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

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the colts pub quiz

Join us for our fortnightly Colts Quiz There will be unique challenges, entertaining themes and a cash jackpot prize! Book a table (choose quiz as booking type) £2 entry per person! (this goes straight into the jackpot)

Wed 22 JulThree Colts Tavern(0.5mi)

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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(0.6mi)

via Old Street RecordsLocal gem

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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(0.6mi)

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East End Voices: Community, Activism and Identity

East End Voices: Community, Activism and Identity. Whitechapel Gallery. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Wed 22 JulWhitechapel Gallery(0.6mi)

via Whitechapel GalleryLocal gem

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Daytime Art Cafe

Wednesday 22nd July, 2-4pm Join us for an extra special day-time Art Cafe as part of our Discover Festival. in The Gallery Cafe

Wed 22 JulSt. Margaret's House(0.7mi)

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Social Gardening

The St Margaret’s House garden has been redeveloped over the past two years. Last year saw the installation of the RHS gold medal winning 'Talitha Arts Garden', and this year has seen landscaping work to make the garden fully accessible.

Wed 22 JulSt. Margaret's House(0.7mi)

via St. Margaret's HouseLocal gem

Likely freeWellness & Wellbeing

Mindfulness Based Addiction Recovery (MBAR) Training

Deepen your understanding of addiction and recovery through mindfulness. This MBAR facilitator training explores mindfulness-based tools for working with addictive and compulsive behaviours — in your personal life, workplace, or community. Ideal for professionals, people in recovery, and those training to become MBAR facilitators.

Wed 22 JulTramshed Community Centre(0.8mi)

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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(0.9mi)

via Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and TechnologyLocal gem

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Tom's Toe Tapping WEDNESDAY / Learn more

Wed 22 Jul Tom's Toe Tapping WEDNESDAY / Learn more 22 Jul 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 London, 49 Ridley Rd, London E8 2NP, UK TOM'S TOE TAPPING WEDNESDAY Step, shuffle, and scoot the right way by dancing in regimented lines to vaguely country music Open to all! 7pm-8:30pm ish Share

Wed 22 JulRidley House(1mi)

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Dance This Mess Around / Learn more

Wed 22 Jul Dance This Mess Around / Learn more 22 Jul 2026, 21:00 – 23 Jul 2026, 02:00 London, 49 Ridley Rd, London E8 2NP, UK D’LULU presents an all vinyl night of manic 80’s oddities and 70’s floor fillers. An eclectic mix of songs that are made for dancing. We’ll swing from hi-NRG 80’s, to post-punk, to pure Disco, to synth-pop, to funk, and sometimes we’ll even land on northern soul. Share

Wed 22 JulRidley House(1mi)

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Dinner & DJ's

Mid week (Tuesday~Thursday) we invite friends to play records during dinner (from 8~11pm). Whilst it’s a more chilled out affair than Fridays and Saturday, you can still expect a killer selection of soul, disco and rare cuts.

Wed 22 JulBambi(1mi)

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INDY

Presented by James Seabright By Daniel Clarkson and Brendan Murphy Three performers. One fedora. And a whole lot of snakes. Join a trio of amateur archaeologists as they attempt to recreate the legendary Indiana Jones trilogy – live on stage! Armed with homemade props, shadow puppets, and sheer misplaced confidence, can this heroic adventure avoid […]

Wed 22 JulWilton's Music Hall(1mi)

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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(1.2mi)

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Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

A Life Drawing Class by North London Life Drawing (Longer Poses)

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Wed 22 JulJamboree - Live Music Venue(1.4mi)

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Afternoon Show: TJ Johnson's Peak of the Week

Wednesday 22 July 2026 -

Wed 22 JulJamboree - Live Music Venue(1.4mi)

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Bosko Baker's Do Makers

Wednesday 22 July 2026 -

Wed 22 JulJamboree - Live Music Venue(1.4mi)

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Tacos and Tequila

Tacos by Rileys and Tequila drinks with 25% off. Say no more!

Wed 22 JulThe Black Eel(1.6mi)

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Venues with events near Bethnal Green, St. Matthew

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

Jamboree - Live Music Venue1.4 miles away Whitechapel Gallery0.6 miles away St. Margaret's House0.7 miles away

More about Bethnal Green, St. Matthew

Greater London, England

Bethnal Green sits right in the heart of East London, a spot where the local scene feels more like a neighbourhood chat than a grand production. The Star Of Bethnal Green has been hosting acts for years, proving that good music doesn't need a big stage to pack a punch. It's easy to see why residents keep returning without needing a map or a second opinion. Pub quizzes and comedy nights pop up through the week to keep things interesting when the rain starts. Near Here pulls it all into one place so you're not stuck scrolling through a dozen websites on a Sunday evening. We know the area well, and we'll tell you what's actually worth your time this weekend.

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