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- Tue8Sept
Arts & culture
My Walthamstow Exhibition
All day · Tue 8 Sept – Fri 13 Nov
The Mill · Free
A community exhibition of artwork by local people showing Walthamstow through their own eyes.
- 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 per 12-week term (siblings £78)
A term-long outdoor Forest School programme for 18-month to 5-year-olds, with minibeast hunts, woodland games and nature crafts every Monday and Friday morning.
- 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.
- 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 joint exhibition of mixed-media and oil paintings by two North London artists responding to the landscape of Walthamstow Wetlands.
- 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 (£5 suggested donation)
A major touring exhibition exploring two centuries of radical communities and alternative living across Britain.
- 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.
- Sat31Oct
Family & kids
Family Disco: Halloween Special
All day
Big Penny Social · £7
A Halloween-themed family disco at Big Penny Social.
- 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-themed food festival at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
- Sat31Oct
Classes & wellbeing
surdce dance collective - FREE Community Dance Workshop
11:45–12:45
Good Shepherd Studios · Free
A free, welcoming contemporary dance workshop focused on movement, creativity and connection, run by Surdce Dance Collective.
- 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
Family & kids
Showstopper! The Kids Show (2pm)
14:00
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £15
Second performance of the day of this improvised, audience-led musical comedy for children.
- Sat31Oct
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Writing Workshop: Writing with Ghosts
14:00–15:30
Good Shepherd Studios
A monthly creative writing workshop themed around ghosts, combining readings with guided writing exercises for all 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
Music & nightlife
Pagode do Lec Halloween Special
20:00–03:00 · Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
Big Penny Social · From £11.55
A Halloween-themed Brazilian pagode music night.
- Sat31Oct
Comedy
Neon Frights With Lou Sanders
20:00–22:05
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £20.50
A Halloween stand-up showcase headlined by Taskmaster regular Lou Sanders.
- Sat31Oct
Music & nightlife
Symphony Of Shadows and Beau Bowen
20:00–00:30 · Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
A Halloween double bill: a goth/post-punk dance party in the Main Hall and a neoclassical cabaret show upstairs.
- Sat31Oct
Music & nightlife
Land of the Living Dead
20:00–01:00 · Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
Big Penny Social · From £2.50
A Halloween club night at Big Penny Social.
- 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
An old skool-themed Halloween party.
- 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 pre-booked community and charity groups.
- 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 weekly quiet co-writing social session.
- Sun1Nov
Family & kids
Family Disco: Halloween Special (Sunday)
13:00–14:30
Big Penny Social · £7
A second Halloween-themed family disco date, on the Sunday.
- Sun1Nov
Music & nightlife
Mystery Planes #15
14:00–22:00
An afternoon 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 into the evening.
- Sun1Nov
- Sun1Nov
Music & nightlife
Jam Session feat. Andy Davies
17:00–20:00
All Saints Church, Highams Park · £10 (£5 participating musicians)
A monthly jazz jam session led by trumpeter Andy Davies and his rhythm section, with audience musicians welcome to join in.
- Sun1Nov
Music & nightlife
Ruth and Sadie Price with Lisa Oliver
19:30–22:30
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub · £12 (£10 concessions)
A live folk music evening at Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub.
- Sun1Nov
Music & nightlife
The Tiger Lillies: Songs for The Dead
19:30–21:20
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £15
Dark cabaret trio The Tiger Lillies premiere a Day of the Dead-themed concert about mortality.
- 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.
- 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 · From £25
Late-night anarchic comedy cabaret hosted by Zach Zucker, running two nights.
- Tue3Nov
Arts & culture
WONDERIN' Y - HOW SLADE'S DRUMMER SURVIVED
18:30–21:30
A one-man show about Slade drummer Don Powell's recovery from a near-fatal 1973 car crash, with Powell appearing in person for a Q&A.
