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- Tue8Sept
Arts & culture
My Walthamstow Exhibition
All day · Tue 8 Sept – Fri 13 Nov
The Mill · Free
A community art exhibition showing Walthamstow through local artists' eyes, on display during Mill opening hours.
- Mon14Sept
Family & kids
Nature Tots Forest School (Monday & Friday) – Autumn 2026 Sold out
All day · Mon 14 Sept – Mon 7 Dec
Walthamstow Wetlands · £120 per child per 12-week term
A term-long outdoor Forest School programme for 18-month to 5-year-olds, running Mondays and Fridays; this term's places have already been allocated.
- Mon14Sept
Family & kids
Nature Tots Forest School (Monday & Friday) at Walthamstow Wetlands (Autumn 2026) Sold out
All day · Mon 14 Sept – Mon 7 Dec
Outdoor Classroom Area (next to Engine House), Walthamstow Wetlands · £120 per child (12 weeks); £78 per additional sibling
A term-time forest school for toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years, running Monday or Friday mornings through autumn.
- Sun20Sept
Arts & culture
Exhibition: 'Landscapes Set Free' by Didi Baldwin RCA and Will Handysides
All day · Sun 20 Sept – Sun 15 Nov
Walthamstow Wetlands Engine House Mezzanine · Free
A free joint exhibition of mixed-media and oil works responding to Walthamstow Wetlands, on display daily in the Engine House mezzanine until 15 November.
- Mon21Sept
Arts & culture
Exhibition: 'Landscapes Set Free' by Didi Baldwin RCA and Will Handysides
All day · Mon 21 Sept – Sat 14 Nov
Walthamstow Wetlands · Free
A free exhibition of paintings by North London artists Didi Baldwin RCA and Will Handysides, inspired by Walthamstow Wetlands.
- Sat3Oct
Arts & culture
Earthly Paradise: Radical Living in the UK
All day · Sat 3 Oct – Sun 28 Mar
William Morris Gallery · Free, suggested donation £5
Major touring exhibition on 200 years of radical living and art activism in Britain, free entry with a suggested £5 donation, running until 28 March 2027.
- Sun25Oct
Family & kids
Halloween Bounce House
All day · Sun 25 Oct – Fri 30 Oct
Big Penny Social · £7 per child
A week of timed inflatable play sessions for ages 2-8, including an autism-friendly session.
- Thu29Oct
Family & kids
Musical Magic Box
10:30–11:30
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · £12.00
An interactive storytelling and live-music session for toddlers, led by performers Lottie and Andy.
- Thu29Oct
Family & kids
Pumpkin Carving
16:00–22:00
Big Penny Social · Free
Free pumpkin carving session with a complimentary pint for carvers and a competition for a £100 bar tab; family-friendly until 7pm.
- Thu29Oct
Nature & outdoors
Stargazing at Walthamstow: Afrofutures in the Skies
18:00–20:30
Walthamstow Wetlands · £22
An evening talk by Michael Lomotey of StowStargazers on race and access to the night sky, followed by a guided nighttime constellation walk around the reserve.
- Thu29Oct
Nature & outdoors
Stargazing at Walthamstow: Afrofutures in the Skies - science, imagination and cultural identity
18:00–20:30
Walthamstow Wetlands · £22
An evening talk on astronomy, light pollution and cultural identity, followed by a guided night walk to stargaze across the reserve.
- Thu29Oct
Community
Creative Trades Networking 2026
18:00–22:00
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Free
A free, relaxed networking evening for local curators, producers, makers and students across East London.
- Thu29Oct
Classes & wellbeing
Feminist Welding Club with Steph Sold out
18:30–21:30 · Wed 30 Sept – Mon 9 Nov
Blackhorse Workshop · £48
Evening welding session for the Feminist Welding Club, building confidence with TIG and MIG welding. This date is fully booked.
- Thu29Oct
Community
Halloween Bounce House (Adults)
19:00–23:00
Big Penny Social · £7.50 inc. drink
An adults-only Halloween evening with bouncy castles and an inflatable obstacle course, ticket includes a complimentary drink.
- Thu29Oct
Arts & culture
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
19:00–21:30
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · £10
A screening of the cult classic film at Signature Brew's Blackhorse Road taproom.
- Thu29Oct
Music & nightlife
Open Decks
19:00–23:00 · Thu 29 Oct – Thu 26 Nov
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · Free
A free, open DJ night at EXALE Taproom where DJs of any level can sign up on the night to play a 30-minute set.
- Thu29Oct
Comedy
Henry Paker: Pencil Case
19:30–19:30 · Thu 29 Oct – Fri 30 Oct
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £28
An award-winning comedian merges stand-up with live illustration exploring a cartoonist's pencil case; the Thursday show is sold out.
- Thu29Oct
Arts & culture
The Muppette Show: Halloween Special
19:30–23:00
Big Penny Social · From £8
A drag, puppetry and music Halloween show with costume contests and badge-making, celebrating LGBTQ+ and Muppet-inspired performance.
- Thu29Oct
Arts & culture
FILM SCREENING: Out Laws + Q&A
19:30–22:00
Good Shepherd Studios · Pay what you can
A Waltham Forest Cinema Project documentary screening about activists fighting colonial-era anti-LGBT laws, followed by a Q&A with director James Lewis.
- Fri30Oct
Family & kids
Showstopper! The Kids Show
11:00–14:00 · Wed 28 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £15
An improvised musical comedy for kids where Olivier Award-winning performers turn children's ideas into a made-up adventure; Halloween costumes welcome on 31 Oct.
- Fri30Oct
Music & nightlife
Tlatre - UG Luv Letter London Tour
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A live music tour date from Tlatre-UG at the Blackhorse Road taproom.
- Fri30Oct
Music & nightlife
Strut x QLDC's Bad Friday Ball - Haunted Hoedown
19:00–00:00 · Fri 30 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
Big Penny Social · From £13
A Halloween-themed queer line-dancing night with a beginner lesson from 7:30pm followed by open dancing and song requests.
- Fri30Oct
Community
Celebrity Traitors Final: Watch Party
20:00–22:15
Big Penny Social · £7.50 inc. drink
Watch the Celebrity Traitors Final on the big screen in the Event Space; costumes encouraged with a prize for best dressed.
- Fri30Oct
Community
Celebrity Traitors Final
20:00–21:15
Watch the grand finale of Celebrity Traitors on the big screen at EXALE Taproom; book a table to secure a good view.
- Fri30Oct
Music & nightlife
From Dusk til Dawn With Hot Pants
21:00–00:00 · Fri 30 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
A Halloween-themed Dark Disco club night with signature disco, funk, soul and rock 'n' roll plus spooky extras.
- Fri30Oct
Music & nightlife
Karaoke Night: Halloween Special
21:00–02:00 · Fri 30 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
A Halloween-themed edition of karaoke night, costumes encouraged.
- Fri30Oct
Music & nightlife
Karaoke Halloween Special
21:00–02:00 · Fri 30 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
Halloween-themed karaoke night at EXALE Taproom; costumes encouraged, running into the early hours.
- Sat31Oct
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Morning: Halloween Decorations
10:00–12:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £35 (one adult and one child)
Family woodworking session making spooky Halloween decorations with hand tools; for a parent/guardian and child aged 7+.
- Sat31Oct
Food & drink
The Tacover - Taco Festival
10:30
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A taco festival event hosted at the Blackhorse Road taproom.
- Sat31Oct
Classes & wellbeing
surdce dance collective - FREE Community Dance Workshop
11:45–12:45
Good Shepherd Studios · Free
A free contemporary dance workshop, 'Peperuda', open to all levels including complete beginners.
- Sat31Oct
Family & kids
Family Disco: Halloween Special (Saturday) Sold out
13:00–17:00
Big Penny Social · £7
Halloween family disco with resident DJs Ray & CC, bubbles, games and singalongs across two sessions; the Saturday sessions are sold out.
- Sat31Oct
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Halloween Decorations
14:00–16:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £35 per ticket (1 adult + 1 child)
Beginner-friendly family woodworking session making spooky Halloween decorations to take home.
- Sat31Oct
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Writing Workshop: Writing with Ghosts
14:00–15:30
Good Shepherd Studios
A monthly creative writing workshop led by poet and author Anna Brook, combining readings with guided writing exercises for adults of all skill levels.
