What’s on – Hackney Citizen

‘Belter for the Shelter’ benefit night sees comedy legends raise money for Hackney charity

By Lizzie McAllister | Thursday 26 February 2026 at 09:36

The comedy night will raise funds to allow homelessness charity Hackney Night Shelter to continue to provide its vital services

‘We need to create’ — artist launches workshop series to get people off phones

By Elspeth Rees | Monday 9 February 2026 at 08:48

Artist Emily Tracy believes creativity can be the perfect outlet to curb phone addiction

Cellist clowns, Greek mythology and local stories — Gather Together Storytelling Festival kicks off at The Rosemary Branch

By Elspeth Rees | Wednesday 14 January 2026 at 15:00

From former Edinburgh Fringe stars to residents with a passion for local history, Gather Together Storytelling Festival has something for everyone

‘How To Get On With Everybody’ – Inspiring documentary about beloved Hackney rabbi to show at the Rio Cinema

By Lizzie McAllister | Thursday 6 November 2025 at 14:07

‘It’s a very nice film’ says Rabbi Herschel Gluck, ‘a very beautiful film’

Dalston Arts Fair is back for its third annual outing

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 18 November 2019 at 15:53

Thirty local artists will exhibit and sell their work for the arts and crafts weekend starting on 30 November

Literary February

By Hackney Citizen | Sunday 10 February 2013 at 13:04

The month in books

Hackney Gay Pride march to go ahead despite Home Secretary’s ban

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 9 September 2011 at 14:19

A loophole in the law means local gay parade will takes place later this month as planned

Alpha-ville Festival 2011

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 9 September 2011 at 13:37

An exploratory celebration of art, technology and society

Hackney Wick Festival 2011

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 7 September 2011 at 09:16

Punk and pearls at Hackney Wick, Saturday 17- Sunday 18 September

Field Day 2011 – preview

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 2 August 2011 at 21:43

Saturday 6 August 2011, Victoria Park E2

Underage Festival 2011 – preview

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 2 August 2011 at 20:13

Friday 5 August 2011, Victoria Park E2

Arcola pitches pop-up tent for theatre, live art and music

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 1 August 2011 at 23:34

The Tent is an addition to Arcola’s new home, situated on one of the sites it hopes to turn into to a 300+ seat main house theatre

African Gothic

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 29 July 2011 at 09:33

2- 13 August 2011, Arcola Theatre

Hackney’s cycling cultures: Bike Portraits pop-up exhibition

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 27 July 2011 at 11:21

30 July – 31 August 2011, Hackney bike shops

Little reporters’ competition: win tickets to The Apple Cart Festival 2011

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 21 July 2011 at 12:34

Get to be a reporter for the whole festival, and talk to the bands, the comedians, the magicians and more (for 14 year-olds and under)

Senna – review

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 10 June 2011 at 12:59

Until 16 June 2011, Rio Cinema

Seagull

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 6 June 2011 at 07:47

9 June – 16 July 2011, Arcola

Macbeth

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 19 May 2011 at 14:58

Thurs 19 – Sat 21 and Thurs 26 – Sat 29 May 2011, St Leonard’s Church Shoreditch

The Magic Lantern to launch debut album

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 16 May 2011 at 22:03

8.30pm Friday 20 May 2011, Dalston Boys’ Club

East London Mornings

By Hackney Citizen | Sunday 8 May 2011 at 09:28

17 May – 17 June 2011, Mouse & Lotz Cafe E8