Summer in the City
This summer, discover a different side of the Eastern City. From outdoor fitness classes, live music and rooftop experiences to cultural events, hidden green spaces and after-work socials, explore a season of free and exciting things to do in the heart of the City. Whether you’re working locally, visiting for the day or looking for something new to experience, there’s something happening all summer long.
Summer in the Eastern City
The hottest new events
Enjoy live music in outdoor spaces
Pop-up music performances will happen across the summer in the Eastern City
Fitness & wellness classes
Take part in fun & free fitness classes throughout the summer
Outdoor creative workshops
Get your creative juices flowing with outdoor terrarium and floristry workshops
Hypha x Eastern City Studios
Explore free art exhibitions & events at our new creative studio space at 130 Fenchurch Street
Eastern City Arcade
Take on your colleagues with a free pop up gaming experience
Leadenhall Live
We are pleased to be supporting Leadenhall Live at the Leadenhall Building with a series of free talks, workshops and fitness classes
Friday Night Lights x Eastern City Special
BOOK NOWJoin Eastern City’s special run hosted by Friday Night lights on 17 July! Take on 5k through the Eastern City, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy drinks at an after-party at Novotel Towerbridge. Complimentary tickets are also available for our workers throughout the summer on certain Fridays.
What’s on this summer
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…
Free Self-Guided History Walks around the City of London
As part of our work with local charities and community projects, Eastern City BID recently contributed towards the creation of two free, self-guided audio trails designed for children/families to explore the City of London. The podcasts are called ‘Time Hunters’ and are roughly 2 – 2.5-hours each, including stops and…
SEEDL: Free Learning Programme for September
Welcome to this month’s learning line-up, where you can explore and register for September’s live courses on SEEDL. Tuesday 1 September 11:00am – 11:20am How to Read a Balance Sheet 2:00pm – 3:00pm Mentoring 3:30pm – 4:30pm Workplace Mental Health Support Training – Part 2 Wednesday 2…
Coil Building & Material Exploration Short Course with SET Ceramics
Practice one of ceramics’ most ancient and versatile handbuilding techniques in this 4-week short course focused on process and play. Drawing on her background in architecture and fine art, Sculptor Lauren McNicoll will guide you step-by-step through structural coiling, joining methods, and expressive surface techniques like sgraffito, carving, and slips.
Handbuilding: Surface and Substance Course with SET Ceramics
Whether you’re completely new to clay or looking to build confidence, this 8-week course shows you how simple shapes can be transformed into standout, one-of-a-kind pieces. Led by artist Francisco Zhan, you’ll build a solid foundation in core handbuilding methods, including pinching, coiling, slab building, and traditional Japanese kurinuki block…
SET Ceramics Launches a New Window Gallery in the City
SET Ceramics Launches a New Window Gallery in the City As part of SET’s 10th anniversary celebrations, SET Ceramics is launching a new window gallery, showcasing new work by four studio members: Valeria Salinas Toro, Max Kenny, Tilly McLean and Felix Rose Bagwell. Just a few minutes’ walk from Tower…
Eastern City Women’s Self-Defence Workshop
Gain confidence and self-belief with KB Fitness where a highly qualified instructor will share practical safety advice and teach you physical moves. Self-defence has never been more important than it is in current times. This workshop is open to all women, including cisgender and transgender women, as well as anyone…
Tour de City Inter-Company Wattbike Challenge
Join the Tour de City inter-company static Wattbike challenge. Be part of our high-energy Tour de City Wattbike challenge! The event will be held as part of City Giving Day on Wednesday 23 September at The Leadenhall Building in aid of The Lord Mayor’s Appeal and sponsored by Eastern City…
Eastern City Self-Defence Workshop
Gain confidence and self-belief with KB Fitness where a highly qualified instructor will share practical safety advice and teach you physical moves. Self-defence has never been more important than it is in current times. This workshop is open to all genders. We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and…
Power the Tower for MS
MS-UK Tower Walk 2026 For three years, fundraisers have taken on every step to get to the top of The Gherkin. For this fourth year of The MS-UK Tower Walk, the tower climbing challenge will be at Tower 42, one of London’s most iconic and recognisable landmarks. If you’re looking…
Climb the Capital
Tackle London’s Cheesegrater, Scalpel, and the Walkie-Talkie in a 475m vertical test of strength and endurance! This exhilarating charity event is a uniquely challenging stair-climb, ascending 475 metres to raise funds for charity, right in the heart of the city. Participants will require true endurance and determination to conquer three iconic London skyscrapers…
The Big Climb Against Loneliness
920 steps. 42 floors. One morning that helps end loneliness in later life. Enter a team, climb your local skyline, and change later life for older people across the UK. On the morning of Friday 20 November 2026, teams from across the City will climb the 920 steps of Tower…
Providence Row CEO Sleepout 2026
Sleep out, wake up, save lives. Join fellow business leaders, business owners, c-suite execs, directors and teams to unite and fight homelessness. All you need is a big heart, a sleeping bag, and be willing to raise or donate £2500 for grassroots charities in the area. The CEO Sleepout 2026…
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