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What's on in Old Street

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

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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(0.2mi)

via Old Street RecordsLocal gem

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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

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(0.9mi)

via Whitechapel GalleryLocal gem

Community

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(0.9mi)

via Whitechapel GalleryLocal gem

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(1.1mi)

via Dancers' Career Development

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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(1.1mi)

via Eastcheap RecordsLocal gem

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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(1.3mi)

via Three Colts TavernCurated

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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(1.3mi)

via St. Margaret's HouseLocal gem

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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(1.3mi)

via St. Margaret's HouseLocal gem

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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(1.3mi)

via Wilton's Music HallLocal gem

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(1.4mi)

via BendicoLocal gem

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(1.4mi)

via BendicoLocal gem

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(1.4mi)

via BendicoLocal gem

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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(1.4mi)

via BambiLocal gem

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Cartref yn y Ddinas

Cartref yn y Ddinas — brought to you by London Welsh Centre and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Wed 22 JulLondon Welsh Centre(1.4mi)

via London Welsh CentreLocal 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(1.5mi)

via Tramshed Community CentreLocal gem

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Tacos and Tequila

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

Wed 22 JulThe Black Eel(1.5mi)

via The Black EelCurated

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Venues with events near Old Street

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

Bendico1.4 miles away Whitechapel Gallery0.9 miles away St. Margaret's House1.3 miles away

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Midnight Train Feat. Chaplin, Searl & Nan

Learning from the past to inform a safer future

The Feminist Art of Walking in Whitechapel, with Morag Rose