Creative Industries Festival

Start: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 11:00AM
End: Saturday, September 6, 2025 4:00PM

The Creative Industries Festival is back for 2025! Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability, University of East London, University Way, London E16 2RD 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. The 2025 Festival programme includes: • Creative Talent Careers Fair - Featuring live job boards, recruitment experts, and talent scouts ready to spot the next wave of creative professionals. • Workshops, Panel Discussions & Keynotes - Led by established figures and visionary newcomers sharing insights, trends, and real-world strategies. • Installations, Performances & Exhibitions - Immersive experiences from innovative artists and creators pushing boundaries across media and formats.