Power of Food Festival Opening Event

Join us to mark the beginning of a 10 day celebration of community, food, and action in Tower Hamlets. This opening event will spotlight inspiring grassroots initiatives across the borough and spark important conversations about how to build a fairer, more sustainable local food system.

Expect an evening where we:

✨ Celebrate communities taking the lead – With stalls, speakers, performances, photo exhibition and film
🗣️ Build our understanding of the food system we want – With local changemakers and national voices
🍽️ Break bread together – With a sit-down meal by local legends, showcasing the future of food in Tower Hamlets
🤝 Next steps – Commit to sustaining community-led projects and ensuring local voices shape policy

Whether you're a local resident, community organiser, food lover, or policymaker, this event is your chance to connect, learn, and be part of the movement.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The Power of Food Festival will take place in Tower Hamlets between the 18th – 28th September, with events and activities that celebrate food cultures, community and all the incredible work happening towards a fairer, more sustainable food system.

The festival will be delivered with funding from the Just Food and Climate Transition Programme, with groups and organisations coming together across the borough. There will be inspiring, thought-provoking and delicious events, including community meals, workshops, exhibitions, panel discussions, film screenings, walking tours and more.

ACCESS INFORMATION FOR LAUNCH EVENT

Step-free access: The Town Hall has step free access to all public areas.
Accessible toilets: Accessible toilets and a Changing Places facility are available on the ground floor.
Hearing support: Induction loops are installed in key public areas.
Parking: Two Blue Badge bays are available at the front of the building (must be booked in advance, please contact us if you need a bay).
Assistance animals: Guide and assistance dogs are welcome throughout the building.
Quiet spaces & support: Reception staff can help visitors find quieter areas

For more information, see Tower Hamlets website: https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/council_and_democracy/council_departments_and_offic/council_offices/Town-Hall.aspx