Culture activities 2025
Discover Young Hackney
Discover Young Hackney returns this summer to bring arts and culture to Hackney’s young people. Each activity is designed to help 15- 26 year olds who live, work or study in Hackney take their first steps toward a career in the arts. Info: https://www.lovehackney.uk/dyhevents
Rising Music Academy from Rising Tide
An intensive development programme for emerging musicians aged 16–25.
Mon, Wed & Saturdays, 4-30 Aug, 12-4pm
Book in advance here.
270 Mare Street, E8 1HE.
STORE Summer School
A five-day summer school to design and make a series of tableware in glass, guided by designers Attua Aparicio and Jochen Holz.
Tues, 5-9 Aug, 10-4pm
Free. Age: 14-18
Book in advance here.
154 Stoke Newington Church StreetLondon, England, N16 0JU.
Arcola Academy Presents ‘Elevate‘
Spend a week at Arcola Theatre, collaborating with peers and industry professionals to develop, rehearse and perform a play.
Mon, 11-15 Aug, 10.30-4pm
Free. Age: 18-25
Book in advance here.
24 Ashwin Street, London, E8 3DL
Progression Sessions Presents Summer’s Live 2025
Record a track of your own with professional musicians, in an industry-renowned studio, and perform your song at Hackney venue EartH.
Thurs-Sat, 14-22 Aug, 10-4pm
Free. Age: 18-25
Book in advance here.
11-17 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 8BH.
Woodworking Workshops with Woodshop of Recycled Delights: Intro Session
Join WoRD to learn about reducing waste and develop your woodworking skills.
Thurs, 14 Aug, 11-4pm
Free. Age: 15-26
Book in advance here.
161 Graham RoadLondon, England, E8 1BT.
Woodworking Workshops with Woodshop of Recycled Delights: Next Steps Session
Join WoRD to learn about reducing waste and develop your woodworking skills.
Thurs, 21 Aug, 11-4pm
Free. Age: 15-26
Book in advance here.
161 Graham Road, London, England, E8 1BT.
Film & TV Training from Set Ready & Screen Hackney
The two-day training course provides Hackney residents with an opportunity to learn crucial skills for working on film and TV shoots.
Tues, 19 Aug, 10-4pm
Free. Age: 18-26
Book in advance here.
Queensbridge RoadLondon, England, E8 3ND.
Finding your Pathway: Adventures Around the World’ from Hackney Shed & Hoxton Hall
Tues-Fri, 19 -22 Aug, 11am – 5pm
Free. Age: 14-25
Book in advance here.
Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, E8 1EJ.
Visit Hackney Museum
Learn about stories from our borough, and explore its summer crafting activities this holiday season.
Open Tues-Sat, museum opening hours.
Free. Ages: All welcome.
1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ.
Info: hackney-museum.hackney.gov.uk ; call 020 8356 2509
SEND-friendly
On site: wheelchair accessible.
Great Hackney Libraries Quest
Read books, take part in free creative activities, and win certificates by visiting any of Hackney’s libraries this summer.
19 July-13 Sept, library opening hours
Free. Ages: 5-12
All libraries in Hackney
Info: https://www.lovehackney.uk/the-great-hackney-libraries-quest
SEND-friendly
On-site: wheelchair accessible.
