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Algate in Winter Festival

8 December 2023, 10:00 am
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6:00 pm
Aldgate in Winter first took place in 2017 and has grown ever since into an annual celebration. Returning this year for its seventh edition, the festival is a jam-packed, all-day Read more…

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The Bath House Festival in Hackney Wick

4 November 2023, 12:00 pm
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4:00 am
Your organisation: The Bath House
A fundraising day festival in celebration of our new name “The Bath House”! The Hackney Wick Public Baths has gone on an immense journey of change since it was built Read more…

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Afribeanafest at Globe Town Market Square

21 October 2023, 12:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Afribeanafest will be taking over Globe Town Market Square on the 21st of October for a special black history event. A market festival celebrating and showcasing the best African and Read more…

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Lost Soulz at Raindance Film Festival

29 October 2023, 6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Katherine Propper will make her directorial debut at the Raindance Film Festival with her feature film Lost Soulz, showcasing at Genesis Cinema in Mile End on the 29th of October. Read more…

Greenwich and Docklands International Festival 2023

Greenwich and Docklands International Festival 2023

25 August 2023, 10:00 am
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10 September 2023, 10:00 pm
The Greenwich and Docklands International Festival runs this year from 25 August to 10 September 2023. The Greenwich and Docklands International Festival is an outdoor theatre and performing arts festival. Read more…

Open House Festival 2023 in Tower Hamlets

Open House Festival 2023 in Tower Hamlets

6 September 2023, 10:00 am
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17 September 2023, 6:00 pm
The world’s largest celebration of special buildings and neighbourhoods, the Open House Festival returns to Tower Hamlets from Wednesday 6 to Sunday 17 September 2023.  Open House Festival is comprised Read more…

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Chisenhale Future Artists Festival

16 September 2023, 12:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Your organisation: Chisenhale Gallery
The Future Artists Festival is happening on Saturday 16th August and you’re invited! Are you a young person who loves art, performance and creativity? Do you dream of being an Read more…

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Discover Festival – A Life in Blue

28 July 2023, 4:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Your organisation: St Margaret’s House
Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a photography lover, or simply curious about this captivating technique, this workshop is perfect for you. No prior experience or artistic background is necessary. Just Read more…

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Discover Festival – Wellness Through Creativity

25 July 2023, 10:30 am
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3:30 pm
Your organisation: St Margaret’s House
Experience a flavour of a Talitha Arts Worskshop – Talitha Arts will be hosting two ‘Wellness Through Creativity’ workshops at St.Margaret’s House; starting on the ’Talitha Arts Garden’ for some Read more…

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Discover Festival – Vegan BBQ & Live Music

29 July 2023, 1:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Your organisation: St Margaret’s House
As a part of our Discover Festival, we are inviting our local community (of all ages) for a day of arts and wellbeing activities, and an evening of live music 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…

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…