Summer in the Eastern 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
Secret Garden Walking Tours
Explore the green outdoor spaces this summer with a series of free walking tours
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
London Festival of Architecture 2026
Explore ‘City Views: Leaving A Marks’ events programme for the London Festival of Architecture this summer
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.
Leadenhall Live returns for 2026
FIND OUT MOREWe are excited to be sponsoring Leadenhall Live at the Leadenhall Building from 23 June – 16th July. Join us for a celebration of culture, creativity and community.
What’s on this summer
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…
Next Door Installation: The Healing Heart by Dominika Prinzova
Who among us has never experienced heartbreak? Heartbreak that cracks our heart open and leaves it in pieces? Where our whole world shatters and the new one has not yet come to be? Healing Heart touches on the universal experience of broken heart, human resilience and transformation through pain, both collectively and…
Got Books or Prints to Spare? Donate to Providence Row
Do you have books or artwork you no longer need? Providence Row is currently looking for donations to help make their day centre a more welcoming and inclusive space for people experiencing homelessness. Your preloved items can make an immediate, meaningful difference. Books Do you or your colleagues have…
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…
Volunteer with Local Community Funded Charitable Projects
The Eastern City Business Improvement District is investing £44,000 across 11 local charitable projects, focussing on education, employability and wellbeing in the area. Now in its fourth year, the BID’s community funding continues to deliver meaningful impact for charities supporting those who live and work in the Eastern City. This…
Hypha x Eastern City Studios: HARDCORE SOFTWARE
Hypha x Eastern City Studios: HARDCORE SOFTWARE – new free art exhibition Step inside the bold and boundary-pushing world of HARDCORE SOFTWARE, the latest exhibition now showing at Hypha x Eastern City Studios. Exploring the body through physical, digital and hyper-real environments, HARDCORE SOFTWARE brings together a collective of artists…
Free Courses & Training with SEEDL – June Programme
All employees in businesses based within the Eastern City now benefit from free, unlimited access to over 200 live courses across a broad range of subjects with SEEDL. This learning hub offers courses designed to upskill local employees, boost business performance, and contribute to the continued growth and success of…
London Festival of Architecture 2026 ‘City Views: Leaving a Mark’
The Eastern City BID is delighted to be taking part in the London Festival of Architecture 2026 with a new programme inspired by its City Views installation and this year’s festival theme, Belonging. Building on the success of the Eastern City’s City Views installation, the programme invites workers, visitors and…
Eastern City Secret Gardens Walking Tours
Discover the City’s hidden pockets of greenery on the Eastern City Secret Gardens Tour! This carefully curated walk will highlight how nature is being woven into the urban landscape of the Eastern City BID area. On the walk we will spend time in the historic charm of Seething Lane where…
Live Music in Eastern City Outdoor Spaces this Summer
Discover the Eastern City’s hidden outdoor gems with a series of live music performances- perfect for brightening your lunch break or enjoying while passing through. Time: Midday – 2pm (each event date) June Location & Dates 10th & 11th – Jubilee Gardens 17th & 18th – St Peters-upon-Cornhill, Cornhill…
Hardcore Software x Hypha Weekender
Join Hypha for the first Hypha Weekender, a mini-festival of culture. With show openings, extended exhibition hours & special events, make a weekend of it and discover what Hypha Studios & Hypha Curates are doing for culture across the capital. Hardcore Software x Hypha Weekender: Body In…
Leadenhall Market Summer Sessions Live Music every Friday in June
City workers, visitors and residents are invited to kick off summer Fridays in the heart of the City as Leadenhall Market, supported by the Destination City Partnership Fund, launches Summer Sessions – a month-long line-up of free live music, roaming performers and creative workshops throughout June. Across four Friday afternoons…
Watch the World Cup at BOXHALL CITY
Catch all the action and magic of the tournament as BOXHALL City brings you the ultimate summer of football, showing games live on big screens. Live every shot, save, tackle and var review with an unbeatable atmosphere in a premium setting! Enjoy your favourite drinks and eat from 14 of…
The Lady Mayor’s Ride Out sponsored by Triumph Motorcycles
The Lady Mayor’s Ride Out, sponsored by Triumph Motorcycles, will bring together bikers from across London and beyond in support of The Lord Mayor’s Appeal. This exhilarating event offers motorcycle enthusiasts the chance to don their leathers and gather in the heart of the City of London to celebrate the Lady Mayor…
Free Phone Marking Event
Join us for the next free phone‑marking sessions in June – delivered by the five City of London Business Improvement Districts in partnership with the City of London Police. This discreet, drop‑in event gives you the chance to have a unique, tamper‑resistant security sticker applied to your phone. The marking…
Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 at The Alchemist
The Alchemist Bevis Marks and Monument are projecting the matches across their big screens, but it’s not just football. It’s an atmosphere charged with energy and a touch of theatre. From buckets of ice-cold beer to easy bar food (think burgers & spice bags), The Alchemist has the moments that…
Summer Music in City Churches
This June, Summer Music in City Churches returns to the Square Mile for the eighth time. This year’s theme is Around the World, and with nine days of music inspired by travel overseas and home thoughts from abroad, there is an abundance of choice for everyone! Music ranges from symphonic…
Outdoor Terrarium Workshop at Seething Lane Garden
Join Jar and Fern to create your own self-watering terrarium in a glass jar, set in a beautiful city garden in the Eastern City. Learn the history of Terrariums, how to care for them and the ideal plants to fill them with. You will be provided with everything you need…
Eastern City Rally & Reset: Social Tennis Sessions
Swap your desk for the court with a fun, coach-led afternoon tennis session designed for all abilities. Whether you’re picking up a racket for the first time or brushing up on your game, expect light coaching, social play, and a refreshing active break in the heart of the City. What’s…
Eastern City HYROX City Challenge
Experience the race-day atmosphere of HYROX at one of London’s leading fitness destinations. Hosted at Third Space, this coach-led challenge combines strength, endurance and functional fitness stations inspired by the world’s fastest-growing fitness race series. Whether you’re training for an event or simply curious to try the HYROX format, expect…
MIO Office Choir of the Year 2026
Does your choir have what it takes to be crowned MIO Office Choir of the Year 2026? Join us for an inspiring night of music, teamwork, and friendly competition as workplace choirs from across the UK take to the stage. Take the stage, raise your voices, and show us…
Outdoor Terrarium Workshop at St Peter-upon-Cornhill
Join Jar and Fern to create your own self-watering terrarium in a glass jar, set in a beautiful city garden in the Eastern City. Learn the history of Terrariums, how to care for them and the ideal plants to fill them with. You will be provided with everything you need…
Eastern City Urban Flow: Hot Yoga
Take a break, leave the office behind and step into the heat for a dynamic yoga experience designed to improve mobility, strength and focus. Combining flowing movement with a warming studio environment, this energising session helps release tension, increase flexibility and restore mental clarity for the rest of your day.
