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What's on in Canning Town

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

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CommunityReligion & Spirituality

3 Days Dry Fasting

All BCS Bethels and Pentecostal Centre, N/A

Tue 21 Jul00:59Brotherhood of the Cross and Star(5mi)

via Brotherhood of the Cross and StarLocal gem

Dance

Dance for Parkinson’s – Royal Albert Hall (Summer Term)

Supporting people with Parkinson’s through dance in London.

Tue 21 JulEnglish National Ballet(0.5mi)

via English National BalletLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Craft and Faith (women only)

Expert crafter? Or just a beginner? Wanting to explore questions of faith? Whatever your level of interest, come along and try out the craft of your choice, and discuss faith topics with others. At Cornerstone Café every Tuesday from 5-6.30pm. Women only.

Tue 21 JulPlaistow Christian Fellowship(0.5mi)

via Plaistow Christian FellowshipCurated

Likely freeCommunity

Tree surveying and mapping

Join us to help identify and record the various trees at Cody Dock!

Tue 21 JulThe Barn(0.7mi)

via The BarnLocal gem

Community

Newham Chamber Executive Team Meeting

This meeting is for NCC Executive Team Members only.

Tue 21 JulNewham Chamber of Commerce(1.8mi)

via Newham Chamber of CommerceLocal gem

Community

Evening Social Networking – SAVE THE DATE

Evening Social Networking on Tuesday 21st July 2026 – SAVE THE DATE FULL INFORMATION AND TICKETS TO FOLLOW SOON DETAILS Date: Tuesday 21st July 2026 Time: 6.00pm – 10.00pm

Tue 21 JulNewham Chamber of Commerce(1.8mi)

via Newham Chamber of CommerceLocal gem

Community

Business Breakfast Meeting, sponsored and hosted by Good Hotel London

Newham Chamber of Commerce is hosting and we're spreading the word. Business Breakfast Meeting, sponsored and hosted by Good Hotel London — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Tue 21 JulNewham Chamber of Commerce(1.8mi)

via Newham Chamber of CommerceLocal gem

Sports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

Circuit exercise class

Booking is preferred, but not necessary Phone- Website-https://www.abilitybow.org/

Tue 21 JulSt Paul Old Ford(2.2mi)

via St Paul Old FordCurated

DanceWorkshops & Classes

Seated Dance Class

Booking is preferred, but not necessary Phone- Email - Website- https://www.abilitybow.org/

Tue 21 JulSt Paul Old Ford(2.2mi)

via St Paul Old FordCurated

Community

Knit & Nat

Friendly group of locals meet up to chat and get creative. No knitting experience is required. No need to book. Everyone is welcome!

Tue 21 JulSt Paul Old Ford(2.2mi)

via St Paul Old FordCurated

Community

Muay Thai

Martial Arts fosters self confidence, discipline, focus and develops physical and mental wellbeing. For more information, E-mail- https://www.radojunkie.com

Tue 21 JulSt Paul Old Ford(2.2mi)

via St Paul Old FordCurated

Community

Muay Thai (Mixed adults)

Martial Arts fosters self confidence, discipline, focus and develops physical and mental wellbeing. For more information, E-mail- https://www.radojunkie.com/

Tue 21 JulSt Paul Old Ford(2.2mi)

via St Paul Old FordCurated

Sports & Fitness

Pilates

Right then — Pilates at St Paul Old Ford. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Tue 21 JulSt Paul Old Ford(2.2mi)

via St Paul Old FordCurated

Workshops & Classes

Foundation Imamah Course

Qur'an classes for women

Tue 21 JulMarkazi Jamia Masjid Newham(2.3mi)

via Markazi Jamia Masjid NewhamLocal gem

Community

Celtic Session

Tuesday 21 July 2026 -

Tue 21 JulJamboree - Live Music Venue(2.5mi)

via Jamboree - Live Music Venue

Community

The Swap Shop / Learn more

Tue 21 Jul The Swap Shop / Learn more 21 Jul 2026, 18:30 – 20:30 London, 49 Ridley Rd, London E8 2NP, UK For the third time... margs, music, and a wardrobe refresh... on a Tuesday night!? Join us at Ridley Road Market Bar for an evening of swapping clothes, meeting new people, and giving great pieces a second life. Share

Tue 21 JulRidley House(2.8mi)

via Ridley HouseLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Arts and Crafts at Hugh Cubitt

Come along to the Hugh Cubitt Centre on Thursdays to enjoy crocheting, drawing and crafts in a safe and friendly space! This afternoon activity is run in partnership with Help On Your Doorstep .

Tue 21 JulCharlton Triangle Residents Association & Community Office(2.8mi)

via Charlton Triangle Residents Association & Community OfficeLocal gem

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Venues with events near Canning Town

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

St Paul Old Ford2.2 miles away Newham Chamber of Commerce1.8 miles away English National Ballet0.5 miles away

More about Canning Town

Greater London, England

Canning Town has a local Greater London setting where the useful dates may be small but still worth finding. Community Links, Divine Connection Chapel, and Maná Church give the current listings a useful local shape. Near Here gathers Canning Town events so church dates and nearby plans are easier to find. Check individual listings for times, booking details, directions, and organiser notes before heading out.

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