General Gordon Square, Woolwich

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About this London Attraction

A revitalised public square in the heart of Woolwich town centre, a key outdoor performance space for the Greenwich+Docklands International Festival.

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360 at General Gordon Square, Woolwich

GDIF 2026 opens on Friday 21 August at 7pm with 360, a large-scale new dance work conceived as an energising
Aug 21, 2026
Venue: General Gordon Square, Woolwich
Nearest Tube Stations: Woolwich Arsenal
New London Theatre
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The Torch at General Gordon Square, Woolwich

Inspired by the music and legacy of the late Ebo Taylor and created by his grandson Kobby Taylor, The Torch
Aug 31, 2026
Venue: General Gordon Square, Woolwich
Nearest Tube Stations: Woolwich Arsenal
New Cultural
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(In)Visible Dancing – GDIF 2026 Closing Event

Co-created with Greenwich’s community dance groups, (In)Visible Dancing forms the spectacular mass-movement finale of GDIF 2026, created by Luca Silvestrini’s
Sep 1, 2026
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Sep 6, 2026
Venue: General Gordon Square, Woolwich
Nearest Tube Stations: Woolwich Arsenal

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Suggested Visit Duration: 2-3 hours
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Is it free?: No, it has an admission charge.
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Suggested Visit Duration: 2-3 hours
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