- Sat31Oct
Music & nightlife
General Eclectic Company: Genre-Blending Bangers
17:00–22:00 · Sat 31 Oct – Sat 5 Dec
A no-rules DJ set at EXALE Taproom blending indie, hip hop, pop, disco and unexpected tracks.
- Sat31Oct
Comedy
Neon Frights With Lou Sanders
20:00–22:05
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £20.50
A Halloween comedy showcase headlined by Lou Sanders with Two Hearts, Dan Tiernan, Frankie Thompson and Sam Eley.
- Sat31Oct
Music & nightlife
Pagode do Lec Halloween Special
20:00–03:00 · Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
Big Penny Social · From £11.55
A Brazilian-themed Halloween party with pagode music, costumes, caipirinhas and a DJ playing Brazilian music.
- Sat31Oct
Music & nightlife
Land of the Living Dead
20:00–01:00 · Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
Big Penny Social · From £2.50
Halloween party themed as a portal to the afterlife, with games, quizzes and DJs; dress as a deceased cultural figure.
- Sat31Oct
Music & nightlife
Symphony Of Shadows and Beau Bowen
20:00–00:30 · Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
A Halloween night across both rooms: a goth/post-punk dance party with cabaret in the Main Hall, and a neoclassical show from Beau Bowen upstairs.
- Sat31Oct
Music & nightlife
Tuppance Abag
21:00–23:00
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub · Free
Free Halloween drag show at Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub.
- Sat31Oct
Music & nightlife
Old Skool Halloween Party - Boo! Inna Your Head
21:00–01:00 · Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
Big Penny Social · From £9.13
A 90s and 00s Halloween fancy-dress party playing R&B, UK garage, hip hop, dancehall, UK funky and slow jams.
- Sat31Oct
Music & nightlife
Halloween Sing Song
22:00–01:00 · Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
Halloween costume sing-along karaoke night at EXALE, with £100 bar credit for the best costume.
- Sun1Nov
Arts & culture
Free Community Group Tours: Earthly Paradise
All day · Sun 1 Nov – Sun 28 Mar
William Morris Gallery · Free
Free guided tours of the Earthly Paradise exhibition for existing community, faith and charitable groups, by arrangement on Mondays when the Gallery is closed.
- Sun1Nov
Family & kids
Deeper Into Movies: Hocus Pocus
12:00–14:00
Big Penny Social · From £10 per person
Family film screening of Disney's Hocus Pocus.
- Sun1Nov
Community
Shut Up and Write
12:30–14:30 · Sun 25 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
A quiet weekly writing session with no critiques or sharing required; bring your own writing project.
- Sun1Nov
Family & kids
Family Disco: Halloween Special (Sunday)
13:00–14:30
Big Penny Social · £7
Halloween family disco with resident DJs Ray & CC, bubbles, games and singalongs, ticketed for ages 3+.
- Sun1Nov
Music & nightlife
Mystery Planes #15
14:00–22:00
An afternoon matinee gig headlined by Montreal garage band Thee Retail Simps, with support from Unmarry Me and Midnight Mines.
- Sun1Nov
Music & nightlife
Walls Of Heartache: Northern Soul All Dayer
15:00–22:00
An all-day Northern Soul vinyl session running from mid-afternoon until late in the Main Hall.
- Sun1Nov
Music & nightlife
Music Social Sunday
16:00–19:00
An interactive singalong session with musicians Alex & Tom playing three hours of sing/play-along songs; solo attendees welcome.
- Sun1Nov
Music & nightlife
Jam Session feat. Andy Davies
17:00–20:00
All Saints Church, Highams Park · £10 general admission / £5 participating musicians
A monthly jazz jam session led by Ronnie Scott's regular trumpeter Andy Davies, with a house band; doors open at 4pm for an 8pm doors-close session.
- Sun1Nov
Music & nightlife
Ruth and Sadie Price with Lisa Oliver
19:30–22:30
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub · £12 (£10 concessions)
Folk performance from siblings Ruth and Sadie Price with harpist Lisa Oliver, part of Walthamstow Folk Club.
- Sun1Nov
Music & nightlife
The Tiger Lillies: Songs of The Dead Sold out
19:30–21:20
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £29
Grammy-nominated dark cabaret trio The Tiger Lillies mark the Day of the Dead with a concert of classics and new songs about mortality.
- Sun1Nov
Music & nightlife
The Tiger Lillies: Songs for The Dead
19:30–21:20
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £15
A Day of the Dead concert of dark cabaret and anarchic opera exploring mortality, combining classic Tiger Lillies pieces with new material.
- Mon2Nov
Comedy
HAPPY CAMPERS
19:00–21:30
A high-energy camp-themed quiz show with performances and games, hosted by drag king Richard Energy.
- Mon2Nov
Comedy
Stamptown
20:00–20:00 · Mon 2 Nov – Tue 3 Nov
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · £25-£29
A chaotic comedy cabaret hosted by Zach Zucker, fresh from a Netflix special, with performers from around the world; 18+.
- Tue3Nov
Arts & culture
WONDERIN' Y - HOW SLADE'S DRUMMER SURVIVED
18:30–21:30
A one-man show recreating Slade drummer Don Powell's recovery from a near-fatal 1973 car crash, with Powell appearing in person for a Q&A afterwards.
- Tue3Nov
Music & nightlife
Leo Richardson Quartet
20:00–23:00
East Side Jazz Club · £15
Saxophonist Leo Richardson leads a hard bop quartet playing material from his album 'Move' plus new pieces.
- Wed4Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Community Groove Dance Exercise Class
10:30–11:30
Good Shepherd Studios
An accessible weekly dance fitness class in a new format, with instructor proceeds supporting local community projects.
- Wed4Nov
Music & nightlife
The Lunchtime Mix: Sheykh Forever & Hendymion
12:15–13:30
Good Shepherd Studios · Free / pay what you can
A free drop-in lunchtime performance with political unplugged funk act Sheykh Forever and music-and-poetry act Hendymion, no booking required.
- Wed4Nov
Arts & culture
Vespers
19:30–20:10 · Wed 7 Oct – Wed 4 Nov
St Mary's Walthamstow
A contemplative evening service of poetry, music and silence held on the first Wednesday of the month, open to all regardless of background or belief.
- Wed4Nov
Music & nightlife
Edward Abbiati & The Rattling Chains (Italy)
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £12
Italian rocker Ed Abbiati brings his horn-driven, Springsteen-influenced band to What's Cookin', with support from Red Hash.
- Wed4Nov
Music & nightlife
Edward Abbiati & The Rattling Chains (Italy), support Red Hash
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £12
Italian rocker Edward Abbiati brings his horn-driven, Springsteen-indebted band to Leytonstone, with London duo Red Hash in support.
- Thu5Nov
Arts & culture
Mono
All day · Thu 5 Nov – Sun 8 Nov
Garage Gallery E17 · Free
A four-day exhibition of black-and-white paintings, drawings and prints by Astrid Chesney, Ben Rogers and Rebecca Holmes, open 11am-4pm daily with a private view on the Friday evening.
- Thu5Nov
Nature & outdoors
Buzz Map: Insect DNA Mapping
09:30–14:00 · Thu 1 Oct – Thu 5 Nov
Walthamstow Wetlands · Free
A free, drop-in citizen science session at the Wetlands helping set up insect traps and collect samples for DNA sequencing; no experience needed.
- Thu5Nov
Community
Mill Makers
19:00–21:00 · Thu 1 Oct – Thu 5 Nov
The Mill · £1 suggested donation
A monthly Thursday evening craft and chat session in The Mill's Children's Room, open to anyone wanting to share skills in a relaxed setting.
- Thu5Nov
Arts & culture
Cabaret 237: The Shining Cabaret
19:00–22:00
A Stephen King-inspired night of drag, cabaret and burlesque themed around The Shining, hosted by Molly Beth Morossa.
- Thu5Nov
Community
Pocket Society: Girls & Gays Pool Night
19:30–22:30 · Thu 24 Sept – Thu 5 Nov
Big Penny Social · From £8
A relaxed pool night for all skill levels with a light-hearted tournament followed by casual play.
- Fri6Nov
Community
Family Friendly Language Exchange (Portuguese & French)
All day · Fri 9 Oct – Fri 6 Nov
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A family-friendly afternoon of Portuguese and French conversation practice at the cafe.
