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Summer at St John's Leytonstone☀️
This Summer, come along to St John’s Leytonstone where you can chill, relax, meet friends, play games and more. There will be Tower Tours, Multi-sports fun for children, Drama & Music workshops, Zumba, Tai Chi, Film Showing + a Fun Day for all. . Click to see dates of all the activities and great taster sessions! Free to attend, all welcome, no need to book!
Tower Tours of St John’s Leytonstone
This year’s Summer at St John’s kicks off with an exclusive Tower Tour, offering a unique opportunity to explore one of the area's most iconic landmarks from a whole new perspective.
Inclusive Children’s Multi-Sports
Inclusive Children’s Multi Sports activities for children aged 4-14years old at Pastures. Free entry!
Championing Her Game - Free Girls Basketball
FREE weekly girls basketball sessions for girls ages 8-16years old. No experience needed! Fun, friendly sessions to build skills and confidence with the chance to represent Waltham Forest at the London Youth Games!
Space4All Youth Hub
A safe space for young people to chill in, meet new people and develop new skills delivered by Worth Unlimited. For ages 8-18. Free to attend!
East Side Jazz Club
East Side Jazz Club hosts the cream of British Jazz Musicians on (almost) each and every Tuesday evening in E11. Enjoy a varied selection of live music from established modern Jazz Players
Communi-Tea: Over 50 Social
Free weekly creative, social and physical wellbeing meet-ups for over 50s. Takes place every Thursday
Women's Only Badminton Coaching
Women’s Only Badminton Coaching every Thursday at Pastures Leytonstone. Booking in advance is essential. Book your place at: Silversmashers.b@gmail.com
Live Drama at Summer at St John’s
Summer at St John’s present Live Drama for all to enjoy! Come along and enjoy a series of short plays presented by the Leytonstone Library Playreading Group. Free and all are welcome!
Lovely and Local Makers Market
New Makers Market now at Good Shepherd Studios Leytonstone. Join them on the 2nd Friday of every month for a Makers Market of locally made gifts and stationery!
Free Kids Drama Taster sessions
Free Drama session with the Drama centre as part of Summer at St John’s event. Don’t miss out on a great day of drama fun!
Free Taster Sessions on the Organ, Piano and Guitar
Summer at St John’s present free Musical Taster sessions🎵! Come along and try your hands on the Organ, have fun on the Piano and Guitar. Free and all are welcome! Sessions on 14th and 22nd August at 2pm-3pm.
St John's Community Cinema presents Hitchcock’s ‘The Lady Vanishes’
Come down to St John’s Community Cinema and watch great movies in a beautiful setting. No booking required, just turn up and pay what you can, suggested donation of £3 per person and £6 per family. This month’s film is the family classic ‘E.T’ - The Extra Terrestrial!
St John's Community Cinema presents ET (The Extra Terrestrial)
Come down to St John’s Community Cinema and watch great movies in a beautiful setting. No booking required, just turn up and pay what you can, suggested donation of £3 per person and £6 per family. This month’s film is the family classic ‘E.T’ - The Extra Terrestrial!
Play Percussion Family Workshop (Fun Instrument Workshop)
Get ready for a fun Play Percussion Family Workshop. Join Pandermonium Drummers for a FREE fun session learning to play various instruments at Summer at St John’s Leytonstone!
East London Shakespeare Festival
The Toy Library is delighted to welcome the East London Shakespeare Festival back to the Langthorne Park amphitheatre this summer with their magical production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Click to read full more and book your tickets!
Tai Chi Fan Event at Summer at St John’s
As part of this year’s Summer at St John’s Leytonstone event join Tai Lou for this free Tai Chi event. Take a moment to slow down, relax, and recharge with this free Tai Chi session. No booking required and all are welcome!
Samba and Singing with Senhor Stephen
Summer at St John’s Leytonstone presents Samba and Singing🎤🎶 🎵! Join Senhor Stephen 🎙️on 28th August at 12.15pm for a fun packed Samba and Singing session. Free and all welcome. No need to book, just turn up!
Timeless Soul Classics - Carnival Special
P&R Events presents Timeless Soul Classics - Carnival Special with guest DJ Keshia G. Come enjoy a night of timeless Soul classics. It’s a night you don’t want to miss.
Movie: A Sunday in Hell
Waltham Forest Cinema Project presents a cycling classics that capture tour cycling in its 1970s heyday, a film that show the poetic highs and punishing lows of the sport.
Inclusive Children’s Multi-Sports
Inclusive Children’s Multi Sports activities for children aged 4-14years old at Pastures. Free entry!
Pearly Kings and Queen Mural Unveiling and Celebration
Join the Original Pearly Kings and Queens for the unveiling and celebration of their mural in celebration of 150 years. All are welcome!
Read to the Beat with Wee Movers
As part of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, Wee Movers will be offering free dance and storytelling sessions at libraries in Waltham Forest including in Leytonstone Library! Booking is essential!
LEYTONSTONE VOICES present SONGS from the MOVIES
For the last performance in this season's Music for All Sunday concerts, St Andrew's Church is delighted to welcome back the dynamic Leytonstone Voices presenting Songs from the Movies! Free entry with retiring collection.
Songs of Resistance and Hope
The “Songs of Resistance and Hope” concert is an evening of powerful choral music inspired by movements that have challenged injustice and imagined a better world.
Movie: Sister Midnight
Join the Film High Club at GSS for a South Asian Heritage Month screening of Karan Kandhari's comedy, Sister Midnight (2024), with an intro and post-film discussion.
