Welcome to the community that drives change.
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.
Explore the mix of old and new. Eat, drink, shop and dive into arts and culture. Take your experience to new heights and discover all this vibrant area has to offer.
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Eastern City Special Friday Night Lights February Run
Eastern City February Special: A Run, A Vibe, and A Post-Run Cheers Mark your calendars, because this is one run you won’t want to miss. The Eastern City Special is back, blending the energy of an evening run with the buzz of a post-race social, this time on Thirsty Thursday.
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…
Pancake Day Race returns to Leadenhall Market
A flippin’ good time: Leadenhall Market’s Pancake Day Race returns this Shrove Tuesday Leadenhall Market will celebrate Shrove Tuesday with the return of its annual Pancake Day Race, taking place in the Market’s iconic atrium on Tuesday 17th February 2026, with races starting at 12.30pm. Teams are now invited to secure their place…
Speed Dating in the Eastern City this Valentine’s
Looking for sparks this Valentine’s? Eastern City BID and Brookfield Properties are teaming up to play cupid! Join us for a lively speed‑dating night with Speedy Dating – expect fun, flirty chats, and plenty of free drinks and canapés. And who knows, this might be the beginning of your…
Watch Six Nations at BOXHALL City
This February and March, BOXHALL is your home for the Guinness Six Nations as they bring every scrum, every line-out and every last-minute try to the screens in Liverpool Street. Whether you’re a die-hard supporter or just there for the atmosphere (and the Guinness), BOXHALL City has got the perfect…
Shakespeare Unstaged | Much Ado About Nothing
A Shakespeare play put on in a day! Shakespeare Unstaged® was inspired by the diary of a manager at an Elizabethan theatre, which revealed that a company of actors might have put on forty plays in a year. And that these had to be rehearsed in a matter of days.
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Hello from the Eastern City BID
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.