Art & culture in Hackney
149 exhibitions, screenings and talks in Hackney across 41 local venues. Updated daily from what Hackney's businesses post themselves.
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MOTHER'S PRAYER
Arts & Culture2026-08-04 · 19:30The Courtyard Theatre
MOTHER'S PRAYER
Londongrad: Tech Takeover
Arts & Culture2026-08-04 · 21:00The Courtyard Theatre
Londongrad: Tech Takeover
Textiles Through Time Guided Tour
Arts & Culture🔁 Multiple dates in September · 11:00Museum of the Home
Guided tour exploring textiles from the 1600s to present and their influence on ways of living.
Tomorrow
Almshouse 14 Tours
Arts & Culture🔁 Every Wednesday and SaturdayMuseum of the HomeFree with optional donation
Guided tours of restored 18th-century almshouse dwellings in Hackney
Erwartung / The Murderous Delusions of Gavrilo K
Arts & Culture2026-08-05Arcola Theatre, Studio 1
Music by Arnold Schoenberg / Kevin Rodgers
TRANSMISSIONS PRESENTS: GREEN ROOM (2015)
Arts & Culture2026-08-05Dalston Superstore
Film screening: Green Room (2015)
Dragon
Arts & Culture2026-08-05 · 13:30The Courtyard Theatre
Dragon
Fantasy League Auction Night
Arts & Culture2026-08-05 · 18:30BOXPARK ShoreditchTICKETS
Fantasy football auction game night
Londongrad: Tech Takeover
Arts & Culture2026-08-05 · 21:00The Courtyard Theatre
Londongrad: Tech Takeover
Thursday 6 August
Jean Cocteau: The Blood of a Poet (+ Shorts) - Pink Palace
Arts & Culture🔁 Weekly Pink Palace queer film clubRio Cinema
Pink Palace queer film club screening of Cocteau's Blood of a Poet with shorts.
Good Society: The Jane Austen RPG (Part 1 & 2)
Arts & Culture2026-08-06The Arcanist's Tavern
Two-part Jane Austen tabletop RPG session at The Arcanist's Tavern
BOOM! - Pink Palace
Arts & Culture🔁 Weekly queer lo-fi film club, ThursdaysRio Cinema
Pink Palace and Lobotomy Room present cult classic BOOM! starring Elizabeth Taylor.
Materiality
Arts & Culture2026-08-06Saatchi GalleryFree
Exhibition exploring expressive power of materials in glass, metal, textiles, and found objects.
THE BELT - World Premiere Screening
Arts & Culture2026-08-06Curzon SohoTickets on sale now
World premiere of short film THE BELT, a slapstick comedy, followed by UK premiere of Perfumania.
BOOM!
Arts & Culture2026-08-06Rio Cinema
Pink Palace and Lobotomy Room present cult classic BOOM!
Bring Your Baby Guided London Walk: Canary Wharf & Docklands History
Arts & Culture2026-08-06 · 11:00Canary Wharf & Docklands, London
Guided walk exploring Canary Wharf and Docklands history, with baby-friendly stop for lunch and changing.
Stacey
Arts & Culture2026-08-06 · 19:30The Courtyard Theatre
Stacey
BOOM! (1968)
Arts & Culture2026-08-06 · 19:30Pink PalaceTickets on sale now
Film screening of John Waters' cult classic BOOM! with introduction
Stacey - The Play
Arts & Culture2026-08-06 · 19:30The Courtyard Theatre
A dance theatre performance about Stacey Greenwood's quest for Strictly Come Dancing stardom.
Birth Stories
Arts & Culture2026-08-06 · 19:30The Courtyard Theatre
Birth Stories
Pink Palace: BOOM!
Arts & Culture2026-08-06 · 19:30Rio Cinema
John Waters' favorite film—Elizabeth Taylor in surreal cinematic spectacle.
Londongrad: Tech Takeover
Arts & Culture2026-08-06 · 21:00The Courtyard Theatre
Londongrad: Tech Takeover
Friday 7 August
SLC Aura Experience Weekend
Arts & Culture🔁 Friday to SundayShe's Lost Control Aura LabFrom $66.66
Aura photography and reading experience at the Aura Lab, Valentine Road, Hackney.
