Events

A month-long competition series running across the centre from October 2025, with four month-long rounds (Oct–Jan) and a huge finals event in February 2026. Free to enter; donations welcome to Development Through Challenge and will be split between Papyrus (Hold On For Harry), Andy’s Man Club and Tower Hamlets Mind. Stellar prizes for category winners and a random prize draw for all entrants.

City Bouldering’s Autumn League — climb 100 blocs (V1–V9) across three centres (White City, Aldgate, Stratford) from 31 Oct – 18 Nov 2025. Round 4 (wildcard, 25 blocs) and the finals take place at City Bouldering Stratford on Saturday 22 Nov (wildcard day session 09:00–16:00; finals 17:30–19:30). Expect prizes from Core Climbing, Kletterkalk UK, Tenzing and Serious Climbing Distribution, plus stalls, a DJ, food & drinks. Early-bird tickets and registration available on the City Bouldering website. Tenzing giveaway: record the TENZING X AUTUMN LEAGUE bloc at City Bouldering Stratford and post to Instagram tagging @cityboulderingstratford with #tenzingbeast to enter a raffle for a crate of Tenzing and a limited-edition Autumn League T‑Shirt (raffle closes 18 Nov; winner announced 19 Nov). Autumn League T‑shirts are also sold at centres (limited stock).

New guest set by Nomura Shinichiro completed 31 Oct 2025. Features 3D walls, new unit holds on the 40°, a bloc-inspired line on the 30° (Off the Wagon flavour), dynamic problems across the slab, vert and 15°, plus a mega 60° line by Ashima and a slab line by Dario. The set is temporary — strip begins 30 Nov 2025, so climbs will only be available for ~30 days.

Bring a friend day — discounted entry for new customers (T&Cs apply).

Members-only morning yoga flow with Lauren. Free matcha, DJ Juan spinning live and limited-edition T‑shirt printing on the day. +1s allowed (tickets £10). Limited spots — book via the link in our bio. Event on Saturday 15 Nov, 09:00–12:00.

Fortnightly women's session. Drop-in session for women and non-binary climbers. 19:00–21:00.

Evolv shoe demo — try Evolv climbing shoes at the gym. See post for details.

Improver bouldering class for V0–V1 climbers with Nathan. Free session — book to attend.

Improver bouldering class for V1–V2 climbers with Nathan. Free session — book to attend.

Fingerboard training workshop with Conor — technique and programming for finger strength. Free session — book to attend.

Wildcard Round 4 for The Autumn League — 25 blocs at City Bouldering Stratford. Day session on Saturday 22 November (09:00–16:00). Top scorers from rounds 1–4 plus the top scorer from this wildcard round progress to the finals. Pre-book/tickets via the City Bouldering website.

Finals for The Autumn League — top scorers progress to finals (3 final blocs). Finals session on Saturday 22 November, 17:30–19:30. Expect prizes, a DJ, podiums and a post-event social. Tickets/registration via the City Bouldering website.

Session for experienced juniors (14–17) — 10:00–11:00. Intended for juniors working towards unsupervised sign-off.

Beginner taster session. Suitable for new climbers. 19:00–20:00.

Improver bouldering class for V0–V1 climbers with Chris. Free session — book to attend.

Spray session (open session for trying lots of problems). 19:00–21:00.

Improver bouldering class for V1–V2 climbers with Chris. Free session — book to attend.

Improver/intermediate bouldering class for V2–V3 climbers with Jay Cee. Free session — book to attend.

Advanced improver class for V3+ climbers with Jay Cee. Free session — book to attend.

Karaoke night at Rise — happening on the last Friday of every month. Karaoke set up from 7:00pm, bar open until late. Prices: Climb & Karaoke £14, Climb & Karaoke (concession) £10.50, Karaoke only £1 (Rise members £1). Booking is live — everyone welcome.

Bring a friend day — discounted entry for new customers (T&Cs apply).

Wall strip begins from 18:00. The current set will be removed — expect limited climbing in affected areas.

Community festive art market at Rise — over a dozen independent makers, food stalls, activities, prize raffle, mulled wine and festive treats. Market will take over the ground floor (climbing upstairs and on the boards will still be open). Entry is a small donation (£1–£3) to help fund running the event and the wall.