Events

29th November - 11th December

Dates: 29th November – 11th December 2024 Location: Brushfield Street, Spitalfields Market   This festive season, make a difference with the Light the World Giving Machines, brought to you by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Light the World Giving Machines are not your typical vending machine – they’re an inspiring way […]

Wildefolk Theatre Presents “The Overcoat”: A Magical Christmas Show for Children Inspired by Nikolai Gogol   Wildefolk Theatre is thrilled to announce its festive production of The Overcoat, a visually captivating and heartwarming family show that reimagines Nikolai Gogol’s classic tale through an enchanting blend of shadow puppetry, clowning, and storytelling. Running from November 26th […]

“We Will Always Have Paris” exhibition – FAWW Gallery – Kelly McCann/Spitalfields Arts Market   Tuesday 1 October   Spitalfields Market is celebrating the diverse creative scene in London by spotlighting a range of artists during the month of October. The vibrant East London destination has long been an inspirational part of the capital where […]

Buy and admire art and sketch your own at the East London destination     Spitalfields E1 is bringing back its Summer Sessions, a special weekend featuring an arts market, swing dancing, live music and a sketching workshop. Taking place over the weekend of 16-18 August, the Arts Market on Crispin Place will feature artworks, […]

Spitalfields E1 is celebrating the start of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics by streaming the opening ceremony on a big screen for free on Friday 26 July.   From 6pm onwards, the 188-inch screen located on Bishops Square invites viewers to lounge on deck chairs and enjoy offers and promotions from nearby food vendors while […]

This July, an immersive photography exhibition “Travel the Silk Road with 5’ELEVEN” is coming to Spitalfields, East London. For one weekend only, the free pop-up exhibition takes over 30 Spital Square. On 6-7 July between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM, independent luxury fashion magazine 5’ELEVEN” celebrates its latest issue, Issue 12, that explores the famous […]

Open to the public for one day only as part of London Climate Action Week, international Global Fashion & Luxury Management fashion students are curating a sustainable fashion exhibition named The Agitators: A Sustainable Fashion Exhibit in Spitalfields Studio on Friday 28 June.   Master’s students from Ecole Internationale De Mode & Luxe Fashion & […]

Screenings include Wimbledon, the Olympics, Paralympics and cricket. Spitalfields E1 is welcoming a summer of sports by streaming most of the major sporting events on a big screen for free, including Wimbledon, the Olympics, Paralympics and cricket. The 188-inch screen located on Bishops Square invites viewers to lounge on deck chairs and enjoy offers and […]

Africa at Spitalfields pop-up market returns to East London on Bank Holiday Monday, 27 May between 10am – 5pm. The free event will celebrate African cultures, cuisines and craftsmanship, with a chance to discover and explore a range of products and flavours from an array of traders and food vendors.   Visitors can also enjoy […]

The yearly appointment, now in its sixteenth year, with Tango-Fever dance school is back this summer with Tango Dancing at Spitalfields! A series of free outdoor milongas taking place in Bishops Square, Spitalfields Market, from 13:00 to 17:00, will allow Londoners the unique opportunity to learn and enjoy tango dancing in the open, under the […]

‍Looking to stretch your legs during your lunch break or after work in the vibrant Spitalfields area? Look no further! Join ON for our exciting Run Club at Spitalfields! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, our club welcomes all levels of experience. Lace up your running shoes and join them for an […]

As the vibrant days of spring unfold, let’s welcome the season with a skip in your step at the Tea Dance in Spitalfields E1! Step into a bygone era each month, where the enchanting melodies will transport you to the smooth sounds of the ’30s, ’40s, and ’50s. Let the music inspire you to dance […]

Spitalfields has an ongoing commitment to supporting and facilitating community events within the public spaces. We believe in being more than a place to visit, we believe we are a part of the community. It is our privilege and responsibility to be a force for effecting positive and inclusive experiences.

Here at Spitalfields, we’re proud to support artists from across the globe by helping them showcase their work. Being inclusive and non-discriminatory is one of our core values and we take our role in providing cultural experiences seriously. Our collection of outdoor artworks make great meeting spots, and even better Instagram opportunities.