WEST LONDON SUMMER FESTIVALS CALENDAR Your guide to the fantastic cultural events taking place across West London from June to September 2007
West London is a distinctive and dynamic area with an incredible range of arts and cultural events on offer. The Western Wedge are delighted to present the first West London Summer Festivals Calendar to bring all these diverse events together. As you ll see there is a huge amount happening and most of the events are free (except where specified)! West London is the place to be this summer enjoy! The West London Summer Festivals Calendar is also available to download from local authority websites across West London or from: www.theseer.info Local authorities across West London, supported by the Arts Council England, have developed the Western Wedge partnership to enable a more strategic approach to arts and culture in the West London region. For further information on Western Wedge s work to date and West London s Cultural Offer 2012 please visit: www.wlaculturaloffer2012.org Other initiatives taking place across West London include: A two-year project to promote and develop dance across West London and put West London dance on the map. www.momentumlondon.info A visual arts focused partnership to support networks and professional development for emerging visual artists in North and West London. www.emergelondon.co.uk The free online directory and resource for all of London s creative individuals, organisations and venues. Over 1,000 artists, arts organisations and arts venues already registered. Find out what s happening in the arts in your area at: www.theseer.info KEY TO EVENTS The events in the calendar are colour coded to show where they happen. BRENT CITY OF WESTMINSTER EALING HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM HARROW HILLINGDON HOUNSLOW THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
JUNE April June Chinatown Arts Festival: The Circle Free East Asian cultural workshops. Where: Chinatown Info: www.chinatownartsspace.com Tel: 07834 849 649 26 May 23 June Ghana 50 Festival Celebrating Ghana s 50th Anniversary of Independence featuring contemporary Ghanaian visual arts exhibition, Akan arts and crafts workshops and celebrity storytelling. Where: Victoria & Albert Museum Info: www.africanimagealliance.org Tel: 020 7243 6611 1 9 June Hillingdon Arts Week The 1st Hillingdon Arts week. Every conceivable type of arts activity! Over 90 events at 35 venues. Organised by Hillingdon Arts Association. Info: www.communigate.co.uk/london/artsweek Tel: 020 7243 6611 1 30 June Older People s Festival A variety of engaging events and activities for the over 50s. Info: www.cip.com Tel: 0845 456 2840 9 June 29 July In Transit A unique programme of artist led walks, talks, events and commissions exploring unusual spaces and places in the borough. Free but booking essential. Info: www.rbkc.gov.uk/intransit 9 & 10 June Acton Green Days A weekend of events for all the family, including a fun fair. Where: Acton Green Common Tel: 07909 906 548 14 24 June Chelsea Festival All kinds of music from opera to jazz, world to orchestral, plus talks, comedy, cabaret and children s events. Various ticket prices. Info: www.chelseafestival.org.uk Tel: 020 7349 8102 16 June Hanwell Carnival and Show One of London s oldest established community carnivals. Where: Elthorne Park, Hanwell Tel: 07717 083749 16 & 17 June Gladstonbury Festival and Fun Day A fun day out of music, green workshops and stalls, plus lots more. Where: Gladstone Park Info: judithrobinson@bulldoghome.com Tel: 020 8452 3044 16 & 17 June The Leighton House Festival of Muslim Cultures Internationally renowned speakers will discuss issues around the art, ethics and politics of the Muslim world plus music from Reem Kelani and Houria Niati. Where: Leighton House Museum Info: www.rbkc.gov.uk/leightonhousemuseum Tel: 020 7602 3316
JUNE (continued) 17June Marylebone Summer Fayre Local community street festival, stalls, performances and BBQ. Where: Marylebone High St Tel: 020 7290 0945 21 June Exhibition Road Music Day Enjoy a spectacular day of free music events for everyone. Where: Exhibition Road, SW7 Info: www.exhibitionroadmusicday.org 24 June Pitshanger Party in the Park Featuring music, dance, arts and crafts village, beer tent, carousel and sports arena. Where: Pitshanger Park Tel: 07973 501438 JULY 1 July Sing in the Park Open-air singing workshops in Calypso, Palestinian and Latin American traditions for all ages and abilities. Free but booking essential. Where: Dutch Gardens Lounge, Holland Park Info: arts@rbkc.gov.uk 1 8 July South West Fest Local community festival with open air film screenings. Info: www.southwestfest.org.uk 4 14 July Earls Court Festival Street performers, music and arts and crafts workshops for all the family. Info: www.earlscourtfestival.org.uk Tel: 020 7341 0931 7 July Sing London Singing workshop open to everyone, part of the London-wide Sing London festival and South West Fest. Where: Abbey Community Centre, Gt Smith St. Tel: 020 7222 0303 7 July Greenford Carnival A one day community carnival bringing music, food and fun to the park. All welcome. Cost 1 for adults. Where: Ravenor Park 8 July Under One Sky Harrow s biggest festival, a multi-cultural celebration of music, performance, art, sport, food, activities and culture. Where: Kodak Sports Ground Info: underonesky@harrow.gov.uk Tel: 020 8424 1295
