What’s on
The White Cage: A photography exhibition
The White Cage documents an iconic astro pitch in the heart of Suffolk Estate, just seconds away from the gentrification of Broadway Market.
The Great Hackney Libraries Quest
The Great Hackney Libraries Quest is back! Join in at your local library this summer.
A JOINERS HISTORY - Exhibition
Come celebrate the history and legacy of the Joiners Arms through an exhibition in Hackney’s newest Queer space, the Joiners Heart
A Woman of No Importance by Oscar Wilde
A Woman of No Importance by Oscar Wilde at Tower Theatre
Textiles Through Time Guided Tour
This guided tour tells the story of textiles through time and how they influenced ways we have lived, from the 1600s to the present day and beyond.
Off Shoots Festival: The Volunteer: A Sculpture Exhibition
Come and wander among the works. Stay a while. See what’s growing.
The Turn of the Screw
Henry James’ novella is brought to life in this stage adaptation by Olivier Award-winning playwright Morgan Lloyd Malcolm.
Razzamataz Hackney - FREE Taster Day
Singing, Dancing & Drama lessons for ages 4-18, where your child to grow in confidence, develop essential life skills and participate in exciting activities.
Woodberry Down Disco
An all ages social disco for residents of Woodberry Down and beyond. Get ready for an unconventional mix of old skool bangers, bhangra beats, Afrobeats, Cantopop and plenty more.
Off Shoots Festival: Tending to the Compost. Cultivating a Consciousness and Embodied Relationship with the Garden
Join Yoni Angelo Carnice to consider the garden as a site of embodied transformation.
Heritage, Identity & a Lot of Stitches
Come and help us make our Mahjong Quilt at free story-quilting workshops at the ESEA Community Centre in Hackney.
Off Shoots Festival: screening of Dear You 給阿嬤的情書 2026 and Gongfu tea session hosted by Zhudi and Shiyi from Yanwu
Reflect on the migration of Chinese communities with tea and a film
Tree Circle Cinema - Sketch (12A)
A free community film screening in the circle of trees in South Millfields Park.
Stitching Palestinian Heritage Workshop
Learn the history and techniques of Tatreez, the traditional Palestinian art of embroidery with the Tatreez Collective.
Off Shoots Festival: Memory Makers: A Nature Mobile Workshop
Preserve histories and memories in unique hanging mobiles
Contemporary 75 & Club Des Femmes: CARRY GREENHAM HOME + MARCH TO ALDERMASTON (35mm + Discussion)
Two milestone films of anti-nuclear activism from the 1950s and 1980s, as relevant today as ever. Presented on 35mm by Club De Femmes and Contemporary 75.
Off Shoots Festival: The Garden We Carry: Weaving Ketupat, Stories, and Belonging
Weave your own ketupat and imagine gardens that mean something to you
Madres Supper Club
Madres Supper Club is a dinner series by Venezuelan chef Kenya and her wife Rita. This dinner is in support of Hogar Bambi, sheltering children affected by Venezuela's recent earthquakes.
Try Circus for 50+
Discover the fun of circus in this playful taster class designed specifically for 50+ adults.
The Shape of Light | Exhibition
The Shape of Light is a group exhibition bringing together selected works by five painters at Well Hung gallery.
Off Shoots Festival: Screening of Finding Phong (Tìm Phong) 2015. Dirs. Swann Dubus & Trần Phương Thảo
The journey of a trans young person reflected upon through this screening and discussion
We Don’t Know What This Is: Launch event
Please join us for the opening night of this exhibition of sunrise gatherings, with refreshments, good company and an immersive sound installation by Steve Boardman.
We Don’t Know What This Is: An exhibition of sunrise gatherings
Please join us for the opening night of this exhibition of sunrise gatherings, with refreshments, good company and an immersive sound installation by Steve Boardman.
Women’s Self Defence Course in Hackney
Discover what you’re capable of with a practical self-defence course for women in Hackney.
Ex-it
Ex-it: a workshop turning divorce papers and marriage self-help books into creative crafts and community.
Woodberry Down Disco
An all ages social disco for residents of Woodberry Down and beyond. Get ready for an unconventional mix of old skool bangers, bhangra beats, Afrobeats, Cantopop and plenty more.
HAKEEM (Film screening + Q&A and Acoustic Set)
Doc’n Roll is delighted to be part of The Music is Black Festival and to bring a special event to the Rio Cinema celebrating one of London’s most distinctive contemporary musicians, Hak Baker.
