Events
At the Docks Returns for 2026
From June to September, enjoy a season of open-air culture, music, world-class sport and family-friendly adventure across the Royal Docks.
From Royal Docks Summer Splash, a free outdoor lido beside City Hall, to live performances, festivals, major sporting events and public art, there’s something for everyone.
Royal Docks Summer Splash opens from Friday 25 July to Sunday 17 August, offering a free, family-friendly experience with lifeguard-supervised swimming, sandpits, deckchairs and sun-safe areas to relax in, alongside a packed programme of free activities and family-friendly entertainment.
Throughout the Summer highlights include:
Formula E 2026 Hankook London E-Prix
Formula E 2026 Hankook London E-Prix
15-16 August
Excel London, E16 1XL
From £20
Formula E’s season finale blends high-speed racing with live music, immersive gaming arenas, interactive fan zones and local food trucks for an unforgettable festival atmosphere.
Creative Industries Festival
Creative Industries Festival
2-5 September
Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability, E16 2RD and The Source, E15 1BX
Free
Explore how creativity can help us find balance through talks, workshops and industry collaborations.
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Beyond At the Docks
The Royal Docks offers plenty to explore all year round, from public art and immersive experiences at Immerse LDN to relaxing by the water at the area’s bars and restaurants. Set within London’s historic docks and just 15 minutes from central London, it’s a unique waterfront destination where land and water meet.
Important safety information: The Royal Docks are a working water environment and are not open for general, public swimming. The dock waters are deep and can present significant hazards. Please only enter the water as part of an authorised activity operated by a licensed provider and follow all safety instructions.
