What's on
Quiz nights, live music, comedy and more around Richmond over the next fortnight.
Festivals coming up
- 23 JulEaling Summer FestivalsWalpole Park, Ealing
Late July at Walpole Park in neighbouring Ealing — the Comedy Festival (23–24 & 30–31 July) with Harry Hill and Rory Bremner, the Jazz Festival (25–26 July) and global music. A short trip up from Chiswick; most nights ticketed.
- 24 JulSlice-O-Mania Pizza & Cocktail FestivalRichmond Athletic Ground
From Friday 24 July, across the weekend. 20+ pizza traders battling for the UK Pizza Championships — slices around £3 — plus cocktail bars, at the Richmond Athletic Ground.
- 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.
Saturday 25 July
- 09:00Groups · Old Deer Park
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am in the Old Deer Park, by Pools on the Park — walk, jog or run, all welcome. Register once at parkrun.org.uk.
- 09:20Groups · Richmond Park
A friendly, all-welcome Saturday-morning ride around Richmond Park, with riders split into ability groups for steady laps and a café loop. Check the club’s site to join.
- 11:00Market · Heron Square, Richmond Riverside
A weekend riverside market at Heron Square — artisan street food, bakery, cheese, plants and handmade crafts from independent traders. Every Saturday.
- 18:00Community · Bar Rincon Espanol
A Gathering of House Music Enthusiasts
Sunday 26 July
- 11:00Market · Heron Square, Richmond Riverside
The Sunday artisan edition of the Heron Square market by the river — makers, vintage, gifts and street food. Every Sunday.
Tuesday 28 July
- 19:00Groups · Ranelagh Harriers Clubhouse
Richmond’s long-established running club meets every Tuesday evening by Richmond Park, with coach-led groups for every pace heading out on road and trail. All abilities welcome.
Saturday 1 August
- 09:00Groups · Old Deer Park
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am in the Old Deer Park, by Pools on the Park — walk, jog or run, all welcome. Register once at parkrun.org.uk.
- 09:20Groups · Richmond Park
A friendly, all-welcome Saturday-morning ride around Richmond Park, with riders split into ability groups for steady laps and a café loop. Check the club’s site to join.
- 11:00Market · Heron Square, Richmond Riverside
A weekend riverside market at Heron Square — artisan street food, bakery, cheese, plants and handmade crafts from independent traders. Every Saturday.
Sunday 2 August
- 10:00Market · Station Parade, Kew
A monthly community market by Kew Gardens station — local food, crafts and plants from around 30 stalls on the first Sunday of the month (except January).
- 11:00Market · Heron Square, Richmond Riverside
The Sunday artisan edition of the Heron Square market by the river — makers, vintage, gifts and street food. Every Sunday.
Tuesday 4 August
- 19:00Groups · Ranelagh Harriers Clubhouse
Richmond’s long-established running club meets every Tuesday evening by Richmond Park, with coach-led groups for every pace heading out on road and trail. All abilities welcome.