GDIF 2026, London
Aug 21, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026

“One of the best free festivals in the UK” (The Guardian), Greenwich+Docklands International Festival returns this summer with an extraordinary programme of theatre, circus and dance.

This year’s theme WE MOVE and extraordinary line-up of performances celebrates London’s spirit of resilience and community in the face of life’s myriad challenges from 21 Aug—6 Sep.

A life-enhancing dance spectacular in 360 opens the festival in Woolwich, immersive theatre meets a live film set at Greenwich Peninsula, a son et lumiere transforms Romford Market and Thamesmead plays host to the voice of nature itself. Plus so much more!

Plan your visits to “London’s most spectacular free festival” (Time Out) now!