Events

Join family, friends and neighbours at waterfront neighbourhood Goodluck Hope for an evening of yuletide merriment, with carol performances by London Docklands Singers and complimentary mulled wine, hot cocoa and mince pies from Taylor's of Goodluck Hope.

Entry is free and tickets can be booked here.

Saturday 7th December, 4:30PM-7:00PM

Head to Layers Bakery for one of three specialist pastry class series hosted by Jens Ferdinand pastry development chef at Ottolenghi. Perfect for beginners and intermediate bakers, guests will be shown how to make delicious gingerbread dough from scratch, before using pre-baked gingerbread tiles and royal icing to assemble their personal festive house.

Follow @layersbakerylondon for more information.

Sunday 8th - 4:00PM to 6:30PM

Saturday 21st - 5:00PM to 7:30PM

Sunday 22nd - 5:00PM to 7:30PM

Visit Amelia House Nursery for a magical Christmas Party, featuring the opportunity to meet and greet Santa Claus himself! Tickets cost £10 per family and can be booked by emailing [email protected].

Enjoy the all-day open house at London Lighthouse Gallery featuring mulled wine and minced pies. Guests can drop in anytime to view the latest exhibition, and for those looking to add to the stockings of friends and family, the Gallery will be offering a limited-time chance to buy selected items from the gift shop with 20% discount.

Entry is free, and for more information follow @londonlighthousegallery

Celebrate the festive season into the night at the Taylor's of Goodluck Hope Christmas Party, taking place at the Taylor’s Bar & Deli, located at Orchard Dry Dock, on Saturday 14th December!

Experience the excitement of a three-day Christmas Street Food Market hosted at the Lockdown Room, headlined by live carol performances from the London City Island Christian Fellowship on Saturday 14th December. Sip on mulled wine, sing along to the Christmas tunes and toast to the season together with festive drink specials!

In this fun pottery workshop, you'll learn valuable hand-building ceramic techniques using air-dry clay, creating unique artworks to reflect your personal style. You’ll get to connect with like-minded creatives, gain new skills, and create a unique piece that you can take home with you. The best bit: you can make whatever you like, the choice is yours!

Join us down by the riverside for Thirsty Thursdays at Goodluck Hope, with live music and themed drinks pop ups! This month, enjoy the very best gin cocktails, curated and served by Nebula from the pop up Hut. Grab a deckchair and watch the sun set over the river, soundtracked by live music sets from some of London’s rising new talent, against the backdrop of the O2.

Hailed as a masterpiece of 21st century dance and one of the greatest romantic ballets of all time, Giselle is the first full-length ballet choreographed by Akram Khan. Following acclaimed performances around the world, and sold-out shows in Manchester and Bristol in 2023, Akram Khan’s Giselle returns to Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London for the first time in five years, performed by the English National Ballet – who are based on the island.

Join us in the Goodluck Hope Sales Gallery for an exclusive art pop up – artist soon to be announced! Discover and pick up affordable art pieces and prints and enjoy complimentary prosecco and juices alongside tunes from DJ Bazza Ranks. The Sales team will also be launching a brand new mortgage scheme, Own New – watch this space!

Rise and shine for a breath-taking wellness experience, with the incredible views of London at dawn as your backdrop. Join HUM Yoga LDN, local studio based on London City Island, for a yoga and meditation workshop showing you how to improve both body and mind.

Join Olga Wozniak, a versatile vocalist and vocal coach with a four-octave range, for a fun vocal workshop in the Lantern Room. With a background in music theatre and successful placements in prestigious schools, Olga is an expert coach - her online singing tutorials are extremely popular with millions of views. This workshop will help you develop your musicality, confidence, and vocal skills through core techniques in a supportive group setting. You’ll gain essential singing skills in a fun environment, building a strong performing foundation and boosting confidence.

Join us down by the riverside for Thirsty Thursdays at Goodluck Hope, with live music and themed drinks pop ups! This month, enjoy a delicious summery Pimms, made with the finest fruit produce by Taylor’s of Goodluck Hope and served from the pop up Hut. Grab a deckchair and watch the sun set over the river, soundtracked by live music sets from some of London’s rising new talent, against the backdrop of the O2.

As part of Lockdown Room’s Island Pride event taking place across the island, join us for an unforgettable evening of music, comedy, and live entertainment courtesy of the Busy Lady herself - Sheila Simmonds! Taking place in the Lantern Room, the fun bingo session will be accompanied by cocktails served by The Lockdown Room.

In celebration of Pride Month, join us in the Cinema at Goodluck Hope for a screening of award-winning coming-of-age film ‘Call Me By Your Name’, starring Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer.

