GREENWICH + DOCKLANDS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2026

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.

Performances such as:

A PLACE BETWEEN MASS AND ECHOES
SAT 22 + SUN 23 AUG
2.55PM + 5.20PM (25 mins)
GENERAL WOLFE PIAZZA, GREENWICH PARK
This love letter to skate culture is a celebration of the power of self expression, resistance and joy, channelling the spirit of a generation in search of connection.
Contains loud music.

DO BIRDS DREAM OF FLYING?
SAT 22 + SUN 23 AUG
1PM + 3.40PM (22 mins)
GENERAL WOLFE PIAZZA, GREENWICH PARK
In this award-winning performance, an artfully designed rotating ladder directs eyes upwards, inviting audiences to
consider new perspectives on the world around us. As the ladder turns, the rules keep changing and elegance and poetry meet control and skill.
Live AD Sun 23, 1pm.

THE TORCH
MON 31 AUG
2.40PM (45 MINS)
GENERAL GORDON SQUARE, WOOLWICH, SE18 6AB
Inspired by the music and influence of Ebo Taylor, The Torch is a gig-theatreexperience where Afrobeat, hip-hop and rap meet live storytelling and DJ-led sound. At its core is a story of identity, pressure and self-discovery, tracing the journey from expectation to independence.
Live BSL 2.40pm.

CICATRIUS
SAT 5 SEPT
3.10PM (45 MINS)
START: WATERFRONT SQUARE
END: THEATRE ROOM, TESSA JOWELL BLVD
Scars become symbols of strength in this inclusive outdoor dance ritual pulsing with rhythm, movement and raw physicality. Inspired by ancient traditions from Sardinia and Catalonia, bodies collide, lift and unite in a powerful celebration of resilience, transformation and the joy of moving together.

KISMAT WALLA
THU 3 + FRI 4 SEP
2.15PM + 4.15PM (25 MINS WITH 5-10 MINS PRE SHOW)
QUEEN’S SQUARE, GREEN STREET, EAST HAM, E13 9JJ
A magical cart rolls into Queen’s Square carrying playful stories of fate and fortune, transforming one of London’s most vibrant marketplaces with this highly visual outdoor show for children and families. Inspired by the bustling energy of South Asian street markets, Kismat Walla combines magical puppetry, street theatre and storytelling in a world where fortunes shift, strangers cross paths and anything feels possible.

…And much more!

We are committed to creating an unforgettable experience for Deaf, disabled and Neurodivergent audiences and artists.

You can contact our Access Producer, Evie on access@festival.org or 07899 893 935.

She will aim to get back to you within 3 working days.