Beatles at Chiswick: Celebrating 60 Years of Music and Film

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Beatles recording their iconic music videos, Paperback Writer and Rain, at Chiswick House & Gardens with two special events. Join a guided tour through the gardens to discover the filming locations and nearby houses with rock music connections. Later in the evening, attend a panel discussion on 'The Beatles: Film, Fame, and Social Change' with Beatles experts and authors in the Garden Pavilion.

The event will take place on Thursday, September 10th, starting at 2:30 pm with the guided tour and continuing at 7 pm with the panel discussion. Doors will open at 6 pm for drinks, book, and DVD sales. The panel session will be followed by book signings and a celebration of the Beatles' legacy in Chiswick's history.

Chiswick House & Gardens Trust members will have priority booking for the evening session before tickets go on general sale on July 3rd, 2026. Members enjoy various benefits and support the charity's mission to preserve historic spaces for public enjoyment. Join us for an evening of music history and literary discussions in the beautiful surroundings of Chiswick House & Gardens.

Xanthe Arvanitakis, Director of Chiswick House & Gardens Trust, and Torin Douglas, Director of the Chiswick Book Festival, are excited to host this event that combines music, history, and literature. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a memorable evening in the historic gardens where the Beatles left their mark.