What's On in Islington Today
Old Spitalfields Market
market · market
Friday, 28 August 2026, 10:00 – 20:00
Old Spitalfields Market, 16 Horner Square
Free entry
Historic East London market featuring independent retailers, craftsmen, artisans and street food. Open 7 days a week under a Victorian roof.
More info: https://oldspitalfieldsmarket.com/
Brick Lane Market
market · market
Friday, 28 August 2026, 11:00 – 18:30
Brick Lane Market
Free entry
Hunt for bargains among bustling stalls with vintage fashion, antiques, and fabrics. Enjoy street food and curry houses. Multiple markets throughout the week
More info: https://www.trumanbrewery.com/web/markets.pl
Changing Faces in a Changing City Tour
literature · tour, museum
Friday, 28 August 2026, 12:00 – 13:00
Museum of the Home, Museum of the Home, 136 Kingsland Road London, E2 8EA
Migration to London in the Age of Sail, 1600-1850. Step back in time with host Mark Chacksfield to explore how early migrant communities shaped London. Discover the stories behind their arrival and impact in the city’s vibrant history. A captivating journey through London’s diverse past.
Recurring: weekly until 27 November 2026
Karaoke at The Smugglers Tavern
music · quiz, pub
Friday, 28 August 2026, 19:00
The Smugglers Tavern, 28 Warren St, W1T 5ND
Free entry
Karaoke Night every Friday at The Smugglers Tavern, starting at 7pm. All welcome.
More info: https://thesmugglerstavern.co.uk/whats-on/karoake/
Friday Night Quiz at The Colonel Fawcett
quiz · quiz
Friday, 28 August 2026, 19:30 – 23:00
The Colonel Fawcett, 1 Randolph Street, Camden
Quiz night that sells out weekly. £5 entry for a night of trivia, laughs and competition every Friday!
More info: https://thecolonelfawcett.co.uk/whats-on/friday-night-quiz-show-upstairs/
Friday Party Night at The Good Mixer
music · music, pub
Friday, 28 August 2026, 21:00 – 02:00
The Good Mixer, 30 Inverness St, London NW1 7HJ
Free entry
Dance till 2am every Friday with free entry. Indie, britpop, 90s & more!
More info: https://www.thegoodmixer.co.uk/events