- Fri6Nov
Family & kids
Baby Knees Up Family Concert
11:00–11:45
Big Penny Social · From £14
An interactive family concert with pianist Tom Carradine, featuring singalong classics, bubbles and puppets for ages 0-100.
- Fri6Nov
Food & drink
Chili Nights
19:30–22:30 · Fri 6 Nov – Fri 4 Dec
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A monthly spicy pop-up dinner at the cafe, with a set menu built around curry goat or jerk oyster mushrooms and a first drink included.
- Fri6Nov
Sport
EVE Wrestling: EVE For Vendetta
19:30–22:30
Big Penny Social · From £25
An 18+ professional wrestling show combining athleticism, comedy, drama and burlesque; no under 18s admitted.
- Fri6Nov
Comedy
Larry Dean: Hellbent
20:00–21:30
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £27
Scottish comedian Larry Dean on life after marriage, from a performer who's appeared on SNL, Live at the Apollo and QI.
- Sat7Nov
Community
Language Exchange Afternoon (Portuguese & French)
All day · Sat 10 Oct – Sat 7 Nov
The Old Station Yard Cafe
An afternoon language practice meetup focused on Portuguese and French.
- Sat7Nov
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Morning: Bug Hotel
10:00–12:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £35 (one adult and one child)
Family woodworking session making a bug hotel for winter hibernation; for a parent/guardian and child aged 7+.
- Sat7Nov
Family & kids
Gasca Zurli
12:00–13:30
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · £29-£34
A Romanian-language family theatre show with Gașca Zurli, Maya and Mirela Retegan; doors 11am, last entry 11:45am.
- Sat7Nov
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Flipping Frame
14:00–16:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £35 (one adult and one child)
Family workshop making a mix-and-match 'flipping frame' artwork; for a parent/guardian and child aged 7+.
- Sat7Nov
Community
Pub Quiz & Raffle for The Sick Children's Trust
14:00–18:00
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Suggested £10 donation
A family-friendly charity quiz and raffle afternoon raising money for The Sick Children's Trust, with a suggested £10 donation per person.
- Sat7Nov
Music & nightlife
MAKING WAVES
18:00–00:30 · Sat 7 Nov – Sun 8 Nov
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Free entry
A free dark industrial/punk club night in its third year, with live acts from the UK and Ukraine; donations collected for Ukraine aid and Resonance FM.
- Sat7Nov
Comedy
Emma Doran: Emmaculate
20:00–21:50
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £24
Irish stand-up Emma Doran on family dynamics, womanhood and relationships, drawing on her blended family experience.
- Sat7Nov
Music & nightlife
Alba Ensemble Presents: Les Fleurs
20:00–01:00 · Sat 7 Nov – Sun 8 Nov
Big Penny Social · From £20
A thirty-piece orchestra, rhythm section and vocalists perform reimagined arrangements of Minnie Riperton, D'Angelo, Stevie Wonder and more, followed by DJs.
- Sat7Nov
Music & nightlife
Dan Alani — House Party Bangers
21:00–02:00 · Sat 7 Nov – Sun 8 Nov
DJ and radio presenter Dan Alani plays house, disco and hip-hop at EXALE Taproom into the early hours.
- Sat7Nov
Music & nightlife
The Fabulous Red Diesel
21:00–23:00
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub · Free
Free live show from flamboyant performer The Fabulous Red Diesel.
- Sun8Nov
Markets
Walthamstow Flea Market
11:00–17:00
Big Penny Social · £2
Indoor flea market with over 60 vintage and flea traders selling furniture, lighting, homewares, textiles and clothing.
- Sun8Nov
Family & kids
Bring and Share Lunch: Singing for Children & Families
12:00–14:00
St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
A free potluck-style lunch for families after the 10:30am service, followed by informal sung action songs for children.
- Sun8Nov
Community
Shut Up and Write
12:30–14:30 · Sun 8 Nov – Sun 15 Nov
Flukes Clubhouse, Big Penny Social
A quiet weekly writing session with no critiques or sharing required; bring your own writing project.
- Sun8Nov
Music & nightlife
Flotsam Sessions
19:30–22:30
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub · £15 (£12 concessions)
London-based folk and roots music project bringing together performers from diverse backgrounds.
- Mon9Nov
Arts & culture
OffBeat presents: Southern Journey (revisited)
18:30–22:00
A screening of Southern Journey (Revisited), a documentary retracing Alan Lomax's 1950s folk-music road trip.
- Mon9Nov
Community
Pints of Knowledge: A Georgian Guide to Getting Laid
19:00–20:30
Big Penny Social · £19
Sofia Gallucci gives a talk on Harris's List, an 18th-century publication cataloguing London sex workers.
- Tue10Nov
Arts & culture
Hand-in Week for Patterns in Nature Exhibition
All day · Tue 10 Nov – Sun 15 Nov
The Mill · £12.50 per artwork (£6 unwaged)
A submission window for local artists to hand in up to three nature-inspired artworks for The Mill's forthcoming Patterns in Nature exhibition.
- Tue10Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Metalwork: Festive Winter Decoration
18:30–21:30
Blackhorse Workshop · £75
Evening cold-metalworking class turning sheet copper and brass into festive 3D decorations.
- Tue10Nov
Community
Pints of Knowledge: The Rise, Fall and Rise of English Football
19:00–20:30 · Thu 22 Oct – Tue 10 Nov
Big Penny Social · £19
Joey D'Urso gives a talk on how English football transformed from declining stadiums into a global powerhouse.
- Tue10Nov
Arts & culture
GothamChess: The GothamChess Europe Tour 2026
20:00–21:30
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £59
Chess creator Levy Rozman (GothamChess) brings interviews, guessing games and simultaneous blitz matches with celebrity guests.
- Tue10Nov
Music & nightlife
Jay Davis' Badtrad ft James Allsopp
20:00–23:00
East Side Jazz Club · £15
Drummer Jay Davis presents his debut album as bandleader with saxophonist James Allsopp, trumpeter Mike Soper and bassist Huw V Williams.
- Wed11Nov
Music & nightlife
The Tuppenny Bunters, support The Ondines
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £10
Two-piece The Tuppenny Bunters mix Music Hall, Baroque, garage and new wave on piano and drums, with all-women pop band The Ondines in support.
- Wed11Nov
Comedy
Jen Brister: Reactive
19:30–21:15
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £26
Jen Brister asks whether she can achieve calm despite her tendency to react intensely to everything.
- Wed11Nov
Music & nightlife
The Tuppenny Bunters with The Ondines
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £10
A piano-and-drums duo mixing Music Hall, Baroque, Garage, Punk and New Wave, with support from all-women pop band The Ondines.
- Thu12Nov
Community
Grief Together: Peer Support for Loss through Youth Violence
18:30–20:15
The Mill · Free
A one-off peer support session for anyone affected by loss through youth violence, with a talk from Waltham Forest's Violence Reduction service.
- Thu12Nov
Arts & culture
There is a party
19:00–21:30
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Free
A free evening of readings and performance in the Upstairs Bar.
- Thu12Nov
Arts & culture
Uncovering the Queer Roots of British Arts and Crafts
19:00–20:30
William Morris Gallery · Pay what you can (suggested £10)
A talk by Neal Shasore and Michael Hall on queer people's role in shaping Arts and Crafts heritage, followed by a private exhibition view.
- Thu12Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Decoupage Workshop
19:00–21:00
Big Penny Social · From £27.80
Turn a plain wooden box into a keepsake using decoupage; all materials provided, suitable for ages 13+, no experience needed.
- Thu12Nov
Arts & culture
OUTLAWS Cabaret
19:00–21:00
A wild-west-themed night of drag and cabaret with saloon games and a best-dressed-cowpoke prize; venue is wheelchair accessible.
- Thu12Nov
Arts & culture
FILM SCREENING: Simone Barbès + illustrated talk
19:30–22:00
Good Shepherd Studios · Pay what you can
A restored Chantal Akerman-era French film about Parisian sex-cinema nightlife, introduced by director Charlotte Wells and followed by an illustrated talk on London's sex cinema history.
- Thu12Nov
Arts & culture
Unhemmed Book Launch & More Than a Bundle Story Exhibition
19:30–21:30
Big Penny Social · Free
Launch of Emel Sevinç's debut novel Unhemmed alongside an exhibition of oral histories of Turkish-speaking migrant garment workers in Britain.
