Art & Culture
At the Docks 2024: The Royal Docks summer season of arts, culture and events
Last year we launched our new summer season, At the Docks, which reflected the area’s potential to inspire creativity, sustainability and community.
Bringing together over 70 events, 360 activities and 30 partners, At the Docks was a collective offer of world-class arts, culture and events taking place across the Royal Docks for visitors and locals alike.
Sustainability took centre stage last year with Sea Change, a collaboration between artists and academics, kick-starting the season exploring themes such as habitats and energy equity. While the Greenhouse Theatre, the UK’s first zero-waste theatre venue, welcomed visitors to its pop-up residency in Thames Barrier Park, offering performances, talks and workshops. New cultural venues, The Beams and Silverworks Island, showcased innovative exhibitions and live music performances and families enjoyed free activities including the Royal Docks Summer Splash. Additionally, visitors enjoyed global sporting events such as Formula E World Championship and London Triathlon.
At the Docks is a brilliant showcase of what this fascinating part of London has to offer.
Justine Simons, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries
At the Docks is back for 2024! From open-water swimming and inner-city wakeboarding to some of the capital’s biggest cultural events and immersive exhibitions, this season is starting to take shape.
If you are planning an event in the Royal Docks between June and September that you would like to be considered for this exciting programme, then please use our submission form to tell us all about it!
Starting this month, the Royal Docks Team will be convening a monthly programming group. It is a chance to meet other local organisations who are putting on events and activities, to share your ideas and identify opportunities. If you would like to attend the first meeting on Wednesday 27th March, please email alex.jamieson@royaldocks.london to register your interest
“At the Docks is a brilliant showcase of what this fascinating part of London has to offer.” Justine Simons, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries
“There’s a lot going on at Royal Docks this summer.” Londonist
“When the sun makes a return, you can beat the heat by jumping into the water at Royal Docks this summer.” London on the Inside
