Art & Culture
Ensemble Festival 2026
Free event
This July, Certain Blacks presents Ensemble Festival 2026 in London’s historic Royal Victoria Docks. Now in its sixth edition, this outdoor celebration of circus, dance, physical theatre and street art returns for two full days. It’s free, suitable for all ages, and strives to be accessible.
This years festival include performance from Talawa Theatre Company presenting Fragments of Us, High Wire performance from Daughtes of the Dust, Dance show GARBH from Shyam Dattani and Mira Salat, Nigel "Kobby"Taylor with The Torch and Fredinando and Bernstein with Sticks and Stones. In partnership with Without Walls and supported by Arts Council England.
For your visit
Food & Drink
London’s Kitchen Café
Located on the ground floor of City Hall, London’s Kitchen Café is open to everyone, not just staff. It’s a great place to dine, enjoy a coffee and take in the stunning views of Royal Victoria Dock.
Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee
Just off the walkway linking Custom House DLR with the ExCeL, this branch is a favourite quiet spot for students.
Food & Drink
Tapa Tapa
Tapas at this red-bricked Spanish place just inside the ExCeL comes traditional or with a modern twist.