What’s On This Week in Hackney
& Nearby (Hackney, Dalston, Stoke Newington, Haggerston, Hoxton, Clapton, Homerton) | 16–22 Feb 2026
Half-term week is here, so expect busier daytime spots and fuller evenings. Listings change fast, so book ahead where you can.
All-week staples (great for “things to do in Dalston this week” searches)
Markets & daytime browsing 🛍️
- Ridley Road Market (Mon–Sat) – street food, produce, bargains, proper local energy. 09:30–16:00.
- Hackney City Farm (Tue–Sun) – animals, café, easy family win. 10:00–16:30 (closed Mondays).
- Netil Market (Sat–Sun) – weekend food + makers vibe. 11:00–18:00.
- Broadway Market (Sat) – the big Saturday street-food-and-stalls moment. 09:00–17:00.
Half-term workshops & kid-friendly culture 👨👩👧👦
- Urban Touch DJ Workshop (Mon–Fri) at Frampton Park Community Hall – intro DJ skills for ages 7–15. 13:00–15:00, £5.
Monday 16 Feb 2026
Family-friendly 👨👩👧👦
- “Build a Survival Kit for Your Favourite Hero!” (half-term craft) – Hackney Libraries. 13:00–14:00, Free. Booking recommended.
- “Stories & Rhymes” (Clapton Library) – baby/toddler session. 10:00–10:30, Free.
- “Collage Your Favourite Books” (Homerton Library) – creative workshop. 14:00–15:00, Free.
- “A Hiccup-Proof Shield!” (Homerton Library) – make-and-take craft. 16:00–17:00, Free.
Theatre & performing arts 🎭
- Monstering The Rocketman – Arcola Theatre. 19:30, tickets from £19.
LGBTQ+ & inclusive community 🏳️🌈
- Craft Club – The Divine. A relaxed, social making night. 19:00, ticketed.
Late-night music 🍸🎶
- ORII Jam – Colour Factory. Open jam session energy. 20:00–23:30, ticketed.
Tuesday 17 Feb 2026
Live music 🎶
- Fine – EartH Theatre. Indie/alt live set. 19:00, from £24.42.
- Oreglo – Oslo Hackney. High-energy live night. 19:00–22:00, £20.
- Rory Ingham Sextet – Vortex Jazz Club. Modern jazz, serious players. 19:45, ticketed.
Family-friendly 👨👩👧👦
- Urban Touch DJ Workshop (day 2) – 13:00–15:00, £5.
Nightlife 🏙️🌙
- Club Playboy – The Divine. Late queer party. Starts 22:00, ticketed.
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026
Theatre & performing arts 🎭
- Bitch Boxer – Arcola Theatre. One-woman boxing story with bite. 3:30pm / 7pm / 7:30pm, £15–£29.
- Monstering The Rocketman – Arcola Theatre. 19:30, from £19.
Live music 🎶
- Spiritualized (BRITs Week for War Child) – EartH Theatre. 19:00, from £61.80.
- The Dears – Oslo Hackney. 19:00–22:00, £20.
- Westerman + Laura Groves – Village Underground. Doors 19:30, £27.38 (inc fees).
- Alexander Hawkins (solo piano) – Vortex Jazz Club. 19:45, ticketed.
Comedy 😂
- K2B Comedy Night with Frankie Monroe – MOTH Club. 19:00, from £17.10.
LGBTQ+ / cinema 🏳️🌈
- Dyke TV: The Early Naughties – Rio Cinema. Screening + discussion. 19:30, ticketed.
Thursday 19 Feb 2026
Theatre 🎭
- Bitch Boxer – Arcola Theatre. Listed at 19:00, £20–£29.
- Monstering The Rocketman – Arcola Theatre. 19:30, from £19.
Live music 🎶
- Pain Magazine – Oslo Hackney. 19:30–23:00, £15.
- Billy Marrows Band – Vortex Jazz Club. 19:45, ticketed.
Comedy & spoken word 😂
- Bitches in Stitches Comedy Night – Hoxton Cabin. 19:30–22:00, from £11.55.
- The Charcuterie (free improv) – Farr’s Dalston. 19:00–22:00, Free.
- Comedy Nights Takeover – Hackney LVLS. 19:30–22:00, ticketed.
LGBTQ+ events 🏳️🌈
- Aimee McGhee Exhibition Launch Party – Dalston Superstore. DJs + vibes. 19:00–22:00, Free.
- Drag Race Premiere Night – The Divine. 20:00, ticketed.
- Queer Edge Live – Hackney Bridge. 18:00, £10.
Family-friendly 👨👩👧👦
- Bach to Baby: Half-Term Family Concert (Valentine’s Day Special) – St John of Jerusalem. 11:00, adult from £13.50.
