Greenwich+Docklands International Festival
Date
31 August & 1 September
Time
16:00
The Greenwich+Docklands International Festival is London’s largest and longest established festival of free outdoor theatre and performing arts.
Greenwich Peninsula are the proud host to this festival every year which brings theatre and performing arts talent from across the world to our London borough.
The Greenwich+Docklands International Festival is a free event that runs for 9 days at venues across Greenwich and the Docklands area. Greenwich Peninsula hosts part of the event over two days, this usually falls on the last weekend of June.
This year, French urban acrobatic artists Lézards Bleus present a surprising and interactive performance through Greenwich Peninsula’s stunning architectural landscape. Life Lines celebrates the limitless potential of human creativity and adaptability. Audiences follow six urban acrobats on a thrilling journey that transforms public spaces and structures into stages for a series of site-responsive parkour spectaculars.’
The Greenwich+Docklands International Festival is free for all. It's the perfect day out for arts enthusiast, local Londoners and families and promises truly unique performances, you won't see anywhere else.
This free, must-see event starts at NOW Gallery, moves through Peninsula Square and The Tide, and concludes at Studio Weave. Don’t miss this UK premiere.
Art and Culture at The Peninsula
Greenwich Peninsula is home to a variety of things to see and do, if you’re looking for family fun amongst the festivities, check out the Greenwich Ecology Park, Crazy Putt Adventure Golf or Hollywod Bowl, or, for more of the Arts, check out the NOW Art Gallery, Poured Staircase, The Tide Art Exhibitions and our local sculpture installations.
Food and Drink
If you’re spending the day at The Peninsula for GDIF, why not visit some of our incredible eateries for a bite? The Canteen is a brilliant option for families or groups looking for delicious food on a budget, whereas The Bureau offers a more indulgent dining option.
Getting here
Finding us couldn’t be easier. You can reach us by car, boat, tube or cable car!
Greenwich+Docklands International Festival FAQ's
To help you plan your day a little better, we've answered some commonly asked questions about the event.
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