- Tue3Nov
Music & nightlife
Leo Richardson Quartet
20:00–23:00
East Side Jazz Club · £15
Saxophonist Leo Richardson leads a hard bop quartet at East Side Jazz Club.
- Wed4Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Community Groove Dance Exercise Class
10:30–11:30
Good Shepherd Studios
A relaxed, fun community dance-exercise class in a new format, with 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 lunchtime live music session pairing political funk with world music and poetry from Sheykh Forever & Hendymion.
- 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), 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.
- Wed4Nov
Music & nightlife
Edward Abbiati & The Rattling Chains (Italy)
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £12
Italian roots/Americana act Edward Abbiati & The Rattling Chains play a What's Cookin' club night, with support from Red Hash.
- Thu5Nov
Arts & culture
Mono
All day · Thu 5 Nov – Sun 8 Nov
Garage Gallery E17 · Free
A black-and-white themed exhibition of paintings and prints curated by artists Astrid Chesney, Ben Rogers and Rebecca Holmes.
- Thu5Nov
Nature & outdoors
Buzz Map: Insect DNA Mapping Sold out
09:30–14:00 · Thu 1 Oct – Thu 5 Nov
Walthamstow Wetlands · Free
A free citizen-science session helping to set and process Malaise insect traps at the wetlands as part of a UK-wide biodiversity project.
- Thu5Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Mill Makers
19:00–21:00 · Thu 1 Oct – Thu 5 Nov
The Mill · £1 donation
A monthly craft evening for adults to chat, share skills and make things together.
- 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
Music & nightlife
Pocket Society: Girls & Gays Pool Night
19:30–22:30 · Thu 24 Sept – Thu 5 Nov
Big Penny Social · From £8
A pool night social event for the LGBTQ+ community.
- 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
A live music concert aimed at babies and young families.
- 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
A live women's wrestling show from EVE Wrestling.
- Fri6Nov
Comedy
Larry Dean: Hellbent
20:00–21:30
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £27
Scottish stand-up Larry Dean brings his new show about refusing to grow up.
- 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
A hands-on family session at Blackhorse Workshop building a bug hotel to take home.
- Sat7Nov
Family & kids
Gasca Zurli
12:00–13:30
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £29
Romanian-language family theatre show performed by Gasca Zurli with Maya and Mirela Retegan.
- Sat7Nov
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Flipping Frame
14:00–16:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £35
An afternoon family workshop making a flip picture frame at Blackhorse Workshop.
- 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.
- Sat7Nov
Music & nightlife
MAKING WAVES
18:00–00:30 · Sat 7 Nov – Sun 8 Nov
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Free
A free dark/industrial music night in its third year, with live acts from the UK and Ukraine and a punk twist this time.
- Sat7Nov
Comedy
Emma Doran: Emmaculate Sold out
20:00–21:50
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £24
Irish comedian Emma Doran's stand-up special on family, womanhood and relationships.
- Sat7Nov
Music & nightlife
Alba Ensemble Presents: Les Fleurs
20:00–01:00 · Sat 7 Nov – Sun 8 Nov
Big Penny Social · From £20
A live concert from Alba Ensemble.
- Sat7Nov
Music & nightlife
The Fabulous Red Diesel
21:00–23:00
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub · Free
A live band performance at Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub.
- 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.
- Sun8Nov
Markets
Walthamstow Flea Market
11:00–17:00
Big Penny Social · £2
A flea market with stalls at Big Penny Social.
- 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 weekly quiet co-writing social session.
- Sun8Nov
Music & nightlife
Flotsam Sessions
19:30–22:30
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub · £15 (£12 concessions)
A live music session at Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub.
- Mon9Nov
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.
- Mon9Nov
Arts & culture
OffBeat presents: Southern Journey (revisited)
18:30–22:00
A screening of a documentary retracing folklorist Alan Lomax's 1950s Southern Journey recording trip with Shirley Collins.
