Please note, this venue is now closed. Time Out Nightlife editors, June 2016.
This large warehouse space in Hackney Wick hosts a range of parties and arty events. The main focus is usually DJ nights, where leftfield selectors such as Gilles Peterson and Roska spin house, techno, dub and other underground sounds. There's also a large outdoor terrace for summer months, and if you're looking for something a little different, Shapes also has something of a track record in hosting clubby roller discos: disco crew Stevie Wonderland and grime team Jamz have both hosted skating events there.