Launch of Estate Talks - community event
Join The People Speak and step up to the Haggerston Estate Talkaoke table for your chance to have your say, meet your neighbours and learn more about the estate’s history. Free refreshments to boot!
Hackney Italian Club
A free monthly Italian conversation club for learners, experienced and native speakers.
Laughter to the Rafters
Join Dara Ó Briain, Ed Byrne, Sara Pascoe, Sarah Keyworth, Janine Harouni and Laura Lexx for a brilliant night of comedy at Hackney Empire, supporting The Passage and its mission to end homelessness.
Ban the Bailiffs Workshop with Debt Justice
Led by Debt Justice, this interactive workshop will help you debt issues, and give you the tools you need to fight against bailiffs in your area.
unfortunately by ThisEgg
Multi-award-winning company ThisEgg return to Shoreditch Town Hall with their new performance, unfortunately.
Screening of LULÚ
Independent film clubs Cinema Mentiré and Jellied Reels present LULÚ (2014), a punky exploration of youthful love.
Off Shoots Festival: Screening of Suk Suk 叔叔 2019 Dir. Ray Yeung
Recognising our elders, who reimagined what queer life could look like long before it was safe to do so
Off Shoots Festival: Table Talk: Communal Recipe Zines
Contribute to the ‘dining table’, communal zine
Off Shoots Festival: Screening of All Will Be Well 從今以後 2024 Dir. Ray Yeung
Recognising our elders, who reimagined what queer life could look like long before it was safe to do so
Queertopia 90s RnB Brunch
Join Queertopia for their 90s R&B Brunch where love, laughter, and chosen family come together IRL!
Off Shoots Festival: ESEA Cha-Cha: Screening of Chinatown Cha-Cha 女人世界 2024 Dir. Luka Yuanyuan Yang
A film, discussion and nostalgic East Asian hits on the dance floor
Ban the Bailiffs Workshop with Debt Justice (Copy)
Led by Debt Justice, this interactive workshop will help you debt issues, and give you the tools you need to fight against bailiffs in your area.
Creative Workshop inspired by Frida Kahlo Part 1
An exclusive workshop inspired by the icon Frida Kahlo for LGBTQIA+ people.
Ceramics in the City 2026
Celebrate the craft and innovation of ceramic artists from London and beyond.
Tiny Giants puppet making workshop
Tiny Giants puppet making workshop for 6 - 11 year olds. Turn everyday materials into your very own puppet, and learn to bring them to life!
Ceramic Creation Zone
Children and families can learn the basics of working with clay and create their own unique ceramic pieces.
Hoxton Hall Fun Palace: KRUMP Dance workshop
Join Hoxton Hall's Fun Palace as part of Hoxton Hub! There's FREE KRUMP dance, arts, music and writing workshops for all ages taking place in our Grade II* Listed building. Just come along
Hoxton Hall Fun Palace: Arts & Crafts with Hackney Shed
Join Hoxton Hall's Fun Palace as part of Hoxton Hub! There's FREE KRUMP dance, arts, music and writing workshops for all ages taking place in our Grade II* Listed building. Just come along
Soul Paint!
Explore virtual worlds created by respiratory patients from St Leonard's Hospital using the virtual reality programme "Soul Paint".
Eco-Games pop-up at Hoxton Street Market
A unique, interactive games installation, crafted from timber studio offcuts and salvaged cardboard market waste. It is a playful, eco-friendly reimagining of traditional fairground attractions—completely free, non-competitive, and human-powered.
Hoxton Hall Fun Palace: Activate Heritage Design workshop
Join Hoxton Hall's Fun Palace as part of Hoxton Hub! There's FREE KRUMP dance, arts, music and writing workshops for all ages taking place in our Grade II* Listed building. Just come along
Hoxton Hall Fun Palace: Soul Paint!
Join Hoxton Hall's Fun Palace as part of Hoxton Hub! There's FREE KRUMP dance, arts, music and writing workshops for all ages taking place in our Grade II* Listed building. Just come along
Hoxton Hall Fun Palace: Music Jamming session
Join Hoxton Hall's Fun Palace as part of Hoxton Hub! There's FREE KRUMP dance, arts, music and writing workshops for all ages taking place in our Grade II* Listed building. Just come along
Take a Sound Bath!
Enjoy this relaxing experience as waves of soothing sound wash over you. Instruments like crystal singing bowls, gongs, and chimes create deep vibrations that help calm your mind and relax your body.
Shoreditch Town Hall Fun Palace!