- Mon9Nov
Arts & culture
Pints of Knowledge: A Georgian Guide to Getting Laid
19:00–20:30
Big Penny Social · £19 (+fees)
A talk in the Pints of Knowledge speaker series on Georgian-era social history.
- Tue10Nov
Community
Hand-in Week for Patterns in Nature Exhibition
All day · Tue 10 Nov – Sun 15 Nov
The Mill · £12.50 per artwork (£6 unwaged)
Submission window for local artists to enter work for The Mill's next community exhibition.
- Tue10Nov
Arts & culture
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 (+fees)
A talk in the Pints of Knowledge speaker series on the history of English football.
- 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 launches his debut album as bandleader with saxophonist James Allsopp.
- Wed11Nov
Music & nightlife
The Tuppenny Bunters
All day
Leytonstone Social Club
Live music night at What's Cookin' featuring The Tuppenny Bunters, with support from The Ondines.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- Thu12Nov
Arts & culture
Unhemmed Book Launch & More Than a Bundle Story Exhibition Showcase
All day
Big Penny Social · Free
A free book launch paired with a story exhibition showcase.
- 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 people affected by loss through youth violence.
- Thu12Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Decoupage Workshop
19:00–21:00
Big Penny Social · From £27.80
A hands-on decoupage craft workshop.
- Thu12Nov
Arts & culture
OUTLAWS Cabaret
19:00–21:00
A western-themed drag and cabaret night returning after two sell-out shows, with saloon games and a best-dressed prize.
- 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 (£10 suggested)
A talk exploring the role of queer people in shaping British arts and crafts heritage.
- Thu12Nov
Arts & culture
FILM SCREENING: Simone Barbès + illustrated talk
19:30–22:00
Good Shepherd Studios · Pay what you can
Waltham Forest Cinema Project screens a restored French film, introduced by director Charlotte Wells with an illustrated talk on London 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 England v Croatia in the UEFA Nations League at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
- Thu12Nov
Arts & culture
Giggle Film Festival
20:00–23:00
Big Penny Social · From £10
A comedy film festival screening.
- 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
Sport
Track Play
09:30–16:50 · Fri 9 Oct – Fri 13 Nov
Big Penny Social · From £9
A track-based play/games social event.
- 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 at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
- 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 hosting a visiting sound system from Tuscany.
- Fri13Nov
Music & nightlife
Odyssey Blues and Soul Band
21:00–23:00
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub · Free
A live blues and soul band performance at Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub.
- 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
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 artwork.
- 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 five-piece London band playing an eclectic mix of original and cover songs with rich vocal harmonies.
- Sat14Nov
Music & nightlife
Okan Ersan Electric Band
20:00–22:30
All Saints Church, Highams Park · £20 advance / £25 door (£10 concessions)
A London Jazz Festival date from guitarist Okan Ersan's electric fusion band, blending jazz, progressive rock and world music.
- 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 Machine Shop: Chopping Board
10:00–16:30 · Sun 11 Oct – Sun 20 Dec
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 Blacksmithing
10:00–17:00 · Sun 25 Oct – Wed 9 Dec
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
A full-day beginners' blacksmithing course at Blackhorse Workshop, including forge induction.
- 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 beginner-friendly upholstery workshop at the Pumphouse Museum.
- 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 gender-free Scottish dances and a live band.
- 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)
A live music performance by Lainey Dempsey at Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub.
- Sun15Nov
Sport
UEFA Nations League - Spain v England
19:45
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Free
A big-screen screening of Spain v England in the UEFA Nations League at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
- Mon16Nov
Arts & culture
Poems Not Bombs
18:30–20:00 · Thu 24 Sept – Mon 16 Nov
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Free
A free, monthly open mic poetry evening open to all levels, including those who just want to listen.
- Mon16Nov
Classes & wellbeing
West African Djembe Drum Circle
19:00 · Mon 21 Sept – Mon 21 Dec
Big Penny Social · From £13.70
A monthly participatory West African djembe drumming circle, held on the third Monday of the month.
