Events

Whether it's a small community event or a large festival that you're looking to host, Hammersmith & Fulham has a space for you.

We're ready to help guide you through the whole application process, from initial conceptual ideas through to event day, we're with you all the way. For information on holding an event visit our webpage about holding events, festivals and promotions in H&F.

Submit your event application

Or you can email us at events@lbhf.gov.uk

We manage the hire of over 60 parks and outdoor spaces, council-owned venues, and will be managing the new state-of-the-art Civic Campus set to open in Autumn 2023.

We also host our own programme of events throughout the year for the community and encourage other organisations to get in touch with their ideas for collaboration.

What's on this year

We’re holding exciting events for the whole family across 2023. Take a look below for a glimpse into our event calendar.

• October
• November
• December

October

Black History Month

We’ll once again be marking Black History Month in October and celebrating the achievements and contributions of Black people across London. Visit our race equality and Black history events page

John Parnham’s Kids World

Sunday 1 to Sunday 8 October, open from 2pm on weekdays and 11am weekends, Parsons Green

The local children’s funfair is back this autumn. Open Thursday to Sunday every week until Sunday 8 October.

Autumn Picnic with West London Queer Project

Saturday 7 October, 12pm-5pm, Ravenscourt Park

Make the most of the unseasonably good weather! Pack your picnic baskets and blankets and join us as we celebrate the start of Autumn in the gorgeous Ravenscourt Park.

Find out more and register here on the West London Queer Project website.

Blue Cross Dog Show

Saturday 14 October, 10am-1pm, Ravenscourt Park

We are happy to announce we have rescheduled our annual Blue Cross Dog Show in Ravenscourt Park for Saturday 14 October.

Registration starts at 10.45am and this will be a CASH only event so make sure you bring lots of change.

Categories include Best Trick, Cuddliest Rescue, Cutest Puppy, Waggiest Tail and Best in Show.

November

Full-on Fawkes! – Light-Laser-Sound Extravaganza

Friday 3 and Saturday 4 November, 3.30pm-10pm, Bishops Park and Ravenscourt Park

Watch the skies above Hammersmith & Fulham light up with a sensational new eco-friendly alternative to fireworks this Guy Fawkes.

Spectators can enjoy three immersive shows at Bishops Park and Ravenscourt Park each evening, with gates opening at 3.30pm for visitors to enjoy pre-show entertainment, including a children’s funfair, illuminous face painting and food and drink provided by Urban Food Fest. The first show is scheduled for 6pm, the second at 7pm and the final showcase at 8pm. Tickets cover full access to all showings and the park gates will close at 10pm.

This years show is themed around ‘A Night at the Movies’, with the light, laser special effects display choreographed to a soundtrack of film scores and classic movie music.

Our Fawkes Festival is being produced and delivered in partnership with 21CC Group and GC Live whose lighting designer previously worked on the 2012 Olympics opening and closing ceremonies, London’s New Years Eve celebrations and the Qatar World Cup’s opening ceremony. This partnership enforces our commitment to achieving our ambitious target of achieving net-zero carbon across the borough by 2030.

For further information and to book tickets visit the Fawkes Festival website.

The Four Heads Race

Sunday 5 November, 9am start, Furnivall Gardens

The Fours Head aspires to be the pre-eminent Head Race for “fours”, providing safe and fair racing for competent crews on the Championship Course.

The idea for a Tradesmen’s Tideway Head Race for fours, was first mooted in the early 1950s by the Thames Amateur Rowing Association and finally took place for the first time in 1955. In 1962 the event became known simply as “The Head of the River Fours”, and was handed over to a new committee in 1963 after the TRCA’s eventual amalgamation.

Over the years the race has grown from 34 crews to over 500 crews. Come on down to Furnivall Gardens fan zone to celebrate with other rowing enthusiasts.

Remembrance Sunday

Sunday 12 November, 10.45am, Fulham War Memorial and Shepherds Bush Green War Memorial

Join us in marking Remembrance Sunday with our traditional services and parades.

Tipis on the Green

Friday 17 to Thursday 30 November, Parsons Green

Our latest festival event will be coming to Parsons Green this winter!

During the day join us for our community programme run by groups who live and operate within the borough, then stay into the evening where we will be hosting evenings of music, drink and food.

Further information coming soon.

Hammersmith BID Christmas Tree Lights Switch On

Wednesday 22 November, 5.30pm, Lyric Square

Join us as we turn the Christmas tree lights on in Hammersmith’s Lyric Square at 6pm!

We’ll be joined by special guests to turn on the lights, and Privilege Card holders will be able to get a winter warmer...

More details coming soon.

Hammersmith Winter Festival

Saturday 25 November, 10am-4pm, King Street and Lyric Square

Our Hammersmith Winter Festival is back and it promises to be another great day. Including live music, stilt walkers, a pop-up market, global food quarter and more!

Read more about Hammersmith Winter Festival.

December

Tipis on the Green

Friday 1 to Friday 22 December, Parsons Green

Our latest festival event will be coming to Parsons Green this winter!

During the day join us for our Community programme run by groups who live and operate within the borough, then stay into the evening where we will be hosting evenings of music, drink and food.

Further information coming soon.

Festive Run with Fulham Reach Boat Club

Sunday 3 December, along the river

Put your running shoes on for a good cause this winter and join Fulham Reach Boat Club for their Festive Run along the river via Bishops Park.

For further information visit the Fulham Reach Boat Club website.

North End Road Christmas Market

Saturday 9 December, 10am-5pm, North End Road

Our popular North End Road Chrsitmas Market is back and it promises to be another great day. Including live music, stilt walkers, a pop-up market, seasonal food and drink, global food quarter and more!

Read more about North End Road Christmas Market.

Big H&F Christmas Day Lunch

Monday 25 December, 11.30am-2.30pm

As well as all our usual festive fun, we’ll be hosting our Big H&F Christmas Day Lunch for older residents who would otherwise be celebrating alone.