Join us for a family-friendly day of creativity and chat with activities like board games and colouring in, alongside workshops, taster sessions and stalls with It Takes a Village and Shoreditch Trust! Last entrance is 3.45pm
The Elephant’s Tea Party hosted by Compassionate Neighbours
Join us for refreshments and activities, talking about death & dying, and how we can strengthen our East London community to address loneliness and isolation. Featuring Community Connection Bingo, and Memory Trees.
Shoreditch Town Hall Fun Palace: Costume Taster Session hosted by House of Trius
Drop-in sessions exploring burlesque and cabaret costuming. Try your hand at sequinning and rhine-stoning.
Shoreditch Town Hall Fun Palace: History tour
Join us on a history tour around our Grade II Listed building, and explore spaces that are never usually open to the public.
What makes a home a home? By Ministry of Stories
Writing facilitator Regan will guide you through writing creatively about what makes a space into a home, and brilliant illustrator Tiffany will help you bring your ideas to life with vibrant drawing. Fill your very own, bespoke writing booklet with ideas about what makes a home a home.
Shoreditch Town Hall Fun Palace: Object-ification Workshop hosted by Change, Act! Theatre
A creative drama workshop exploring everyday objects and how they relate to you, us and the world. Create improv scenes and make fun and inspiring narratives.
Community Collaboration Resin Workshop by Lisa Ogun’ and Graeae Theatre
A creative, fun resin workshop in which participants can make a keyring or coaster to keep, or be part of a community installation piece. No experience needed, just focused creativity!
Heritage, Identity & a Lot of Stitches
Come and help us make our Mahjong Quilt at the ESEA Community Centre in Hackney.
Shoreditch Town Hall Fun Palace: Object-ification Workshop hosted by Change, Act! Theatre (all ages)
A creative drama workshop exploring everyday objects and how they relate to you, us and the world. Create improv scenes and make fun and inspiring narratives.
Black History Season Launch: CLR James Lecture with Joy Francis.
Join us for this year’s Black History Season launch as pioneering writer, activist, journalist and DJ Joy Francis delivers the annual CLR James Lecture.
Abney Chapel Open Morning
Join us for an opportunity to view inside the recently restored Abney Chapel and to hear a talk about the life and times of JJ Fuller.
Weekly Chinese PiXiu dance workshops (Sundays, Woodberry Down)
Join Jun Mo Generations to learn the PiXiu Dance. No previous experience is required. Families, young people, adults, and older residents are all welcome.
Weekly Chinese PiXiu dance workshops (Tuesdays, Hackney Central)
Join Jun Mo Generations to learn the PiXiu Dance. No previous experience is required and all ages are welcome.
I See You... Then & Now
Melanin Vybz and The Harvey Monologues present an evening of film and conversation to raise awareness of loneliness and isolation in the Older Black LGBTQ+ community.
Walk & Talk by Arcola Mental Health Company
Connect and create through a guided exploration of Hackney’s green spaces, followed by a creative writing workshop providing space for creative storytelling and reflection.
Deaf Black Friendly Hub Black History Month Celebration
Celebrate Black Deaf history, culture and community through inspiring talks, activities, entertainment, food, stalls, a raffle and opportunities to meet new people.
Talk: Honouring Our Own — Writing Hackney's Black History
Hackney Society and More Curricular will be publishing a new book on Hackney’s Black History heroes. Who will be featured? Come and find out.
Talawa Iconic: 40th Anniversary Showcase
We’re painting the town Black for one night only: Showcasing Talawa’s Art of Storytelling Across Four Decades.
Guided walk: Honouring Our Own - Writing Hackney's Black History
Join one of three guided walks at Abney Park Cemetary as More Curricular and Hackney Society visit the resting places of notable Black heroes.
Heritage, Identity & a Lot of Stitches
Come and help us make our Mahjong Quilt at free story-quilting workshops at the ESEA Community Centre in Hackney.
Hackney Italian Club
A free monthly Italian conversation club for learners, experienced and native speakers.
Twawsi: The World As We See It
Redefining dance from the African Diaspora, ACE dance and music’s new double bill presents two powerful contrasting visions of our world today.
Empire Nights with Jamali Maddix
Hackney Empire launches Empire Nights, an unmissable new live series bringing together some of the most exciting names in comedy, music and culture, curated by a special guest host.
Heritage, Identity & a Lot of Stitches
Come and help us make our Mahjong Quilt at free story-quilting workshops at the ESEA Community Centre in Hackney.
Pioneers of Comedy Meets Next Gen
Join us for a night of celebration as we honour the pioneers who changed the game and the new voices shaping its future.
