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What's on in Farringdon

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Farringdon.

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Workshops & Classes

Around £20.00

Italian Class: Lower Intermediate

Join us for our lower intermediate Italian conversation class on Wednesday 22 July at 6pm. The 50-minute class will take place at Arthur's Coffee House in Ravenscourt Park. Which class is right for me?Lower Intermediate (A2) - I know basic vocabulary and can form simple sentences, but I struggle to keep a conversation

Wed 22 JulBendico(0.3mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Around £20.00

French Class: Lower Intermediate

Join us for our lower intermediate French conversation class on Wednesday 22 July at 6pm. The 50-minute class will take place at Arthur's Coffee House in Ravenscourt Park. Which class is right for me?Lower Intermediate (A2) - I know basic vocabulary and can form simple sentences, but I struggle to keep a conversation g

Wed 22 JulBendico(0.3mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Around £20.00

Spanish Class: Lower Intermediate

Join us for our lower intermediate Spanish conversation class on Wednesday 22 July at 6pm. The 50-minute class will take place at Arthur's Coffee House in Ravenscourt Park. Which class is right for me?Lower Intermediate (A2) - I know basic vocabulary and can form simple sentences, but I struggle to keep a conversation

Wed 22 JulBendico(0.3mi)

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Dance

Caring Cultures in Dance

DCD and One Dance UK will deliver this one-day event as part of People Dancing’s Summer Programme 2026. A compassionate, body-aware journey into wellbeing, self-care and the care of others.

Wed 22 JulDancers' Career Development(0.4mi)

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Community

Cartref yn y Ddinas

London Welsh Centre hasn't given us the full script, but Cartref yn y Ddinas has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Wed 22 JulLondon Welsh Centre(0.8mi)

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Theatre

Cardboard Collective - Acting Through Music – Finding Your Unique Voice (Musical Theatre)

Another belter from Cardboard City (London). Cardboard Collective - Acting Through Music – Finding Your Unique Voice (Musical Theatre) — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Wed 22 JulCardboard City (London)(0.9mi)

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Community

Bollywood on Steinway

1901 Arts Club hasn't given us the full script, but Bollywood on Steinway has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Wed 22 Jul1901 Arts Club(0.9mi)

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Likely freeTalks & Lectures

Spotlight Talk: Leaving London

In this short talk, Roy will dive into the spaces, places, and faces of the Foundling Hospital’s move out of London. This talk takes place on the exact centenary of the day in 1926 when the Hospital underwent a huge upheaval and dozens of children were moved from the heart of London to the countryside.

Wed 22 JulFoundling Museum(1mi)

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Likely freeChildren & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Family Workshop: Fabulous Flowers

Join artist Jess Heritage to transform the Museum with a spectacular nature-inspired installation! Bring the space to life by creating giant flowers and adding them to the collaborative display.

Wed 22 JulFoundling Museum(1mi)

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Community

Yo Poppa & Yo Momma

We're bringing you stone-cold throwback classics, performed by a handpicked selection of young guns. Kicking off with duo Yo Poppa, they'll be followed by the full band Yo Momma at 10pm. Led by superstar bassist Digby Lovatt, this 5-piece has credits that include Emeli Sande, Becky Hill and Jack Garratt to name a few. Come and get down!

Wed 22 JulEastcheap Records(1mi)

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Community

Chess Club

“Life is a kind of Chess.” – Benjamin Franklin. Franklin believed, chess teaches foresight, patience, and bold strategy.

Wed 22 JulBenjamin Franklin House(1.1mi)

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Community

Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars at Orange Walk People's Stadium. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Wed 22 JulOrange Walk People's Stadium(1.2mi)

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Community

Learning from the past to inform a safer future

By examining historical evidence, from accidents and near misses to successful interventions, we can better understand risk, human factors and the effectiveness of past responses.

Wed 22 JulInstitute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology(1.2mi)

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Community

Midnight Train Feat. Chaplin, Searl & Nan

Chaplin, Searl and Nan blend foot-stomping rhythms, dipped in moonshine and served with a side of double bass and fiddle. Midnight train reimagines your favourite songs into something refreshingly new with a folk twist, rustic charm, and a whole lot of heart!

Wed 22 JulOld Street Records(1.3mi)

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Arts & CultureTalks & Lectures

Talk A Map of the Invisible – Free Artist Talk

Join composer Pete M Wyer as he talks about his latest sound installation at the Chapel, A Map of the Invisible.

Wed 22 JulFitzrovia Chapel(1.5mi)

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Community

The Feminist Art of Walking in Whitechapel, with Morag Rose

The Feminist Art of Walking celebrates women transforming walking into works of art and activism, whilst sharing a manifesto for more equitable streets.

Wed 22 JulWhitechapel Gallery(1.5mi)

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Community

East End Voices: Community, Activism and Identity

We've tracked down East End Voices: Community, Activism and Identity at Whitechapel Gallery. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Wed 22 JulWhitechapel Gallery(1.5mi)

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Venues with events near Farringdon

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Bendico0.3 miles away Foundling Museum1.0 mile away Whitechapel Gallery1.5 miles away

More about Farringdon

City and County of the City of London, England

Farringdon sits right in the heart of London, where the pavement is wide enough for a conversation but narrow enough to know your neighbours. With no specific venues listed nearby, the magic is in the streets themselves and the community spirit that keeps things lively without needing a single event hall. You can find plenty of local gatherings popping up around the corner, from street parties to market stalls that turn ordinary afternoons into proper celebrations. Near Here gathers all these little moments so you don't have to wander far to see what's on in your own postcode.

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