East London Events Calendar

Looking for something to do in East London? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great tips and events to offer. Find out what’s on in East London with our regularly updated events calendar featuring the best upcoming events in East London and the area.

This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for East London, featuring the best of things to do in East London – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. East London fundraisers and charity events.

Important This Event Calendar is not maintained on a daily basis and some events may have changed dates or are no longer happening. Please double-check the event websites for the most up-to-date information.

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PUNK ROCK

THE SOURCE Theatre Square, Stratford, E15 1BX, London, London

UEL BA Acting for Stage and Screen Presents Punk Rock Thursday 8 – Friday 9 May (Under 16s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian) About this event Punk Rock by Simon Stephens explores the pressures, rivalries, and raw intensity of teenage life. Set in a fee-paying grammar school in Stockport, it follows […]

£0.79 – £1.79

ALICE

THE SOURCE Theatre Square, Stratford, E15 1BX, London, London

UEL BA Acting for Stage and Screen Presents Alice Thursday 8 – Friday 9 May (Ages 16+) About this event In this dark and contemporary reimagining of Alice in Wonderland, Laura Wade crafts a thought-provoking tale about grief, identity, and the blurred line between fantasy and reality. As Alice ventures deeper into her own fractured […]

£0.79 – £1.79

PUNK ROCK

THE SOURCE Theatre Square, Stratford, E15 1BX, London, London

UEL BA Acting for Stage and Screen Presents Punk Rock Thursday 8 – Friday 9 May (Under 16s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian) About this event Punk Rock by Simon Stephens explores the pressures, rivalries, and raw intensity of teenage life. Set in a fee-paying grammar school in Stockport, it follows […]

£0.79 – £1.79

PUNK ROCK

THE SOURCE Theatre Square, Stratford, London E15 1BX, London, London

UEL BA Acting for Stage and Screen Presents Punk Rock Thursday 8 – Friday 9 May (Under 16s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian) About this event Punk Rock by Simon Stephens explores the pressures, rivalries, and raw intensity of teenage life. Set in a fee-paying grammar school in Stockport, it follows […]

£0.79 – £1.79

Noisy World – A solo exhibition of works on paper by Steve Perfect

The Stone Space 6 Church Lane, Leytonstone, London, London

With simple line drawings of ordinary objects and mundane moments, Perfect outlines an alternative vision to the competitive pursuit of perfectionism in modern society. As though retrieved from a surreal flower press, people, plants and vessels are presented flattened and slightly out of shape; multiple minimalist selves cross architectural and art historical references; impressions of unrelated […]

Free

Coll!de Festival – Performance Evening

THE SOURCE Theatre Square, Stratford, London E15 1BX, London, London

COLL!DE Festival 2025 Presents Performance Evening (This production is suitable for all ages. Under 12yrs must be accompanied by an adult) Friday 16 May About this event COLL!DE Festival presents its closing night: a showcase evening featuring performances from UEL’s current Dance students, creative works from our graduates, and exciting pieces by emerging and leading […]

£6.13

Onions And…

Hypha Gallery 2 Sugar House Island 107 High Street, London, London

Onions And… a circular exploration of waste. Combining textiles with one of the most common kitchen wastes: onion skins! Onions And… leans on the ancient techniques of natural dyes to demonstrate how waste can and must be turned into something else; whether this is of utilitarian purpose, or a textile piece that offers us space […]

£5

Camp Comedy [May]

The Divine 33 Stoke Newington Road, London, London

London's fruitiest night of stand-up comedy is back! We're bringing you a hilarious night of the shiniest queer (& queer-adjacent) rising stars on the stand-up scene, alongside big sexy headliners.   For May we’re joined by social media sensation & co-host of the fantastic Stay Hydrated podcast, CHRIS HALL 🎉 Everyone’s favourite background singer, Instagram […]

£8

CLIMACTION

THE SOURCE Theatre Square, Stratford, London E15 1BX, London, London

CAMEYE Presents Climaction: Perform for the Planet Saturday 24 May About this event Climaction: Perform for the Planet is a free, live, climate-themed performance co-created with local communities, students, young people, and Newham’s climate activists. Taking place at The Source—Newham’s pioneering cultural and community hub—this site-responsive, modular performance invites audiences to reflect, respond, and act […]

Free

London Youth Games Community Sports Festival

Copper Box Arena Copper Box Arena, London, London

Get ready for an incredible festival of sport and physical activity! The LYG Community Sport Festival, part of the Open Games, takes place on Sunday 6th July – and you’re invited! Join us for an unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the London Youth Games Community Sports Festival — a vibrant celebration […]

Free

ALICE

THE SOURCE Theatre Square, Stratford, London E15 1BX, London, London

UEL BA Acting for Stage and Screen Presents Alice Thursday 8 – Friday 9 May (Ages 16+) About this event In this dark and contemporary reimagining of Alice in Wonderland, Laura Wade crafts a thought-provoking tale about grief, identity, and the blurred line between fantasy and reality. As Alice ventures deeper into her own fractured […]

£0.79 – £1.79

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