What’s On This Weekend in Shoreditch (Fri 20–Sun 22 Feb 2026)
Areas covered: Shoreditch, Hoxton, Brick Lane, Old Street, Hackney Road, Bethnal Green Road, City Road, Commercial Road, Spitalfields.
Planning note: Set times and ticket prices can change fast. If something’s “ticketed”, book ahead.
Quick picks for this weekend
If you want music + nightlife, do Anyone Can Dance: Eastern Margins at the Barbican (Fri), then Sigma at XOYO (Sat) and a Slow Jams Day Party at Village Underground (Sat).
Looking for markets + daytime exploring, hit Old Spitalfields Market and Brick Lane, then go early to Columbia Road Flower Market (Sun).
For family half-term, make time for Young V&A’s free drop-ins and bookable workshops (closes Sat 21 Feb).
Try a proper “East London night out”, pair free Shoreditch stand-up with late sets at The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch, then finish at Basing House or Queen of Hoxton.
Friday 20 February 2026 (Shoreditch & nearby)
Morning & daytime 🆓
Brick Lane Market & vintage browsing — Brick Lane (Shoreditch/Spitalfields)
Time: daytime (market runs daily) | Price: Free to browse
You’ll find food stalls, vintage rails, and East London energy on repeat. Go earlier for calmer browsing.
Notes: Crowds build later. Dogs often come, but it gets tight.
Coffee + cowork vibes (quick hits) — Shoreditch/Hoxton
Try a slow morning around Old Street and Redchurch Street. Pick a café, then do street art loops.
Theatre & performing arts 🎭
⭐ Iolanthe — Wilton’s Music Hall (Whitechapel/Commercial Road side)
Time: 7:30pm | Price: £10
A classic operetta in one of London’s most atmospheric halls. It’s a special-feeling Friday plan.
Notes: Book ahead. Check access info on the venue page.
Black in Season Film Club: Waiting to Exhale — Rich Mix (Shoreditch)
Time: evening (listing shows Fri 20 Feb) | Price: ticketed
A community-led screening with proper discussion energy. It’s a warm, friendly “culture night” option.
Notes: Great for solo plans.
⭐ Anyone Can Dance: Eastern Margins — Barbican (easy from Old Street)
Time: Friday night (late) | Price: ticketed
A late-night party concept inside the Barbican. Expect forward-leaning club sounds and a mixed, welcoming crowd.
Notes: 18+.
Live music & gigs 🎶
Live music + DJs — The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch (Shoreditch)
Time: Fri 20 Feb (live sets + DJs late) | Price: tickets from £5
A dependable Friday: live band energy earlier, then dancing later.
Notes: Can sell out. Arrive early if you want seats.
Free late-night: Waxless 7 — The Old Blue Last (Shoreditch)
Time: 11:00pm–3:00am | Price: Free
Underground club energy in a tiny room. Great if you like it loud and close.
Notes: 18+.
Comedy 😂
⭐ Free Friday Stand-Up — Comedy Club Shoreditch at Bistrot Walluc (Redchurch St, Shoreditch)
Time: 8:00pm | Price: Free (one-drink minimum is common)
Perfect “start the night” comedy. Quick laughs, then you’re already in the middle of Shoreditch bars.
Notes: Arrive a bit early for seats.
Friday Night at Backyard Comedy Club — Backyard Comedy Club (Bethnal Green Road area)
Time: Fri 20 Feb (evening) | Price: from ~£13.75+
A bigger club room and a strong weekend crowd. Solid choice if you want “proper comedy club” vibes.
Notes: 18+.
Nightlife, clubs & rooftops 🪩
Strictly Bangers – club classics + party anthems — Queen of Hoxton (Shoreditch)
Time: 7:00pm start | Price: ticketed
Sing-along bangers and upbeat party energy. Easy, fun, and very Shoreditch.
Notes: 18+.
Bobbi London & Friends — Basing House (Shoreditch)
Time: 10:00pm–4:00am | Price: ticketed
Late-night house and underground club energy in a compact room.
Notes: 18+.
🌈 Fast & Bi-Furious — Dalston Superstore (close by)
Time: 10:00pm–4:00am | Price: £8 before 11 / £10 after
Bass-heavy, bi-led party energy. Inclusive by design and reliably fun.