- Mon16Nov
Music & nightlife
Eclectic Shock
19:30–22:00 · Sat 19 Sept – Mon 16 Nov
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £5-£9
A live music bill of original psych, glam and power-pop acts including The Othyrs and Jemma Freeman.
- Mon16Nov
Comedy
Cody Dahler: The State of This!
19:30–21:20
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £33.50
Second date for satirist Cody Dahler's political comedy show about modern Britain.
- 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 performed by an all-star group of London jazz 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 Wales v Portugal in the UEFA Nations League at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
- Tue17Nov
Music & nightlife
Koller/Kofi/Gourlay/Ojumu play Monk with special guest Louis Koller
20:00–23:00
East Side Jazz Club · £15
A quintet led by pianist Hans Koller plays Thelonious Monk 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 ideas of symbiosis and reciprocity, open to all without advance reading.
- Wed18Nov
Community
What It's Like to Run a Business Based on Fun, Creativity and Community
19:00–21:30
A Walthamstow small-business networking evening on building a creative, community-based business.
- Wed18Nov
Music & nightlife
Satellite Inn (Italy) / Elaine Palmer
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £12
A double bill of Italian act Satellite Inn and Elaine Palmer at What's Cookin', supported by Whisperin' & Hollerin'.
- Wed18Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Natural Voices Choir
19:30–21:00 · Wed 18 Nov – Wed 25 Nov
A weekly, beginner-friendly community choir session mixing relaxation, warm-ups and easy songs learned by ear.
- Wed18Nov
Community
Talks@Trades - How To Get Rich Slowly: Live Fast Die Young... or get a Pension! By Mandy Maskell
19:30–21:30
A light-hearted talk on pensions and financial planning by investment-industry veteran Mandy Maskell.
- 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
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
A drop-in craft session for toddlers making stained-glass-style paper windows.
- Thu19Nov
Nature & outdoors
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 history of the wetlands before the reservoirs were built, rather than its wildlife.
- Thu19Nov
Nature & outdoors
Stargazing at Walthamstow: The Origins of the Planets of the Solar System
18:00–20:30
Walthamstow Wetlands · £22
An evening talk and guided night walk exploring how the planets of our solar system formed, led by astronomer Michael Lomotey of Stowstargazers.
- Thu19Nov
Music & nightlife
Subhumans + Lost Cherrees + Tape It Shut
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A punk gig headlined by Subhumans with support from Lost Cherrees and Tape It Shut.
- Thu19Nov
Music & nightlife
Asahi Seeker Session x Flukes
19:00–00:00 · Thu 19 Nov – Fri 20 Nov
Big Penny Social · £7
A live music/DJ session event.
- Thu19Nov
Arts & culture
FILM SCREENING: The Fantasy of Deer Warrior
19:30–22:00
Good Shepherd Studios · Pay what you can
A joint Waltham Forest Cinema Project and Queer East screening of a 1961 Taiwanese queer fantasy film.
- Thu19Nov
Arts & culture
The Double R Club
20:00–22:30 · Thu 17 Sept – Thu 19 Nov
A surreal, Lynchian cabaret and burlesque night hosted by Benjamin Louche on his actual birthday.
- 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 brass band covering 80s hits performs at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
- 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 19 Dec
Blackhorse Workshop · £135
A one-day beginners' woodworking course at Blackhorse Workshop making a tool box with hand tools.
- Sat21Nov
Music & nightlife
Stand on the Word
16:00–21:00
An all-vinyl DJ session at EXALE Taproom playing 80s, electro pop and post-punk.
- Sat21Nov
Music & nightlife
The Urban Voodoo Machine
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A live gig from The Urban Voodoo Machine at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
- Sat21Nov
Arts & culture
Nayab Midha: Rajkumari
19:30–16:10
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £24
Hindi-language spoken word and storytelling performance challenging the narratives we grow up with.
