Greenwich+Docklands International Festival
Stratford Park, West Ham Lane, Newham, London (Newham), England
Free and unticketed with hours of shows, but it's an outdoor park event with little shelter from rain.
How the Dad Score breaks down
Scored August 2026- Together time17/20
- Wander the park together between free street theatre, circus and dance shows.
- Low faff19/20
- Free and unticketed - just turn up, with a signed drop-off on West Ham Lane.
- Value20/20
- Every performance free, running five hours a day across two days.
- Age span15/20
- Pram People suits babies while circus and dance shows work for older kids too.
- Weatherproof10/20
- Outdoor park festival with only a covered Quiet Space, not proper weather shelter.
Editorial, never paid. How the Dad Score works
Parkworks turns Stratford Park into an open-air stage for two days as part of GDIF, with free, unticketed street theatre, circus, dance and installations dotted around the grass. Shows such as Pram People, Mughal Miniatures and The Rainbow Butterfly run back to back from 1pm to 6pm, so you wander between performances at your own pace, no tickets or bookings needed.
Why it works for a dad and child
You walk the park together deciding which free show to catch next, with family performances, level access throughout and no schedule to fight over.
When is Greenwich+Docklands International Festival?
Greenwich+Docklands International Festival runs 30 to 31 Aug 2026 in London (Newham), England.
Is Greenwich+Docklands International Festival worth it with kids?
girl.dad gives Greenwich+Docklands International Festival a Dad Score of 81/100. Free and unticketed with hours of shows, but it's an outdoor park event with little shelter from rain.
What should we plan for at Greenwich+Docklands International Festival?
It is a street theatre event at Stratford Park, West Ham Lane, Newham in London (Newham). Best age on the listing is 0-12, and entry is free.