Notes: 18+. Queer space.
Saturday 21 February 2026 (Shoreditch & nearby)
Morning 🆓
Mile End parkrun — Mile End Park (near Bethnal Green)
Time: 9:00am | Price: Free
A friendly community 5k. Walk, jog, or run, then reward yourself with a café stop.
Family-friendly: Yes | Dog-friendly: On lead (check parkrun guidance)
London Front Runners (Victoria Park run) — Victoria Park
Time: meet 9:50am, run 10:00am | Price: Free
A welcoming group run option if you want company.
Markets, shopping & daytime culture 🛍️
⭐ NEXMARKET (London Fashion Week pop-up) — Old Spitalfields Market
Time: 10:00am–5:00pm | Price: Free entry
A strong browse if you like emerging designers, sample sales, and trend-spotting.
Notes: Great for gifts and “cool find” pieces.
Brick Lane Market — Brick Lane
Time: daytime | Price: Free
Food stalls, vintage, and busy East London scenes. Pair it with a street art wander.
Family-friendly half-term 👨👩👧👦🆓
⭐ February Half Term at Young V&A: “Create! Connect! Play!” — Young V&A (Bethnal Green)
Time: runs through Sat 21 Feb | Price: Free drop-ins + some bookable workshops
Hands-on family activities inspired by Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends. It’s one of the best half-term options nearby.
Notes: Book workshops early. Great for ages with short attention spans.
Theatre & performing arts 🎭
⭐ Iolanthe — Wilton’s Music Hall
Time: 7:30pm | Price: £10
A brilliant “something different” Saturday night, especially as a date.
This Grief Thing Pop-Up Shop — Barbican (arts + installation vibe)
Time: runs Fri 20–Sun 22 | Price: often free / ticketed elements
A thoughtful, contemporary arts pick if you want culture without a big “sit down show.”
Notes: Check access and entry details before you go.
Live music 🎶
⭐ A Slow Jams Day Party — Village Underground (Shoreditch)
Time: 5:00pm–11:00pm | Price: ticketed
A proper R&B day party with a DJ line-up built for sing-along hooks and smooth classics.
Notes: Great mixed crowd. Ideal before a late club.
More live music (easy wins) — Shoreditch staples
If you want live sets without overplanning, The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch is the simplest bet.
Comedy 😂
Saturday at Backyard Comedy Club — Backyard Comedy Club
Time: 8:00pm | Price: ~£16–£24
Big Saturday energy and a classic comedy club set-up.
Notes: 18+.
Clubs & nightlife 🪩
⭐ Sigma, DJ Q, Anaïs & Flo — XOYO (Shoreditch)
Time: late (Sat 21 Feb listing) | Price: ticketed
If you want a high-energy, big-drop Saturday, this is the obvious headline.
Notes: 18+. Expect queues later.
Golden Era — Basing House (Shoreditch)
Time: 10:00pm–4:00am | Price: ticketed
Late house and club selectors in a compact venue.
Notes: 18+.
⭐ KIKI Drag Cabaret (Saturday show) — Queen of Hoxton
Time: 7:30pm | Price: ticketed
A fun, social Saturday option. It’s show + party energy in one place.
LGBTQ+ friendly: Yes | Notes: 18+.
🌈 DISCO FIASCO! — Dalston Superstore (close by)
Time: 10:00pm–4:00am | Price: £10
Classic disco joy with a queer East London crowd.
Notes: Last entry rules apply. 18+.
Sports to watch (with a pub screen) 🏉⚽
Six Nations: England vs Ireland — Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
Time: Sat 21 Feb (kick-off time shown on official listing)
A big sports day. Shoreditch sports pubs will be busy, so book a table early.
Sunday 22 February 2026 (Shoreditch & nearby)
Morning: markets + walks 🆓
⭐ Columbia Road Flower Market — Columbia Road (between Shoreditch & Bethnal Green)
Time: 8:00am–3:00pm (ish) | Price: Free
Go early for the calmest browse. It’s perfect for a slow Sunday with coffee in hand.
Dog-friendly: Yes, but crowds get intense mid-day.
