This year’s Open House Festival features many of Hackney’s community buildings.

The Open House Festival is the annual opportunity to take a look inside some of the City of London and Hackney’s most interesting buildings.

Many organisations this year are from the voluntary and community sector (VCS).

Explore the borough’s iconic buildings and historical gems, with free events from 12 to 20 September. Read more

Some of the community highlights from the festival are listed below.

Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
Take a guided tour of this valuable green oasis in an area with no other public green space.
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Hackney Empire 
Enjoy free entry into all levels of the theatre built as a music hall in 1901.
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Hoxton Hall
Join a guided tour of Hoxton Hall, built in 1863 in the traditional music hall architecture style.
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Old Fire Station Community Centre
Find out about the working history of this landmark community building.
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Rio Cinema 
Take a tour of a much-loved cinema that reflects community-interest films.
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St Augustine’s Tower
Get a bird’s-eye view of Hackney and surrounding boroughs from the top of the tower.
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Shoreditch Town Hall 
Learn about the transition from municipal building to a leading arts venue.
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Open House Festival runs from 12 to 20 September.

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