What's On
The best events happening in London
13-14 June 2026
Shoreditch Food Festival
Various venues across Shoreditch, Shoreditch, East London
A weekend celebration of East London's incredible food scene, with pop-ups, tastings, and collaborations from Shoreditch's best restaurants and street food vendors.
First Thursday of every month, 6pm-9pm
First Thursdays Gallery Walk
Various Galleries, Shoreditch & Whitechapel
Over 150 galleries open late on the first Thursday of every month. Free entry, free wine.
19-20 September 2026
Brick Lane Curry Festival
Brick Lane, Brick Lane, E1
The annual celebration of Brick Lane's famous curry houses. Live cooking demos, special menus, and a street party atmosphere that honours the lane's incredible culinary heritage.
Every Sunday, 8am-3pm
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia Road, E2 7RG
Every Sunday morning, 8am to 3pm. The best flower market in London.
23-26 April 2026
London Coffee Festival at Brick Lane
Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, E1
The capital's biggest coffee event returns to the Old Truman Brewery. Tastings, latte art throwdowns, and stalls from the best independent roasters in the country.
Every Sunday, 10am-5pm
Brick Lane Vintage Market
Brick Lane, E1
Vintage clothing, vinyl, and collectibles every Sunday.
17 May 2026
Hackney Half Marathon
Hackney Marshes, Hackney, East London
East London's favourite half marathon winds through Hackney's streets, parks, and canal towpaths. A fast, flat course with incredible community support along the way.
20-21 June 2026
East London Comics & Arts Festival
Rich Mix, Bethnal Green Road, E1
ELCAF brings together the most exciting independent comic artists and illustrators from around the world. Workshops, talks, exhibitions, and a market bursting with zines.
15-20 September 2026
Shoreditch Design Triangle
Various Venues, Shoreditch
Annual design festival across Shoreditch studios and showrooms.
Fridays & Saturdays
XOYO Residencies
XOYO, Cowper Street, EC2
Three-month DJ residencies at one of London best small clubs.
5-11 October 2026
Shoreditch Fashion Week Pop-Up
Village Underground, Holywell Lane, Shoreditch, EC2A
A week of shows, installations, and pop-up shops from emerging East London designers. Expect the unexpected from the neighbourhood that has always set the trends.
Last Friday of every month
Boxpark Street Feast
Boxpark, Shoreditch High Street
Monthly street food festival with guest traders and DJs.
Throughout July 2026
London Mural Festival
Various Walls, Shoreditch & Hackney
International street artists transform walls across East London throughout July.