Harrow's former Grosvenor Cinema to feature in Open House Festival
The Grade II* listed Art Deco building in Harrow will be open to the public during the annual London event.
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The former Grosvenor Cinema in Harrow is set to open its doors to the public as part of the annual London Open House Festival in 2026. The event, scheduled to run from September 12 to September 20, provides access to a variety of buildings across the capital that are not usually open to the public. This includes former Art Deco cinemas, architectural landmarks, and residences of notable figures.
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The former Grosvenor Cinema, located in Harrow, is recognised as a Grade II* listed Art Deco building. Its proscenium arch, flanked by fluted columns, has been well-preserved. The building underwent a full restoration by its current owners, the Zoroastrian faith community, who have maintained its architectural integrity. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour this beautifully restored building, which has previously served as a bar, nightclub, and warehouse.
Festival highlights across London
The London Open House Festival in 2026 will feature a range of unique sites. The Barbican's conservatory, designed in 1982, will be open for tours before its restoration from 2027 to 2030. Visitors can also adopt plant cuttings from the conservatory. In Hampstead, attendees can explore historic homes, including the garden where John Keats was inspired and the house where Sigmund Freud spent his final months. The Bethnal Green Canal Club garden, developed by local boat dwellers, will also be accessible, offering activities for families.
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Other notable locations include an award-winning 'floating ark' house in Highgate designed by Birds Portchmouth Russum Architects, and the Gaumont State Theatre in Kilburn High Road, a 1937 Art Deco cinema now functioning as a church. The festival also includes opportunities to visit recording studios in Shoreditch where numerous hit records have been produced.
Further information and next steps
Details for all events, including booking information, will be available on the programme.openhouse.org.uk website. The London Open House Festival runs from September 12-20, 2026.
Questions this report answers
+When is the London Open House Festival taking place?
The London Open House Festival is scheduled to run from September 12 to September 20, 2026. During this period, various buildings across the city not typically open to the public will be accessible.
+What is special about the former Grosvenor Cinema in Harrow?
The former Grosvenor Cinema in Harrow is a Grade II* listed Art Deco building. It has been restored by the Zoroastrian faith community and will be open to the public during the festival.
+What other buildings can be visited during the festival?
The festival includes access to the Barbican's conservatory before its restoration, Sigmund Freud's former home in Hampstead, the Bethnal Green Canal Club garden, and the Gaumont State Theatre in Kilburn, among others.
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