THE SUMMER BOOK
Arts & Culture2026-08-07Rio
Screening of The Summer Book, adapted from Tove Jansson's novel
Systems Collapse: Meeting The Lough On Its Own Terms (Exhibition at PS²)
Arts & Culture2026-08-07PS²
Ami Clarke's Lough Neagh ecology exhibition opens at PS² Belfast
Alien from L.A.
Arts & Culture2026-08-07The Castle Cinema / Peckhamplex Cinema
Albert Pyun retrospective screening with introduction by Tom Delancy Green
Godmonster of Indian Flats
Arts & Culture2026-08-07The Final Film Festival / Repertory Strand
Screening of Godmonster of Indian Flats by Fredric Hobbs, preceded by intro
Video Musics with Derrick Schultz
Arts & Culture2026-08-07not/nowhere
Programme of short works using editing to rhythm and beat
Birth Stories - Babes In Arms - Relaxed Performance
Arts & Culture2026-08-07 · 14:00The Courtyard Theatre
Birth Stories - Babes In Arms - Relaxed Performance
Between > 1
Arts & Culture2026-08-07 · 18:00The Courtyard Theatre
Between > 1
Video Musics: Film Screening
Arts & Culture2026-08-07 · 19:00not/nowhere
Screening of 16mm and digital films including four new works and a rare Ektachrome print.
Birth Stories
Arts & Culture2026-08-07 · 19:30The Courtyard Theatre
Birth Stories
Cabaret Roulette does Crime
Arts & Culture2026-08-07 · 19:30Chats Palace
Drag, circus, clown, burlesque and performance art with a mystery theme chosen by audience.
Stacey
Arts & Culture2026-08-07 · 19:30The Courtyard Theatre
Stacey
Londongrad: Tech Takeover
Arts & Culture2026-08-07 · 21:00The Courtyard Theatre
Londongrad: Tech Takeover
Saturday 8 August
KIKI Drag Cabaret – Every Saturday
Arts & Culture🔁 Every Saturday · 19:00Queen of Hoxton
Drag cabaret show with fabulous performances
Personal Problems
Arts & Culture2026-08-08The Final Film Festival / Repertory Strand
Screening of Personal Problems by Bill Gunn, preceded by intro from @theotherparties
Nemesis
Arts & Culture2026-08-08The Castle Cinema / Peckhamplex Cinema
Albert Pyun retrospective screening with introduction by Tom Delancy Green
Show Auditions: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Arts & Culture2026-08-08Tower Theatre
Auditions for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Cinema Year Zero #22 Issue Launch: The Fastest Guitar Alive Screening
Arts & Culture2026-08-08 · 13:45The Castle Cinema
Screening of The Fastest Guitar Alive (1967) launching Cinema Year Zero's 'Totally Spies' issue
Between > 1
Arts & Culture2026-08-08 · 14:30The Courtyard Theatre
Between > 1
Sunday 9 August
Polax
Arts & Culture2026-08-09The Final Film Festival / Repertory Strand
Screening of Polax by Leos Carax, preceded by intro from @jacknhiggins
Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes
Arts & Culture2026-08-09The Final Film Festival / Repertory Strand
Screening of Surge of Power by Mike Donahue, with video Q&A from @vincentjroth
THE BELT - Screening at The Castle Cinema
Arts & Culture2026-08-09The Castle CinemaTickets on sale now
Screening of short film THE BELT, a slapstick comedy, followed by UK premiere of Perfumania.
Relaxed Screening
Arts & Culture🔁 Second Sunday of the monthThe Castle Cinema
Monthly relaxed film screening for autistic guests and those with sensory needs, open to all.
Monday 10 August
ELSC Life Drawing
Arts & Culture🔁 Every MondayFilthy Fanny's
Weekly life drawing classes featuring aerial pole poses with London strippers.
THELMA & LOUISE
Arts & Culture2026-08-10Rio Cinema
August's Classic Matinee screening for over-60s
Thelma & Louise (Classic Matinee)
Arts & Culture🔁 Monthly social screening for over-60sRio Cinema
Ridley Scott's landmark 1991 road-trip drama with Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon.
Words & Paintings — Andrew Agutos Exhibition
Arts & Culture2026-08-10 · 10:00The Studio
Exhibition with artist in residence Andrew Agutos; viewing, artist meet & greet.
