Satellite Events 2025
Ticket price determined by venue. Ticketed unless stated otherwise.
| Time | Title & Description |
|---|---|
| Tue 6th May: 6.30 PM |
Hackney (Dalston) Black History Walk Learn about how the use of the space developed over the years from a municipal building that opened in 1866, holding the inquest into the murder of Jack the Ripper’s last victim Mary Kelly in 1888, to becoming one of the East End's premiere boxing venues in the 60s, hosting colourful trance nights in the 1990s with the now infamous Whirl-Y-Gig, to the leading arts venue it is today with a programme of spectacular theatre, star-studded comedy, boisterous drag queens and more. You'll find out about the architecture and design of our building, and get the opportunity to see your favourite film and TV locations in the flesh - our spaces were recently featured in Baby Reindeer and A Quiet Place: Day One. Oh, and you might bump into a ghost in The Ditch. Tickets here |
| Wed 7th May: 6 PM - 7:00 PM |
Innovation on Historic Grounds: The Transformation of Here East and the Journey of the Olympic Park Join us at Here East during the Hackney History Festival as we take you on a journey through our transformation from the former International Press and Broadcast Centre of the London 2012 Olympics to today’s thriving tech and innovation campus. Explore the rich history of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, uncovering its evolution from industrial land to a global hub for creativity, education, technology, and entrepreneurship. Through interactive exhibits, talks, and behind-the-scenes insights, we will showcase how Here East has played a pivotal role in shaping the legacy of the Olympic Park. In addition, Dave Hill will present his book “Olympic Park – When Britain Built Something Big,” which captured the history of London 2012 and the creation of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. FREE |
| Thu 8th May 5 PM - 6 PM |
Day-Mer Centre Open Evening We will hear from Taylan Sahbaz from Day-Mer, Turkish and Kurdish Community Centre who will give an introduction to Hackney's Kurdish, Turkish, and Turkish Cypriot Communities. This session will give an insight into the community and a chance to learn about the different groups that make up a significant community in Hackney. Day-Mer was established in 1989 and has worked with Turkish, Kurdish, Cypriot Turkish and European Turkish communities in Hackney to support integration. Day-Mer provides advice, health, education and cultural support services and works to help those experiencing poverty and economic disadvantage, socially excluded young people, women, older people and recent migrants receiving little or no support. Taylan will be open to questions at the end of his presentation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the different groups within the Turkish/ Kurdish/ Cypriot Turkish community, and how to adopt an anti-racist approach. FREE |
| Thursday 8th May: 6.30 PM - 7.45 PM |
Battlefield Hackney: The 43 Group & Their Fight Against Britain's Fascists 1946-50 with Daniel Sonabend The 43 Group was an anti-fascist organisation formed in the wake of WWII by Jewish ex-servicemen and women, in response to the return of the fascist followers of Oswald Mosley to the streets of Britain. Between 1946-50 the 43 Group waged a direct and often violent street campaign against the fascists, with Ridley Road, Dalston as the most prominent and violent battleground. In his talk Daniel Sonabend, author of We Fight Fascists: The 43 Group and the Forgotten Battle for Post-War Britain will tell the story of the 43 Group and their fight against fascism, with particular focus on the central importance of Hackney within the conflict. FREE Tickets from Hackney Museum |
| Thu 8th May: 7.00 PM |
Mildmay Tour The Mildmay Club (formerly the Mildmay Radical Club) has overlooked Newington Green since it was built 125 years ago. At this event there will be two short talks – one from Pete Brown, author of 'Clubland: How the Working Men’s Club Shaped Britain' on the history of working men’s clubs and the Mildmay’s place in that history, and another on the history of the building. These will be followed by a tour around the Grade II Listed building, a presentation of historic records, pictures, and artefacts, and opportunity to ask questions. You will learn about the architecture, design and successive refurbishments of the building, the political, educational, cultural and sporting activities that continue to be fostered here, celebrities who have performed here, and club members’ participation in two world wars. Space will be available for up to 40 people. Please reserve your place at https://buytickets.at/mildmayclubandinstituteltd/1588828 or email enquiries@mildmay.club for more information. Suggested donation: £5 (£2 concessions). |
