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The Cause x 2026: Summer Closing Festival

Sat 19 Sep

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What’s On

Discover festivals, live music, exhibitions, sport, family activities and waterfront experiences across the Royal Docks. From major global events to something more local there’s always something to discover throughout the year. Browse what’s on by date, location or interest.

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Featured events

Selected highlights from around the Royal Docks.

Scrooge Cirque

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Scrooge Cirque

23-28 December 2026

From the Producers of last year's ELF THE MUSICAL UK TOUR

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Wundrful World of Christmas

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Wundrful World of Christmas

November - December 2026

London’s favourite trip to the North Pole is back, bigger than ever.

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People Make Places - How culture, community and design shape thriving futures

Art & Culture

People Make Places - How culture, community and design shape thriving futures

Tuesday 10 November 2026

From £25

Join leading thinkers, designers, and change-makers for an immersive day exploring the future of inclusive, resilient and thriving places

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emex 2026 - The Energy Management and Smart Buildings Expo

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emex 2026 - The Energy Management and Smart Buildings Expo

Wednesday 25 November 2026 and Thursday 26 November 2026

Free

The UK’s leading event for energy management, sustainability and net zero, helping organisations cut costs, carbon and energy use.

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Three Ghosts of Silvertown Screening

Art & Culture

Three Ghosts of Silvertown Screening

Saturday 28 November 2026, 19:30-22:00

Free, booking required

Watch the recorded premiere of Newham Plays' Three Ghosts of Silvertown on the big screen.

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London-Macao Dragon Boat Festival 2027

Sport & Activities

London-Macao Dragon Boat Festival 2027

Sunday 30 May 2027

Early Bird Entry opens Sunday 1 November

From London Waters to Macao Wonders.

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Music in Motion

Art & Culture

Music in Motion

Every Thursday, 5 November to 3 December

Every sound sparks a feeling. Share yours through Music in Motion!

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Scrooge Cirque

Events

Scrooge Cirque

23-28 December 2026

From £29.99

From the Producers of last year's ELF THE MUSICAL UK TOUR

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Voyage to the Islands of Ifland

Art & Culture

Voyage to the Islands of Ifland

On demand

Join Patchlarks on three adventures in storytelling, games and drawing for children of all ages.

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A black and white image of the Royal Docks

Art & Culture

This is Who We Are by Arch 468 Theatre

Explore now

Free

Grab your phone and head off on an audio adventure around the Royal Docks in this project by arts organisation Arch 468.

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Fight for Peace Youth Sessions

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Fight for Peace Youth Sessions

Ongoing

Free

From boxing and MMA to Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai and capoeira, Fight for Peace offers a wide range of free activities for children and young people aged 7-18.

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Wundrful World of Christmas

Events

Wundrful World of Christmas

November - December 2026

Adults from £29.90

London’s favourite trip to the North Pole is back, bigger than ever.

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London’s Cultural Engine

Home to international festivals and grassroots creativity alike, the Royal Docks blends global ambition with unmistakable East London character. Rooted in its people and places, it's becoming London's Cultural Engine – where immersive experiences, public art, performance, creative production and community come together across one extraordinary waterfront. Discover more about one of London's most distinctive cultural destinations.

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London’s Cultural Engine

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Go beyond the events and discover the people driving the Royal Docks' cultural transformation. Through interviews, profiles and behind-the-scenes features, meet the artists, producers, makers and organisations whose creativity is helping shape London's Cultural Engine.

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