ROOTS, ROUTES & RHYTHM: ECHOES OF ALL NATIONS
An unforgettable celebration honouring Bob Elliott of the legendary All Nations Club
Creative Workshop inspired by Frida Kahlo Part 2
An exclusive workshop inspired by the icon Frida Kahlo for LGBTQIA+ people.
Walk & Talk by Arcola Mental Health Company
Connect and create through a guided exploration of Hackney’s green spaces, followed by a creative writing workshop providing space for creative storytelling and reflection.
Hackney Italian Club
A free monthly Italian conversation club for learners, experienced and native speakers.
Africanus Rex
Africanus Rex is a theatrical production of a forgotten history charting how African leadership shaped Britain in Roman times.
Walk & Talk by Arcola Mental Health Company
Connect and create through a guided exploration of Hackney’s green spaces, followed by a creative writing workshop providing space for creative storytelling and reflection.
Walk & Talk by Arcola Mental Health Company
Connect and create through a guided exploration of Hackney’s green spaces, followed by a creative writing workshop providing space for creative storytelling and reflection.
Hackney Chinese New Year 2027
Join us for a vibrant community celebration of Chinese New Year 2027, featuring colourful costumes, live music and performances of the PiXiu dance. Led by Jun Mo Generations.
Lockdown Poetry presents: An evening with Harper Walton
Come along for a free evening of poetry!
Carnival Workshop with Gahu Dramatic Arts
Workshops in Gahu’s signature style of African Carnival.
Off Shoots Festival: Plants of Arrival: Drawing Belonging Through “Weeds”
Join Chengwei Xia in ink making, drawing, and collective mapping
Poppet-Inspired Brooch Workshop
Create your own poppet-inspired brooch in this beginner-friendly textile workshop with embroidery artist Cris Prete.
BRAINTOPIA 5
THE 5TH BRAINTOPIA. A place for your brain to take a load off. Make something fun. Taking over Homerton Grove Adventure Playground where adults and people of all ages are welcome
Book Launch: Big Man by Dean Atta
Hackney Libraries are proud to host the official book launch of Big Man, the highly anticipated adult literary debut by award-winning author and poet Dean Atta.
VoiceBox
VoiceBox is a home for raw, experimental, joyful queer performance. Expect incredible live music, spoken word, drag, and surprises that defy category.
Magical clay creature craft
Step into the beautiful fantasy world of one of the most popular manga series around!
Carnival Workshop with Gahu Dramatic Arts
Workshops in Gahu’s signature style of African Carnival.
Intergenerational music making at Homerton Library
Unlock your child’s creativity this summer with Melodies for Literacy
A JOINERS HISTORY - From Hackney Road to Bohemia Place
Come celebrate the history and legacy of the Joiners Arms. The legendary queer pub on Hackney Road that was forced to close in 2015, and that has today inspired the Joiners Heart!
Make a 3D yarn-wrapped decoration
Join us for a fun afternoon of creating 3D yarn-wrapped letter decorations.
Beyond Journey’s End colouring
Step into the beautiful fantasy world of one of the most popular manga series around!
Make a matchbox book
Write, draw and fold a whole world that fits right in your pocket.
Make your own magic wand reading pointer
Are you ready to bring a little extra magic to your reading time?
Theatre-Making Workshop with MULCH x National Trust
A 5-day Theatre-Making workshop led by theatre company MULCH.
Faggamuffin Bloc Party
As part of The Music is Black Festival, Sadler’s Wells East is throwing open our doors for you to come dance with us and soak in the vibes with The Dance Floor is Black.
BOHOMO PLACE: a queer community day in Hackney
Love Hackney, local venues and you’re a raging homo (or dyke/trans/non-binary/queer…)? Then BOHOMO PLACE is for you!
The Children’s Black Book Fair 2026
The UK's largest Children's Black Book Fair returns to Hackney! Books, stories, arts & crafts and inspiration.
Family Dance: Hosted by Sun Sun, Vitamin & DJ Lil Tim
As part of The Music is Black Festival, Sadler’s Wells East is throwing open our doors for you to come dance with us and soak in the vibes with The Dance Floor is Black.
Carnival Workshop with Gahu Dramatic Arts
Workshops in Gahu’s signature style of African Carnival.
Make a magic wand
Unleash the magic at the library and create your very own sparkly magic wand!
Make a magic racetrack
Take over our Children’s library and build a massive cardboard toy car racetrack – and then race your toy car!
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