| Fri 9th May: 11.30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Hackney Empire Guided Tour Hackney Empire is a grade II* listed building, built as a music hall in 1901, designed by the architect Frank Matcham. Hear how we went from a music hall, to a TV studio, to a Bingo Hall, to the theatre we are today. FREE |
| Sun 11th May: 2.00 PM - 4.00 PM |
St Augustine’s Tower St. Augustine's Tower is Hackney's oldest building, having survived when the rest of the original parish church was demolished in 1798. A chance to go inside and climb up to the roof with its amazing view over Hackney. FREE, Just turn up. |
| Mon 12th May: 2.00 PM - 3.00 PM |
Hackney Town Hall Guided Tour Join a Hackney councillor on a guided tour of the beautiful art deco Town Hall and learn all about the building's heritage of local government, service delivery, and recently as an interactive theatre venue! FREE |
| Mon 12th May: 5.00pm |
Yankl Theatre at Hoxton Hall Join playwright and Yiddishist Tamara Micner for a workshop discussing a much forgotten chapter of London’s East End. In this fascinating discussion-based workshop, we will explore the struggles and triumphs of the Jewish community in the East End, and how these movements played a crucial role in shaping the political landscape of London today. Workshop supported by Arts Council England and Shoresh Trust as part of Yankl and The Beanstalk: a new Jewish pantomime set in the East End of yore”. Tickets here |
| Thu 15th May: 6.00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Renovations at St Johns at Hackney Find out about the once in a lifetime restoration of St John’s and its surrounding churchyard. This £6 million project turned this iconic building into a world class music and events venue designed to be a cathedral of creativity for church, music and unique experiences and one of the largest venues in East London. FREE, Just turn up. |
| Fri 16th May: 4.00 PM |
195 Mare Street Guided Tours Visit 195 Mare Street, one of Hackney’s oldest buildings. Built in 1697, the house has an incredible history. Come on a tour and hear the stories of rich merchants, a venal Tory MP, women prisoners and working men. See the restoration in progress and discover objects found beneath the floorboards. FREE, Just turn up. |
| Sat 17th May: 11.00 AM - 1.00 PM and 2.00 PM - 4.00 PM |
Laburnum Boat Tours Join Laburnum Boat Club on a trip to learn the intriguing story of the Regent’s Canal in Hackney. After a short introductory session, we will go on a relaxing boat trip along the canal, guided by Carolyn Clark sharing stories and information about life and work along the Cut over the last 200 years. Carolyn is the author of ‘The East End Canal Tales‘, 'The Lower Clapton Tales’ and ‘The Shoreditch Tales’. Tickets £15 from Laburnum Boat Club |
| Tue 20th May: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Hackney Town Hall Guided Tour Join a Hackney councillor on a guided tour of the beautiful art deco Town Hall and learn all about the building's heritage of local government, service delivery, and recently as an interactive theatre venue! FREE |
| Sun 25th May: 2.00 PM - 4.00 PM |
St Augustine’s Tower St. Augustine's Tower is Hackney's oldest building, having survived when the rest of the original parish church was demolished in 1798. A chance to go inside and climb up to the roof with its amazing view over Hackney. FREE, Just turn up. |
| Sun 29th May: 6.00 PM |
Poetry event at Homerton Library With a focus on poetry about Hackney Marshes, Hoxton, the Olympic park site in Newham and other local edgelands/sites of transformation (and some wider histories too). There will be readings and a discussion between the poets and a member of library staff, with books available to buy on the night. The poets are Jude Rosen (author of Reclamations from London’s Edgelands) and Derrick Porter (author of Voices of Hoxton and The Art of Timing). FREE, Just turn up. |