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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 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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 🎶

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 🎶

Comedy 😂

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 🎶

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.

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