As the nights grow longer and the chill of winter sets in, West London becomes a hub of activity with dazzling street lights, festive markets, and captivating shows, which we highlight in our guide to what’s on in West London | November 2023.
From stunning firework displays and cosy firepits to live music performances, trendy fashion pop-ups, and captivating burlesque shows, there’s plenty to keep you entertained.
Header image credit: Hammersmith and Fulham Council
What’s on in West London | Hammersmith
From unmissable comedy nights and live music nights to immersive light laser shows and winter festivals, we highlight what’s on in West London | November 2023 in Hammersmith.
Wednesday 1st November – Live at the Lyric @ Lyric Theatre, 7:30 pm
Join a selection of the UK’s best comedy performers, including Shaparak Khorsandi (I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!), Ivo Graham (Mock The Week), Fiona Allen (Mock the Week), Stephen Bailey (Live At The Apollo) and more at the Lyric Theatre for an evening of rib-tickling comedy.
The comedy night is a fundraising event on behalf of the Lyric Theatre Hammersmith.
The full line up of comedians will be announced soon on the Lyric Theatre website here.
Saturday 4th November – Glow @ Lyric Theatre
Glow, a Buglight Theatre production, follows Gwen, the Glow Worm who lost her ‘glow’ and her bug besties, who venture on a multi-sensory adventures to try to ‘fix’ her glow. On their journey Gwen and her friends face challenges and learn that when in the darkest of places it’s their friends that can help turn on the lights.
Find out more on the Lyric Theatre website here.
Friday 5th November – Saturday 4th November – Full on Fawkes | Light-Laser-Sound Extravaganza @ Bishops Park and Ravenscourt Park, 3.30 pm
Watch London’s largest immersive light-laser sound extravaganza.
Spectators can enjoy three immersive shows which use sensational new eco-friendly alternative to fireworks.
Gates will open at 3.30 pm for visitors to enjoy pre-show entertainment, including a funfair, illuminous face painting, LED Stilt Walkers, UV bubble displays and performers. Food and drink will be available alongside hot chocolate and marshmallows to keep you warm.
Tickets cover full acess to all showings.
Sunday 5th November – The Four Heads Race Fan Zone @ Furnivall Gardens
The Fours Head Race is a race for coxed fours, coxless fours and coxless quads on the 4.5 mile Championship Course on the River Thames.
Join other rowing enthusiasts at Furnivall Gardens fan zone to cheer and celebrate.
Saturday 11th November – Terrarium Masterclass with Glass Gardens @ Outsider Tart
Create your own mini ecosystem by using glass vessels, live plants and various natural elements such as soil, stones, sand and moss to take home with you or give to someone special, all while learning about nature, house plants and much more.
Find out more or book your place on the website here.
Wednesday 22nd November – Hammersmith BID Christmas Tree Lights Switch On @ Lyric Square, 5.30 pm
Join special guests at Lyric Square for the lighting of the Christmas tree at 6pm.
More details are to follow on the Hammersmith and Fulham website here.
Saturday 25th November – Winter Festival @ Lyric Square and King Street, 10 am – 4 pm
The Hammersmith Winter Festival is back this year and it promises to be better than ever before. From food stalls to drinks and entertainment, the festival has it all.
You can expect to see Santa, Elves, Robins, and even a tribute act for Kylie Minogue.
The food quarter serves a range of global cuisines, and the pop-up market has stalls offering crafts, jewellery, art, clothes, and home accessories.
Every Friday – Live Music @ Flame and Fire Restaurant, 7 pm
Flame and Fire, an upscale modern European grill restaurant, hosts weekly live music nights featuring talented singers and pianists.
Contact them to reserve a table.
What’s on in West London | Shepherd’s Bush
From fashion pop-up events and exclusive London shows to bottomless lunch and dinner parties, we highlight what’s on in West London | November 2023 in Shepherd’s Bush.
Friday 3rd November – Saturday 4th November – We Are. Fashion Pop-Up @ Westfield, White City
We.Are is the ultimate vintage and second hand fashion event, enabling you to browse through thousands of fashion gems and shop up a sustainable storm.
The event is run through a weigh and pay scheme, so you can buy as much or as little as you want.
Please note some items will be part of the Gold and Premium collections and will have individual price tags.
