THINGS TO DO IN HOXTON AND SHOREDITCH
From trendy gigs to underground art shows, find events in Hoxton and Shoreditch
The smart, definitive guide to Hoxton and Shoreditch, London
What's on in Hoxton and Shoreditch
Home to Spoonfed HQ, Hoxton and Shoreditch are vibrant areas in the London Borough of Hackney. Once run-down, Hoxton and Shoreditch have become increasingly popular and trendy with a particularly vibrant arts scene. Its change in fortune has occurred over time due to its highly desirable location just north of the City financial district and east of Islington. The southern part of the area tends to be the central hub of arts and entertainment, and includes numerous popular restaurants and nightclubs while the more northern areas of Hoxton are marked by the Hoxton Street Market and the Geffrye Museum.
Some of the prominent residents of Hoxton include celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, EastEnders actor Peter Dean and filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock. A statue in honor of Hitchcock stands near the Gainsborough Studios where he began his career. Shoreditch has picked up its share famous names throughout the ages as well, including William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Tracy Emin and artist Damien Hirst. The area is currently accessible from the Old Street station south of Hoxton and in 2010 will be served by two stops on the new East London Railway.
Hoxton and Shoreditch Venues
- Cargo
Best for: top DJs and internationally renowned live bands and a nightclub, live music venue and restaurant with a refreshingly unpretentious air. - Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen
Best for: experiencing an entire night out under one roof with free entry on Friday and Saturday nights and drinks flowing and DJs till 2am. - Old Blue Last
Best for: one of the most intimate venues you’ll ever come across in this vast metropolis. - The Macbeth
Best for: something going on every night, from bands to performance art and fashion shows. - Cordy House
Best for: an amazing space - with a natural underground vibe and an array of exciting exhibitions.
Hoxton and Shoreditch Facts
London Borough: Hackney
Tube Stop: Old Street, Liverpool Street
Popular events in Hoxton and Shoreditch
FWD
May 23
(21:30:00) @
Plastic People
It's here in Plastic People that dubstep first evolved from the dark, hollowed-out 2-step garage of Croydon...
Wild Life!
May 24
(20:00:00) @
Queen Of Hoxton
Promoter createdWild Life is a weekly Friday night party showcasing both classic party tunes and the ...
The Story So Far
May 24
(19:30:00) @
Old Blue Last
The source of many a teenage crush, Welsh pop punk heroes The Story So Far get typically up close and...
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Place - XOYO
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Place - XOYO
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Place - Nomad
Nomad jazz session and jam is now every Thursday. All details and listings...