Friday 20 Feb 2026
Theatre 🎭
- Monstering The Rocketman (final nights) – Arcola Theatre. 19:30, from £19.
- Bitch Boxer – Arcola Theatre. 19:00, £20–£29.
- Unfinished Histories (talk/event) – Hackney Showroom. 18:30–19:30, Free.
Live music 🎶
- Thanks For The Help – Launch Party – The Waiting Room. 19:00, ticketed.
- Hutch – Paper Dress Vintage. 19:30–23:00, ticketed.
- School Disco + Burrows + more – The Shacklewell Arms. 19:30, ticketed.
- Niklas Paschburg – Vortex Jazz Club. 19:45, ticketed.
Nightlife & clubs 🌙
- SOULFUEL (loft party) – Night Tales. 18:00–02:30, ticketed.
- Crazy P (Friday residency) – Night Tales. 21:00, ticketed.
- Electronic Music: House Night – Colour Factory. 22:00–04:00, ticketed.
- Rumours Soul Club – The Waiting Room. 22:30, from £15.19.
Saturday 21 Feb 2026
Morning outdoors + free wins 🐶🌳
- Hackney Marshes parkrun – weekly run. 09:00, Free. Dog-friendly on lead (check latest rules).
Markets & community 🛍️
- Broadway Market – 09:00–17:00. Best for lunch-on-the-go.
- Netil Market – 11:00–18:00. Great for crafts + snacks.
- Tales on the Move (kids’ workshop) – Hackney Central Library. 11:00–12:00, Free.
LGBTQ+ events 🏳️🌈
- Queer Tour of Dalston – starts at Rio Cinema. 12:00–13:30 (also Sun 15:00–16:30), ticketed.
Live music 🎶
- Toucan – Oslo Hackney. 19:00–22:00, £20.
- Julian Siegel Quartet – Vortex Jazz Club. 19:45, ticketed.
Nightlife & clubs 🌙
- Voices Radio x Colour Factory (free party) – Colour Factory. 22:00–04:00, Free.
- Soft Serve presents Winter Warmer – The Waiting Room. 22:30–03:30, ticketed.
Sunday 22 Feb 2026
LGBTQ+ events 🏳️🌈
- Queer Tour of Dalston (second date) – Rio Cinema start point. 15:00–16:30, ticketed.
Live music 🎶
- Sunday Jam Session (host: Huw V Williams) – Vortex Jazz Club. 19:45, ticketed.
Easy Sunday ideas (low effort, high reward)
- Walk the canal from Haggerston to Broadway Market.
- Then finish with a roast in Stoke Newington or Hackney Central.
Late-night bars + rooftop picks (Hackney, Dalston, Hoxton)
These are reliable for a “cool late night bars Hackney” plan:
- Netil360 (rooftop drinks near London Fields).
- Queen of Hoxton (seasonal rooftop themes in Hoxton).
- Night Tales (big nights, indoor/outdoor feel).
- Dalston Superstore (queer bar, DJs, late).
- The Divine (Dalston late queer nights).
- Mare Street Market (stylish late drinks and DJs some weekends).
- Ridley Road Market Bar (dancey, local legend).
Food & drink plans this week (date nights, brunch, roasts)
Date-night dinners 🍽️
- For a special night: Cornerstone (Hackney Wick) is Michelin-listed.
- For modern, sustainable cooking: Silo (Hackney Wick) is Michelin-listed.
- For “cool but not try-hard” Hoxton energy: book a small-plates spot around Hoxton Square.
Brunch (work-from-café friendly) ☕
Look around London Fields and Stoke Newington for:
- big tables, plug sockets, and strong coffee.
- a 10–15 minute walk to parks after.
Sunday roasts 🍗
Best strategy: go early (12:00–13:00), or book Saturday.
Budget eats + hidden gems 💷
- Hit Ridley Road Market for filling, low-cost lunches.
- Then build a “snack crawl” through Dalston and Hackney Central.
Places to stay (good bases for this whole patch)
- Shoreditch/Hoxton: boutique hotels and easy night buses.
- Hackney Central/London Fields: quieter mornings, fast access to Dalston.
- Hackney Wick: best if you’re doing clubs and creative venues.
Quick “don’t miss” shortlist ⭐
- Fine at EartH (Tue).
- Westerman + Laura Groves at Village Underground (Wed).
- Bitch Boxer at Arcola (Wed–Sat).
- Night Tales Friday + Colour Factory Saturday for club energy.
- Broadway Market + Netil Market (Sat daytime).
What’s On This Week in Hackney
Curated for Hackney / Dalston / Stoke Newington searchers. Curated by Islington Local Guide.
updated weekly