Events
We could not be more proud of our borough. It's full of life, culture and diversity and that is never more clear than at our events. They're a chance for our community to come together; to share, improve and enjoy.
Whether you're looking for something for the little ones, an inexpensive way to get out of the house or to meet like minded people, we think you'll find something you'll like.
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- Date
- 05 - 30/05/2026
- Location:
- Brady Arts and Community Centre 192-196 Hanbury Street London E1 5HU
- Description
- This exhibition to mark Altab Ali Day, contains work created during and after 1978 through photography, poster art and graphic design. It captures the spirit of the time and the power of photography to document this key moment in the history of the East End, and the UK's anti-racism movement.
- Date
- 29/05/2026
- Location:
- Victoria park - East - Model boating lake
- Description
- Join the Victoria Park team for action-packed, fun, half-term holiday activities.
- Date
- 05 - 30/05/2026
- Location:
- Brady Arts and Community Centre 192-196 Hanbury Street London E1 5HU
- Description
- This exhibition to mark Altab Ali Day, contains work created during and after 1978 through photography, poster art and graphic design. It captures the spirit of the time and the power of photography to document this key moment in the history of the East End, and the UK's anti-racism movement.
- Date
- 28/06/2026
- Location:
- Victoria Park Bandstand
- Description
- Celebrate Pride Month with the Tower Hamlets LGBT+ Community Forum at the Pride Picnic Summer Bandstand Celebration 2026
- Date
- 09/07/2026
- Location:
- BLOC Cinema Arts One Building Queen Mary University London 1 Westfield Way E1 4PD
- Description
- Filmed over the course of seven years, this documentary shows the resilience and sisterhood of three Hijra women.
- Date
- 09/07/2026
- Location:
- BLOC Cinema Arts One Building Queen Mary University London 1 Westfield Way E1 4PD
- Description
- July Women is a documentary-style film set in Bangladesh during the 2024 July uprising and student protest movement.
- Date
- 17/07/2026
- Location:
- BLOC Cinema Arts One Building Queen Mary University London 1 Westfield Way E1 4PD
- Description
- Based on events, debut follows Dipa forced into marriage in England, escaping abuse, returning to Bangladesh to fight for freedom.
- Date
- 22/07/2026
- Location:
- BLOC Cinema Arts One Building Queen Mary University London 1 Westfield Way E1 4PD
- Description
- Join us for a special double-bill screening of One Day in Whitechapel and Sandstorm, directed by Seemab Gul.
- Date
- 22/07/2026
- Location:
- BLOC Cinema Arts One Building Queen Mary University London 1 Westfield Way E1 4PD
- Description
- After Eight tells the story of Satpal Ram, uncovering a landmark British miscarriage of justice and the global campaign that secured his release.