- Sat21Nov
Music & nightlife
Julian Siegel Quartet
20:00–22:30
All Saints Church, Highams Park · £20 advance / £25 door
A London Jazz Festival performance from one of the UK's leading contemporary jazz quartets, led by saxophonist Julian Siegel.
- 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
A Latin vinyl DJ party at EXALE Taproom spanning cumbia, salsa and boogaloo.
- Sun22Nov
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Morning: Pull Toy
10:00–12:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £35
A family morning session at Blackhorse Workshop making a wooden pull-along toy.
- Sun22Nov
Markets
Walthamstow Farmers Market
10:00–14:00
Town Square · Free entry
A weekly Sunday market in Walthamstow Town Square, running rain or shine.
- 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 introduction to 3D printing led by Sean Rodrigo.
- Sun22Nov
Markets
Makers Market
12:00–17:00
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · Free
An independent makers and creatives market at EXALE Taproom with stalls, art and food.
- Sun22Nov
- Sun22Nov
Nature & outdoors
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends at Walthamstow Wetlands
13:00–15:00
Walthamstow Wetlands (meet at the outdoor classroom beside the Engine House) · Free
A free family drop-in session exploring the wetlands' pond life, from tadpoles to woodlice, with pond-netting and log-turning activities.
- 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
Capital Salvage: Diaz Brothers + Interrobang & more
14:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · £14 adults / £10 under-18s / free under-12s
A live music bill featuring Diaz Brothers, Interrobang and others at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
- 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 a supportive space to perform live.
- 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)
A folk music duo combining cello, voice, accordion and foot percussion.
- Mon23Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Tea Dance
13:00–15:00 · Mon 28 Sept – Mon 23 Nov
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £4 members / £5 non-members, on the door
A monthly afternoon tea dance mixing ballroom, Latin, sequence and line dancing.
- Mon23Nov
Arts & culture
Clint Boon - The Manchester Chronicles
18:30–21:00
Inspiral Carpets' Clint Boon tells personal stories of Manchester's music scene from 1970s punk through Madchester and Britpop.
- Mon23Nov
Arts & culture
Pints of Knowledge: So You've Decided to Become Dead to the World
19:00–20:30
Big Penny Social · £19 (+fees)
A talk in the Pints of Knowledge speaker series.
- Tue24Nov
Arts & culture
Patterns in Nature Exhibition
All day · Tue 24 Nov – Fri 29 Jan
The Mill · Free
A community exhibition of local artwork inspired by natural patterns and shapes.
- 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 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
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 45-minute curator-led drop-in introduction to the Earthly Paradise exhibition.
- Tue24Nov
Music & nightlife
Janette Mason – Rewired
20:00–23:00
East Side Jazz Club · £14
Pianist Janette Mason reimagines pop and jazz favourites with her trio.
- Wed25Nov
Comedy
Signature Brew Comedy Club
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A stand-up comedy night at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
- Wed25Nov
Music & nightlife
Blue Rose Code
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £18
Scottish singer-songwriter Blue Rose Code performs a What's Cookin' club night.
- Thu26Nov
Comedy
Football Cliches Quiz Live
All day
Big Penny Social · £15
A live comedic quiz based on the Football Cliches podcast.
- 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
Music & nightlife
Open Decks
19:00–23:00 · Thu 29 Oct – Thu 26 Nov
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · Free
An open-decks night at EXALE Taproom for DJs of all skill levels to play a short set.
- 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 archaeology reveals about medieval settlement in Walthamstow, focused on Low Hall and Salisbury Hall.
- Thu26Nov
Music & nightlife
Jonny Woo's Un-Royal Variety
19:30–19:30 · Thu 26 Nov – Sat 28 Nov
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £22
A punk-inspired variety spectacular of comedy, drag, dance and pop hosted by Jonny Woo, running three nights.
