - FREE

30/05/2026 - 30/10/2027

10:00-16:00

Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)

Between Rivers

26/09/2026

19:15

Riverside Studios

Polish Jazz Festival 2026: Leszek Możdżer plays Komeda

26/09/2026

20:30

Cadogan Hall

Polish Jazz Festival 2026: Chopin Residue

26/09/2026

18:00

Cadogan Hall

1956: A Jazz Jubilee

27/09/2026

18:30

Cadogan Hall

Poets Of The Fall

27/09/2026

19:00-23:00

O₂ Shepherd's Bush Empire

The Big Bad Wolf

26/09/2026

11:00 & 13:00

Lyric Hammersmith (Studio)

Same Day Plays

27/09/2026

19:30

Questors Theatre

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.