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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…
SEEDL: Mental Health Awareness Week & May Programme
SEEDL users are invited to take part in Mental Health Awareness Week, from 11–15 May. Throughout the week, they’ll be delivering a full programme of live courses designed to support mental wellbeing, build resilience and develop practical skills that can be applied at work and beyond. Monday May 11,…
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…
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 3rd & 4th – Fenchurch Street Station 10th & 11th – Jubilee Gardens…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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,…
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…
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