- 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 weekly beginners' French class taught entirely in French through conversation.
- 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 weekly intermediate French conversation class for those wanting to practise speaking.
- Fri27Nov
Music & nightlife
Sparko's Going Back Home
20:00–22:30
Dr Feelgood's original bass player John 'Sparko' Sparkes gigs with a band of fellow 'Oil City' musicians.
- Fri27Nov
Music & nightlife
Deptford Northern Soul Club
20:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A northern soul DJ night at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
- Fri27Nov
Music & nightlife
East London Disco
21:00–02:00 · Sat 24 Oct – Sat 28 Nov
A late-night disco DJ session 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 · From £7
A festive family singalong concert.
- Sat28Nov
Markets
Waltham Forest Pride Collective: Queer Christmas Market and Winter Party
13:00–00:30 · Sat 28 Nov – Sun 29 Nov
A daytime queer Christmas market followed by an evening Y2K-themed winter party, both run by Waltham Forest Pride Collective.
- Sat28Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Writing Workshop: Writing with Texture
14:00–15:30
Good Shepherd Studios
A monthly creative writing workshop for adults of all levels, focused on texture as a writing prompt through guided exercises.
- 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 genres at EXALE Taproom.
- Sun29Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Brushmaking
10:00–17:00 · Sat 24 Oct – Sat 12 Dec
Blackhorse Workshop · £125
A full-day course at Blackhorse Workshop making a handmade brush from natural materials.
- 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's workshop covering the basics of home DIY.
- Sun29Nov
Markets
Independent Christmas Jewellers' Market
11:00–19:00
Big Penny Social · £3.20
A Christmas market of independent jewellery makers.
- Sun29Nov
Music & nightlife
Kissinger Effect Album Launch
14:00–18:00
An album launch show from pub-rock protest band Kissinger Effect, who started out playing covers in a garden shed.
- Sun29Nov
Music & nightlife
JiveMeToTheMoon - Xmas Party
14:45–17:30
A friendly 50s and 60s social dance Christmas party, billed as London's friendliest 'social prescribing' dance.
- 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
Jam Session feat. George Crowley
17:00–20:00
All Saints Church, Highams Park · £10 (£5 participating musicians)
An evening combining a short set from saxophonist George Crowley with the club's regular open jam session.
- Sun29Nov
Music & nightlife
Pete Morton
19:30–22:30
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub · £10 (£8 concessions)
A returning folk troubadour performs at Waltham Forest Folk Club.
- Mon30Nov
Arts & culture
Pints of Knowledge: The Politics of Nostalgia
19:00–20:30
Big Penny Social · £19 (+fees)
A talk in the Pints of Knowledge speaker series.
- Mon30Nov
Arts & culture
Brutalist Poetry Workshop
20:00–22:00
Free
A free poetry workshop combining discussion, writing and performance.
- Tue1Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Festive Wreath Workshop
18:30–20:30
Big Penny Social · £80
A hands-on workshop making a festive Christmas wreath.
- Tue1Dec
Arts & culture
A Room of One's Own – Creating Feminist Dwellings
18:30–20:00
William Morris Gallery · Pay what you can (£10 suggested)
A panel discussion on feminist approaches to housing design and policy.
- 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 to perform the music of South African jazz composer Abdullah Ibrahim.
- Wed2Dec
Music & nightlife
Kenan Flannery and The Will To Live (Ireland)
All day
Leytonstone Social Club
Irish act Kenan Flannery and The Will To Live play What's Cookin', supported by US musician Chris Murphy.
- Wed2Dec
Markets
Blackhorse Workshop Xmas Makers Market 2026
18:00–21:00
Blackhorse Workshop · Free
A free festive makers market at Blackhorse Workshop selling handmade wood, metal and craft gifts.
- 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
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
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
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-themed jazz night 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 show curated by Miranda Keeling featuring illustrations from her books, with print sales supporting the charity BookTrust.