- Thu12Nov
Sport
UEFA Nations League - England v Croatia
19:45
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Free
A big-screen screening of the England v Croatia Nations League match.
- Thu12Nov
Comedy
Giggle Film Festival
20:00–23:00
Big Penny Social · From £10
London's comedy short-film festival returns for its third year, screening original and award-winning funny short films.
- Fri13Nov
Community
Family Friendly Language Exchange (German)
All day · Fri 2 Oct – Fri 13 Nov
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A family-friendly afternoon session for German learners and speakers of all ages to practise together over a drink and a snack.
- Fri13Nov
Family & kids
Track Play
09:30–16:50 · Fri 9 Oct – Fri 13 Nov
Big Penny Social · From £9
Giant train track play sessions for children 18 months and up, with pay-as-you-play hourly slots.
- Fri13Nov
Community
German Family Friendly Language Exchange
15:00–17:30
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A family-friendly German language practice afternoon for all ages, ticket includes a toastie or cake and a drink.
- Fri13Nov
Music & nightlife
Heavy Psych Sounds
17:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A live music event from the Heavy Psych Sounds roster at the Blackhorse Road taproom.
- Fri13Nov
Comedy
Daniel Foxx: How Lovely. Sold out
19:30–21:40
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £22
Daniel Foxx on dating in his thirties, home décor obsessions and skincare routines after a major breakup; sold out.
- Fri13Nov
Music & nightlife
General Echo Reggae Disco
20:00–00:30 · Fri 13 Nov – Sat 14 Nov
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Tickets on the door
A monthly reggae disco with a friendly, cross-generational crowd; this month welcomes Soul Rockers Sound System from Tuscany playing JA R&B, ska and rocksteady. Pay on the door.
- Fri13Nov
Music & nightlife
Soul Focus
21:00–02:00 · Sat 3 Oct – Sat 12 Dec
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · Free
Free drum and bass night at EXALE Taproom with DJs iplaynoise and Bogart, running into the early hours.
- Fri13Nov
Music & nightlife
Odyssey Blues and Soul Band
21:00–23:00
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub · Free
Free live set of soul and R&B covers from a quartet paying tribute to Sam and Dave, Otis Redding and more.
- Sat14Nov
Community
Language Exchange Afternoon (German)
All day · Sat 3 Oct – Sat 14 Nov
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A German-themed afternoon language exchange session at the cafe, paired with the previous evening's family friendly meet-up.
- Sat14Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Woodturning Sold out
10:00–16:30 · Sat 10 Oct – Sun 13 Dec
Blackhorse Workshop · £295
An in-depth two-day weekend course covering spindle and faceplate turning on the wood lathe. Sold out.
- Sat14Nov
Family & kids
Family Day: Useful and Beautiful
13:00–16:00
William Morris Gallery · Free
A free drop-in family craft day making copper foil embossed candlestick art inspired by William Morris designs.
- Sat14Nov
Music & nightlife
Molly June
16:00–21:00
DJ Molly June plays favourite tunes at EXALE Taproom on Saturday afternoon/evening.
- Sat14Nov
Music & nightlife
The Ukadelix
19:30–00:30 · Sat 14 Nov – Sun 15 Nov
A London five-piece all-female band playing an eclectic mix of original songs and covers with rich vocal harmonies.
- Sat14Nov
Music & nightlife
Okan Ersan Electric Band
20:00–23:00
All Saints Church, Highams Park · £20 advance / £25 door / £10 students 16+ and MU members
Guitarist Okan Ersan brings jazz-fusion blending progressive rock, world music and Eastern Mediterranean influences; doors 7pm, music 8pm.
- Sat14Nov
Music & nightlife
Jim Tything
21:00–02:00 · Fri 25 Sept – Sun 15 Nov
DJ Jim Tything plays warm, soulful sets spanning house, disco, hip-hop and more at EXALE into the early hours.
- Sun15Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Machine Shop: Chopping Board
10:00–16:30 · Sun 11 Oct – Sun 15 Nov
Blackhorse Workshop · £130
A full-day introduction to using the bandsaw, chopsaw, pillar drill and sanders to make your own hardwood chopping board.
- Sun15Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Machine Shop: Chopping Board (incl. Level 1 H&S induction)
10:00–16:30 · Sun 11 Oct – Sun 6 Dec
Blackhorse Workshop · £130
A one-day machine shop induction where you design and make your own chopping board.
- Sun15Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Blacksmithing
10:00–17:00 · Sun 25 Oct – Sun 15 Nov
Blackhorse Workshop · £195.00
A one-day blacksmithing taster covering forge safety and basic metal-shaping techniques.
- Sun15Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Blacksmithing Day (inc. Forge Induction)
10:00–17:00 · Sun 25 Oct – Sun 15 Nov
Blackhorse Workshop · £195
Full-day introduction to blacksmithing, forging your own personalised bottle opener.
- Sun15Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Blacksmithing (inc. Forge Induction) Sold out
10:00–17:00 · Sun 25 Oct – Sun 15 Nov
Blackhorse Workshop · £195
A full-day introduction to blacksmithing, making a bottle opener and decorative pieces - currently sold out.
- Sun15Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Discover the Art of Upholstery
11:00–14:00 · Sun 20 Sept – Sun 15 Nov
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · £54.88
A hands-on upholstery workshop where you breathe new life into an old chair using textile upholstery techniques.
- Sun15Nov
Family & kids
Gaybourhood East Ceilidh!
13:00–15:00
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Free
A free, inclusive family ceilidh for queer families with kids of all ages, with live Scottish band Stroma and gender-free dances; no experience needed.
- Sun15Nov
Arts & culture
Nobuyuki Tsujii & Philharmonia Chamber Players
15:00–17:00
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · £14-£29
A chamber music concert with pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii, Philharmonia's Featured Artist for 2026/27, playing Beethoven, Franck, Holst and Brahms.
- Sun15Nov
Music & nightlife
Lainey Dempsey
19:30–22:30
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub · £12 (£10 concessions)
Scottish/Irish-influenced folk singer Lainey Dempsey, part of Waltham Forest Folk Club.
- Sun15Nov
Sport
UEFA Nations League - Spain v England
19:45
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Free
A big-screen screening of the Spain v England Nations League match.
- Mon16Nov
Classes & wellbeing
West African Djembe Drum Circle
19:00 · Mon 21 Sept – Mon 21 Dec
Big Penny Social · From £13.70
Monthly drum circle led by master drummer Seneke Sillah from The Gambia; all skill levels welcome, drums available to rent.
- Mon16Nov
Music & nightlife
Eclectic Shock
19:30–22:00 · Sat 19 Sept – Mon 16 Nov
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Members £5 adv/£6 door; non-members £8 adv/£9 door
A live original music night featuring The Othyrs, Jemma Freeman and Simon and the Spears, spanning psych rock to glam.
- Mon16Nov
Comedy
Cody Dahler: The State of This! Sold out
19:30–21:20
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £33.50
A political comedy show on British politics; this date is sold out.
- Tue17Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Woodturning – Festive Baubles Sold out
18:30–21:30 · Tue 17 Nov – Tue 15 Dec
Blackhorse Workshop · £75
An evening introduction to the wood lathe, turning two festive tree decorations from sustainable hardwood. Sold out.
- Tue17Nov
Music & nightlife
Jazz at Trades, London Jazz Festival Special - The Music of Duke Ellington
19:00–21:30
A London Jazz Festival special with new arrangements of Duke Ellington's music played by an all-star group of UK improvisers.
- Tue17Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Finding The Artist's Way
19:00–21:00 · Tue 17 Nov – Tue 1 Dec
£360 (or £480 solidarity ticket)
A 12-week artist-development course for queer and trans creatives, based on Julia Cameron's methodology.
- Tue17Nov
Sport
UEFA Nations League - Wales v Portugal
19:45
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Free
A big-screen screening of the Wales v Portugal Nations League match.
- Tue17Nov
Music & nightlife
Koller/Kofi/Gourlay/Ojumu play Monk with special guest Louis Koller
20:00–23:00
East Side Jazz Club · £15
A Thelonious Monk tribute with pianist Hans Koller, saxophonist Tony Kofi, bassist Calum Gourlay, drummer Noah Ojumu and special guest Louis Koller on trombone, as part of EFG London Jazz Festival.
