What’s On in the Borough of Ealing

This Week 18–24 October on Ealing Spotlight Newsletter

1. Northolt Local History Awareness – Northolt

Tuesday 20 October | 2pm | Free

Discover Northolt's fascinating past in a presentation exploring the historical records and resources available to anyone researching the area.

Hosted at Northolt Library, this is an opportunity to learn more about the town's heritage and how local history can be researched

Northolt Local History Awareness – event listings

2. Free Backstage Tour at The Questors – Ealing

Wednesday 21 October | 8pm | Free

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at a working theatre?

The Questors offers a free backstage tour, giving visitors a glimpse of the spaces and production work behind its performances. It's an unusual way to discover one of west London's best-known community theatres.

The Questors – backstage tours

3. Big Man! Book Launch and Q&A – Acton

Thursday 22 October | 6pm | Free

Award-winning poet and author Dean Atta visits Acton Library for the launch of his debut novel, Big Man!, followed by an audience Q&A.

The evening offers readers an opportunity to hear from the author and discover more about the themes and inspiration behind his writing.

Big Man! – event listings

4. Clay for Wellbeing – Ealing

Thursday 22 October

Ceramicist Victor Pedrosa leads the second Clay for Wellbeing workshop as part of the Healing Ealing programme.

The session encourages participants to explore creativity through clay, with a focus on the relaxing and expressive benefits of making something by hand.

Clay for Wellbeing – workshop listings

5. Black Histories Walk – West Ealing

Friday 23 October | 1pm | Free

Explore the contributions of Black residents and community organisations on a guided walk through West Ealing.

The walk commemorates Eric and Jessica Huntley, alongside other people and organisations that have helped shape local community life and history.

The meeting point is West Ealing Community Library.

Black Histories Walk – event listings

6. The London Tango Quintet by Candlelight – Acton

Friday 23 October | 7:30pm | From £20

Enjoy an evening of atmospheric live music as The London Tango Quintet performs tango classics, including works by Astor Piazzolla and Horacio Salgán.

The concert takes place at St Peter's Church, Acton, combining internationally acclaimed musicians with a candlelit setting.

London Tango Quintet – event listings

7. Romeo and Juliet at The Questors – Ealing

Friday 23 – Sunday 25 October | From £7

Shakespeare's timeless tragedy of love and rivalry comes to The Questors Playhouse.

The production opens on Friday and continues until 31 October, with evening performances at 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday and a 2:30pm Sunday matinee.

A classic choice for theatre lovers, with tickets ranging from £7 to £25.

Romeo and Juliet – tickets and performance details

8. Faith Healer – Final Performances – Ealing

Tuesday 20 – Saturday 24 October | 7:45pm | £10–£25

There's still time to catch Brian Friel's acclaimed Faith Healer at The Questors Studio.

The play follows a travelling faith healer, his partner and his manager as they recount conflicting memories of their lives together.

The production ends on Saturday 24 October. Thursday's performance is captioned for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.

Faith Healer – tickets and details

9. New Gen x Black History Month – Northolt

Saturday 24 October | 3pm | Free

Ealing's youth-focused New Gen festival comes to Northolt Library for a special Black History Month event.

The afternoon features an open mic and guest artists, giving young people an opportunity to celebrate creativity, music and performance.

New Gen x Black History Month – event information

10. Creepy Creatures Nature Trail – Gunnersbury

Saturday 24 October – Sunday 1 November | From £2

Halloween arrives early at Gunnersbury Park and Museum with a family-friendly nature trail.

Children can explore the grounds while searching for creepy creatures, making this an enjoyable outdoor activity as the October half-term approaches.

Explore Gunnersbury Park and Museum

11. The Bravi-Scapicchi Piano Duo – Perivale

Sunday 25 October | 3pm | Free

Classical music enthusiasts can enjoy an afternoon performance by the Bravi-Scapicchi Piano Duo at historic St Mary's Perivale.

The church is known for its intimate concert setting and offers a distinctive alternative to London's larger music venues.

St Mary's Perivale – concerts

12. Unity & Diversity Community Pop-Up – Hanwell

Saturday 24 October | 12pm | Free

Hanwell Community Centre hosts Unity & Diversity, a community pop-up bringing residents together.

It's another local option for those looking to support neighbourhood activities and discover what's happening in Hanwell.

Unity & Diversity – event listing

What's On in Ealing This Weekend?

The weekend of 24–25 October offers a good variety of activities, particularly for families and culture lovers. Highlights include Romeo and Juliet, the final performance of Faith Healer, Northolt's New Gen celebration, Gunnersbury's Halloween trail and classical music in Perivale.

There's a useful spread across Ealing, Acton, Hanwell, Northolt and Perivale. I haven't found sufficiently verified standout events for Southall or Greenford this week, so they haven't been added simply to fill the list.

What’s On in the Borough of Ealing This Week