Brick Lane Market (Sunday peak) — Brick Lane
Time: daytime | Price: Free
Sunday is the full-noise version. Eat, browse vintage, then peel off to Spitalfields.
⭐ NEXMARKET continues — Old Spitalfields Market
Time: 10:00am–5:00pm | Price: Free entry
Live music & easy Sunday sessions 🎶
Sunday Jazz — The Old Blue Last (Shoreditch)
Time: afternoon (listing shows Sunday jazz slot) | Price: usually low-cost or free
A relaxed reset after Saturday night. It’s easy, friendly, and local.
Comedy 😂
Sunday comedy showcase (local pick) — Fabwick (East London)
Time: Sun 22 Feb (evening) | Price: ticketed
A good option if you want a Sunday laugh without trekking across London.
LGBTQ+ Sunday plans 🌈
Drag Brunch — Dalston Superstore
Time: 12:00pm–5:00pm | Price: ticketed / low-cost entry
Games, chaos, and proper East London cabaret energy.
⭐ DESPERATE PLEASURES — Dalston Superstore
Time: 8:00pm–1:00am | Price: ticketed / door
A Sunday night “one more dance” with pop, disco, soul and more.
Notes: Queer space. Come as you are.
Sunday sport screenings ⚽
Tottenham vs Arsenal (North London derby) — Sun 22 Feb (fixture listed)
If you want atmosphere, book a Shoreditch sports pub early. Expect packed rooms.
Food, drinks, and “best of Shoreditch” planning (all weekend)
Date-night restaurants (Michelin Guide picks nearby) ⭐
The Clove Club (Shoreditch) — Michelin-starred tasting menu energy.
Brat (Shoreditch) — Michelin-starred, Basque cooking and fire-led dishes.
Plates London (Old Street/Shoreditch) — One Michelin Star vegan fine dining.
Legado (Shoreditch High Street) — New Michelin Star in the 2026 Guide.
Brunch recommendations (bottomless + “unlimited vibes”)
Boxpark Shoreditch — big, lively brunch energy and group-friendly tables.
For a calmer brunch, aim for cafés around Hoxton/Old Street and then walk the canal.
Sunday roast recommendations (near Shoreditch)
Go classic Shoreditch pub roast, then walk it off at Spitalfields or along Regent’s Canal.
Top “roast style” neighbourhood pubs include Shoreditch stalwarts and Hackney Road favourites (book ahead on Sundays).
Cosy coffee shops (warm-up stops)
Perfect between markets and galleries: pick one near Shoreditch High Street, then wander.
Budget eats (easy wins)
Brick Lane and Spitalfields are the simplest “cheap + tasty” zones, because you can graze.
Pie & mash (proper East London comfort)
If you want old-school comfort food, head for a traditional pie-and-mash shop around Hoxton/Bethnal Green.
Places of interest, walks, canals, galleries
Best “Shoreditch in 2 hours” walk (works Fri–Sun)
Old Street → Hoxton Square → Shoreditch High Street → Brick Lane → Spitalfields
Add street art detours, then finish with a market snack.
Canal walk (dog-friendly, low effort)
Regent’s Canal: Hoxton → Haggerston → Victoria Park
It’s scenic, easy, and ideal after brunch. Dogs love it, because it’s calm.
Art galleries (drop-in friendly)
Whitechapel Gallery is a strong nearby pick for a culture break, plus it pairs well with Wilton’s.
Also check what’s on around Shoreditch’s smaller gallery spaces.
Places to stay (Shoreditch base)
If you want to stay walkable to XOYO, Village Underground, Brick Lane, and Spitalfields, choose a hotel around Shoreditch High Street / Old Street.
Good styles to look for:
- Design-forward boutique (great for a weekend break)
- Business-friendly (quiet rooms, quick check-in)
- Late-night friendly (easy returns after clubs)
- Nhow London
Practical tips (so the weekend feels easy)
- For markets: go early, especially Columbia Road.
- For club nights: pre-book tickets where you can. Arrive before peak entry.
- For comedy: free shows fill up. Get there early for seats.
- For sports screenings: Sunday’s derby will be busy. Book a table.
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Curated with local planning in mind. Crafted by Islington Local Guide.
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