Wednesday 8th November – Laibach | Love Is Still Alive Tour @ O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
Laibach, the iconic collective from Slovenia, are all set to make their way to the UK for an exclusive London show as they embark on their ‘The Coming Race’ tour. Their fans are in for a treat as they can expect to hear a mix of tracks from their recently released material and fan favourites.
Friday 10th November – Saturday 23rd December – Feeling Afraid as if Something Terrible is Going to Happen @ Bush Theatre
Fresh from Edinburgh Fringe, ‘Feeling Afraid as if Something Terrible is Going to Happen’, a critically acclaimed play winning both a Scotsman Fringe First and The Stage Edinburgh Award, is being performed at Bush Theatre.
The performance follows Marcelo, a 36 year old comedian, who, after years of swiping, finally meets Mr Right – and then does everything wrong.
Saturday 11th November – Brush Calligraphy and Bottomless Lunch @ The Oak, W12
Gather your friends and partners and escape to the Oak for a one and a half hour brush pen calligraphy workshop, followed by a delicious lunch with bottomless Prosecco or house mocktails.
Run by Laura, a calligraphy artist and certified wellbeing coach, you’ll be learning creative penmanship and the essentials of modern brush pen calligraphy.
Sunday 12th November – Remembrance Sunday @ Shepherd’s Bush Green War Memorial
Join the community in marking Remembrance Sunday with their traditional services and parades.
Wednesday 15th November – Beaujolais Soirée Dinner Party @ The Oak
Enjoy a tasty 3-course dinner from The Oak and taste through 7 Beaujolais wines – comparing and contrasting the styles from different villages.
Monday 27th November – Tuesday 28th November – Van Morrison | Accentuate The Positive exclusive album launch @ O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
To celebrate the release of his 45th studio album, Accentuate The Positive, Van Morrison, the legendary musician, is performing two exclusive album launch shows at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
This highly anticipated album breathes a new life into some of the greatest songs of all time, such as “Lonesome Train” by The Johnny Burnette Trio, “Shakin’ All Over” by Johnny Kidd & The Pirate, and “Flip, Flop & Fly”, a groundbreaking rock ‘n’ roll hit by Big Joe Turner.
Tuesday 28th November – Pa Sheehy @ Bush Hall
Pa Sheehy, an Indie folk singer, has been making waves with his recently released album “Lost In A ’90s Arcade.”
The album has caught the attention of many new fans around the globe, leading to various major festival slots across Europe, including an invitation to support Bruce Springsteen at Hyde Park.
What’s on in West London | Chiswick
From new plays and comedy shows to dazzling firework displays and burlesque extravaganzes, we highlight what’s on in West London | November 2023 in Chiswick.
Wednesday 1st November – Saturday 4th November – Tramonto @ Theatre At The Tabard
Tramanto, a new play from local playwright Tony Traxler, will be playing a limited five performances at the Theatre at the Tabard.
Thursday 2nd November – Sunday 5th November – Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour @ Chiswick Cinema
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has arrived at Chiswick Cinema.
Watch this once-in-a-lifetime concert film with a breathtaking, cinematic view of the history-making tour.
Saturday 4th November – Fireworks Night @ Chiswick Rugby Football Club, 6.30 pm
Chiswick Rugby Club are hosting a spectacular firework display and bonfire to keep warm.
Lil’Watan will be catering the event with their fantastic Lebanese food, and there will be an inside and outside bar serving drinks.
Thursday 9th November, Friday 10th November and Tuesday 14th November – Al Murray | Guv Island (Work in Progress) @ Theatre at the Tabard
Catch AI Murray, one of Britain’s favourite comedians, as he polishes his new material for his new tour Guv Island.
Sunday 12th November – Antique and Vintage Market @ Chiswick High Road
Join visitors and traders from far and wide and spend the day immersed in all things aged at the Antique and Vintage Market in Chiswick.
With stalls dotted across Chiswick High Road selling a range of treasures, including art, jewellery, mid century furniture, ephemera and more, there is plenty to browse.
Tuesday 14th November – Film Club @ Chiswick Cinema, 8 pm
Chiswick Cinema’s well-known film club is back this month, with the group watching and discussing ‘The Long Goodbye’, a film starring Elliott Gould as the laid back private eye Philip Marlowe, whose attempt to help his friend out of a tricky situation results in him getting in over his head.
Saturday 18th November – W4 Ceramics Fair @ The Catholic Centre, W4 2AE, 10 am – 5 pm
Are you on the hunt for the perfect gift or a little something for yourself?