Film Screening at St John's Community Cinema
Come down to St John’s Community Cinema and watch great movies in a beautiful setting. No booking required, just turn up and pay what you can, suggested donation of £3 per person and £6 per family. This month’s film is the family classic ’Singing in the Rain’
SAP Summer Festival
Snaresbrook Arts Project is holding it’s Summer Festival. There’ll be handcrafted goods, delicious food and cakes, live music and arts and crafts stations for kids! Free and all are welcome!
Leytonstone Arts Trail 2026
From Saturday 4th to Sunday 13th July Leytonstone will come alive with art. Local businesses will showcase artists’ work in pop-up exhibitions and workshops, artists will exhibit in their homes and open their studios, and the streets will be filled with creativity. Expect everything from painting and photography to sculpture and community in venues all across Leytonstone!
Movie: The Head of The Pack
Waltham Forest Cinema Project presents a cycling classics that capture tour cycling in its 1970s heyday, a film that show the poetic highs and punishing lows of the sport.
Digital Art for Beginners
Ever looked at digital art and thought, "I wish I could do that"? Well, now you can! Join Idea Space in partnership with Waltham Forest Adult Learning for a FREE fun, hands-on, 2-day short course at Leytonstone Library. This is designed entirely for absolute beginners, no experience needed!
The Summer Bazaar - Leytonstone
The Summer Bazaar in Leytonstone is here where you can Shop, Eat and Connect in the Heart of East London! Entry is free and all are welcome.
Leytonstone Festival
The best little festival is back for another year. Come enjoy all day live music, talks, great food and drinks and more!
Daylight Music: Lost Map: Dominie Hooper, Isa Gordon + Clémentine March
This July Daylight Music once again join forces with friends at the Hebridean Lost Map label to present their summer showcase of songwriters and storytellers in word and sound. Pay what you can with kids free!
Leytonstone Folk Festival
Leytonstone Folk Festival takes place on the 4th and 5th of July. Come enjoy an array of live music, sound and instruments from talented artists and performers. The festival is free with donations welcome and all are welcome!
Leytonstone Festival - Opening Event
The ‘Best Little Festival kicks off on 27 June with an opening event at St John’s Church Leytonstone. Come enjoy food, music and pre-loved stall. Event is free to attend and all are welcome!
Impromptu Parties Duo
The next concert at St Andrew’s Church sees performance from a popular Leytonstone Duo - Lilly and Peter. Come and enjoy live music. Free entry with a retiring collection!
Langthorne Park Festival 2026
Langthorne Park Festival 2026 is a FREE community festival, come enjoy a packed day of fun and games including Live music and Dance, Football sessions, Bouncy castle, Face painting, Makers market, Youth Bus, Chair Exercise, Creative Corner,Food & Drink stalls and loads more!
Little Sing Song: Baby & Toddler Music
Songs and fun times for little ones (newborn +) and their grown ups! Every Mondays and Wednesdays at 9.30 & 10.30am (Term Time Only)
Eco-Fashion Kids Workshop
These weekly workshops are designed for kids who love to create, design, and express themselves. Each session is child-led and creativity-driven, with gentle guidance to help them learn new skills and explore exciting techniques. Click for full details and booking link
Eco-Fashion Kids Workshop
These weekly workshops are designed for kids who love to create, design, and express themselves. Each session is child-led and creativity-driven, with gentle guidance to help them learn new skills and explore exciting techniques. Click for full details and booking link
AfroBears x Afro Living
Still looking for that perfect last-minute Christmas gift? Want something unique to brighten your home or children’s space? Look no further — AfroBears and AfroLiving are returning with a festive colourful collaboration!
Good Ship Comedy feat. Mark Simmons
GOOD SHIP COMEDY IS RETURNING TO EAST LONDON AND BRINGING SOME OF THE FINEST HEADLINERS IN THE LAND TO LEYTONSTONE!
Click the link to read more about the amazing headline act -Mark Simmons and Support + to book your tickets!
Daylight Music - Tereza Catarov, Rothko Collective + CHAINES
As part of EFG London Jazz Festival, Daylight Music are excited to bring their 7th year of Jazz, Tea and Cake together with a great line-up to the great space that is St John’s Leytonstone. Click to read more about the line-up and book your tickets!
Daylight Music - Nightports with Matthew Bourne
This November, Daylight music are proud to present the London live debut of Nightports with guest musician Matthew Bourne. Click to read more about the line-up and book your tickets!
Good Ship Comedy feat. Paul Sinha
GOOD SHIP COMEDY IS RETURNING TO EAST LONDON AND BRINGING SOME OF THE FINEST HEADLINERS IN THE LAND TO LEYTONSTONE!
Click the link to read more about the amazing headline act -Paul Sinha and Support + to book your tickets!
My Mind: An Artistic Project for Young Black Men
A creative project for young black male aged 16-24 years old for Black History month. Every young person will be paid to take part. No booking required, just turn up.
Mum & Bub Expo Leytonstone
Discover local gems for parents & little ones at our 4-day pop-up shop in Leytonstone—shop, connect & grab a free goodie bag!. Open 11am-5pm from 30 October -2nd of November.
Myths, Maps & Monsters: October Half-Term Day Camp: Orpheus vs Cerberus!
An interactive, immersive activity camp where the games drive the story! Our youthful adventurers can expect a full day of games, puzzles, and crafts, interspersed by epic and slightly bonkers theatrical stories. The perfect way to learn about Ancient Greece in a super fun way! For children 5+. Click to read full details and for ticket link.