What's on in East London
East London packs a remarkable amount of culture into a short walk. From landmark venues to smaller galleries, theatres and music spaces, this part of the city rewards anyone willing to explore beyond the obvious — and much of what's on is easy to combine into a single outing.
This page tracks the exhibitions, theatre, concerts and cinema on at venues across East London this week. We show each event's venue, dates and how to book, so you can build a plan around where you already are or fancy heading. Whether you want a gallery afternoon, an evening show or a family day out, start here.
Follow any listing through for full details, times and booking. For a wider view, browse what's on today or this weekend across the whole city.
East · this week

ABBA Voyage
27/05/2022 - 28/06/2027
Mon, Thu-Fri 19:45; Sat 15:00 & 19:45; Sun 13:00 & 18:00
ABBA Arena
Bank of England Museum – What's On (parent listing) - FREE
21/06/2026 - 31/03/2027
Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30). Museum Lates every third Thu until 20:00 (last entry 19:30, booking recommended). Closed Bank Holidays and weekends.
Bank of England Museum
Sea Life
17/09/2026 - 18/01/2027
Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00 (+ Sat 10:00-17:00 on performance days)
Half Moon Theatre
After The Fire: Insurance, Finance & A Rebuilt City - FREE
05/10/2026 - 27/11/2026
Mon-Fri: 10:00-17:00
Bank of England Museum
Cecilia Vicuna: Living Threads
07/10/2026 - 14/02/2027
Tue-Wed, Fri-Sun 11:00-18:00; Thu 11:00-21:00
Whitechapel Gallery
SQUID: A Victim Impact Statement
11/11/2026 - 14/11/2026
Various times - see website
Arcola Theatre (Studio 2)Venues in East London · 77
- ABBA Arena
- Arcola Theatre (Studio 1)
- Arcola Theatre (Studio 2)
- Autograph
- Bank of England Museum
- Barbican Centre (Art Gallery)
- Barbican Centre (Conservatory)
- Barbican Centre (Frobisher Auditorium 1)
- Barbican Centre (Frobisher Rooms)
- Barbican Centre (Hall)
- Barbican Centre (The Pit)
- Barbican Centre (Theatre)
- Barbican Centre (Various)
- Barbican Cinema
- BEERS London
- Bridewell Theatre
- Centre of the Cell
- Chapel Royal of St Peter Ad Vincula
- Charterhouse (Chapel)
- Chisenhale Gallery
- Cineworld West India Quay
- Close-Up Cinema
- Curzon Aldgate
- Dennis Severs' House
- EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney)
- Elizabeth Xi Bauer (Clerkenwell)
- Everyman Broadgate
- Everyman Canary Wharf
- Everyman Stratford International
- Fabric London
- Forest Cinema (Walthamstow)
- Genesis Cinema
- Ginny on Frederick
- Guildhall Art Gallery
- Hackney Empire
- Hackney Picturehouse
- Half Moon Theatre
- Insurance Museum
- Jack The Ripper Museum
- London Mithraeum | Bloomberg SPACE
- London Museum Docklands
- LSO St Luke's
- Middle Temple Hall
- Milton Court Concert Hall
- MOTH Club
- Museum of the Home (formerly Geffrye Museum)
- Museum of the Order of St John
- Nunnery Gallery
- Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration
- Raven Row
- Rich Mix
- Rio Cinema
- Rose Easton
- Round Chapel
- Royal Drawing School
- Royal Pharmaceutical Society Museum
- Sadler's Wells East
- Shoreditch Town Hall
- Silk Street Theatre
- Soho Theatre Walthamstow
- St Giles Cripplegate
- St Mary-le-Bow
- State51 Factory
- Stratford East
- The Castle Cinema
- The Source Stratford
- Troxy
- V&A East Storehouse
- Valence House Museum
- Village Underground
- Vue - Westfield Stratford
- Wapping Powerhouse
- Whitechapel Gallery
- William Morris Gallery
- Wilton's Music Hall
- Yard Theatre
- Young V&A
Frequently asked questions
What's on in East London this week?
The list above shows cultural events at venues across East London — exhibitions, theatre, concerts and film — updated day by day, with our picks first.
Are there free things to do in East London?
Often, yes. Many London venues offer free entry to their collections and free events. See our free things to do page for everything on this week with no ticket.
How do I get to East London?
East London is well served by the Underground, buses and, in central areas, walking between venues. Check each venue's page for its address and nearest station.
How current are these listings?
They're refreshed continuously, so the events shown reflect what's actually on in this part of London this week.




