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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.
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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Club in the Clouds with Mixmag at Horizon 22 Events
Party above the skyline at Club in the Clouds! Eastern City turns Horizon 22 Events into Europe’s highest club for one unforgettable night. Eastern City and Mixmag, in partnership with Horizon 22 Events present Club in the Clouds, an exclusive party taking over Horizon 22 Events, Europe’s highest viewing platform,…
Hand Building SET Ceramics Courses – May 2026
Hand Building with Francisco Zhan: Surface & Substance Explore the relationship between form and surface in this 8-week handbuilding course led by artist Francisco Zhan. With a strong focus on surface, texture, and decoration, this course approaches ceramics as both structure and skin – something to build, carve, mark, and…
Risks, Ruins, and Riches: The Insurance Trail Walking Tours
Join us on a trail starting at the iconic Lloyd’s of London to uncover the evolution of the insurance industry. Beneath the gleaming steel of the modern City lies a history written in coffee grounds, sea spray, and smoke. Walk a circular voyage starting at the iconic Lloyd’s of London…
Verte London x Eastern City BID: Swap Shop & Repair Services
Join us for a week-long celebration in partnership with Verte. This swap invites you to refresh your wardrobe sustainably while discovering new ways to care for, customise, and fall back in love with your clothes. Alongside the swap, we’re hosting a curated programme of complimentary, hands-on workshops designed to inspire…
Clothing Repair Workshop at Hypha x Eastern City Studios
Join us for a curated programme of complimentary, hands-on workshops in partnership with Verte that are designed to inspire creativity, extend the life of your garments, and redefine your personal style. Learn essential repair techniques to extend the life of your wardrobe. This drop-in session covers mending holes, fixing hems,…
Fabric Framing Workshop at Hypha x Eastern City Studios
Join us for a curated programme of complimentary, hands-on workshops in partnership with Verte that are designed to inspire creativity, extend the life of your garments, and redefine your personal style. Create your own maximalist home décor piece using repurposed textiles. Guests will receive an A4 frame with a photo…
Hypha x Eastern City Studios presents (UN)SEEN curated by Zoë Goetzmann
The Eastern City BID is bringing empty spaces back into use by transforming vacant units into places for art, activity, and public life. In partnership with Hypha Studios, Eastern City BID unveils Hypha x Eastern City Studios – a space that will showcase a series of exhibitions from emerging artists…
Eastern City Special Friday Night Lights July Run
Eastern City July 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. Taking place on Friday,…
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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