Art & culture in Newham
32 exhibitions, screenings and talks in Newham across 14 local venues. Updated daily from what Newham's businesses post themselves.
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Arts & Crafts
Arts & Culture🔁 Tuesdays · 10:30The WellFree
Weekly arts and crafts for over 55s
Thursday 6 August
Chill But Social: Sip & Paint
Arts & Culture2026-08-06The Orange RoomTickets available via link in bio
Paint & sip evening with live DJs at the Orange Room
Sunday 9 August
House Mill Guided Tours
Arts & Culture🔁 Sundays at 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:00pm · 11:30The House Mill£10 per person
Guided tours of the Grade I listed 18th century tidal mill
Islamic Art Workshop
Arts & Culture🔁 Every Sunday · 11:00UMQ Community Centre
Learn Arabic calligraphy and Islamic geometric patterns
Wednesday 12 August
The FRIENDS™ Experience – The One in London
Arts & Culture2026-08-12London's Royal Docks
Immersive FRIENDS™ experience with recreated sets, photo opportunities, and retail.
Solar Eclipse Experience
Arts & Culture2026-08-12 · 18:00Zip World London, ArcelorMittal Orbit£14pp
Solar eclipse viewing with expert talk from 80m-high viewing deck
Saturday 22 August
For the Love of Fantasy & SciFi
Arts & Culture2026-08-22Excel London
Fantasy and sci-fi event at Excel London
Sunday 23 August
Fantasy Convention
Arts & Culture2026-08-23CentrEd
Meet stars from Lord of the Rings, Twilight, Stranger Things, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and more
Monday 24 August
Three Ghosts of Silvertown
Arts & Culture2026-08-24 · 19:30Tate InstituteTickets via Ticket Tailor
Theatre production about working-class ghosts confronting past and present inequalities.
Thursday 3 September
BLOODSPORT: After Helen of Troy
Arts & Culture2026-09-03Stratford East
World premiere of Ava Pickett's new play directed by Lisa Spirling
Bloodsport
Arts & Culture2026-09-03Stratford East
New play by Ava Pickett starring Michelle Dockery and Laura Aikman
Saturday 5 September
A Man with Concrete Feet
Arts & Culture2026-09-05Dancing City, Queen Elizabeth Olympic ParkFREE
A poetic adventure through Dancing City where audiences help carry the weight.
Dancing City
Arts & Culture2026-09-05Queen Elizabeth Olympic ParkFree
8 international dance acts at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
'As, Was, Is' by Shawn Plague & Chande Nieg
Arts & Culture2026-09-05East London Dance
Funk style dance and locking showcase at East London Dance, Stratford
Monday 14 September
Artist of Tomorrow
Arts & Culture2026-09-14The Talent House
Chris Reyes takes over the Talent House
Artist of Tomorrow: Our House Takeover by Chris Reyes
Arts & Culture2026-09-14The Talent HouseEvents from £5, Full festival pass £15
Week-long creative festival featuring live music, dance, visual arts, films, DJs, workshops and new dance theatre.
Tuesday 15 September
5x15: Martin Gayford on Venice
Arts & Culture2026-09-15 · 19:00Royal Geographical Society
Martin Gayford discusses Venice and his book My Heart is This
5x15: Martin Gayford – My Heart is This
Arts & Culture2026-09-15 · 19:00Royal Geographical Society
Martin Gayford at 5x15 event
Wednesday 16 September
David Rosenberg in conversation with Michael Rosen
Arts & Culture2026-09-16 · 19:00Old Spotted Dog Clubhouse
Michael Rosen in conversation with David Rosenberg about Rebel Footprints
Friday 18 September
5x15: Angela Duckworth – Situated
Arts & Culture2026-09-18 · 19:00Emmanuel Centre
Angela Duckworth discusses her new book Situated
Saturday 19 September
Common Threads – Remiiya opening
Arts & Culture2026-09-19Cody Dock
Opening of Common Threads exhibition featuring contributions from Cody Dock communities exploring local heritage and textile history.
Open House Festival: Lighthouse & Gardens Guided Tour
Arts & Culture2026-09-19The Lighthouse & GardensFree
Guided tour of the Lighthouse & Gardens and presentation on IQL North development
Lighting Up The Lea Festival
Arts & Culture2026-09-19 · 11:00Cody DockFree
Free day festival with live music, workshops, crafting, performances and stalls at Cody Dock.