2021 Festival Programme
See the events that were part of Newham Unlocked Festival 2021. The theme of the festival was Unity and we celebrated this with a series of free events, performances and workshops, curated and produced in partnership with local arts organisations.
Geometrical patterns in Islamic art and architecture are more than just line drawings. These geometric patterns reflect the unity and transform ordinary structure into extraordinary works of art. Over the... FULL DETAILS +
Geometrical patterns in Islamic art and architecture are more than just line drawings. These geometric patterns reflect the unity and transform ordinary structure into extraordinary works of art. Over the... FULL DETAILS +
Discover how easy it is to produce a wonderful screenprint to display for Newham Unlocked Window Art Exhibition this September!Come and make your unique artworks! Booking is essential as groups... FULL DETAILS +
Discover how easy it is to produce a wonderful screen print to display for Newham Unlocked Window Art Exhibition this September! Come and make your unique artworks! Booking is essential... FULL DETAILS +
A two day programme of street arts, performance, installation, dance and spectacle, celebrating community resilience, the environment and healing as we emerge from the pandemic. It will also symbolically reunite... FULL DETAILS +
A chance to step inside the Plaistow landmark Tower Gallery this month, to see a curated group show by four local artists exploring the theme of unity and community. The... FULL DETAILS +
Credit: Farah Ishaq Newham Unlocked Window Art Exhibition Join us at our post-lockdown art exhibition in front windows and front gardens around Plaistow and Green Street. View the map on your mobile... FULL DETAILS +
Applecart Arts is delighted to present a rich tapestry of creative arts celebrating the best of who we all are. Music, drama, dance, puppetry, crafts, clowning and astronauts… even the... FULL DETAILS +
Join Newham-based artist Farah Ishaq for a Meet the Artist event at Rosetta Arts’ unity exhibition – For Real: Four Women Artists in Newham at Tower Gallery. East London printmaker... FULL DETAILS +
Join Newham-based artist and educator Aisha Naim for a Meet the Artist event at Rosetta Arts’ unity exhibition – For Real: Four Women Artists in Newham at Tower Gallery. Aisha... FULL DETAILS +
As the days shorten, this autumn celebration brings a warming programme of illuminated art, performance and street food to Beckton. With shows featuring giant illuminated creatures, shadow puppets and a... FULL DETAILS +
Come and join us for an afternoon of FREE and fun activities at our Fun Palace. There’ll be face painting, arts and crafts, storytelling, participatory activities, live entertainment and food... FULL DETAILS +
Join Newham-based social documentary photographer Sylvie Belbouab for a Meet the Artist event at Rosetta Arts’ unity exhibition – For Real: Four Women Artists in Newham at Tower Gallery. Sylvie... FULL DETAILS +
(Photo credit: Sylvie Belbouab) An audio-visual exhibition by young people from Forest Gate Youth Zone, who have been working with artists Paul Andrew, Jovana Backovic and Sylvie Belbouab to co-create a project about identity and... FULL DETAILS +
Come and show your love for your local Newham community and light up Stratford Park by taking part in a Lantern Parade. At 6pm, participants of all ages from across... FULL DETAILS +
Join us at Rathbone Market for an afternoon celebration of the area’s diverse roots and vitality, with a programme of free outdoor dance, music and street arts, plus an array... FULL DETAILS +
Join Newham-based artist Ada Jusic for a Meet the Artist event at Rosetta Arts’ unity exhibition – For Real: Four Women Artists in Newham at Tower Gallery. Local muralist, illustrator... FULL DETAILS +
(Image credits: Richard Pelham) EXPOSURE “What makes Newham, Newham?” “What was the most challenging moment during the first wave?” “And what was your most beautiful?” In the Autumn of 2020,... FULL DETAILS +
Mass Movement of Music and Dance with music by The King Brasstards 12.30-1pm and 3.30-4pm Queen’s Market A dance performance in Queen’s Market; by the community, for the community. Mass... FULL DETAILS +
Join us in Plaistow Park for a festival of creative events to celebrate unity and community as part of the Newham Unlocked Festival. View some of the programme below. All activities... FULL DETAILS +
Come along for a free short film screening followed by a Q&A. Combining dance, music, visuals and storytelling, we will be celebrating emerging talent in Newham! Presented as part of... FULL DETAILS +
Newham Unlocked is coming to Woodgrange Market with live music and dance performances. As well as all the regular stalls there will be lots of fun stuff throughout the day... FULL DETAILS +