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.
Interested in the Tower Hamlets arts scene? We've got a whole website for that.
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There are 85 events taking place next week
- Date
- 22 - 31/08/2026
- Location:
- Idea Store Canary Wharf Churchill Place London E14 5RB
- Description
- It's time to finish the Summer Reading Challenge and collect your prizes.
- Date
- 25/08/2026
- Location:
- Whitehorse Adventure Playground Whitehorse Rd London E1 0NZ
- Description
- Adventure play
- Date
- 25 - 27/08/2026
- Location:
- Victoria Park
- Description
- Free-to-enter community programme of weekday activities including free open-air film screenings, live music and entertainment, sports and wellbeing sessions, arts and crafts workshops, children's theatre, plus a street food market and pop-up bars and much more!Join thousands of people celebrating what makes our borough one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the UK.
- Date
- 25/08/2026
- Location:
- Idea Store Watney Market 260 Commercial Rd London E1 2FB
- Description
- Read to the beat rap workshop
- Date
- 25/08/2026
- Location:
- Bigland Green Youth Centre, Bigland St, London E1 2NJ
- Description
- Be part of the fun at your local youth centre and join us in a positive environment whether it's chilling and relaxing with friends or taking part in a range of activities.
- Date
- 25/08/2026
- Location:
- Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
- Description
- Have fun and create your own straw flute, then test different sounds and tunes.
- Date
- 25/08/2026
- Location:
- Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
- Description
- Build Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, design a chocolate river, or invent your own delicious, imaginative rooms!
- Date
- 25/08/2026
- Location:
- Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place London E3 5GT
- Description
- Joins us for a lively game of speed, strategy, and music, where timing is everything and every move counts.
- Date
- 25/08/2026
- Location:
- Bigland Green Youth Centre, Bigland Street E1 2NJ
- Description
- Get on the pitch and take part in fun football sessions, enjoy skills drills and improve your game.
- Date
- 25/08/2026
- Location:
- Victoria Park East tennis courts
- Description
- Tennis