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Royal Community Fun Day at St. Paul Old Ford

7 May 2023, 2:00 pm
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5:00 pm
St. Paul Old Ford Church is hosting a community fun day that will consist of fun, games, food, music and much more! Happening on the Sunday of the Coronation bank Read more…

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Peopling The Palace(s) Festival at Queen Mary’s

3 June 2023, 10:00 am
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11 June 2023, 6:00 pm
Peopling the Palace(s) is a performance arts and literary festival at Queen Mary’s art spaces on Mile End Road. Artists, academics, students and alumni convene to host a variety of Read more…

Well Street Common Festival

Well Street Common Festival 2023

11 June 2023, 12:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Well Street Common Festival is returning this year on Saturday 11 June. There will be live music, BBQ, sports, children’s activities, a wide range of stalls from local community members Read more…

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HOWL Pride at Colour Factory

15 June 2023, 2:00 pm
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6:00 am
HOWL Pride will once again be at Colour Factory in Hackney Wick on Saturday 1 July. A 16-hour show including performances, workshops and a group of London’s LGBTQ+ collectives. The Read more…

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The Mixer: Live Music at Republic - 22 June 2023

22 June 2023, 5:00 pm
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8:00 pm
This summer, we’re providing a musical platform for East London’s most talented rising stars to perform for our community. Come down to the lake and experience the buzz of new Read more…

Mile End Park Funfair 2023

Mile End Park Funfair 2023

29 June 2023, 1:00 pm
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16 July 2023, 9:30 pm
George Irvin’s funfair returns to Mile End Park on Thursday 29 June. The funfair is suitable for both children and adults. Read more…

Spitalfields Music Festival 2023

Spitalfields Music Festival 2023

30 June 2023, 10:00 am
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12 July 2023, 10:00 pm
Spitalfields Music Festival returns to East London this July 2023. Held across a variety of East London venues, Spitalfields Music Festival presents a wide array of music and performance. Examples Read more…

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Coldfire Festival at Wennington Green

8 July 2023, 12:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Coldfire Festival is back at Wennington Green, Old Ford, on Saturday 8th July. The annual festival is run in partnership with Hackney Quest and Morpeth School.  Everyone is welcome to come Read more…

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Fashion District Festival 2023 at Spitalfields

11 July 2023
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16 July 2023
The Fashion District Festival will return for a second time. Taking over Spitalfields from 11-16 July 2023, the festival will be a six-day celebration of fashion, sustainability, innovation, and community. Read more…

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Summer Music Festival at The Yurt Cafe

15 July 2023, 11:00 am
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11:00 pm
Your organisation: The Yurt Café
We welcome you to join our free community-focused festival, with activities for all ages, featuring local and internationally acclaimed artists playing a mix of acoustic, jazz, soul, funk and folk. Read more…

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Matchwomen’s Festival at Bow Arts Trust

15 July 2023, 2:00 pm
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10:00 pm
The Matchwomen’s Festival celebrates the 1888 Matchwomen’s Strike. This small, friendly festival will feature talks from various activists, including former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. There will also be live Read more…

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The Mixer: Live Music at Republic - 20 July 2023

20 July 2023, 5:00 pm
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8:00 pm
This summer, we’re providing a musical platform for East London’s most talented rising stars to perform for our community. Come down to the lake and experience the buzz of new Read more…