We’re bringing together 16 of the brilliant, bizarre and downright unforgettable artists who’ve made Shoreditch Town Hall their stage, for one very special night of performance celebrating 160 years of our building. And the first 160 tickets are only £16!

Shoreditch Town Hall has always had a taste for variety, having been granted a license in the 1880s to become a music hall -  160 years after we opened, we’re keeping the tradition alive in our building. And, in 160 years, we’ve seen some things.

16 Acts is where experimental art meets light entertainment. Expect cabaret, drag, music, dance, comedy, surprises, social commentary, and whatever else we can fit into the mix.

Line-up includes: The Cocoa Butter Club, Corali, Emma Frankland, Fabio Lezonli, Fanny Bleach, Frankie Thompson, Lavinia Co-op, Midgitte Bardot, Operotica, Riss Obolensky, Travis Alabanza, Pecs Drag Kings' Shardeazy Afrodesiak, Sigi Moonlight, Daddy Pecs and John Travulva, and lots more to be announced – hosted by your favourite cult cabaret legends Bourgeois & Maurice. Check back soon for the full line-up.

Read more about Shoreditch Town Hall’s music hall history here: history.shoreditchtownhall.com

The first 160 tickets are £16, get them quick!

Full Details

Dates

Friday 9 October 2026

Time

7.30pm

Tickets

Limited Launch Special: £16 (only available to first 160 bookers)
Standard: £22

Running Time

3 hours, including two intervals

Age Guidance

18+

Category

Theatre & Performance

Space

Assembly Hall
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Live captioning provided by Nicola Dutton

Line-up subject to change

The artwork for 16 Acts was created by artist Donald Shek, commissioned especially for our 160th anniversary celebrations. Join him for his creative workshop Memory Objects: Etching the Spaces Between Us this September. Find out more here.

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Did you know we are a charity? Since its opening in 1866, Shoreditch Town Hall has witnessed everything from Victorian reform and Sylvia Pankhurst’s activism, to vibrant boxing matches, and the electrifying Whirl-Y-Gigs in the 90s. Each era has left its mark on this iconic building to make it the creative venue it is today, and now it’s our turn to care for its future.
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