What’s On
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…
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…
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…
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…
Watch the World Cup Live at Bread Street Kitchen
The World Cup deserves more than a bar stool and a bad angle. At Bread Street Kitchen, selected matches are shown live alongside seasonal dishes, expertly poured drinks, and the kind of atmosphere that makes the big moments land even harder. Great food, great football, and a welcome that keeps…
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 Events this Summer
Join us for the next free phone‑marking sessions over the coming months – 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.
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…
Leadenhall Live
The Eastern City BID is delighted to be supporting Leadenhall Live at The Leadenhall Building for the second year! This summer, Leadenhall Live returns with a packed programme of live music, wellbeing experiences, workshops, talks, comedy and community events, transforming one of the City’s most iconic destinations into a vibrant…
Pause above the City at The Garden at 120
From Saturday 27th June, the rooftop The Garden at 120 will be transformed for two weeks of summer events for Pause Above the City. This is your invitation to step away from your desk, bring your lunch up to the roof garden and enjoy the summer lineup. What’s more, every…
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.
Complimentary Stress Relief bar
Stress Relief bar Thurs 2 Jul | 09:00-11:00 | Public Space Drop in for an instant reset at the Stress Relief Bar, as part of Leadenhall Live. Guided by our expert practitioners, this pop-up experience focuses entirely on relieving stress through targeted techniques such as Gua Sha, hand reflexology, all…
Pride Silent Disco at Horizon 22
Pick your soundtrack, celebrate Pride and dance your way through the night at Horizon 22 at the Pride Silent Disco. What to expect: Welcome Drink Entertainment with Adam All and Apple Derrieres, a high energy, real-life married Drag King and Queen Face Painting Three channels of music full of lively,…
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…
Eastern City Arcade at Hypha x Eastern City Studios
We are delighted to introduce the Eastern City Arcade, our new pop-up gaming event space at Hypha x Eastern City Studios, 130 Fenchurch Street. Event information: Hypha x Eastern City Studios 130 Fenchurch Street 11.00am-3.30pm, 7-11 July Free to attend and open to the public No pre-booking required just drop…
Market Fest Street Food & Sunset in the City at One Under Lime
This July, One Under Lime is the place to be, bringing together great food, live entertainment and after-work vibes in the heart of the City. Whether you’re grabbing lunch at Market Fest or unwinding with drinks and music at Sunset in The City, there’s something happening throughout the month to…
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…
The Wellverse Takeover: ROWBOTS – Strength & Sweat
This full body strength & conditioning class is designed to build strength, improve fitness and develop overall athleticism. Our coaches will guide you through a variety of functional movements, leaving you feeling empowered, well-worked and ready for whatever the rest of your day brings. Beyond the physical, this session is…
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…
Lime Street Festival
Join us at Lime Street Festival Considering a career in specialty insurance? Don’t miss Lime Street Festival 2026, proudly sponsored by Eastern City BID. This exciting event brings together 400+ students and 40+ leading companies actively recruiting emerging talent, making it the perfect opportunity to expand your network, explore career opportunities,…
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…