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:
Silverworks Island
Silverworks Island
June - July 2026
Silvertown Square, E16 2BU
From £45
Set in east London’s industrial hub, Silverworks Island hosts a collection of independent open-air music festivals and events throughout summer 2026.
Under the Stars: Live at the Docks
Under the Stars: Live at the Docks
Saturday 4 July
Silvertown Square, E16 2BU
Free
Under the Stars: Live at the Docks arrives for one night at Silverworks Island, bringing an evening of live music to an outdoor, waterside setting in the Royal Docks.
Headlined by chart-topping UK artist Tinchy Stryder, alongside a curated line-up of other artists.
The North Face Climb Festival 2026
The North Face Climb Festival 2026
17-18 July
Outside City Hall, E16 1ZE
Free to watch, booking required
Athletes compete on a 14m wall suspended over water, with headline performers closing each day.
London T100 Triathlon
London T100 Triathlon
25-26 July
Excel London, E16 1XL
Free to watch, participant entry fees start from £98
Join thousands this July and take on the London T100, one of the world’s largest triathlons. Limited entries.
Certain Blacks Ensemble Festival
Certain Blacks Ensemble Festival
25-26 July
Located around City Hall, E16 1ZE
Free
Spectacular outdoor festival of circus, dance, physical theatre and music by Certain Blacks, funded by Arts Council England and Without Walls.
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.
