Performances
Enjoy music, dance and other live performances that celebrate Newham's rich cultural heritage.
The sounding of ships horns once heralded the New Year. This family-oriented programme of workshops, art exhibition, live music performances and a community parade explores a unique Royal Docks tradition. FULL DETAILS +
Kicking off Newham Heritage Month 2025 with live performances, fun workshops and delicious food at East Ham Town Hall. FULL DETAILS +
A unique and highly entertaining take on a wide selection of songs made popular in the East End. FULL DETAILS +
Premiere of a new play about The Silvertown Strike of 1889; a strike which changed the course of Trade Unionism and laid the foundations of the Labour Movement. FULL DETAILS +
Cody Dock will be hosting a day festival, celebrating the River Lea. Expect a day packed with activities, workshops, exhibitions, performances, live music & more. FULL DETAILS +
It’s 1995 and the lesbians have a lot on their mind. The Lesbians of Forest Gate is a new play derived from interviews with lesbians living in Forest Gate over... FULL DETAILS +
The sounding of ships horns once heralded the New Year. This family-oriented programme of workshops, art exhibition, live music performances and a community parade explores a unique Royal Docks tradition. FULL DETAILS +
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Newham Heritage Month is an exciting heritage festival running throughout September, with new heritage content being added daily and a range of workshops and other free events to take part in across the borough.
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Newham Heritage Month is organised by Newham Council and made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to deliver an annual heritage programme for Newham since 2020.