- Wed18Nov
Community
Unruly Ecologies - An Entangled Reading Group
18:00–20:00
Good Shepherd Studios · Sliding scale
An art-and-ecology reading group exploring symbiosis and interconnectedness in nature, drawing on 'Entangled Life' and 'Braiding Sweetgrass', open to anyone regardless of reading-group experience.
- Wed18Nov
Community
What It's Like to Run a Business Based on Fun, Creativity and Community
19:00–21:30
A Hive Collective networking panel in Walthamstow with creative-industry founders on running sustainable project-based businesses.
- Wed18Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Natural Voices Choir
19:30–21:00 · Wed 18 Nov – Wed 25 Nov
A relaxed, inclusive weekly choir session learning songs by ear, with gentle warm-ups and breathwork; absolute beginners welcome.
- Wed18Nov
Music & nightlife
Satellite Inn (Italy) / Elaine Palmer
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £12
Italian alt-country band Satellite Inn share the bill with North Yorkshire singer-songwriter Elaine Palmer, with support from Whisperin' & Hollerin'.
- Wed18Nov
Music & nightlife
Satellite Inn (Italy), support Elaine Palmer
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £12
Italian alt-country veterans Satellite Inn, led by Stiv Cantarelli, play a rare UK date alongside North Yorkshire singer-songwriter Elaine Palmer.
- Wed18Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Talks@Trades - How To Get Rich Slowly: Live Fast Die Young... or get a Pension! By Mandy Maskell
19:30–21:30
A fun, entertaining talk on pensions and financial planning by Mandy Maskell, drawing on her 30+ years in the investment industry.
- Wed18Nov
Comedy
Phil Wang: UH OH Sold out
20:00–21:30 · Thu 24 Sept – Wed 18 Nov
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £29
An older, wiser Phil Wang with new stand-up material; this date is sold out.
- Thu19Nov
Family & kids
Mini Morris: Wonderful Windows
10:00–12:30
William Morris Gallery · Free (donations welcome)
Drop-in craft sessions for toddlers making stained-glass-style window art inspired by the Gallery's windows.
- Thu19Nov
Arts & culture
Guided Tour: Cultural History of Walthamstow Wetlands
11:00–13:00
Walthamstow Wetlands Engine House Visitor Centre · Free (suggested £5 donation)
A two-hour walking tour covering the social and cultural history of the Wetlands site before the reservoirs were built; free with a suggested £5 donation.
- Thu19Nov
Nature & outdoors
Stargazing at Walthamstow: The Origins of the Planets of the Solar System
18:00–20:30
Walthamstow Wetlands · £22
An astronomy talk on the origins of the solar system's planets by Michael Lomotey of StowStargazers, followed by a guided night-sky walk round the reserve.
- Thu19Nov
Music & nightlife
Asahi Seeker Session x Flukes
19:00–00:00 · Thu 19 Nov – Fri 20 Nov
Big Penny Social · £7
Games, music and complimentary Asahi beer with DJ entertainment at Flukes inside Big Penny Social.
- Thu19Nov
Music & nightlife
Subhumans + Lost Cherrees + Tape It Shut
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A punk gig featuring Subhumans, Lost Cherrees and Tape It Shut.
- Thu19Nov
Arts & culture
FILM SCREENING: The Fantasy of Deer Warrior
19:30–22:00
Good Shepherd Studios · Pay what you can
A 1961 Taiwanese fantasy film with actors in animal costumes, screened by the Waltham Forest Cinema Project and Queer East for its camp, queer-appeal cult status.
- Thu19Nov
Arts & culture
The Double R Club
20:00–22:30 · Thu 17 Sept – Thu 19 Nov
A darkly surreal cabaret and burlesque night hosted by Benjamin Louche on his birthday, with a Lynchian theme.
- Thu19Nov
Comedy
Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone? Sold out
20:00–20:00 · Thu 19 Nov – Fri 20 Nov
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £26
An SNL UK performer's new tour on love, ambition and personal mishaps; both dates sold out.
- Fri20Nov
Community
Family Friendly Language Exchange (Swedish & Danish)
All day
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A family-friendly afternoon of Swedish and Danish conversation practice at the cafe.
- Fri20Nov
Music & nightlife
80s On Brass - Old Dirty Brasstards
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A live brass-band set of 80s covers from the Old Dirty Brasstards.
- Sat21Nov
Community
Language Exchange Afternoon (Swedish & Danish)
All day
The Old Station Yard Cafe
An afternoon language practice meetup focused on Swedish and Danish.
- Sat21Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Hand Tools: Tool Box
10:00–16:30 · Sun 4 Oct – Sat 21 Nov
Blackhorse Workshop · £135
A beginner's day-long course in essential hand tool skills, building your own wooden toolbox to keep.
- Sat21Nov
Music & nightlife
Stand on the Word
16:00–21:00
An all-vinyl DJ set at EXALE Taproom playing alt 80s, electro pop and post punk.
- Sat21Nov
Music & nightlife
The Urban Voodoo Machine
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A live gig from gypsy-blues-punk outfit The Urban Voodoo Machine.
- Sat21Nov
Arts & culture
Nayab Midha: Rajkumari
19:30–16:10
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · £24-£44
A Hindi-language spoken word and storytelling performance challenging the narratives we grew up with.
- Sat21Nov
Music & nightlife
Julian Siegel Quartet
20:00–23:00
All Saints Church, Highams Park · £20 advance / £25 door
BBC Jazz Award-winner Julian Siegel's quartet plays as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival; doors 7pm, music 8pm.
- Sat21Nov
Comedy
Neon Nights November With Michelle De Swarte
20:00–22:05
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £20.50
A comedy showcase headlined by Michelle De Swarte, with Walthamstow residents offered discounted tickets.
- Sat21Nov
Music & nightlife
Que Chévere
21:00–02:00 · Sat 19 Sept – Sun 22 Nov
Latin music party at EXALE Taproom hosted by Ritmo del Barrio, all-vinyl cumbia, salsa and Latin boogaloo.
- Sat21Nov
Music & nightlife
Que Chevre
21:00–02:00 · Sat 21 Nov – Sun 22 Nov
An all-vinyl Latin music party by Ritmo del Barrio at EXALE Taproom, spanning cumbia, salsa and Latin boogaloo.
- Sun22Nov
Markets
Walthamstow Farmers Market
10:00–14:00
Town Square
Weekly Sunday farmers market in Walthamstow Town Square, open rain or shine.
- Sun22Nov
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Morning: Pull Toy
10:00–12:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £35 (one adult and one child)
Family workshop making a wooden pull-toy (car, train, dinosaur or dog); for a parent/guardian and child aged 7+.
- Sun22Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to 3D Printing with Sean Rodrigo
11:00–15:00 · Sun 13 Sept – Sun 22 Nov
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · £38.62
A hands-on workshop learning foundational 3D printing techniques with Sean Rodrigo from the Fixatorium.
- Sun22Nov
Markets
Makers Market
12:00–17:00
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · Free
A free, dog- and family-friendly independent makers market at EXALE Taproom.
- Sun22Nov
Community
Shut Up and Write
12:30–14:30
A quiet weekly writing session with no critiques or sharing required; bring your own writing project.
- Sun22Nov
Family & kids
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends at Walthamstow Wetlands
13:00–15:00
Walthamstow Wetlands (meet at the outdoor classroom beside the Engine House) · Free (donations welcome)
A free drop-in family session pond-dipping and searching for minibeasts like toads, tadpoles, woodlice and worms; suitable for all ages with an accompanying adult.
- Sun22Nov
Music & nightlife
Capital Salvage: Diaz Brothers + Interrobang & more
14:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · £14 adults / £10 under-18s / free under-12s
A multi-band line-up including Diaz Brothers and Interrobang.
- Sun22Nov
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Foot Stool Sold out
14:00–16:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £35 (one adult and one child)
Family joinery workshop making a milking-stool-style foot stool; sold out, waiting list only.
- Sun22Nov
Music & nightlife
Try Your Wings
18:30–20:30 · Sun 22 Nov – Sun 20 Dec
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Free
A free monthly open mic night for musicians wanting support and encouragement performing in front of others; sign-up from 6:30pm.
- Sun22Nov
Comedy
Luxury Live Sold out
19:30–21:20
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · £34.00
Etiquette expert William Hanson and broadcaster Jonathan Vernon-Smith host a comic guide to all things opulent.