- Fri4Dec
Music & nightlife
Grapes of Wrath presents...
19:00–00:30 · Fri 25 Sept – Sat 5 Dec
The last Grapes of Wrath DIY hardcore and emo gig of the year, with four local bands including Death of Youth and Neversaid.
- Fri4Dec
Music & nightlife
SKIV - The Comeback Show
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A live comeback gig from SKIV at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
- 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 festive family show at the Wetlands' Engine House with performers, wildlife discoveries and a meeting with Santa, run in 45-minute timed sessions.
- 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
A family morning session at Blackhorse Workshop making a wooden keepsake box.
- 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 gig from soul band Mama's Gun at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
- 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 annual indie and Britpop Christmas party, with all proceeds going to a local foodbank.
- Sun6Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Blacksmithing Day
10:00–17:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £195
A full-day beginners' blacksmithing course at Blackhorse Workshop.
- Sun6Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Furniture Upcycling & Repair with Sean Rodrigo
11:00–15:00
The Tool House, Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · £54.95
A workshop on upcycling and repairing furniture, led by Sean Rodrigo.
- Sun6Dec
Family & kids
The Snowman Live in Concert
13:00–16:45
Big Penny Social · From £7
A live-scored festive family screening/concert of The Snowman.
- 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 (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
An old skool-themed games and party night.
- 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
A monthly free mending/repair social, held on the first Monday of the month.
- 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
Introduction to Power Tools: Pizza Server
18:30–21:30 · Tue 8 Dec – Thu 10 Dec
Blackhorse Workshop · £145
A three-evening power tools course at Blackhorse Workshop making a wooden pizza server.
- 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 leads a quintet exploring a wide range of musical styles.
- Wed9Dec
Music & nightlife
The Bikini Beach Band
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £10
Surf-rock outfit The Bikini Beach Band play What's Cookin', with support from The Twangtastic Kings of Surf Noir.
- Wed9Dec
Community
Talks@Trades - I AM History Present: Untold Stories of Exceptional Black People and Moments
19:30–21:30
A talk by Black-owned platform I AM History on overlooked stories from Black history, followed by a Q&A.
- Thu10Dec
Community
Harry Potter Brewery Quiz
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A Harry Potter-themed pub quiz at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
- Thu10Dec
Music & nightlife
Tones & Drones
19:00–22:00
An evening of ambient, experimental and meditative live music, its final session of the year.
- Thu10Dec
Comedy
A Razzle Dazzle Christmas with Audrey & Judy!
19:30–21:30
A festive musical comedy double bill reimagining Audrey Hepburn and Judy Garland, from musical comedian Tracey Collins.
- Thu10Dec
Community
Sounds Familiar Music Quiz
19:45–23:00 · Fri 25 Sept – Thu 10 Dec
Big Penny Social · From £16.50
A music-themed pub quiz night.
- 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 · From £14.50
A festive edition of the baby-friendly live music concert.
- Fri11Dec
Sport
EVE Wrestling: A Night on the Naughty List
19:30–22:30
Big Penny Social · From £25
A festive-themed live women's wrestling show from EVE Wrestling.
- 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
Music & nightlife
Holly Golightly And Her Band
All day
Leytonstone Social Club
Holly Golightly and her band play a Saturday night show at What's Cookin', supported by Micky Hampshire.
- 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
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
Electric Landladies
19:30–23:30
An all-female six-piece covers band playing 80s pop, 60s soul and classic rock anthems.
- 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
Immy Churchill Quartet
20:00–22:30
All Saints Church, Highams Park · £15 advance / £20 door
A rising young jazz vocalist performs classics associated with Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.
- Sat12Dec
Music & nightlife
Before Diana Died - Pure 90s
21:00–02:00 · Sat 12 Dec – Sun 13 Dec
A 90s music night at EXALE Taproom running into the early hours.
