Festive Fun

What's on
Two performers in white and gold festive costumes under bright Christmas lights.

Get into Hackney’s festive spirit!

There’s loads of festive fun coming up in Hackney, for all ages.

Highlights include:

  • Hackney’s annual Hanukkah celebration for everyone

  • Carol sing-along in Dalston Square

  • Reclaim the Street, a hilarious and provocative show made by and for older people

  • Free, cosy classic film mornings with coffee for residents aged 55+

  • A magical chance to meet Father Christmas himself at the historic St Augustine's Tower

  • A spectacular Hoxton Hall performance, featuring the gravity-defying, breathtaking circus adventure, Stella’s Imaginarium!

See event listings below

Festive fun in Hackney

Whats on
Reclaim the Street
Nov 25
Reclaim the Street
The Music, Songs and Stories of the Irish Elders and Friends
Dec 1
The Music, Songs and Stories of the Irish Elders and Friends
The Castle Cinema: Festive Film Screenings
Dec 5
The Castle Cinema: Festive Film Screenings
Santa’s Grotto at St. Augustine’s Tower
Dec 6
Santa’s Grotto at St. Augustine’s Tower
Festive music in Dalston Square
Dec 6
Festive music in Dalston Square
Hackney Community Orchestra - Christmas Concert
Dec 11
Hackney Community Orchestra - Christmas Concert
Festive Follies
Dec 12
Festive Follies
Stella's Imagninarium
Dec 13
Stella's Imagninarium
Santa’s Grotto at St. Augustine’s Tower
Dec 13
Santa’s Grotto at St. Augustine’s Tower
Hanukkah Celebration 2025
Dec 17
Hanukkah Celebration 2025
All events

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