JULY (continued) 8 July Brent Respect Festival A showcase of music, dance and interactive workshops for all to celebrate Brent s cultural diversity, in one of Brent s award winning parks. Where: Roundwood Park Info: www.brent.gov.uk/respect Tel: 020 8937 3119 13 20 July (not 16th and 17th) Ealing Comedy Festival Ealing Comedy Festival has grown to represent one of the country s leading comedy festivals. Various ticket prices. 14 July Hayes Carnival Carnival procession & entertainment, stalls and funfair. Where: Barra Hall Park, Hayes Tel: 01895 250655 14 July Norwood Green Village Day Community fun day. Where: Norwood Green Tel: 07889 486 101 14 July Acton Carnival Community carnival that is a great warm-up act to Notting Hill. Where: Acton Park, W3 Tel: 07714 256843 15 July Kilburn Festival Fantastic day of eclectic world music and dance, plus a range of activities and workshops for the whole family. Where: Grange Park Info: Caroline.bourne@camden.gov.uk Tel: 020 7328 9480 16 & 17 July Opera in the Park Opera A La Carte present Bizet s Carmen in Ealing summer festival s big top tent. Various ticket prices. 20 27 July The Notting Hill Visual Arts Festival A celebration of an eclectic mix of visual arts from the local galleries across Notting Hill. Where: Notting Hill Info: nottinghillvisualart@tiscali.co.uk 21 July Ealing Blues and Roots Festival Two stages of live music plus food and craft stalls, bar and children s entertainment. Cost 1 for adults. 22 July Ealing Global Festival A showcase event for music from around the globe, two stages, bar, food and craft stalls and children s entertainment. Cost 1 for adults. 25 29 July Ealing Jazz Festival Celebrating the 23rd annual Ealing Jazz Festival. This event holds international acclaim and hosts two stages, family entertainment and much more besides. Cost 1 for adults. 29 July Soho Pride Day Once a year Soho s streets close to traffic for dancing in the streets, music and laughter with some of the best DJs and entertainers to keep the party going. Where: Streets of Soho Info: www.realsoho.co.uk
AUGUST 1 21 August Portobello Film Festival Over 600 new independent movies, master classes from top international directors plus music, poetry, comedy, visual arts and magic events. Info: www.portobellofilmfestival.com Tel: 020 8960 0996 12 August The London Mela Ten zones of entertainment celebrating the best of south Asian arts and culture. Plus food court, arts and crafts market and funfair. Where: Gunnersbury Park 12 August Church Street Festival Local street festival. Where: Church Street, NW8 Tel: 020 7641 6630 27 August Caribbean Showcase Celebrating traditional Caribbean arts including carnival arts, masquerade, calypso, soca and steel pan. Where: Hyde Park (Parade Ground) Info: www.caribbeanshowcase.com Tel: 0208 923 4406 27 28 August Notting Hill Carnival Europe s largest free street festival! Where: Notting Hill, Holland Park and neighbouring areas Info: www.rbkc.gov.uk/nottinghill SEPTEMBER 1 2 September Ealing Literary Festival Featuring workshops, author talks, storytelling, market and bar. Where: Acton Green Common 8 September Tri-Unity Festival Carnival procession, music, food and entertainment. Where: Gibbsons Recreation Ground, Stonebridge Park Tel: 020 8459 9130 9 September Tavistock Festival Outdoor festival set up by a group of local residents, artists and traders to showcase the talent and creativity in the Portobello area. Where: Tavistock Square, off Portobello Road Info: www.tavistockfestival.co.uk 9 September Queens Park Festival This free community festival attracts over 15,000 people with a mix of arena displays, rides, food and over 100 local stalls. Where: Queen s Park, NW6 Info: www.qpara.org 15 16 September Thames Festival The Mayor s Thames Festival is an annual free event celebrating our city s greatest natural asset, the River Thames. Where: Between Westminster Bridge and Tower Bridge Info: www.thamesfestival.org Tel: 020 7928 8998 16 September Brent Countryside Day Escape into the country for a day of family fun. Where: Fryent Country Park Info: brent.parks.services@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 5619 Design by We Made This www.wemadethis.typepad.com