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Built on relationships, the Eastern City is the UK’s central business district. Nestled between Aldgate and Bank, Monument and Liverpool Street, our iconic towers and historic streets are where diverse perspectives create impact. This is where dynamic businesses thrive alongside dining, shopping, arts and culture.
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Summer in the Eastern City
EXPLORE NOWSummer in the City is here! Local workers can enjoy a packed programme of free fitness classes, walking tours, outdoor workshops, live music, cultural experiences and events across the Eastern City. Whether you’re looking to get active, explore the area, try something new on your lunch break or unwind after work, there’s something for everyone.
Sculpture in the City 14th Edition
Sculpture in the City 14th Edition: an Outdoor Gallery in the Heart of London’s Square Mile Step into the City of London like never before as Sculpture in the City returns for its 14th edition – transforming the urban landscape into a dynamic, open-air gallery of contemporary art. From iconic…
Friday Night Lights 2026
Join Us for Friday Night Lights – A Run with a View Eastern City is once again proud to sponsor Friday Night Lights, a run club that brings together the local community for an energising evening of movement, music, and stunning city views. This is a fantastic way to stay…
Start an Office Choir with Music in Offices
It’s as easy as Do Re Mi to set up an office choir with our partners at Music in Offices. Join the chorus of offices who are setting up workplace choirs across the Eastern City. By singing together in a choir at work, people build confidence, benefit from improved mental…
Glasshouse Stories Exhibition
Created by Brighton-based artist Claudia Fontes, the installation explores the hidden lives of plants and the complex relationships between nature, history and migration. The exhibition is inspired by the recent relocation of plants from Kew Gardens’ historic Palm House to a new sustainable home – a moment of transition that…
Library of Things Comes to the Barbican Library Easter 2026
Fed up of buying stuff you don’t use often? The Library of Things is a place where you can access useful items you don’t need to use often, from carpet cleaners to drills to projectors. Join a growing community of people renting items to save money, learn new skills like repair…
Exhibition: Winner of the Brookfield Properties Craft Award 2026
Darcey Fleming presents (Extra)ordinary, her first solo exhibition and a newly commissioned installation for the reception at 99 Bishopsgate. Across the walls of 99 Bishopsgate, Fleming’s weavings cascade in a series of vibrant sculptural works. Each piece is a wall-hung weave made from discarded baling twine – a humble agricultural…
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Our AmbitionFind out more about the Eastern City Business Improvement District, working to promote and enhance this unique area of the City of London, known as the Eastern City.
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