Classic Matinee: Thelma & Louise
Arts & Culture2026-08-10 · 14:30Rio Cinema
Thelma & Louise screening at Rio Cinema
Going Slow: Rebuilding intention through physical listening spaces
Arts & Culture2026-08-10 · 18:00Netil HouseFree RSVP
Panel talk exploring physical listening spaces and how we experience music.
Debut Nights: Virgin Suicides
Arts & Culture2026-08-10 · 19:00The Black EelTickets available
Sofia Coppola's cult classic film screening
Local Hero (Classic Matinee)
Arts & Culture🔁 Monthly social screening for over-60sRio Cinema
Bill Forsyth's beloved Scottish comedy-drama about place and belonging.
Tuesday 11 August
The Iron Coral - An Into the Odd Game
Arts & Culture2026-08-11The Arcanist's Tavern
Two-part tabletop RPG game night based on Into the Odd, hosted at The Arcanist's Tavern.
Dido and Aeneas
Arts & Culture2026-08-11Arcola Theatre, Studio 2
Music by Henry Purcell
HB Talent Live
Arts & Culture2026-08-11 · 18:30BOXPARK ShoreditchFREE TICKETS
Showcase your talents live at BOXPARK
Wednesday 12 August
TRANSMISSIONS PRESENTS: BREAKING GLASS (1980)
Arts & Culture2026-08-12Dalston Superstore
Film screening: Breaking Glass (1980)
Lowest of the Low
Arts & Culture2026-08-12Arcola Theatre
Documentary opera based on Günter Wallraff's exposé memoir, directed by Mehmet Ergen.
Dementia-Friendly Screening
Arts & Culture🔁 Second Wednesday of the month · 11:00The Castle Cinema
Monthly dementia-friendly film screening with relaxed setting, cafe open early, carers go free.
Beloved Film Club: Frances Ha
Arts & Culture2026-08-12 · 20:00MoylettsTickets available
Screening of Frances Ha by Noah Baumbach at Moyletts
Thursday 13 August
21 Days
Arts & Culture2026-08-13 · 18:00The Courtyard Theatre
21 Days
JAWS (1975) on 16mm film
Arts & Culture2026-08-13 · 19:00Main hall£10 Members, £12 Guests
Screening of Jaws (1975) on 16mm film
Pink Palace: Jean Cocteau - The Testament of Orpheus
Arts & Culture2026-08-13 · 19:30Rio Cinema
Cocteau's third Orpheus Trilogy installment—mysterious, otherworldly journey through time.
A Girl Called Owl
Arts & Culture2026-08-13 · 21:00The Courtyard Theatre
A Girl Called Owl
Friday 14 August
Life Drawing Event
Arts & Culture2026-08-14Alghazs Plant RoomTickets available
Curated life drawing session at Alghazs Plant Room, Hackney Wick
21 Days
Arts & Culture2026-08-14 · 18:00The Courtyard Theatre
21 Days
Aperitivo con l'autore - Francesco "Kento" Carlo
Arts & Culture2026-08-14 · 19:00Malavenda Cafè
Book presentation and aperitivo with author Francesco "Kento" Carlo discussing his book "Con una pistola alla tempia"
A Girl Called Owl
Arts & Culture2026-08-14 · 21:00The Courtyard Theatre
A Girl Called Owl
Saturday 15 August
Meet the Makers with Poulson Creative
Arts & Culture2026-08-15 · 10:00Bike Shed LondonFree
Meet the Essex-based Poulson Creative team, view builds, spec your next machine.
A Girl Called Owl
Arts & Culture2026-08-15 · 21:00The Courtyard Theatre
A Girl Called Owl
Monday 17 August
Summer School, 2001 – London screening + Digital Intro
Arts & Culture2026-08-17 · 20:00Centre 151
Film screening with digital introduction
Wednesday 19 August
Bitter Visions: By Order of Hildegard
Arts & Culture2026-08-19Arcola Theatre, Studio 2
By Hildegard von Bingen and Florence Carruthers Andrews
Rinaldo
Arts & Culture2026-08-19Arcola Theatre, Studio 1
Music by George Frideric Handel
RSVP Open Mic: A night of Music, Poetry and Vibes
Arts & Culture2026-08-19 · 19:00BOXPARK ShoreditchFREE TICKETS
Open mic night with music, poetry and community vibes