CULTURAL HACKNEY

Cultural Hackney is a grant fund from Hackney Council which supports communities to deliver cultural activities that reflect and celebrate the borough's rich diversity and heritage. 

SEE ALL UPCOMING EVENTS BELOW:

DreamState - Adventures in imagination

Ministry of Stories presents:  DreamState is a free, interactive adventure for families. Choose your own path through eight fantastical rooms, jam packed with interactive activities, intriguing experiences and more than a few surprises.

Monday 28 July - Sat 2 August 2025

FREE

Book here.

Day-Mer Annual Arts and Culture Festival

Erbane drumming workshops throughout June and July will engage new and existing drummers, leading up to a showcase performance at Day-Mer’s Annual Arts and Culture Festival on Sunday, 6 July at Clissold Park. All are welcome, join us then!

Sunday 6 July 2025

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Graeae Young Company

Graeae’s Young Company is for those aged 16+, Deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent, who love theatre and acting and wish to develop their performance skills.

July - December 2025

Free

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The Music, Songs and Stories…

…of the Irish Elders and Friends. The Irish Elderly Advice Network presents a beautiful celebration of Irish music, songs and stories. This powerful intergenerational music project brings together the London Irish Pensioners Choir, musicians from Folk at 33s and young people who attended Hackney School of Folk.

5 December 2025

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Hackney Circle Drumming Group

Now is the time to unleash your inner rhythms.  Join Master drummer Abass Dodoo for bi-weekly sessions in African drumming, singing and dancing, leading to a showcase performance for family and friends at Sadlers Wells East. 

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This is Hackney

Over 100 miniature 3D models of community members are set to be created, inspired by the Hackney Peace Carnival Mural. Final artworks will be exhibited at Dalston Curve Garden and other local venues.

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Queer Square in Gillett Square

VF Dalston presents Queer Square, a free, daytime event featuring creative workshops for all ages from 12-2pm, turning into an outdoor dance party from 2pm.

12 - 7 pm, Saturday 21 June 2025

FREE

Book here.

Local & Live

A moving and intimate evening of live music with EKA, an award-winning performer and international ambassador for Ukraine culture.  

7:30pm, Friday 20 June 2025

FREE

Book here.

De Beauvoir Jazz Festival

The inaugural, family-friendly De Beauvoir Jazz Festival features the biggest names in jazz from across the UK, internationally as well as homegrown stars from Hackney! 

Friday 11 & Saturday 12 July 2025

Free and Ticketed Events

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ROUND 2, for activities in 2024/25

See all the activities we have supported in ROUND 2 of CULTURAL HACKNEY

ROUND 1, for activities in 2023/24

See all the activities we supported in ROUND 1 of CULTURAL HACKNEY