GOODLUCK HOPE PRESENTS
SUMMER LINE-UP
The Islander Festival is making its return—bigger, brighter, and more exciting than ever! Celebrate 2026 in style as this lively event series comes back to Goodluck Hope.
Running from April through October, it features a unique theme each month:
April: Wellbeing & Wildflowers
May: Garden & Harmony
June: Floral & Bright
July: Loving Local
September: Smoke & Sear
October: Halloween & Harvest
Enter June and July with the radiant energy of summer in bloom, where lush seasonal beauty meets the spirit of community, local pride, and self-expression—honouring the people, places, and shared moments that make summer feel close to home.
Take a look at what's on below.
Painting with Landscapes
TRINITY ART GALLERY
Explore colour, texture, and composition as you create your own landscape-inspired artwork in a relaxed and inspiring setting.
Bigger Squat for Advance Athletes
THE STRENGTH ROOM
Join Coach Jack for 90 minutes working on Squat technique, programming and his expert tips and tricks to getting that Personal Best!
Reserve your spot for £15.
Sip & Paint BY THE DOCK
TRINITY ART GALLERY
A relaxed Sip & Paint by the dock, overlooking the Thames. Drink, create, and let the skyline inspire you.
Reserve your spot for £35.
Bread & Flowers: Table Styling Workshop
LAYERS BAKERY
Design a stunning table centrepiece with decorative bread and seasonal flowers in this creative hands-on workshop, in partnership with Strength & Stem.
Reserve your spot, from £40.
Island Pride Weekend
LOCKDOWN X BERINGERS
A weekend of exciting events across the Island in celebration of Pride Month.
Energy & Light Yoga BY THE DOCK
HUM YOGA
Come down to Orchard Dock for a calming yoga session, with stunning views of the O2 and the Thames.
Breathe, stretch, and reset in the heart of the city.
Riverside Rhythms & Cocktails BY THE DOCK
SIRLUTE
Cocktails in hand, music on, city switched off. A laid-back riverside evening made for dancing, sipping and staying a little longer than planned.
Bake With Pride: Natural Colour Focaccia Workshop
LAYERS BAKERY
Celebrate Pride through colour, creativity, and community at Layers. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll make focaccia dough from scratch, choosing your flour blends and learning the fundamentals of fermentation and hydration. Reserve your spot, from £48.
FAMILY FUN DAY BY THE DOCK
LOCKDOWN
An afternoon of fun and family time at the Dock. With children's entertainment, face painting, street food traders, and a whole afternoon of fun!
SIP & PAINT BY THE DOCK
TRINITY ART GALLERY
A relaxed Sip & Paint by the dock, overlooking the Thames. Drink, create, and let the skyline inspire you.
Reserve your spot for £35
Hope Street Cup Football Tournament
HOPE STREET CHURCH
Hope Street Cup, sponsored by Lockdown, is a 5-a-side football tournament taking place at the MUGA Pitch, London City Island. Join us for a day of competitvie football, great atmosphere, and community spirit.
ART WEEKEND AT THE DOCK - DAY ONE
TRINITY ART GALLERY
Trinity Art Studios and Art Craft Studios join forces for a weekend of creativity, featuring painting, drawing, and pottery by the Thames in Orchard Dry Dock.
Reserve your spot, from £40
ART WEEKEND AT THE DOCK - DAY TWO
TRINITY ART GALLERY
Trinity Art Studios and Art Craft Studios join forces for a weekend of creativity, featuring painting, drawing, and pottery by the Thames in Orchard Dry Dock.
Reserve your spot, from £40
Uncork & Unwind: Wine Tasting
BERINGERS
A sophisticated wine-tasting experience paired with a tasty food offering, highlighting our local suppliers.
Sunset Screening by the Dock
SIRLUTE
Settle in for a laid-back pop-up cinema evening by the water, complete with cult films, cocktails, cold beers, soft drinks, popcorn, candy floss, and sunset views at Orchard Dock.
CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
LOCKDOWN
Our annual craft beer festival celebrating the best East London has to offer, including tastings and 'meet the brewer' sessions with local suppliers.
Community Movement (Mat Pilates) BY THE DOCK
HUM YOGA
Make your way to Orchard Dock for a calming mat Pilates session designed to help you build strength, improve flexibility, and reconnect with your body through mindful, flowing movement.
Past Events
The Islander Festival 2025 brought an unforgettable summer to Goodluck Hope. Thank you to everyone who joined us across Workshop Wednesdays, Thirsty Thursdays, Feel-Good Fridays and Social Saturdays.
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