Look no further than the W4 Ceramics Fair, a unique fair showcasing the work of professional ceramicists, offering a stunning selection of handmade gifts and tableware.
With so much to see and choose from, you’ll definitely find something unique and special to treat yourself or your loved ones this holiday season.
Wednesday 22nd November – Mindful Calligraphy Workshop @ room2 Chiswick, W4 1SD
The Mindful Calligraphy Workshop, run by local calligraphy artist Laura Edralin, will teach you the essentials to create a beautiful modern brush script and leave you with your own calligraphed items to take home.
Tickets include session worksheets, a brush pen and project materials.
Friday 24th November – Sunday 26th November – Pop Up Christmas Makers’ Market @ St Michael and All Angels Church.
The Chiswick Creatives Pop-Up Christmas Market is back for its 4th year at the Michael Room, St Michael and All Angels Church.
Come and meet the talented makers and small business owners of West London and explore their amazing collections of prints, home furnishings, scented candles, hand-knitted baby wear, jewellery, original artwork, sweets, cards, Christmas decorations and more.
Sunday 26th November – Burlesque @ The George IV
Experience a night filled with laughter and holiday spirit at The George IV’s Burlesque Extravaganza.
What’s on in West London | November 2023
Saturday 4th November – Acton Market Reduce and Recycle
With an array of businesses and stalls to help you reduce, reuse and recycle, alongside a selection of tasty local food stalls, The Acton Market Reduce and Recycle is worth a visit this November.
Shop at the market’s pre-loved traders, get your bikes checked with Dr Bike, learn to fix your clothes with Ealing Repair Café or bring a book and take a book at their book swap store.
Find out more about the market here.
Tuesday – Sunday – Designing and Filming Sci-Fi @ Gunnersbury Park, 10 am – 4.30 pm
Gunnersbury Park Museum is hosting a new exhibition celebrating the West London artists and craftspeople who brought the sci-fi films and television from the 1960s through to today to life.
The engaging and interactive exhibition will showcase the sets, costumes, prosthetics, props, and artistic visualisations that went into British Sci-Fi classics, including Doctor Who, the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and Red Dwarf.
Find out more about the exhibition here.
Saturday 11th November – Aeronauts 10th Anniversary Circus Show @ The Aeronauts, Acton
Celebrate The Aeronauts’ 10 year anniversary at their latest Circus Show.
With the circus packed full of the show’s favourite alumni and a DJ, you’re in for a night full of excitement and amazement!
Tuesday 14th November – Katherine Rundell with Cerys Matthews @ The Tabernacle
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Katherine Rundell, a multi-award-winning author, as she talks about her highly acclaimed book The Golden Mole.
This extraordinary book takes readers on a fascinating global tour of 22 endangered species and their subspecies.
Every Tuesday – Thursday – Uprooted Exhibiton @ Kew Gardens, 10 am – 4 pm
Kew Gardens is hosting an exhibition exploring the intriguing histories of Indian deodar cedar, the kauri pine from New Zealand, the Jamaican lacebark tree, and St Helena ebony through Kew’s archives, objects and artworks.
The exhibition has been created by two PhD students currently working in Kew’s Archives.
Find out more about the exhibition here.
Friday 17th November – Friday 22nd December – Tipis on the Green @ Parsons Green
Tipis on the Green, a pop-up alpine bar and restaurant, is set to open in Parsons Green.
Inspired by cosy alpine ski chalets, Tipis on the Green will be offering exceptional food, drinks and festivities, all with no entry fee.
Warm up at the bar with warming winter drinks or indulge in their alpine-inspired menu featuring some of the most popular ski holiday favourites including tartiflette, French diot sausages cooked in white wine and charcuterie.
A range of events will be held, including Festive Wreath Making, a Bottomless Margarita brunch, a Sustainable Christmas panel discussion and more.
Find out more about the festive pop up here.
Saturday 18th November – The Night Market @ Kingsdown Methodist Hall, Northfields
If you’re looking for unique Christmas gifts, The Night Market is the ideal place to start. This incredible market is part of a series of pop-up markets in West London and features a fantastic selection of local artists. You’ll find plenty of one of a kind gifts to choose from.
Saturday 25th November – Addison Singers Jazz Autumn Concert @ St Andrew’s Church
Addison Singers concert features classics, favourites and covers from multi-million selling legend Tony Bennett’s extraordinary 70-year career.
Find out more about the concert here.
West London Estate Agents
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