What’s On This Week in Shoreditch, Hoxton & East London | 16–22 Feb 2026
What’s on this week in Shoreditch. Half-term is here, so expect busier daytime slots and faster sell-outs. Book ahead where you can, especially for club tickets and family workshops.
Venues & hotspots covered
- Clubs: XOYO, Basing House, Queen of Hoxton, 93 Feet East
- Theatre & performance: Shoreditch Town Hall, Hoxton Hall, Wilton’s Music Hall, Rich Mix
- Markets & community: Columbia Road Flower Market, Old Spitalfields Market, Brick Lane Market, Spitalfields City Farm
- Neighbourhoods: Shoreditch, Hoxton, Bethnal Green Road, Hackney Road, Commercial Road
Don’t-miss highlights (quick picks)
- Mon: Free LGBTQ+ storytelling and talks at Shoreditch Town Hall.
- Mon: Motion Monday at XOYO.
- Wed: Queen of Hoxton comedy night.
- Fri: Basing House late-night (grime / hip-hop / R&B).
- Sat: Áine Deane at Hoxton Hall.
- Sun: Columbia Road Flower Market + a family StoryPlay at Rich Mix.
Monday 16 Feb 2026
Daytime 🎭🌈
Science and Innovation Stories: LGBTQ+ Speakers — Shoreditch Town Hall (Shoreditch)
- Time: 2:00–5:00pm
- Price: Free
- What it is: Talks and stories from LGBTQ+ speakers, with a community vibe.
- Notes: Booking recommended. Accessibility varies by space. LGBTQ+ friendly.
Evening 🎶🍸
Live jazz vocal set — Nightjar Shoreditch (Shoreditch edge)
- Time: 9:00–11:00pm
- Price: £6 cover
- What it is: Swing and jazz standards with a speakeasy feel.
- Notes: Book a table. Adults-only vibe.
Late night 🪩
Motion Monday — XOYO (Shoreditch)
- Time: 10:00pm–3:00am
- Price: Tickets from £6
- What it is: A weekly club night. Expect high-energy dance music.
- Notes: Bring ID. Entry is usually 18+.
Monday Night Basketball (Meetup) — Hoxton (near Hoxton Square)
- Time: Evening session (see Meetup for exact slot)
- Price: Listed on Meetup
- What it is: Casual social basketball. Good for solo visitors.
- Notes: Booking required via Meetup.
Tuesday 17 Feb 2026
Daytime 👨👩👧👦🐐
Half Term Fun — Spitalfields City Farm (Spitalfields)
- Time: Daytime sessions
- Price: Check listing
- What it is: Hands-on farm activities for kids.
- Notes: Great for primary ages. Book ahead in half-term. Family-friendly.
Evening 🎭
Iolanthe — Wilton’s Music Hall (near Commercial Road)
- Time: 7:00pm (evening performance)
- Price: Ticketed
- What it is: A classic comic opera in a gorgeous historic venue.
- Notes: Limited sightlines in some seats. Book early.
Evening 🎶🍸
Live blues set — Nightjar Shoreditch
- Time: 9:00–11:00pm
- Price: £6 cover
- What it is: Guitar-led blues with a relaxed crowd.
- Notes: Table booking helps.
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026
Daytime 👨👩👧👦🌿
Nature plaster casting (Half-term workshop) — Spitalfields City Farm
- Time: 1:00–4:00pm
- Price: Ticketed
- What it is: Make nature casts and take them home.
- Notes: Messy fun. Dress kids accordingly. Family-friendly.
Evening 😂
Comedy Show — Queen of Hoxton (Shoreditch)
- Time: 7:00–10:00pm
- Price: From £3
- What it is: Midweek laughs in a proper Shoreditch party venue.
- Notes: Arrive early for good seats.
Evening 🎶
Lily Kerbey | Stealth Rock Tour 2 — Hoxton Hall (Hoxton)
- Time: 7:00pm
- Price: Ticketed
- What it is: Acoustic alternative covers and originals. Big “elder emo” energy.
- Notes: Intimate room. Great singalong crowd.
Evening 🎶🍸
Soul & R&B set — Nightjar Shoreditch
- Time: 9:00–11:00pm
- Price: £6 cover
- What it is: Deep soul vocals with a late cocktail backdrop.
- Notes: Book ahead.
Thursday 19 Feb 2026
Daytime 👨👩👧👦🐐
Half Term Fun (second date) — Spitalfields City Farm
- Time: Daytime sessions
- Price: Check listing
- What it is: More kid-friendly farm time in the city.
- Notes: Great add-on after Brick Lane lunch.
Evening 🎶
Monks — The Old Blue Last (Shoreditch)
- Time: Evening gig
- Price: Ticketed / door (varies)
- What it is: Grassroots live music in a classic Shoreditch room.
- Notes: Arrive early. Capacity is tight.
Friday 20 Feb 2026
Evening 🎬🎭
Waiting to Exhale (screening) — Rich Mix (Bethnal Green Road area)
- Time: 7:00pm
- Price: £7
- What it is: Film screening with a club-style community feel.
- Notes: Booking advised. Accessibility info on venue site.
Nightlife 🪩
Strictly Bangers — Queen of Hoxton
- Time: 10:00pm–3:00am
- Price: Ticketed
- What it is: Big singalong party anthems. Expect a sweaty dancefloor.
