What’s On in Ealing: April 2026
April in Ealing is bursting with culture, comedy, art, food and community spirit 🌸 From standout theatre events to literary festivals and vibrant new openings, there’s something happening in every corner of the borough this month.
🎭 The Questors Comedy Festival
The Questors Theatre
Ealing’s beloved theatre is turning up the laughs this April with its Comedy Festival — a sparkling line-up of comedians including Mark Watson and Desiree Burch.
But this isn’t just about comedy. Every ticket includes a £10 roof levy, helping to fund essential repairs for the theatre’s Studio roof and support the future of Ealing’s only theatre.
📅 2–4 April
🎟 questors.org.uk/comedy_festival_2026
✨ Layla’s Bistro Launch Night at Greenford Quay
Greenford Quay
A fresh new addition to the riverside scene arrives this month as Layla’s Bistro officially launches. Expect an evening of live DJ sets, a complimentary glass of prosecco on arrival, and a tempting selection of dishes to sample.
Guests can also enjoy 2-for-£10 drinks on selected options until 9pm — perfect for a spring evening out.
📅 2 April
🕕 6–9pm
📍 Greenford Quay
🎟 Reservations via Layla’s website
🌼 Spring Party at Yellowhammer Bar
Yellowhammer Bar
Sunbeam Studios will be transformed for a one-night-only Spring Party, bringing together cocktails, music and street food in an industrial-chic setting.
Cocktails will be served by @a.track_99, music from @danafouras, and food from @cookedbytony — setting the tone for a high-energy spring celebration.
📅 10 April
🕓 4pm till late
📍 Sunbeam Studios (Sunbeam Road NW10 6JP)
📚 Ealing Book Festival
Ealing Book Festival
A major highlight of the month, the Ealing Book Festival returns with a powerful programme of talks, discussions and storytelling across Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, The Questors Theatre and the University of West London.
This year’s guests include Naz Shah, Jung Chang opening the festival with Fly, Wild Swans, and Anthony Horowitz. They’ll be joined by Mary Portas, Anita Mangan, Stephen Mangan, William Boyd and Dan Cruikshank — making this one of the strongest line-ups yet.
📅 29 April – 3 May
🎟 Full programme online
🌳 Gunnersbury Unlocked: A Century of History
Gunnersbury Park Museum
Step into the story of one of West London’s most treasured green spaces with the centenary exhibition Gunnersbury Unlocked: From Private Grounds to Public Park.
The exhibition explores the transformation of Gunnersbury Park since 1926 — charting its journey from private estate to much-loved public park.
📅 Open now
🎨 Phoebe Collings-James at Pitzhanger
Phoebe Collings-James: a rose, a bridge, a house
This spring, Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery hosts a striking new exhibition by Phoebe Collings-James. Featuring over 17 sculptural and ceramic works, the exhibition explores language, identity and emotion in response to Sir John Soane’s iconic historic setting.
It’s a powerful contemporary show set within one of Ealing’s most atmospheric cultural landmarks.
📅 1 April – 14 June 2026
From laugh-out-loud comedy and literary brilliance to immersive art and lively food events, April in Ealing is a celebration of everything that makes the borough so vibrant. Whether you’re looking for culture, connection or just a great night out, there’s plenty to discover this month.