Pottery Courses at SET Ceramics
HANDBUILDING: SURFACE & SUBSTANCE (Mondays) Join artist Francisco Zhan for an 8-week evening course focusing heavily on texture, surface design, and decoration. Completely beginner-friendly, you’ll learn key techniques like marbling and sgraffito in an intimate group of six. Starts 6 July. Discounts available for City of London residents.
Points for Macmillan: Darts Challenge for Macmillan Cancer Support
Join Roxy Ball Room St Mary Axe for a friendly darts competition in support of Macmillan Cancer Support! Enter your team and help your local venue climb the leaderboard by scoring as many points as possible within 1 hour. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy some competitive fun, connect with…
Lloyd’s of London and The Lord Mayor’s Appeal Abseil Challenge 2026
The Lord Mayor’s Appeal and Lloyd’s of London Foundation have joined forces to host a 2 day abseiling extravaganza at the Lloyd’s Building on the 8th and 9th July. The Lady Mayor Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley will be descending on Thurs 9 July but slots for both days are available…
Eastern City Yoga in the City Garden
Start your day right with a calming outdoor yoga session set in one of the Square Mile’s hidden green spaces. Designed to help you slow down, stretch out and reset, this guided class blends movement, breath and mindful pause in a peaceful open-air setting. Just bring yourself! Yoga mats will…
Eastern City Soul Cycle at The Leadenhall Building
Expect a 45-minute, high-intensity ride designed to strengthen your mind, body and soul — with big energy, even bigger playlists and the iconic atmosphere SoulCycle is known for. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or clipping in for the first time, join us for this special pop-up in collaboration with Eastern…
Outdoor Hand-Tied Bouquet Workshop at Fen Court
Learn how to create your own hand-tied bouquet with Jar and Fern in one of the tranquil outdoor spaces in the Eastern City. These beautiful arrangements look just as good displayed in a jar or vase once you get them home. You’ll be taught the spiralling technique used by florists…
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,…
Eastern City Strength and Stretch: Reformer Pilates
Discover a smarter way to move with this instructor-led Reformer Pilates session at FS8 Monument. Using specialist reformer equipment, you’ll build strength, improve posture and develop greater mobility through low-impact, full-body movement. Suitable for beginners and experienced movers alike, this class offers an energising introduction to one of the most…
Bollywood in Billingsgate
A Celebration of Bollywood • Bhangra • Desi Dance Music London, get ready — Bollywood is taking over Billingsgate! The Billingsgate Network Group, chaired by Nighat Qureishi, are excited to present a one-of-a-kind celebration where Bollywood meets the energy of the London Square Mile. For one night only, we are…
Outdoor Hand-Tied Bouquet Workshop at St Michael Cornhill
Learn how to create your own hand-tied bouquet with Jar and Fern in one of the tranquil outdoor spaces in the Eastern City. These beautiful arrangements look just as good displayed in a jar or vase once you get them home. You’ll be taught the spiralling technique used by florists…
Celebrate Father’s Day in the Eastern City
Looking for a memorable way to celebrate Father’s Day in the City of London? From vibrant street food experiences to refined dining, the Eastern City offers plenty of ways to treat Dad to something special. Whether you’re after a relaxed lunch with global flavours or a more indulgent, sit-down experience,…
10 cocktail spots in the Eastern City
10 of the best spots for Cocktails in the Eastern City: Where to Sip and Savour The Eastern City isn’t just about great food and stunning architecture; it’s also home to some of the best cocktail spots in London. Whether you’re after classic drinks with a twist or bold, inventive…
Where to stay in the Eastern City
The Eastern City is not only a bustling hub of business and culture but also home to some of London’s finest luxury hotels. Whether you’re visiting for work or leisure, the area offers a range of accommodation options that combine convenience with comfort. Here are some of the best places…
What’s on in the Eastern City
What’s OnCheck out some amazing events happening right here in the heart of the City of London with parties in our iconic viewing galleries, art and culture, wellbeing events and more!
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