- Sun22Nov
Music & nightlife
Hannah James and Toby Kuhn
19:30–22:30
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub · £15 (£12 concessions)
Folk duo blending cello, voice, accordion and foot percussion with dance.
- Mon23Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Tea Dance
13:00–15:00 · Mon 28 Sept – Mon 23 Nov
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Members £4 / Non-members £5 (on the door)
A monthly afternoon social dance mixing ballroom, Latin, popular sequence and line dancing, hosted by Sandra from Stereo Dancing Sounds.
- Mon23Nov
Arts & culture
Clint Boon - The Manchester Chronicles
18:30–21:00
Inspiral Carpets' Clint Boon tells personal stories of the Manchester music scene from punk through Madchester and Britpop.
- Mon23Nov
Community
Pints of Knowledge: So You've Decided to Become Dead to the World
19:00–20:30
Big Penny Social · £19
A talk on medieval anchoresses who sealed themselves into church cells, exploring autonomy and spiritual authority.
- Tue24Nov
Arts & culture
An Introduction to Earthly Paradise
12:00–12:45 · Tue 13 Oct – Tue 15 Dec
William Morris Gallery · Free
A free drop-in curator-led introduction to the Earthly Paradise exhibition, covering its key objects and themes.
- Tue24Nov
Arts & culture
An Introduction to Earthly Paradise (With Curators)
12:00–12:45 · Tue 24 Nov – Tue 15 Dec
William Morris Gallery · Free
A free drop-in guided introduction to the Earthly Paradise exhibition led by the curators.
- Tue24Nov
Arts & culture
An Introduction to Earthly Paradise: With the Curators
12:00–12:45 · Tue 24 Nov – Tue 15 Dec
William Morris Gallery · Free
A short guided introduction to the Earthly Paradise exhibition, led by its curators.
- Tue24Nov
Music & nightlife
Janette Mason – Rewired
20:00–23:00
East Side Jazz Club · £14
Pianist Janette Mason leads a trio reimagining standards, rock classics and pop songs as part of her 'ReWired' project.
- Wed25Nov
Comedy
Signature Brew Comedy Club
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A stand-up comedy club night at the Blackhorse Road taproom.
- Wed25Nov
Music & nightlife
Blue Rose Code
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £18
Ross Wilson's Blue Rose Code brings Scottish folk-influenced soul music to What's Cookin'.
- Thu26Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Feminist Welding Club with Nina Sold out
18:30–21:30 · Wed 14 Oct – Thu 26 Nov
Blackhorse Workshop · £48
Evening welding session for the Feminist Welding Club, building confidence with TIG and MIG welding. This date is fully booked.
- Thu26Nov
Arts & culture
The Archaeology of Medieval Life in Walthamstow - the Tales of Low Hall & Salisbury Hall
19:15–21:15
A talk by Neil Houghton on what archaeological research reveals about medieval Walthamstow, focusing on Low Hall and Salisbury Hall.
- Thu26Nov
Comedy
Jonny Woo's Un-Royal Variety
19:30–19:30 · Thu 26 Nov – Sat 28 Nov
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · £22-£56
A punk pastiche of the Royal Variety hosted by Jonny Woo, with a live band, dance ensemble and rotating line-up of comedy, drag and cabaret acts; 18+.
- Thu26Nov
Sport
Football Clichés Quiz Live
20:00–22:30
Big Penny Social · £15
A football trivia night covering transfers, stadium recognition and commentary identification; teams of up to six.
- Fri27Nov
Classes & wellbeing
French Class for Beginners
11:00–11:55
£13
A small-group Friday morning French class for adult beginners, taught through immersion with minimal grammar.
- Fri27Nov
Family & kids
Bring Your Baby Pub Quiz
12:00–14:30 · Fri 25 Sept – Fri 18 Dec
Big Penny Social · From £12.35 per person
A baby-friendly pub quiz with a gentler pace, feeding/changing breaks and baby facilities on site.
- Fri27Nov
Classes & wellbeing
French Conversation Class
12:00–12:55
£13
A Friday lunchtime French conversation class for adults who can already hold a basic conversation.
- Fri27Nov
Music & nightlife
Sparko's Going Back Home
20:00–22:30
Dr Feelgood's original bassist John B Sparkes leads a band recreating the group's classic Canvey Island R&B sound, backed by veteran musicians.
- Fri27Nov
Music & nightlife
Deptford Northern Soul Club
20:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A northern soul club night from Deptford Northern Soul Club.
- Fri27Nov
Music & nightlife
East London Disco
21:00–02:00 · Sat 24 Oct – Sat 28 Nov
Non-stop disco DJ set at EXALE Taproom running into the early hours.
- Sat28Nov
Family & kids
Mrs H and the Singalong Band Christmas Special
11:00–12:00
Big Penny Social · Child £7 / Adult £10
A children's Christmas singalong concert with audience participation and theatrical engagement; doors 10:30am.
- Sat28Nov
Markets
Waltham Forest Pride Collective: Queer Christmas Market and Winter Party
13:00–00:30 · Sat 28 Nov – Sun 29 Nov
A daytime market of queer artists, makers and independent businesses followed by an evening Y2K-Christmas electronic house party, run by Waltham Forest Pride Collective.
- Sat28Nov
Music & nightlife
DJ Merv Mayfield - The Melting Pot
17:00–22:00 · Sat 19 Sept – Sat 28 Nov
DJ Merv Mayfield plays party classics across the genres at EXALE Taproom.
- Sun29Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Brushmaking
10:00–17:00 · Sat 24 Oct – Sat 12 Dec
Blackhorse Workshop · £125
Full-day heritage craft course making your own hand-shaped wooden brush to take home.
- Sun29Nov
Classes & wellbeing
An Introduction to home DIY for Beginners
11:00–14:00 · Sun 25 Oct – Sun 29 Nov
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · £49.95
A beginner-friendly workshop introducing home DIY fundamentals and practical skills.
- Sun29Nov
Markets
Independent Christmas Jewellers' Market
11:00–19:00
Big Penny Social · £3.20
Festive shopping market with over 100 independent jewellery artists and designers.
- Sun29Nov
Music & nightlife
Kissinger Effect Album Launch
14:00–18:00
A politically charged pub-rock/punk band launches their debut album, born out of friends playing covers in a garden shed.
- Sun29Nov
Music & nightlife
JiveMeToTheMoon
14:45–17:30
A friendly 1950s and 60s social dance afternoon, part of a social prescribing scheme, in the Main Hall.
- Sun29Nov
Music & nightlife
JiveMeToTheMoon - Xmas Party
14:45–17:30
A friendly 50s and 60s social dance party, billed as London's friendliest social-prescribing dance.
- Sun29Nov
Music & nightlife
Jam Session feat. George Crowley
17:00–20:00
All Saints Church, Highams Park · £10 general admission / £5 participating musicians
Saxophonist George Crowley plays a set with the house band followed by an open jam session; doors open 4pm, music 5-8pm.
- Sun29Nov
Music & nightlife
Pete Morton
19:30–22:30
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub · £10 (£8 concessions)
Folk troubadour Pete Morton performs live, part of Waltham Forest Folk Club.
- Mon30Nov
Community
Pints of Knowledge: The Politics of Nostalgia
19:00–20:30
Big Penny Social · £19
Dr Louisa Toxværd Munch explores nostalgia as a symptom of present-day instability and its use by far-right movements.
- Mon30Nov
Arts & culture
Brutalist Poetry Workshop
20:00–22:00
Free
A free workshop to discuss, write and perform poetry in the Upstairs Bar.
- Tue1Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Festive Wreath Workshop
18:30–20:30
Big Penny Social · £80
Make a bespoke festive wreath on a pre-mossed 12-inch frame with greenery, ribbons and dried fruits, guided by Bloom of the Block.
- Tue1Dec
Arts & culture
A Room of One's Own – Creating Feminist Dwellings
18:30–20:00
William Morris Gallery · Pay what you can (suggested £10)
A panel discussion on feminist approaches to housing, followed by a private view of the exhibition.
- Tue1Dec
Arts & culture
The Guardian's Year In Review 2026
19:00–21:30
From £35.50
Guardian journalists Pippa Crerar and John Crace look back at the year's biggest political stories, ending with an audience quiz.
- Tue1Dec
Music & nightlife
Brand Nu Dolla play Abdullah Ibrahim
20:00–23:00
East Side Jazz Club · £16
A six-piece ensemble returns for a second East Side show celebrating the compositions of South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim.
