Events
Where to Enjoy Live Music and DJs in the Royal Docks
Whether you're looking for live music by the water, a DJ-led event or a lively evening of entertainment, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy music across the Royal Docks.
From neighbourhood pubs and floating venues to waterside bars, cultural venues and seasonal event spaces, here are some of the best places to discover live performances and DJ sets throughout the year.
Catch Live Music at The Windjammer
The Windjammer is a popular Royal Wharf pub hosting free live music every Saturday from 8pm. Expect talented local performers, a lively atmosphere and a welcoming waterfront setting.
While you're there, enjoy classic pub favourites made with fresh, seasonal ingredients and make the most of the outdoor terrace overlooking the river.
Discover Club Nights at The Cause
The Cause is a renowned dockside music and nightlife venue known for its packed programme of club nights, DJ takeovers and live music events.
Located in Silvertown, the venue hosts events throughout the year, with outdoor parties and festival-style gatherings taking place during the summer months.
A performance at Brick Lane Music Hall in Silvertown
Enjoy Live Music at Good Hotel London
Overlooking Royal Victoria Dock, Good Hotel London hosts seasonal live music nights throughout the year, bringing a vibrant programme of entertainment to its unique floating venue.
Enjoy great music alongside stunning waterfront and skyline views, all while supporting a social enterprise that reinvests its profits into education and hospitality training programmes.
Experience Live Entertainment at Brick Lane Music Hall
Located in Silvertown, Brick Lane Music Hall hosts a programme of music, comedy and nostalgic theatrical performances. Combining traditional East End music hall entertainment with themed shows, sing-alongs, seasonal productions and pantomimes, there's something for all ages to enjoy.
Listen to Free Live Music at Chill #8
Located inside the ibis London Canning Town, Chill #8 is a neighbourhood café, bar and restaurant in Hallsville Quarter open to everyone. The venue hosts free live music every Thursday from 7pm, making it a great place to enjoy local performers and discover new talent in a relaxed setting.
Local artist Everything Zeze performing at The Docks Factor 2025
Look Out for Live Music and DJs at The Oiler Bar
Set aboard a converted World War II refuelling barge in Royal Victoria Dock, The Oiler Bar combines a rooftop terrace with a cosy downstairs snug. Keep an eye out for live music, DJ sets and special events throughout the year.
See Local Talent at The Docks Factor
Part of Royal Docks Originals Festival 2027, The Docks Factor returns to showcase the incredible performance talent across the Royal Docks and Newham. From music and dance to poetry, comedy and more, the live competition brings together performers of all ages and genres to perform in front of a live audience and judging panel at City Hall.
Interested in taking part? Applications open in February 2027. Sign up to the Royal Docks newsletter for updates on The Docks Factor, Royal Docks Originals Festival 2027 and other cultural events across the Royal Docks.
Step Aboard Tereza Joanne for Live Music and Themed Shows
Moored in Royal Albert Dock, Tereza Joanne is a unique floating venue hosting a year-round programme of live music and themed events. Enjoy everything from ABBA, Elvis and Tina Turner tribute shows to jazz afternoons, country music, musical theatre favourites and festive celebrations.
The venue also hosts popular evening music events, including DJ-led nights such as Soul Fine, all set against the backdrop of the Royal Docks waterfront.
Summer Music Events at Silverworks Island
Silverworks Island is London's premier open-air music destination, located at the water's edge in the Royal Docks. Home to a packed programme of festivals, DJ sets and electronic music events throughout the summer, the Silvertown venue attracts some of the biggest names in dance music.
The venue is currently closed for the season, but it set to return next year with more events and experiences. Sign up for Silverworks Island updates.
Party to Electronic Music at Ironworks
Forged on the banks of the Thames, Ironworks is a historic industrial warehouse in Silvertown reimagined by LWE and PROJEKT for a limited series of electronic music events.
Set across a vast warehouse space and an open-air riverside terrace overlooking the London skyline, the venue combines cutting-edge sound, lighting and visual production with the raw character of one of the Royal Docks' most striking industrial settings.
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There's always something exciting happening in the Royal Docks. Visit our What's On section for more inspiration.
