Upton Park Area Guide

Discover the rise and fall of Pompeii like never before. The immersive exhibition The Last Days of Pompeii takes you on a multisensory journey into the heart of the Roman city, brought to life through spectacular video projections, evocative soundscapes, and interactive installations. Stroll its bustling streets, witness gladiator battles, and experience the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in a stunning digital re-creation of history. Get your tickets now for The Last Days of Pompeii: The Immersive Exhibition in London!

OPENSIGHT - Notorious for infusing intense and heavy music with the sense of adventure and thematic intrigue reminiscent of vintage cult cinema and grindhouse film scores. DEITY & DEVILRY Symphonic Death Metal delivering an intense sonic assault that expertly marries operatic grandeur (soaring vocals, overtures) with visceral extremity (growls, screams, traditional death metal riffs). Witness their live performance, elevated by unmatched theatrical stage effects FRACTURE POINT - Fracture Point fuse old school thrash mentality, with groove. Just old hairy men playing angry music HEMLOCH - a Symphonic Metal band, hailing from Yorkshire and Herts. Hemloch channel raw emotion, delving into the apocalyptic. Summoning the influence of myth, darkness, and the chaos of modern life, Hemloch craft songs that feel both otherworldly and deeply human.

Join Abba for a concert 40 years in the making. A concert that combines the old and new, the young and not-so-young. A concert that has brought all four of them together again. Abba Voyage is the long-awaited concert from one of the biggest pop acts of all time. Abba have created the kind of concert they always wanted, performing for their fans at their very best: as digital versions of themselves backed by today’s finest musician in a custom-built arena at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. Blurring the lines between the physical and digital, see the magic of Abba brought to life using the latest in motion capture technology. It’s the greatest Abba performance the world has never seen. Until now.

This January, residents and visitors to East Village can begin the year on a thoughtful and creative note with Reflections I, a large-scale interactive art installation by artist Russ Jones, brought to the neighbourhood by Get Living. Located in Celebration Avenue Square, the striking 2.4-metre mirrored cube invites people to stop, reflect and take part in a shared creative experience. Running throughout January 2026, Reflections I transforms East Village into a space for self-expression and optimism at a time when many are setting intentions for the year ahead. The artwork explores themes of positivity, self-acceptance and connection. Each of the four mirrored sides encourages people to engage with a different idea – from writing what they love about themselves to responding to the playful question “Is this art?”, leaving a doodle or message of their own, or adding a note about their favourite local spot on a map of East London. As more people contribute, the mirrored cube will gradually evolve, covered in colourful thoughts, reflections and drawings that capture the collective spirit of the community. By the end of the month, what began as a blank reflective surface will have transformed into a joyful record of human connection, creativity and hope for the year ahead. Set within 25 acres of parks and wetlands, East Village offers more than 1,900 rental homes across its two collections, Victory Plaza and Portlands Place. With its mix of green open spaces, independent retailers, and creative venues such as The Lab E20 and Refill Therapy, East Village blends the buzz of city life with a sense of calm and community. It’s a place to live well, connect with neighbours and embrace the best of sustainable city living – and installations like Reflections I bring that ethos to life, creating moments of shared creativity and positivity. Please note that all imagery is indicative only.

After a 9 month break, Parable return in 2026 with a new vision and direction. First up....Denis Horvat. The Danish maestro will make his debut at No 90 Lock in Hackney Wick, for an underground performance supported by Kollektiv founder Gus Emmett b2b with Rebecca Gough. Presented by Parable This is an 18+ event

Montréal indie rock band formed in 2003 by the husband and wife team of Jace Lasek and Olga Goreas. Two of the band's albums have been nominated for the Polaris Music Prize.