- Notes: ID required. Best for groups.
Aitch x Grime x R&B x Hip-Hop — Basing House
- Time: 10:00pm–4:00am
- Price: £6–£12
- What it is: A late one with rap, grime, and R&B flavours.
- Notes: 18+ likely. Go early for smoother entry.
Saturday 21 Feb 2026
Daytime 🎭🕰️
Wilton’s History Tour — Wilton’s Music Hall
- Time: 5:00pm
- Price: Ticketed
- What it is: A guided look into one of London’s most atmospheric venues.
- Notes: Great pre-show plan.
Iolanthe (matinee + evening) — Wilton’s Music Hall
- Time: 2:30pm and 7:00pm
- Price: Ticketed
- What it is: Opera with humour, romance, and big chorus moments.
- Notes: Matinee is perfect with kids 10+.
Evening 🎶
Áine Deane + support — Hoxton Hall
- Time: Doors 6:30pm
- Price: £24.96
- What it is: Rising singer-songwriter set in a beautiful hall.
- Notes: 16+ (under 16s with an adult).
Nightlife 🪩🌈
Heated Rivalry (Club Night) — 93 Feet East (Brick Lane)
- Time: 7:30pm–1:30am
- Price: Tickets from £6
- What it is: High-energy club night in a Brick Lane staple.
- Notes: Check dress code. Arrive before peak.
XOYO Presents — XOYO
- Time: 10:00pm–4:00am
- Price: Ticketed
- Line-up: Sigma, DJ Q, Anaïs & Flo
- What it is: Big-room dance, UK club energy, proper production.
- Notes: Expect queues after 11. Keep water breaks.
KIKI Drag Cabaret (weekly Saturday) — Queen of Hoxton
- Time: Saturday night slot
- Price: Ticketed
- What it is: Drag, performances, and party energy.
- Notes: Adult night. LGBTQ+ friendly.
Late-night live music 🎶🍸
The Latin Formula (live) — Nightjar Shoreditch
- Time: 9:00–11:00pm (+ late set)
- Price: £10 cover (late set priced separately)
- What it is: Cuban and Latin classics. Bring dancing shoes.
- Notes: Table booking helps.
Sunday 22 Feb 2026
Morning 👨👩👧👦
StoryPlay — Rich Mix
- Time: 10:30am
- Price: Free
- What it is: A playful, story-led session for little ones.
- Notes: Ideal ages 2–5. Turn up early. Family-friendly.
Daytime 🛍️🌸
Columbia Road Flower Market — Columbia Road
- Time: 8:00am–3:00pm (peak buzz before 11am)
- Price: Free entry
- What it is: The classic Sunday flower-and-street-food wander.
- Notes: Crowded. Go early with a coffee.
Old Spitalfields Market — Spitalfields
- Time: Open daily (weekend is liveliest)
- Price: Free entry
- What it is: Covered market with food, makers, and pop-ups.
- Notes: Easy in bad weather.
Brick Lane Market — Brick Lane
- Time: Sunday trading (most stalls late morning to afternoon)
- Price: Free entry
- What it is: Vintage, street food, and browsing energy.
- Notes: Pair with a bagel stop.
Community 🌿🤝
Junior parkrun volunteering (GoodGym) — London Fields (near Hackney Road)
- Time: 8:45–9:45am
- Price: Free
- What it is: Help run a kids’ parkrun. Great local feel.
- Notes: Sign up first. Family-friendly.
Evening 🎶🍸
Roy Pfeffer Duo (jazz + blues) — Nightjar Shoreditch
- Time: 9:00–11:00pm
- Price: £6 cover
- What it is: New Orleans grooves with serious live-band punch.
- Notes: Book ahead for Sundays.
Late-night bars & rooftop bars in Shoreditch and Hoxton
If you want “one more” without commuting, these are reliable.
- Rooftops: Queen of Hoxton rooftop is a Shoreditch classic.
- More rooftops nearby: Boundary Rooftop and The Culpeper are strong picks.
- Cocktails + live music: Nightjar is built for date nights.
Food & drink planning for this week
Michelin Guide restaurants nearby (book early)
Vegan-friendly
- Unity Diner (popular, lively)
Budget classics
- Beigel Bake (fast, iconic)
Brunch spots to rotate
Go early, then you avoid queues.
- Hoxton hotel lobbies are great for a relaxed brunch vibe.
- Spitalfields is easy for “walk-and-eat” grazing after the market.
Sunday roast pointers
- Book pubs in advance on market Sundays. Seats go fast in Shoreditch.
Places to stay (walkable bases)
- Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch
- citizenM London Shoreditch
- The Hoxton, Shoreditch (great for a “lobby hang” base)
Places of interest for daytime breaks
Quick FAQs
What’s on in Shoreditch this week (16–22 Feb 2026)?
Top picks include XOYO’s Motion Monday, Queen of Hoxton comedy, and Hoxton Hall gigs.
What can I do with kids in Shoreditch during half-term?
Try Spitalfields City Farm activities and the free StoryPlay at Rich Mix.
Where are the best Sunday markets near Shoreditch?
Columbia Road Flower Market, Brick Lane Market, and Old Spitalfields are the big three.
What are the best club nights near Shoreditch this week?
XOYO and Basing House deliver the late-night dance and rap-focused sessions.
Curated by Islington Local Guide.
