Culture in Hackney

Honouring our heritage, looking to the future

  • Two Caribbean women dancing. One wears a floral red dress and a summer hat, the other wears a red dress and scarf.

    Black History 365

    Highlighting Hackney’s Black past, present and future all year, every year.

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  • A man dressed in an old-fashioned pin stripe suit and trilby, smiles and dances with a suitcase

    Hackney Windrush

    Hackney’s ongoing commitment to the Windrush Generation and their descendants. 2026 grant programme now open.

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  • A group of people smiling and cheering on a street, as if watching a performance that is out of sight

    Cultures of Hackney

    A grant programme supporting communities to deliver cultural activities. Grants now open for 2026.

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  • A group of girls dances wearing black outfits with colourful floral skirts on top

    Discover Young Hackney

    Creating opportunities for young people in the arts. 2026 grant programme now open!

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  • A giant paper dragon being paraded through the streets at the carnival, as if it is flying. A man holds a pole, each holding up a part of the dragon.

    Carnival arts in Hackney

    Meet the Hackney Carnival bands, learn about the history and discover year-round events celebrating carnival culture in Hackney.

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  • Hackney Circle

    Hackney Circle is a free membership community for older residents interested in creative and cultural events, discounts and activities.

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  • A prism of rainbow light is cast across the face of an older person wearing glasses

    Hackney PRIDE365

    A celebration of Hackney's diverse LGBTQIA+ community.

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