“Creativity and culture are integral to Ealing’s identity, and to us here at OPDC. Ealing is one of London’s most diverse and vibrant boroughs, home to an array of new and established cultural and creative talent.”
Ealing arts and culture
News and information on the cultural life of our borough
Check out the latest news on how Ealing Council are developing the plans outlined in our cultural manifesto. See what is on for you to enjoy this month, join classes and experiences, share your ideas, find opportunities to get involved or search our directories – one of spaces to hire, the other of local creatives offering their skills.
Latest news
Council news
Meet Amir, Shaguta and Cia – and join their workshops!
Read about our poetry workshops taking place in Ealing libraries in July and August.
Southall Public Art Project continues
Artist, Haf, worked with students at Havelock School to produce shadow puppets helping engage the local community.
Community news
People Profile: Karl, Kiosk Greenford Quay
Hear what it's like to run a community venture like Kiosk Greenford Quay.
Ealing artists descend on Hampstead!
We caught up with three Ealing based artists at the Hampstead Affordable Art Fair.
Opportunities
Not one, but two new roles!
The London Transport Museum are looking for a Project Curator and a Communities Manager - could this be you?
£150 available for small events
- Boroughwide
Ealing Climate Week are looking to fund up to 15 community events with up to £150 available per event.
What's on
Poetry Workshop with Cia Mangat
- 20-Aug-2026
- Southall
- Word
- Adults
Join Cia Mangat in person at Ealing Libraries for a fun and creative poetry workshop!
Hi-Vis Lunch
- 23-Aug-2026
- Acton
- Other
- Everyone
Pay-what-you-can community meal in North Acton Square.
Music Holiday Camps
- This summer
- Ealing
- Music
- Younger children
The Strings Club and their Music Holiday Camps are coming to Ealing this summer!
Ealing: Potted Histories
- 27-Aug-2026
- Ealing
- Heritage, Talk
- Everyone
An illustrated conversation between the authors of a recent book titled Ealing: Potted Histories.
Greenford Quay’s Canal Festival 2026
- 29-Aug-2026
- Greenford
- Craft, Music, Other
- Everyone
A grand finale of The Eats & Beats Summer Series 2026 - live entertainment, street food, kids activities, shopping and more.
The Bear That Wasn’t
- 30-Aug-2026
- Southall
- Theatre
- Everyone
A highly visual story brought to life through hand carved wooden marionettes, hand-painted sets and original music.
Walk Perivale – To the Medieval Bit
- 30-Aug-2026
- Perivale
- Walks
- Everyone
The walk will be gentle with frequent stops and a mix of guided talk and explanation.
The Pirates of Penzance
- 4-Sep-2026
- Ealing
- Theatre
- Everyone
Enjoy a witty, feel-good theatre treat packed with iconic songs and sharp satire.
If you have a query about a specific event please contact the organiser listed. If your query is about the website please contact culture@ealing.gov.uk.
Spaces to hire
Acton Community Centre
- Classes, Dance, Exhibitions, Other*, Performance, Rehearsals, Studio, Workshops
- 122.9 sqm
- 60 capacity
Acton Community Centre Mirrored Performance Space
- Classes, Dance, Performance, Rehearsals, Workshops
- 63.2 sqm
- 30 capacity
Acton Community Centre Room 2
- Dance, Exhibitions, Other*, Performance, Rehearsals, Workshops
- 59.7 sqm
- 30 capacity
Creatives directory
PinkLeaf Social
If you’ve tried the conventional and you’re ready for something transformational, keep reading. PinkLeaf Social is a social media marketing consultancy…
Brian Williams
I’m a Motion Graphics Designer and Live-action director. I make TV commercials, opening titles and film titles. I also direct films…
Charnjit Gill
Spoken word poetry.
…Lee Croxford
Oil paintings specialising in architectural subjects and urban landscapes. Commissions welcomed for paintings of local houses, pubs, cafes, churches, etc.
…West London Art Factory
West London Art Factory is a long-established creative community in Acton, offering studios, workspace and support for local artists, makers and…
Gita Ralleigh
I am a poet and children’s writer who runs fun and accessible workshops for all ages on topics including fiction-writing (worldbuilding,…
367,100 brilliant creatives
Our ambitions for arts and culture
When developing Ealing’s cultural manifesto you told us that Ealing needs
David Lunts, Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC)
“Ealing has a hugely diverse and creative culture, including Ealing Studios, the longest running film studio in the World, The Ealing Music Club, which was crucially important to the development of the careers of bands such as The Rolling Stones and The Who, and The Questors, one of the largest and most successful community theatres in Europe, and a key player in the development of the art of theatre. The commitment of the Borough of Ealing to encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to be creative has created a truly inspiring cultural manifesto through the input of thousands of local people and organisations.”
