What’s on
From film and theatre to live art and workshops, there’s something for everyone at Arts on the Green.
Life painting class
In this class we will work with a life model who will take a single pose for the two hours each week, giving us more time to adjust and correct our paintings.
Life drawing class
Whether you’re new to art or have previous experience, you are invited to attend a series of dynamic life drawing classes.
Acts of Memory co-recital
Arts on the Green and New Unity is delighted to welcome a collective to the Newington Green Meeting House for a co-recital of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. You’re invited to participate by reading part of the Declaration.
London Short Film Festival: A Raised Voice, Amplified (screening only)
We’re delighted to welcome the London Short Film Festival to the Meeting House.
Film screening: On Akka’s Shore by Umama Hamido
On Akka’s Shore by Umama Hamido is a fictional memoir of Umama and her friend Tareq Al Jazzar based on hallucinations, dreams and out-of-body experiences.
Rob Barron Trio at Newington Green Meeting House
Tonight the trio will feature material from both albums as well as brand new compositions and arrangements.
Samra Mayanja – THE CALL CENTRE
THE CALL CENTRE is a monthly performance programme dedicated to the unspeakable (the voice). It is for those of us who freeze in crisis and a gentle reminder to get unstuck.
THE MOLLY HOUSES OF HACKNEY
Join performer and activist Dan de la Motte in a deep-dive of Hackney's Molly Houses at Newington Green Meeting House, for LGBT+ history month 2026.
'ALOHA ‘OE': a creative workshop with Stacy Makishi
Join us for an afternoon workshop led by Hawaiian artist Stacy Makishi. Part of Stacy’s year-long participatory project 'Walking Each Other Home', which explores where and how we gather, how ritual can heal and transform, and how we might build communities of connection; connection to ourselves, to each other, and to inspiration and mystery.
Ian Shaw: live in concert
We’re delighted to welcome multi-award winning jazz vocalist Ian Shaw back to our stage in 2026.
Life Room: exhibition
An exhibition of some of the paintings that Richard Crawford made this year in the Mary Wollstonecraft room.
Life Room: exhibition
An exhibition of some of the paintings that Richard Crawford made this year in the Mary Wollstonecraft room.
Life Room: private view
All are welcome at this private view of an exhibition of some of the paintings that Richard Crawford made this year in the Mary Wollstonecraft room.
Life Room: exhibition
An exhibition of some of the paintings that Richard Crawford made this year in the Mary Wollstonecraft room.
Life Room: exhibition
An exhibition of some of the paintings that Richard Crawford made this year in the Mary Wollstonecraft room.
Book talk with Lea Ypi: "INDIGNITY: A Life Reimagined"
Lea Ypi holds the Ralph Miliband Chair in Politics and Philosophy at the London School of Economics. Her first trade book, Free: Coming of Age at the End of History won the Ondaatje Prize and the Slightly Foxed Best First Biography Prize and was shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize and the Costa Biography Award. It is translated into over thirty languages.
Songs of Hope LONDON! - Penny Stone x Ryan O’Riordan
Penny and Ryan write and teach songs for a better tomorrow, so please come expecting beautiful harmonies, uplifting themes and community connection.
"Don't Talk About Politics: How to Change 21st-Century Minds" - Sarah Stein Lubrano discusses her new book
“Democracy is dying because we are clinging to a dangerous and outdated myth: talking about politics can change people's minds. It doesn't.
Mascara Film Club #42: Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Ania Mokrzycka, Thomas Burke
Mascara Film Club presents a group screening exploring the construction of borders, featuring works by Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Ania Mokrzycka, and Thomas Burke.
Introducing Alice Gale-Feeny: our artist in residence
We’re delighted to welcome Alice to the Meeting House this autumn.
Mascara Film Club #40: Ree Bradley
Mascara Film Club presents a double-bill screening of films by artist Ree Bradley, followed by a Q&A discussion with the artist.
NGMH x Open House Festival: talk and Q&A with Richard Griffiths Architects
We’re delighted to welcome Sibylle Metge-Toppin from Richard Griffiths Architects, the architectural practice which led the renovation of the Newington Green Meeting House, for this talk and Q&A.
SLAGS ‘N’ SKIN: A Book, A Tattoo and Feeling Slaggy
Katie Beswick is launching her new book Slags on Stage: Class, Sex, Art and Desire in British Culture and Kelly Green is launching her online exhibition SKIN.
Mascara Film Club #35 @ NGMH: Beatrice Gibson, Ana Vaz, Basma al-Sharif
Mascara Film Club presents a trio of interrelated films by artists Beatrice Gibson, Ana Vaz, and Basma al-Sharif. Kaleidoscopic, non-linear, and open-ended in form, these works explore feminist approaches to literature, pedagogy, and the lingering spectres of colonialism and fascism.
2025 Richard Price Memorial Lecture with JEREMY CORBYN MP
We are delighted to welcome Jeremy Corbyn, Independent MP for Islington North and long-time supporter of NGMH, as 2025’s memorial lecturer.
TIMING IS DIVINE by Vida Vojić
Vida Vojić is a music and performance artist, alchemical drummer and writer based between Gothenburg and London.
Mascara Film Club #34 @ NGMH
A selection of four artist shorts that use voiceover and conversation to explore themes around memory, identity, and place. Thumbnail: Bea MacDonald
Faith and Dancing, a reading from the diary of a domestic terrorist - by Lois Weaver (Saturday)
Faith and Dancing, a reading from the diary of a domestic terrorist is a solo performance written and performed by Lois Weaver in 1996.
Faith and Dancing, a reading from the diary of a domestic terrorist - by Lois Weaver (Friday)
Faith and Dancing, a reading from the diary of a domestic terrorist is a solo performance written and performed by Lois Weaver in 1996.
Mary’s Daughters – exclusive film screening fundraiser
Following a successful run of live performances at the Newington Green Meeting House in September, Mary’s Daughters returns with a special one-night-only exclusive screening of their new film!
Concert and workshop with Lea Morris: NGMH x Upper Street
Arts on the Green is partnering with singer/songwriter and choral composer Lea Morris and our long-term collaborator Ryan O’Riordan to bring you a jam-packed day of workshop singing and a concert performance, across our two venues in Hackney and Islington.
Sing in the Spring: fundraising concert in support of refugees and migrants
Two of Islington's most dynamic community choirs are joining forces on 19th March to you bring you Sing in the Spring!
3236rls presents: Designsofthetimes
Arts on the Green is delighted to welcome 3236rls to the Meeting House for an exhibition of contemporary art.
3236rls presents: Designsofthetimes
Arts on the Green is delighted to welcome 3236rls to the Meeting House for an exhibition of contemporary art.
3236rls presents: Designsofthetimes
Arts on the Green is delighted to welcome 3236rls to the Meeting House for an exhibition of contemporary art.
3236rls presents: Designsofthetimes
Arts on the Green is delighted to welcome 3236rls to the Meeting House for an exhibition of contemporary art.
3236rls presents: Designsofthetimes
Arts on the Green is delighted to welcome 3236rls to the Meeting House for an exhibition of contemporary art.
Ian Shaw: live in concert
Arts on the Green is delighted to welcome multi-award winning jazz vocalist Ian Shaw this February.
Makers and Creators Winter Market with Newington Green Action Group
Join the Newington Green Action Group for a free event with gifts for sale, live music, performances, spoken word, dance, talks and workshops.
Newington Green Film Club: “Of Gods and Men” (2010)
We're screening "Of Gods and Men” (2010), directed by Xavier Beauvois.