Art & Culture
Creative Industries Festival
The Creative Industries Festival returns for its electrifying second year from 3rd to 6th September 2025. This dynamic, four-day event will be the UK’s premier gathering for the creative sector, being the only totally FREE creative industries festival in the UK. It is set to bring together the brightest minds, boldest innovators, and emerging talents across art, design, media, technology, and business.
Spanning a wide range of creative disciplines, the festival is purpose-built to connect industry leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, students, and emerging creatives - igniting new collaborations, highlighting innovative projects, and spotlighting career opportunities.
From interactive workshops to thought-provoking panels, immersive performances, and a vibrant careers fair, the festival offers a free and accessible platform for creativity and innovation in one of London’s most exciting regeneration hubs: the Royal Docks and at The Source in Stratford.Supported by leading partners such as BBC, Canva, Karma Drinks, East Bank, Cano Water, Foundation for Future London, Cine Circle, and London Higher, this Festival is the must-attend event for anyone passionate about the future of the creative industries in the UK.
For your visit
Food & Drink
Tapa Tapa
Tapas at this red-bricked Spanish place just inside the ExCeL comes traditional or with a modern twist.
Community
Royal Wharf Community Dock
From adult ballet classes to dance and drama classes for kids, this new centre in the heart of Royal Wharf has begun with a bang.
Activities
The Quad Club & Spa
This spa, swimming pool and gym in the Crown Plaza Hotel offers calming treatments and classes.
