Welcome to the community that drives change.
Nestled between Aldgate and Bank, Monument and Liverpool Street, our iconic towers and historic streets are where diverse perspectives create impact.
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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Explore HereFestival of Light
Explore HereFind out what’s on in the Eastern City’s Festival of Light, including London’s tallest Christmas tree, illuminations and free festive workshops.
Sculpture in the City 13th Edition
Sculpture in the City is an annual sculpture park that uses the urban realm as a rotating gallery space. The 13th Edition of Sculpture in the City is on display from 24 July 2024 – Spring 2025, and includes 17 artworks by 15 artists: Arturo Herrera, Clare Burnett, Daniel Silver,…
Friday Sessions Sushi Samba
SAMBAROOM invites guests to experience the all-new Friday Sessions, taking place from 10:30 PM to 3 AM. This vibrant event is set to kickstart the weekend with an electrifying atmosphere where music and entertainment take center stage. Attendees can look forward to a night filled with dynamic DJ sets, live…
Visit the Eastern City Tree – London’s tallest Christmas tree
Visit London’s tallest Christmas tree! A massive 67 foot Christmas tree – the tallest in London – will be the latest edition to the iconic City skyline. The Eastern City tree will be erected at One Bishopsgate Plaza, outside the Pan Pacific London hotel. The tree, made of 65,000 LED…
City Light Illuminations
Hive Curates and Eastern City BID are excited to announce the start of a series of City Light Illuminations, a key highlight of the ongoing Festival of Light winter programme. This initiative continues by shining a spotlight on city landmarks, featuring 55 Old Broad Street. City Light Illuminations will feature…
Impulse
Impulse We are delighted to reveal IMPULSE – an interactive sound and light playground made up of six see-saws that respond to the riders’ movements at St Helen’s Square. A City of London premier, Impulse is an invitation to play, laugh and transform when put into motion by people, augmented…
Bystander Intervention Training
An enhanced training session designed to upskill all delegates on how to be an active bystander when they see forms of harassment take place, safely and without putting their own safety at risk. Held online via Zoom at lunchtime. Tuesday 3rd December 12:00-12:30 Zoom link here Following a growing…
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.