What's on
Quiz nights, live music, comedy and more around Chiswick over the next fortnight.
Festivals coming up
- 14 AugThe Tacover — Taco & Tequila FestivalRichmond Athletic Ground
Friday 14 – Sunday 16 August. Europe’s biggest Mexican food and drink festival — 40 taqueria traders (tacos capped at £4), a free tequila and mezcal tasting tent, mariachis and luchadores, at the Richmond Athletic Ground.
- 15 AugTaste of the CaribbeanRavenscourt Park, Hammersmith
Saturday 15 August, 10am–8pm. A Caribbean food and drink festival in Ravenscourt Park — jerk, rum, reggae and street food, a short hop over the border from Chiswick.
- 9 SeptChiswick Book FestivalSt Michael & All Angels Church
Wednesday 9 – Sunday 14 September. The 18th Chiswick Book Festival — author talks, debates and children’s events across Bedford Park and Chiswick, raising money for local literacy charities.
- 20 SeptChiswick House Dog ShowChiswick House & Gardens
The third Sunday of September, 11am–4:15pm. A much-loved free dog show on the cricket pitch by the Staveley Road entrance — 17 fun classes from Waggiest Tail to My Dog’s Got Talent, in aid of Chiswick House & Gardens Trust.
- 21 OctFulham FestSands End Arts & Community Centre
Wednesday 21 – Thursday 22 October. Fulham’s free community music festival returns to Sands End for its second edition, showcasing professional musicians alongside young local talent.
- 13 NovChristmas at KewKew Gardens
Friday 13 November – Sunday 3 January. The UK’s original after-dark festive light trail winds through Kew Gardens — illuminated installations, colour tunnels, a fairground and street food. Timed tickets, booking essential.
- 4 DecBarnes Christmas FestivalBarnes High Street & Barnes Green
From Friday 4 December. The village switch-on opens a month of festive Barnes — lights, late-night shopping, carols and stalls around the High Street and Barnes Green.
- 8 MayRichmond May FairRichmond Green
Typically the second Saturday of May. A long-running charity fair on Richmond Green — 200+ craft and charity stalls, a vintage funfair, a dog show and live entertainment.
- 12 JunHam FairHam Common
Typically the second Saturday of June. A 40-year-old community fair on Ham Common — stalls, a dog show, live music, food and family entertainment, run by the Ham & Petersham Association.
- 3 JulParsons Green FairParsons Green
The first Saturday of July. A family summer fair on Parsons Green — 100+ stalls, live music, a funfair, donkey rides and a petting farm, raising funds for the Fulham Good Neighbours charity.
- 10 JulBarnes FairBarnes Green
The second Saturday of July, 9:30am–5:30pm. One of southwest London’s biggest community fairs — 300+ stalls, a fairground, two performance stages and food and drink on Barnes Green, raising funds for the Barnes Community Association.
Today
- 06:30Market · Chiswick School, Burlington Lane
Bargains, bric-a-brac and vintage finds in the Chiswick School grounds — buyers £1, under-12s free. First Sunday of the month (runs Feb–Dec; no January sale).
- 08:00Groups · The George and Devonshire
Sunday club rides from 8am, leaving from The George and Devonshire by the Hogarth Roundabout. Road cycling for a range of abilities — see the club site for routes.
- 09:30Market · Old Market Place, Chiswick High Road
Over 40 stalls of plants, cut flowers, bulbs and growers’ advice fill the Old Market Place, with buskers and coffee. First Sunday of the month (the market pauses over deep winter — Dec/Jan).
- 10:00Market · Dukes Meadows (Grove Park Farm House)
Around 25 farmers and producers — meat, fish, bread, cheese and street food — in the riverside farmyard setting beside the playground. Every Sunday.
- 14:00Live music · The Lamb
Live jazz every Sunday, 2–5pm.
- 19:00Quiz night · The Pilot
Question One quiz every Sunday, £2 a team.
Tomorrow
- 18:30Groups · The George IV
Free, friendly 5k every Monday — just turn up outside The George IV. Run leaders for all paces, with social drinks after.
- 18:30Groups · Upper Mall (riverside playground)
Free, all-paces social run every Monday at 6:30pm, meeting on Upper Mall by the riverside playground. The occasional pint afterwards.
- 19:30Quiz night · The City Barge
Pub quiz every other Monday, 7:30pm — £2 a head, max 6 per team, £50 bar tab for the winners. (Confirm which Monday with the pub.)
- 20:00Quiz night · The Express Tavern
Weekly quiz every Monday — teams of up to six, £50 bar tab for the winners. Runs alongside 2-for-1 Pizza Monday.
- 20:00Quiz night · The George IV
The Lucky Cow pub quiz every Monday.
Tuesday 4 August
- 20:00Quiz night · The Lamb
Question One quiz every Tuesday, 8pm.
Wednesday 5 August
- 18:30Community · The Steam Packet
Backgammon for Fun on the first Wednesday of every month, 6.30pm — all welcome, beginners included.
- 20:00Quiz night · The Tabard
Quiz and darts every Wednesday.
- 20:00Live music · The George IV
Open mic in the bar every Wednesday.
Friday 7 August
- 20:00Comedy · The George IV
Stand-up comedy in the Boston Room (Fri/Sat — check listings).
Saturday 8 August
- 09:00Groups · Gunnersbury Park
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am in Gunnersbury Park — walk, jog or run, all welcome. Register once at parkrun.org.uk.
- 21:00Live music · The Old Pack Horse
Live music every Saturday night.
Sunday 9 August
- 08:00Groups · The George and Devonshire
Sunday club rides from 8am, leaving from The George and Devonshire by the Hogarth Roundabout. Road cycling for a range of abilities — see the club site for routes.
- 10:00Market · Dukes Meadows (Grove Park Farm House)
Around 25 farmers and producers — meat, fish, bread, cheese and street food — in the riverside farmyard setting beside the playground. Every Sunday.
- 14:00Live music · The Lamb
Live jazz every Sunday, 2–5pm.
- 19:00Quiz night · The Pilot
Question One quiz every Sunday, £2 a team.
- 19:00Live music · Jazz Cafe Posk
GRAMMY-winning Gramps Morgan brings country reggae to the UK with "No Water In My Whisky" Tour
Monday 10 August
- 18:30Groups · The George IV
Free, friendly 5k every Monday — just turn up outside The George IV. Run leaders for all paces, with social drinks after.
- 18:30Groups · Upper Mall (riverside playground)
Free, all-paces social run every Monday at 6:30pm, meeting on Upper Mall by the riverside playground. The occasional pint afterwards.
- 20:00Quiz night · The Express Tavern
Weekly quiz every Monday — teams of up to six, £50 bar tab for the winners. Runs alongside 2-for-1 Pizza Monday.
- 20:00Quiz night · The George IV
The Lucky Cow pub quiz every Monday.
Tuesday 11 August
- 20:00Quiz night · The Lamb
Question One quiz every Tuesday, 8pm.
Wednesday 12 August
- 20:00Quiz night · The Tabard
Quiz and darts every Wednesday.
- 20:00Live music · The George IV
Open mic in the bar every Wednesday.
Friday 14 August
- 20:00Comedy · The George IV
Stand-up comedy in the Boston Room (Fri/Sat — check listings).
Saturday 15 August
- 09:00Groups · Gunnersbury Park
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am in Gunnersbury Park — walk, jog or run, all welcome. Register once at parkrun.org.uk.
- 21:00Live music · The Old Pack Horse
Live music every Saturday night.