Theatre, circus and dance shows for free festival

22 August 2025

News image — There will be 30 performing arts companies putting on free shows over 16 days

Lina Johansson A live performance in front of a crowd of people. There are three performers, one is holding another upside down in the air. — There will be 30 performing arts companies putting on free shows over 16 days

Free outdoor theatre, circus and dance performances will be taking place in south-east London for 16 days from Friday.

Greenwich+Docklands International Festival will be hosting 30 performing arts companies from across the world to mark its 30th anniversary of the event.

The Greenwich Fair, which is also part of the programme of events, will be held over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Bradley Hemmings, the festival's artistic director, said: "This year our 'stage' stretches out in all directions - across parks, town centres, basketball courts, roofs and a water space."

A spokesperson for the Royal Borough of Greenwich said the festival was the "biggest and best programme yet".

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