Creative Industries Festival

Art & Culture

Creative Industries Festival

The Creative Industries Festival returns for its electrifying second year from 3rd to 6th September 2025. This dynamic, four-day event will be the UK’s premier gathering for the creative sector, being the only totally FREE creative industries festival in the UK. It is set to bring together the brightest minds, boldest innovators, and emerging talents across art, design, media, technology, and business.

Spanning a wide range of creative disciplines, the festival is purpose-built to connect industry leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, students, and emerging creatives - igniting new collaborations, highlighting innovative projects, and spotlighting career opportunities.

From interactive workshops to thought-provoking panels, immersive performances, and a vibrant careers fair, the festival offers a free and accessible platform for creativity and innovation in one of London’s most exciting regeneration hubs: the Royal Docks and at The Source in Stratford.Supported by leading partners such as BBC, Canva, Karma Drinks, East Bank, Cano Water, Foundation for Future London, Cine Circle, and London Higher, this Festival is the must-attend event for anyone passionate about the future of the creative industries in the UK.

Time & date

3- 6 September 2025

Location

Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability University of East London University Way London E16 2RD

Tickets

Free (ticketed)
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For your visit

Activities

Wakeup Docklands

Wakeboarding, paddleboarding, and paddleboard yoga – for beginners and back-flippers alike.

Royal Victoria Dock
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Art & Culture

Making Space: Custom House Is Our House

Installation art comprising a life-sized group portrait of individuals who live and work on Freemasons Road. Part of the Making Space series by Jessie Brennan.

Custom House
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Business

Tate & Lyle Sugars

This refinery on the banks of the Thames has been producing sugar by the tonne for over 140 years.

Silvertown
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