Rise and shine for a breath-taking wellness experience, with the incredible views of London at dawn as your backdrop. Join HUM Yoga LDN, local studio based on London City Island, for a yoga and meditation workshop showing you how to improve both body and mind.

Join the island’s new destination bakery and café, Layers, for a fun viennoiserie class. You will learn how lamination works, and practise shaping your own croissant dough under the expert eye of Layers co-founder Faye Weatherburn. You will also be able to pick up your baked creations the next day!

Join us on the 29th floor Viewing Deck in the Lantern Room for a breath-taking wellness experience, with the incredible views of London as your backdrop. Join HUM Yoga LDN, local studio based on London City Island, for a yoga and meditation workshop showing you how to improve both body and mind.

Join us down by the riverside for Thirsty Thursdays at Goodluck Hope, with live music and themed drinks pop ups! This month, enjoy the very best tequila cocktails, curated and served by Nebula from the pop up Hut. Grab a deckchair and watch the sun set over the river, soundtracked by live music sets from some of London’s rising new talent, against the backdrop of the O2.

Join us in the Cinema at Goodluck Hope for a secret screening of a play performed by the National Theatre! Enjoy a West End performance from the comfort of the cinema, with a special screening accompanied by complimentary refreshments. Stay tuned to the Eventbrite page for announcements about the play!

Create, connect, and make lovely memories together at this special art workshop. You and your little one will each paint one half of a beautiful butterfly, that you can place together and admire forever. Suitable for children aged 3+ to attend with one adult carer.

Rise and shine for a breath-taking wellness experience, with the incredible views of London at dawn as your backdrop. Join HUM Yoga LDN, local studio based on London City Island, for a yoga and meditation workshop showing you how to improve both body and mind.

Join Shelf Help Club founder Toni Jones for a Self Health workshop designed to help you understand and improve your most important relationship... the one with yourself. In this interactive session, you'll be guided through the Shelf Help SPIES framework for personal growth (Social, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional and Spiritual health) as a way to support you in figuring out where you're at, where you want to be and - crucially - how to get there.

Join us down by the riverside for Thirsty Thursdays at Goodluck Hope, with live music and themed drinks pop ups! This month, enjoy delicious, fruity rose wines, selected and served by Taylor’s of Goodluck Hope from the pop up Hut. Grab a deckchair and watch the sun set over the river, soundtracked by live music sets from some of London’s rising new talent, against the backdrop of the O2.

Join us in the Cinema at Goodluck Hope for a summer holiday special screening of Moana! Get ready for a daring adventure and voyage across the seas with Moana and Maui. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

Join us for a special workshop run by London Lighthouse Gallery & Studio’s resident artist, Sokari, and gain expertise from a photographer that has been working and exhibiting in the UK, Europe and North America for over 10 years.

Rise and shine for a breath-taking wellness experience, with the incredible views of London at dawn as your backdrop. Join HUM Yoga LDN, local studio based on London City Island, for a yoga and meditation workshop showing you how to improve both body and mind.

Embark on a flavour-filled journey at this cheese, meats and wine tasting workshop, which will shine the spotlight on the very best produce from a line-up of local, artisan producers. You will indulge in the distinct tastes of locally sourced cheeses, meats, and English wines which have been expertly selected by our new island grocer Taylor’s of Goodluck Hope. You will also learn about the craftsmanship behind each bite, and discover your new favourites, at this evening of culinary delight and community spirit.

Join us down by the riverside for the final Thirsty Thursday at Goodluck Hope, with live music and a themed drinks pop up! This month, enjoy summer cocktails, created and served by The Lockdown Room from the pop up Hut. Grab a deckchair and watch the sun set over the river for one last time, soundtracked by live music sets from some of London’s rising new talent, against the backdrop of the O2.

Join us in the Cinema at Goodluck Hope for a secret screening of a play performed by the National Theatre! Enjoy a West End performance from the comfort of the cinema, with a special screening accompanied by complimentary refreshments. Stay tuned to the Eventbrite page for announcements about the play!

It's all about the bears at this fun, upbeat music workshop for under 5s and adults together. Join us for instrument playing, singing and dancing along with teddy bear friends. Little ones will enjoy lots of imaginary play, nursery rhymes, bubbles, parachute play and more to stretch their imagination. You can bring your own bear or boogie along with one of ours!

Rise and shine for a breath-taking wellness experience, with the incredible views of London at dawn as your backdrop. Join HUM Yoga LDN, local studio based on London City Island, for a yoga and meditation workshop showing you how to improve both body and mind.