- Sun13Dec
Family & kids
Shabba Christmas Special
13:00–16:00
A festive family party with bouncy castles, soft play, a retro gaming zone and seasonal DJ sets.
- Sun13Dec
Music & nightlife
The Restarts/Grail Guard/SSV/Hearing Tests
14:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A punk gig lineup featuring The Restarts, Grail Guard, SSV and Hearing Tests at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
- 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
Basement Orchestra Christmas Matinee Show
15:30–16:15
Big Penny Social · From £7
A festive matinee concert from Basement Orchestra.
- Sun13Dec
Music & nightlife
Basement Orchestra Christmas Show
19:00–20:45
Big Penny Social · From £10
An evening festive concert from Basement Orchestra.
- Mon14Dec
Arts & culture
BENNY'S FESTIVE PACKAGE
19:00–21:30
Walthamstow Trades Hall · From under £10 (£15 on the door)
A charity Christmas cabaret, burlesque, drag and circus show in aid of Cabaret vs Cancer, hosted by Benny 'the Elf' Louche.
- Tue15Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to TIG Welding
18:30–21:30
Blackhorse Workshop · £120
An evening beginners' TIG welding class at Blackhorse Workshop.
- Tue15Dec
Music & nightlife
Tony Kofi & Denys Baptiste Quintet – Legacy: Coltrane & Cannonball
20:00–23:00
East Side Jazz Club · £16
Two acclaimed British saxophonists celebrate the music of John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley.
- Wed16Dec
Music & nightlife
Danny Jones and Friends: A What's Cookin' Christmas!
All day
Leytonstone Social Club
A festive What's Cookin' club night hosted by Danny Jones and friends, with support from The Kitchen Drinkers.
- 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
A festive family concert of Broadway songs for babies and young children.
- Thu17Dec
Music & nightlife
THE SMITHS tribute by The Joneses
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A Smiths tribute gig by The Joneses at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
- 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 night with a line-up including John Robertson, Rosie Jones and Yuriko Kotani.
- Thu17Dec
Music & nightlife
Taylor Mac: Holiday Sauce
20:00–20:00 · Thu 17 Dec – Wed 23 Dec
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £29
Internationally acclaimed cabaret performer Taylor Mac's subversive take on Christmas, running six nights.
- 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 (+fees)
A festive edition of the Bongo's Bingo party-bingo night.
- Fri18Dec
Music & nightlife
Christmas Karaoke Night
21:00–02:00 · Fri 18 Dec – Sat 19 Dec
A festive edition of EXALE Taproom's fortnightly karaoke night.
- 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 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
A festive choir concert from R Voices Choir.
- Sat19Dec
Music & nightlife
Christmas Sing Along
22:00–02:00 · Sat 19 Dec – Sun 20 Dec
EXALE Taproom · Free
A free festive sing-along night at EXALE Taproom with the Sing Song Club.
- Sun20Dec
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Morning: Mini Christmas Tree
10:00–12:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £35
A family morning session at Blackhorse Workshop making a mini wooden Christmas tree.
- Sun20Dec
Nature & outdoors
Guided Bird Walk at Walthamstow Wetlands
10:30–12:00
A beginner-friendly Sunday morning birdwatching walk around the wetlands led by London Wildlife Trust staff.
- Sun20Dec
Family & kids
Baby Gospel Christmas Special
11:15–12:00
Big Penny Social · From £15.50 (+fees)
A festive gospel concert aimed at babies and families.
- Sun20Dec
Music & nightlife
Turncoat Billy's Christmas Jamboree
14:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A festive live music jamboree at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
- Sun20Dec
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Time Capsule
14:00–16:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £35
A family afternoon session at Blackhorse Workshop making a wooden time capsule.
- Tue22Dec
Family & kids
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
13:30 · Tue 22 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £15
Little Bulb's comic, non-balletic retelling of The Nutcracker, with cardboard sets and a chorus of mice.
- Sat26Dec
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