All Points East’s Free In The Neighbourhood Programme Returns To Victoria Park

All Points East has announced the return of its free In The Neighbourhood programme, which will take over Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets from Monday 24 August to Thursday 27 August.

The four-day community event, run in collaboration with Tower Hamlets Council, will sit between the festival’s main weekend dates and offer free activities for all ages, including live music, sport, fitness sessions, family theatre, cinema, workshops, food and drink.

Entry is free, with doors opening at noon on Monday 24 August and 10am on Tuesday 25, Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 August.

This year’s music programme includes Trojan Sound System, DJ Yoda’s 90s Mixtape Live, Cafe 1001 Stage Takeover, Rich Mix, DJ Kizzi of BBC Asian Network and Grand Union Orchestra.

The free fitness and wellbeing line-up includes House of Voga, Move Studio London, OpenMat Pilates, Jess Owen Yoga, Sam Prynn Fitness, Adore Dance and sessions from Be Well, the leisure service run by Tower Hamlets Council.

Sport will also play a major part in the programme, with free football sessions from West Ham FC Foundation, alongside activities from Limehouse Boxing, Tower Hamlets Hockey, Girls Allowed Sports Day and more.

Families will be able to attend theatre shows from Half Moon Presents, the Whitechapel-based young people’s theatre company, while younger children can take part in Baby Sensory Hackney sessions. Wrap A Hug will also be on site offering support for new and expectant parents.

Creative workshops and cultural events are also part of the programme, including The Big Draw, Orchestra of Objects, School of Noise, Queen Of Sheba Somali Poetry & Dance, Tamarind Theatre, Community of Vietnam, Off The Chest Poetry, Mukul & The Ghetto Tiger, Sunny Jar Eco Hub, Bikeworks, Trapped In Zone One and Plant City: Digger World.

Councillor Minara Khatun, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture and Tourism, said: “We’re delighted to welcome In the Neighbourhood back to our award-winning Victoria Park this summer. This free festival is a fantastic opportunity for residents and visitors to come together, soak up the sunshine, and experience the incredible diversity, creativity and community spirit highlighted by the Love Tower Hamlets campaign.

“With something for everyone, it’s the perfect day out for families, friends, and fun-loving people of all ages. Join us as thousands come together to celebrate the energy, culture, and community spirit that make our borough one of the most vibrant in the UK.”

The wider All Points East 2026 line-up includes Jorja Smith and Tems on Friday 21 August, Lorde on Saturday 22 August, Deftones Outbreak Fest on Sunday 23 August, Tyler, The Creator on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 August, and Twenty One Pilots on Sunday 30 August.

Further details on In The Neighbourhood are available at www.allpointseastfestival.com/in-the-neighbourhood.