All Points East’s In The Neighbourhood returns for a second year with an unbeatable four-day programme of the biggest and best activities and entertainment in London, all of which you can enjoy for free.

In collaboration with Tower Hamlets Council, the local community and local organisations, the free programme takes place between two immense weekends of music, with headliners The Chemical Brothers, The Strokes, Christine & The Queens, Bring Me The Horizon, Mumford & Sons and Bon Iver.

In The Neighbourhood kicks off on the second May bank holiday, Monday, May 27, and flows into half term, making it the perfect destination for families and fun-loving Londoners. There will be an eclectic mix of unmissable free activities for all ages, including an outdoor cinema, live music and entertainment, irresistible street food, Craft Beer Fair, pop-up bars, panels and talks, theatre, sports and wellbeing activities, family activities and much more.

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This year, In The Neighbourhood have partnered with even more local organisations to put on a jam-packed week of entertainment, including the Craft Beer Fair, on Bank Holiday Monday, with over 20 local breweries taking part and craft beer on tap from local brewers Redchurch, Truman’s and Five Points all week long. There will also be a mouth-watering selection of street food on offer.

One of London’s best free outdoor cinemas is back for a second year with another incredible line up of films for all the family - all voted for by the public. The movies on offer will be a mix of classics (Back to the Future), new releases (Bohemian Rhapsody), family favourites (Mary Poppins Returns) and the biggest blockbusters (Black Panther).

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If you can’t wait to catch some music between the weekends, head down to In The Neighbourhood each evening to hear the best emerging music talent from artists including 47SOUL, London Contemporary Voices and Grand Union Youth Orchestra.

Get creative and learn your craft with Hackney Arts - whether it’s an upcycled festival flag or a tie dye tote bag masterpiece, join one of the many free workshops to make a special piece for you to treasure and keep. Explore the captivating history of grime music and East London with Rich Mix’s Generation Grime:Back2Bow. There’s even more thrilling free storytelling with Museum of London Docklands and you can even take a trip to the circus with the aerial circus performances and free workshops with Upswing. If that’s not enough, you can serve up an ace on the free tennis courts with Tower Hamlets Tennis, get down with Chisenhale Dance, or immerse yourself in the live podcast experience with Queen Mary University of London.

As a London exclusive for Bank Holiday Monday, JägerHaus has teamed up with Soho Radio to bring you an unforgettable line up of emerging talent including Terri Walker, Kitty Durham & Royal Organ Duo and Du Blonde.

On Tuesday, May 28, and Wednesday, May 29, tearing up the bandstand will be the unrivalled Mariah & Friendz - London’s iconic drag, circus, burlesque extravaganza loosely based around Mariah Carey.

In The Neighbourhood will host the free UK premiere screening of Goodnight London – a film exploring the hard-hitting issues of gentrification, plus there will be a panel on the night featuring the iconic punk-turned-folk singer Frank Turner, Liv Little (founder of gal-dem magazine) and Jamz Supernova (BBC Radio 1Xtra).

MoreYoga returns after their first popular year at All Points East, helping you unwind on your lunch break or after work in the natural and calming setting of Victoria Park with free sessions every day until 8pm.

Victoria Park, Grove Road, E3 5TB, Monday, May 27, to Thursday, May 30, 10am to 9.30pm. Details: allpointseastfestival.com