Happy Spring! We’re into the full swing of our latest season with our regular favourites Tea Dance and Theatre Re workshops returning for their second events of Spring. Creatives are making the most of our Artist Workspace, local grassroots groups are gathering in our Local Lounge, and this weekend we’re celebrating International Women’s Day. Plus, the iconic Fag Packet are back in the building rehearsing their chaotic show DYKE Systems LTD ahead of the run with us in April. Dive into our #FriendsAtSTH – your monthly lowdown on the brilliant events, and inspiring people lighting up our building.

International Women’s Day at Shoreditch Town Hall

History Tour

8 March | £6

Explore spaces never usually open to the public as our popular History Tour returns for International Women’s Day. Hear stories of the extraordinary women from Shoreditch Town Hall’s past, featuring Sylvia Pankurst, women’s rights advocate Helen Taylor, Shoreditch’s first woman mayor Henrietta Girling OBE and more. Hosted by our very own Cultural Programme Manager, Susannah Bramwell, don’t miss your chance to learn about the architecture and history of our magnificent Grade II listed building and even have the chance to buy one of our limited edition Tote Bags. Book your space now.

The Women of Shoreditch Town Hall

Susan Doe

8 March | £5

Want to know how Florence Fenwick Miller, Georgiana Eagle and many more women have a connection to our building? Join local historian and tour guide, Susan Doe as she recalls stories included in her book, Women from Hackney’s History volume two in her talk The Women of Shoreditch Town Hall. Following the book’s success, be one of the first to hear about her plans for volume three and which Hackney women will be stepping into the spotlight. Book now.

Live Events

Town Hall Tea Dance

12 March

A spectacular, one afternoon only special. Join Supa Sarah and Raymond Root on a THURSDAY as our iconic Town Hall Tea Dance returns to bring a bit of sparkle to your afternoon. Grab a slice of cake and boogie to uplifting music in our grand Assembly Hall. Want to brush up on your moves? Don’t forget the Beginners’ Dance Class happening just before the main event, so grab your tickets now – we can’t wait to see you there. Click to book now.

London Youth Choirs

Find Your Light

15 March

London Youth Choirs returns to Shoreditch Town Hall to present an unforgettable evening of music as 300 talented voices take to the stage. Exploring themes of identity and belonging, their mission is to shape the lives and futures of thousands of young people in London through the power and shared joy of singing. Find out more here.

London Handle Festival

Apollo’s Cabinet: re:invention

21 March

After a successful run of shows in our Assembly Hall last year, London Handle Festival is back with a special relaxed performance of their much-loved re:invention programme, showcasing remarkable music from the Baroque era – reinterpreting it and reassembling it with other works to create something new. The performance is intended for anyone who needs a more informal setting to enjoy live performance. Audiences are welcome to come as they are and respond to the performance in their own way, which may include making noise and moving freely. For more information and to book tickets, click here.

Tamerlano

26, 27, 18 March

As well as their re:invention programme, London Handle Festival’s Opera Studio are also bringing their brand-new staging of Tamerlano. Featuring some of the composer’s most ravishing and astonishing music, Tamerlano is one of Handel‘s most powerful psychological dramas that explores the extremes of human nature which remain as power today. This gripping opera recounts the story of the defeated Ottoman sultan Bajazet and his daughter Asteria, ensnared in a web of love, loyalty, and power struggles with the ruthless conqueror Tamerlano. Award-winning director Orpha Phelan makes her Baroque opera directorial debut this March as a part of it. This show is selling out quickly so to avoid disappointment, book now.

For Artists

Artist Workspace

Ongoing

Looking for a space to work in without having to pay huge fees? Our Artist Workspace offer is back, bookable for a day or week at a time. Artists can benefit from a safe communal working environment in our hub of creativity – all for FREE! Book your desk space now.

Theatre Re: Monthly Training Classes

22 March

Theatre Re are back with their Monthly Training Classes. Exploring Corporeal Mime Technique, and the creative process behind the company’s work, participants will develop skills in improvisation and composition inspired by the company’s projects. “Fulfilling and inspiring… It was what I was hoping it would be.” – Feedback from 2025 Participant. Book your space here.

Supporting the Artistic Community

curious directive: auditions

3 days in March

Critically acclaimed curious directive returns to our building after their run of Black Sheep in our Council Chamber, as pat of our Autumn 2025 season. They will be auditioning for their new project over several days.

National Youth Theatre Rehearsals

5 days in March

National Youth Theatre are back in our building to rehearse for a new musical in our Council Chamber. In January this year they joined us for their Handel and Hendrix musical which went on to play at St James’s Church Piccadilly in February.

Fag Packet: DYKE Systems Ltd Rehearsals

2 days in March

Sally and Susan aren’t your average suburban women. They’re business women. And you’re invited to the most prestigious seminar of the year that could help you get filthy rich! Step into the glittery, unhinged world of multi-level marketing mayhem with Fag Packet, the award-winning cabaret and theatre double act. Following an iconic first viewing at our inaugural Summer in The Ditch, Fag Packet are back with their critically acclaimed and sell-out Edinburgh Fringe show, DYKE Systems Ltd as our Spring Season headliner. Ahead of the show, they are coming into our building to rehearse the show – keep an eye on socials for exciting BTS content. To find out more and book click here.

Local Lounge: Supporting the Local Community

Hackney Tour Guides Training Course

11, 18, 25 March

Hackney Society will be training accredited Hackney Guides in the rich history of Hackney and equipping them to tell the borough’s many wonderful stories as a part of a guided tour. We’re excited to provide space for Hackney Society’s training sessions again, and to support this important, local work. 

Hackney Impact

30 March

Hackney Impact are delivering a half-day event in our Council Chamber to support businesses to become more accessible and inclusive.