Dame Judi Dench, president of The Questors Theatre
“Marshall’s 10-year support for the Hanwell Hootie has helped offer countless performance opportunities for grassroot young and emerging artists! Supporting the next generation of talent has always been and always will be part of Marshall’s DNA.”
Steph Carter, Director, Culture Marketing, Marshall Group
“As the only current Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation in Ealing, we know the power of arts and heritage to connect our vibrant and diverse local communities together.”
Professor James Knowles, Chair of Gunnersbury Park and Museum Development Trust
“Ealing is a brilliant and unique place to live, with a wonderful diversity of arts and traditions.”
James Murray MP, Ealing North
“Ealing has a rich cultural heritage spanning multiple diverse arts forms and traditions reflecting its many communities.”
Dr Rupa Huq MP, Ealing Central and Acton
“Ealing is a fantastic borough to call home. Celebrating our diversity from Southall to Park Royal and Acton to Greenford, Ealing has everything, as queen of the suburbs and home to every community. A microcosm of London.”
Virendra Sharma MP, Ealing Southall
Your ideas
An annual celebration of our diverse cultural heritage, that would showcase all the great aspects of Ealing residents.
Judy, Greenford
Have studio space to hire out to local artists who can work alongside other creatives that work with different mediums – jewellery, pottery, textiles, glass, art etc.
Bottlebee, Hanwell
A venue where people know that they can go out and have a good old sing-a-long in a safe, comfortable and community friendly environment.
Chris, West Ealing
Art galleries, nature activities and competitions (grave bike, running etc), photography fairs, graffiti artists, and murals.
Eddie, Hanwell
Build a recreational space for celebrations inside one of the green spaces of Ealing.
Majid, Perivale
Indian drums and dancers would be really good.
Neelam, Southall
Food Art promoting healthy diet and art would be fantastic idea
Sebastian, Greenford
Access for all to creative activities, especially children, young people and also for the elderly. This is an age group that can be so easily forgotten about.
Nicole, Acton
Support artists to create a vibrant art scene, offering empty spaces as exhibition spaces! Use our wonderful parks to create annual festivals and events
Andrea, Northolt
I’d like to see initiatives that inspire young people to turn waste into art
Kai, Acton
It would be amazing to reflect Ealing’s rich history with the origins of Rock and Roll by having a permanent music venue attracting musical artists of all styles
Philip, Ealing
We have wonderful green space which was so important during the lockdowns. Maybe there could be a celebration of parks through different art forms?
Lesley, West Ealing
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Other information and useful links
Here are some additional useful links for venues and programmes of activity so that you can find more of the things that you love to do.
Gunnersbury Park and museum – Grade II listed heritage park, a recently renovated museum, summer festivals and new sports facility.
Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery – The former country home of architect Sir John Soane, and contemporary art gallery.
Questors Theatre – One of the largest community theatres in Europe offering a wide range of theatre performances, including comedies, classics, and modern drama.
Ealing Project – A three-screen cinema, a café, a bar, community room, a stage for live music performance and space to exhibit art by local artists.
Ealing Picturehouse cinema – Brand new, state of the art 8-screen cinema
ActOne cinema – Community cinema in the heart of Acton
Bollo studios – A space for young people to experiment, develop and express themselves through music, art and film.
Open Ealing and Open Southall – Creative hubs featuring, events, performances, music and classes.
The Cultural Gap – Podcast by the John Lyons Foundation on role and value of the arts
Ealing Arts – Ealing Arts supports arts in the borough
Ealing Art Group – The long established Ealing Art Group
Ealing Music Service – Access to music in schools inc instrument hire
Park Royal Design District – Industrial estate with more than 250 creative studios and events programme
Podcasts on the history of Ealing Studios from the BBC and StudioCanal
Council links
Around Ealing – For other news from Ealing Council
Do Something Good – A fundraising platform for residents, community groups and businesses
Good For Ealing – Invest in Ealing website
367,100 Creatives – Ealing Cultural Manifesto and Action Plan for creative change (367,100 Creatives)
Instagram – @EalingCulture
West London Film Office – The best filming locations and bases in the borough