We’re taking part in the annual Fun Palaces weekend for the second year in a row. Come and be part of what happens in our building as we open our doors to our community for a family-friendly day of creativity and chat.

Our building will be open from 2pm – 6pm for building-wide activities – all for free. You can turn up at any time (last entrance is 5.45pm).

ACTIVITIES

Confirmed activities include: Shoreditch Town Hall History Tours, board games in our Front Room, events led by Filament Theatre, Hula Hooping with The Majorettes, performances for children, plus more to be announced.

Shoreditch Town Hall History Tour: Great for ages 10+

Join one of our guided tours and explore spaces that are usually closed to the public. Learn about our building’s history, featuring stories of suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst, women’s rights advocate Helen Taylor, Shoreditch’s first woman mayor Henrietta Girling OBE and more. You never know, you may even bump into a ghost or two.

Hula Hooping Class by The Majorettes: Great for ages 3+

Learn to hula hoop with The Majorettes!
Join the world record breaking hula hoop troupe, The Majorettes, for a fun, all ages, all levels, hula hoop workshop, where you can learn to spin a hoop on your waist and maybe even master some circus tricks.

Myth Monster by Dens & Signals: Great for ages 7+

Myth Monster is a playful and uplifting performance about time, stories and monsters, that incorporates headphones. A journey through time on our planet, looking at the past and the future, Myth Monster is an enchanting experience about the unfolding of human history, and the wonder and possibility of life. 

Board Games in the Front Room: Great for all ages

Pull up a chair and get stuck into a classic, or discover a new favourite, in our cosy Front Room, perfect for friendly competition or a relaxed game with the family.

Check our website soon for the full line-up: https://shoreditchtownhall.com/whats-on/shoreditch-town-hall-is-a-fun-palace-2025