- Wed2Dec
Markets
Blackhorse Workshop Xmas Makers Market 2026
18:00–21:00
Blackhorse Workshop · Free
A free evening Christmas market at Blackhorse Workshop with maker stalls, live music and mulled wine; no booking required.
- Wed2Dec
Arts & culture
MYM Enjoy Learning to Draw
19:00–21:00
£120 for 6 workshops
A six-week evening drawing course for all abilities, led by artist Jason Hawkridge in the Garden Room.
- Wed2Dec
Music & nightlife
Kenan Flannery and The Will To Live (IRL) with Chris Murphy (USA)
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £12
Dublin folk artist Kenan Flannery debuts his newly formed international band, with support from Chris Murphy (USA).
- Wed2Dec
Arts & culture
Figs in Wigs: Little Wimmin
19:30–21:30
From £29.00
An absurdist, cartoon-style theatrical demolition of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, tackling climate change along the way.
- Wed2Dec
Music & nightlife
Kenan Flannery and The Will To Live (IRL), support Chris Murphy (USA)
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £12
Dublin folk artist Kenan Flannery debuts his new band The Will to Live, with LA songwriter Chris Murphy in support.
- Wed2Dec
Music & nightlife
MEGASQUIRT: FULLY LOADED
21:00–22:00 · Wed 2 Dec – Sat 12 Dec
Soho Theatre Walthamstow
A late-night hybrid of concert and sketch comedy from Brooklyn hyperpop duo Ashley Blair and Drew Reilly, in the Soho Theatre Pub.
- Thu3Dec
Music & nightlife
Sunnymoon Jazz Band - Rat Pack Christmas
19:30–21:30
A Christmas swing gig from Sunnymoon Jazz Band mixing festive classics with Rat Pack favourites, led by singer Simon Lawrence.
- Thu3Dec
Arts & culture
Figs in Wigs: Little Wimmin
19:30–21:30
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £29.00
An absurdist, cartoon-style theatrical demolition of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, tackling climate change along the way.
- Fri4Dec
Arts & culture
Stopping to Notice
All day · Fri 4 Dec – Sun 6 Dec
Garage Gallery E17 · Free
A group exhibition curated by Miranda Keeling featuring illustrations from her books, with print sales benefiting the BookTrust charity.
- Fri4Dec
Music & nightlife
Grapes of Wrath presents...
19:00–00:30 · Fri 25 Sept – Sat 5 Dec
The promoter's final show of the year: a DIY hardcore and emo bill featuring Death of Youth, Neversaid, wearsmeout and ƵAŁOBA.
- Fri4Dec
Music & nightlife
SKIV - The Comeback Show
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A comeback live show from the band SKIV.
- Fri4Dec
Comedy
Neon Nights December: The FOC IT UP! Takeover Sold out
20:00
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £26.00
A comedy showcase curated by Kemah Bob celebrating women and trans comedians from the global majority, raising money for Rainbow Mind.
- Sat5Dec
Family & kids
Winter at the Wetlands: Operation Redwing
All day · Sat 5 Dec – Wed 23 Dec
A Christmas family show at the Wetlands where children meet nature's superheroes, design Santa's Super Sleigh and meet Santa; 45-minute timed sessions daily.
- Sat5Dec
Family & kids
Winter at the Wetlands
All day · Sat 5 Dec – Wed 23 Dec
Engine House Visitor Centre, Walthamstow Wetlands
A Christmas-themed family trail at the wetlands, meeting wildlife characters and Santa on a 45-minute guided adventure.
- Sat5Dec
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Morning: Keepsake Box
10:00–12:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £35 (one adult and one child)
Family workshop crafting a small keepsake box with tin decorations; for a parent/guardian and child aged 7+.
- Sat5Dec
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Board Game Sold out
14:00–16:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £35 (one adult and one child)
Family workshop designing and building a wooden board game to take home; sold out, waiting list only.
- Sat5Dec
Music & nightlife
Mama's Gun
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A live show from soul band Mama's Gun.
- Sat5Dec
Comedy
Three Bean Salad presents… RATMAS LIVE 2026! Sold out
19:30–21:10
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £28.00
The hosts of the Three Bean Salad Podcast present a night of rat-themed comedy for the twelve days of 'Ratmas'.
- Sat5Dec
Music & nightlife
Disco2000 Christmas Party
20:00–00:30 · Sat 5 Dec – Sun 6 Dec
An indie and Britpop Christmas club night playing punk-to-Britpop favourites, with all proceeds going to the Eat or Heat foodbank.
- Sun6Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Furniture Upcycling & Repair with Sean Rodrigo
11:00–15:00
The Tool House, Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · £54.95
A practical workshop to master furniture upcycling skills with Sean Rodrigo from the Fixatorium, repairing and restoring Salvation Army pieces.
- Sun6Dec
Family & kids
The Snowman Live in Concert (Show 1)
13:00–14:45
Big Penny Social · £7-£12
London Graduate Wind Orchestra performs live alongside a screening of The Snowman plus classic Christmas songs; first of two showings.
- Sun6Dec
Family & kids
The Snowman Live in Concert
13:00–16:45
Big Penny Social · From £7 (concession) / £12 (general)
A live orchestral performance of the 1982 animated film 'The Snowman', with two showings.
- Sun6Dec
Family & kids
The Snowman Live in Concert (Show 2)
15:00–16:45
Big Penny Social · £7-£12
London Graduate Wind Orchestra performs live alongside a screening of The Snowman plus classic Christmas songs; second of two showings.
- Sun6Dec
Music & nightlife
Old Skool Social at Flukes: Games & Party
16:00–20:00
Big Penny Social · From £8.07
90s and 00s DJ party with unlimited free-play darts, shuffleboard, pool and karaoke at Flukes.
- Sun6Dec
Comedy
ALOK: Eat Pray Leave
18:30
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £33.50
Writer and performer ALOK's most intimate show yet, on love, heartbreak and the end times, with support from Travis Alabanza.
- Mon7Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Monday Mending Club
All day
Big Penny Social · Free
Monthly mending gathering teaching invisible mending and Japanese Sashiko techniques; bring an item that needs repair.
- Mon7Dec
Music & nightlife
Christmas Cracker – London Gay Men's Chorus
19:30–21:30
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £35.00
Over 100 singers from the London Gay Men's Chorus perform a festive cabaret of pop and theatrical arrangements with a live band.
- Tue8Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Finding the Artist's Way
19:00–21:00 · Tue 8 Dec – Tue 15 Dec
Flukes, Big Penny Social · From £30 per session (£360 or £480 for the full course)
A weekly Tuesday evening course at Flukes above Big Penny Social, working through Julia Cameron's Artist's Way creative-unblocking method, run by Plentiful Artists for queer and trans FLINTA* creatives.
- Tue8Dec
Comedy
A Very Sheeps Christmas – Live in Concert!
19:30–21:50
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £22.00
Sketch group Sheeps and their live band perform a comic Christmas concert of music, sketches and surprise material.
- Tue8Dec
Music & nightlife
Annie Whitehead New Quintet
20:00–23:00
East Side Jazz Club · £15
Trombonist Annie Whitehead, known for her work with Chris McGregor's Brotherhood of Breath and Evan Parker, leads a new quintet.
- Wed9Dec
Music & nightlife
The Bikini Beach Band
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £10
Self-styled "twangtastic kings of Surf Noir" The Bikini Beach Band play What's Cookin'.
- Wed9Dec
Community
Talks@Trades - I AM History Present: Untold Stories of Exceptional Black People and Moments
19:30–21:30
Black-owned platform I AM History shares hidden stories from Black history and culture, followed by a Q&A.
- Thu10Dec
Music & nightlife
Tones & Drones
19:00–22:00
An evening of ambient, experimental and meditative music with live audio-reactive visuals, featuring Lulu Manning, David Meckin and Frequency Diagnostics.
- Thu10Dec
Community
Harry Potter Brewery Quiz
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A Harry Potter-themed pub quiz night at the Blackhorse Road taproom.
- Thu10Dec
Comedy
A Razzle Dazzle Christmas with Audrey & Judy!
19:30–21:30
Musical comedian Tracey Collins reimagines Audrey Hepburn and Judy Garland in a chaotic festive double-bill cabaret.
