This weekend
Markets, gigs, club nights and shows this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from Brick Lane to Hoxton. Every date is taken from the venue or organiser.
On now
- On now17 Sept to 14 November 2026
Hernan Bas: TIME TO SHINE! (the salesmen)
Victoria Miro, Hoxton
New paintings of overlooked characters such as a perfume counter attendant and a seller of seashells, about the small exchanges that make a sale. In London Gallery I on Wharf Road.
- On now2 Oct to 14 December 2026
In Living Memory
Rich Mix, Bethnal Green Road
An exhibition of stories, photographs, objects and oral histories from generations of East Londoners, on the struggles they faced, the communities they built and how they organised for change.
- On now2 Oct to 14 November 2026
Bernard Piffaretti: Painting & Caption
Kate MacGarry, 27 Old Nichol Street, Redchurch Street
Paintings by the French artist Bernard Piffaretti at the gallery just off Redchurch Street. Final day is 14 November.
- On now7 Oct to 14 February 2027
Cecilia Vicuña: Living Threads
Whitechapel Gallery, Brick Lane
The first major UK exhibition of the Chilean artist, poet and activist, spanning six decades of painting, textile, installation and performance, including her 1970s London paintings and the large Quipu Menstrual installation. In Galleries 1, 2 and 3.
- On now7 Oct to 13 January 2027
Screen Portraits: Whitechapel Gallery Artists, Part 2
Whitechapel Gallery, Brick Lane
Free film programme in Gallery 5 with moving image work by artists including Gaby Sahhar, Holly Graham, Ayo Akingbade and Maz Murray.
- On now7 Oct to 14 February 2027
Cecilia Vicuña: Foraging Quipu
Whitechapel Gallery, Brick Lane
A free companion installation in Gallery 4 by Cecilia Vicuña, shown alongside her major survey Living Threads.
- On now8 Oct to 7 November 2026
Khalif Tahir Thompson: Send in the Clowns
Victoria Miro, Hoxton
New paintings of domestic scenes drawn from the artist's Brooklyn childhood and life today. In London Gallery II.
- On now8 Oct to 8 November 2026
This Must Be the Place: Artists for Whitechapel Gallery
Whitechapel Gallery, Brick Lane
A free group show in the Assembly Room of work given by artists in support of the gallery. Final day is 8 November.
- On now23 Oct to 13 November 2026
CEILIDH
Shoreditch Town Hall, Old Street
A new musical built around a Scottish ceilidh by Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie, directed by Sam Pinkleton, where the dancing gives way to a family story. Main floor ticket holders can join in the dancing.
November 2026
- 1Sun · Nov1 Nov to 27 December 2026
Sunday Jazz
The Old Blue Last, Old Street
A candle-lit evening downstairs at the Old Blue Last with live jazz all night from the Dom Hall Trio.
- 1Sun · Nov1 Nov to 28 February 2027
Backyard Market
U Block, Old Truman Brewery, next to 146 Brick Lane, Brick Lane
A weekend market of independent stalls selling fashion, jewellery, art and small-batch goods, often the first outing for new designers.
- 1Sun · Nov1 Nov to 28 February 2027
Children's Pottery
Hackney City Farm, 1a Goldsmiths Row, Columbia Road
Drop-in pottery for children with the farm's resident potters, including hand building, glazing and a turn on the wheel; no booking needed. Firing is included and pieces are ready to collect within three weeks.
- 1Sun · Nov1 November 2026
Manding Melody featuring Habib Koité and Sura Susso
Rich Mix, Bethnal Green Road
A collaboration between Habib Koité and Sura Susso: soulful vocals, kora melodies and Malian guitar.
- 1Sun · Nov1 Nov to 28 February 2027
Provisions Weekend Market
G1 Ely's Yard, Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane
A producer-led weekend market of seasonal produce, baked goods, natural wine, flowers and pantry goods, run by Upmarket.
- 1Sun · Nov1 Nov to 28 February 2027
The Tea Rooms
Next to 146 Brick Lane, Brick Lane
A weekend antiques and vintage space selling homeware, old books, records and retro furniture, with Mada Mada serving French baked goods inside.
- 1Sun · Nov1 Nov to 28 February 2027
Brick Lane Market
Brick Lane, E1, Brick Lane
The Sunday street market on Brick Lane, established in 1888, with flea-market stalls, street food, household goods, jewellery and retro fashion. One hour free parking bays are available on market days, booked through RingGo.
- 1Sun · Nov1 Nov to 28 February 2027
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia Road, E2, Columbia Road
The Sunday flower and plant market that has run for more than 150 years, with more than 60 independent shops, cafes and galleries along the street. Some shops also open during the week.
- 1Sun · Nov1 Nov to 31 January 2027
NFL RedZone
BOXPARK Shoreditch, 2 to 10 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch High Street
Live screenings of NFL RedZone every Sunday of the NFL season.
- 1Sun · Nov1 Nov to 28 February 2027
Rinse Showrooms
U Block, Old Truman Brewery, next to 146 Brick Lane, Brick Lane
A weekend fashion market with a rotating line-up of independent London designers selling direct from their stalls.
- 1Sun · Nov1 Nov to 28 February 2027
Upmarket: The Brick Lane Food Hall
Upmarket, Old Truman Brewery, 83 Brick Lane, Brick Lane
A daily street food hall with more than 40 traders, from Ethiopian injera to Korean skewers, plus produce and desserts. At weekends it adds a retail section of artisans and independent brands.
- 1Sun · Nov1 Nov to 28 February 2027
Artisan at the Truman
Second floor, 83 and 85 Brick Lane, Brick Lane
A collection of small makers above the Brick Lane Vintage Market selling handmade children's clothes, jewellery and original artwork.
- 1Sun · Nov1 Nov to 28 February 2027
Brick Lane Vintage Market
F Block, Old Truman Brewery, 85 Brick Lane, Brick Lane
An underground vintage market of more than 100 shops, covering everything from 1920s eveningwear to Y2K streetwear. Open seven days a week.
- 1Sun · Nov1 November 2026
girli
Village Underground, Shoreditch High Street
The London pop artist plays the Holywell Lane warehouse as she starts her third album campaign, with songs that speak openly about feminism and queer and trans rights.
- 1Sun · Nov1 November 2026
OBL Presents: Talking Dog, Kilmorie and Sorrel
The Old Blue Last, Old Street
Three new bands upstairs for a fiver, part of the pub's own OBL Presents series.
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