- Thu10Dec
Music & nightlife
Sounds Familiar Music Quiz
19:45–23:00 · Fri 25 Sept – Thu 10 Dec
Big Penny Social · From £16.50
A music quiz covering chart classics, old skool anthems, indie and power ballads; quiz starts 7:45pm, teams of 2-50.
- Thu10Dec
Comedy
Nina Conti's Christmas Cabaret Sold out
20:00–21:50
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £32.00
Ventriloquist Nina Conti hosts a festive comedy cabaret with support acts to be announced.
- Fri11Dec
Family & kids
Baby Knees Up Christmas
11:00–11:45
Big Penny Social · £14.50 per adult, children free
Festive family concert with entertainer Tom Carradine, bubbles, puppets and singalong Christmas songs for ages 0-100.
- Fri11Dec
Sport
EVE Wrestling: A Night on the Naughty List
19:30–22:30
Big Penny Social · From £25
An 18+ professional wrestling show combining athleticism, comedy, drama and burlesque.
- Fri11Dec
Music & nightlife
Ding Dong Merrily Diane
20:30–22:30
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £30.00
Drag performer Diane Chorley and her band The Buffet host a festive cabaret bash of comedy, music and LGBTQ+ entertainment.
- Sat12Dec
Family & kids
The Gruffalo
10:30–11:25 · Sat 12 Dec – Sun 13 Dec
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £22.00
Tall Stories' musical stage version of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's picture book, marking its 25th anniversary.
- Sat12Dec
Music & nightlife
Electric Landladies
19:30–23:30
An all-female live band playing classic 80s pop, 60s soul and rock anthems from Tina Turner, Bon Jovi, Blondie and more.
- Sat12Dec
Music & nightlife
Holly Golightly And Her Band with Micky Hampshire
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £20
Garage-rock veteran Holly Golightly plays a Christmas show at What's Cookin', with support from Micky Hampshire; limited seating is first-come, first-served.
- Sat12Dec
Music & nightlife
Immy Churchill Quartet
20:00
All Saints Church, Highams Park · £15 advance / £20 door
Royal Academy of Music-trained jazz vocalist Immy Churchill performs classic jazz standards with her quartet; doors 7pm, music 8pm.
- Sat12Dec
Comedy
Flo & Joan: With Feeling Sold out
20:00–21:50
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £32.00
Musical comedy duo Flo & Joan build a new set of deadpan songs inspired by another band's setlist.
- Sat12Dec
Music & nightlife
Before Diana Died - Pure 90s
21:00–02:00 · Sat 12 Dec – Sun 13 Dec
A night of pure 90s music at EXALE Taproom, running into the early hours.
- Sun13Dec
Family & kids
Shabba Christmas Special
13:00–16:00
Walthamstow's family Christmas party with bouncy castles, soft play for under-3s, retro gaming, DJs and Santa hats for every child.
- Sun13Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Flow State Sessions: Movement Map Books Sold out
14:00–16:30
William Morris Gallery · Free
A free wellbeing-focused art workshop for adults with mild to moderate mental health needs, led by art therapists, with no art experience necessary.
- Sun13Dec
Music & nightlife
The Restarts/Grail Guard/SSV/Hearing Tests
14:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A multi-band punk gig featuring The Restarts, Grail Guard, SSV and Hearing Tests.
- Sun13Dec
Music & nightlife
Basement Orchestra Christmas Matinee Show
15:30–16:15
Big Penny Social · From £7
A 50-piece orchestra and choir perform Christmas classics and singalong carols in a 45-minute family matinee; doors 2:30pm.
- Sun13Dec
Music & nightlife
Basement Orchestra Christmas Show
19:00–20:45
Big Penny Social · From £10
A 50-piece orchestra performs Christmas classics and singalong carols, with a 20-minute interval; doors 6pm.
- Mon14Dec
Arts & culture
BENNY'S FESTIVE PACKAGE
19:00–21:30
Walthamstow Trades Hall · From under £10, on the door
Host Benny 'the Elf' Louche presents an alternative Christmas cabaret of burlesque, drag and circus, raising funds for Cabaret vs Cancer; tickets from under £10, available on the door.
- Tue15Dec
Music & nightlife
Tony Kofi & Denys Baptiste Quintet – Legacy: Coltrane & Cannonball
20:00–23:00
East Side Jazz Club · £16
Two acclaimed UK saxophonists reunite to celebrate the front-line partnership of John Coltrane and Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley.
- Wed16Dec
Music & nightlife
Danny Jones and Friends with a What's Cookin' Christmas!
19:30
What's Cookin' at Leytonstone Social Club
What's Cookin's annual Christmas show led by Liverpool folk singer-guitarist Danny Jones, with a line-up of regular contributors including The Kitchen Drinkers.
- Thu17Dec
Family & kids
Baby Broadway Christmas Family Concert
11:15–12:00
Big Penny Social · £15 per adult, children free
West End singers perform songs from classic musicals and films in an interactive 45-minute family concert with bubbles and puppetry.
- Thu17Dec
Comedy
Laff-uccino with John Robertson, Rosie Jones, Yuriko Kotani & More
19:00–22:30
Big Penny Social · From £16
A stand-up comedy showcase featuring comedians from refugee and migrant backgrounds, the 12th HAVEN Coffee benefit gig.
- Thu17Dec
Music & nightlife
THE SMITHS tribute by The Joneses
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A tribute show covering The Smiths, performed by The Joneses.
- Thu17Dec
Arts & culture
Taylor Mac: Holiday Sauce
20:00–20:00 · Thu 17 Dec – Wed 23 Dec
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · £29-£49
Taylor Mac's annual holiday show blending music, burlesque and theatrical spectacle as a counterpoint to holiday commercialism; 16+.
- Fri18Dec
Food & drink
Cooking the Books: A Christmas Carol
18:30–22:30
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A literary food-themed book club dinner based on A Christmas Carol, with a three-course menu inspired by the novel and wine pairings.
- Fri18Dec
Music & nightlife
Bongo's Bingo: Christmas Cracker
19:00–23:30
Big Penny Social · From £21
Festive bingo night with singalongs, dance-offs, rave rounds and cash prizes; first game at 8:30pm.
- Fri18Dec
Music & nightlife
Christmas Karaoke Night
21:00–02:00 · Fri 18 Dec – Sat 19 Dec
Festive karaoke night at EXALE Taproom; sign up at the bar to perform, running into the early hours.
- Sat19Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Crochet & Knitting Group
10:00–12:00 · Sat 26 Sept – Sat 19 Dec
St Mary's Exhibition Space, St Mary's Walthamstow
Drop-in weekly crochet and knitting group open to all skill levels at St Mary's Exhibition Space.
- Sat19Dec
Music & nightlife
DJ Merv Mayfield - The Melting Pot
17:00–22:00
DJ Merv Mayfield plays party classics across the genres at EXALE Taproom.
- Sat19Dec
Music & nightlife
Christmas Number 2s with R Voices Choir
20:00–00:00 · Sat 19 Dec – Sun 20 Dec
Big Penny Social · From £20
An 80-voice community choir performs iconic anthems with high energy, no auditions or choreography required.
- Sat19Dec
Music & nightlife
Christmas Sing Along
22:00–02:00 · Sat 19 Dec – Sun 20 Dec
EXALE Taproom · Free
Free festive sing-along night with Sing Song Club at EXALE Taproom, running into the early hours.
- Sun20Dec
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Morning: Mini Christmas Tree
10:00–12:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £35 (one adult and one child)
Festive family workshop making a wooden mini Christmas tree; for a parent/guardian and child aged 7+.
- Sun20Dec
Family & kids
Baby Gospel Christmas Special
11:15–12:00
Big Penny Social · From £15.50
A family concert with the CK Gospel Choir performing soul, gospel and festive music; suitable for ages 0-8.
- Sun20Dec
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Time Capsule
14:00–16:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £35 (one adult and one child)
Family workshop making a time capsule box to fill with mementos of the year; for a parent/guardian and child aged 7+.
- Sun20Dec
Music & nightlife
Turncoat Billy's Christmas Jamboree
14:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A Christmas-themed live music jamboree hosted by Turncoat Billy.
- Tue22Dec
Family & kids
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
13:30–14:00 · Tue 22 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · £15-£32
An audacious, comic reimagining of the Nutcracker tale with cardboard sets and musical mice, for ages 5+.
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