Editor’s Note: While many outdoor events are beginning to place, please be sure to follow all proper COVID-19 protocols of your host nation and assigned installation. Dates and times are subject to change.

For many months, the prospect of hosting a festival seemed impossible. Cancellation after cancellation, large gatherings and events were non-existent. However, with the loosening of lockdown restrictions, some celebrations are getting the green light to proceed with an abundance of caution. Beginning Friday, Aug. 28, the Greenwich+Docklands International Festival (GDIF) will mark the return of festivals to London.

With an amazing array of groundbreaking theater and dance performances, as well as art installation around the Greenwich and Docklands boroughs just east of central London, this family-friendly event is sure to impress. On Your Doorstep provides a special element of fun by doing pop up shows in the different neighborhoods in Greenwich. Spectators can easily cycle or walk to these performances. Be sure to catch the ever-popular Dancing City at Canary Wharf. This event showcases the incredibly diverse dance talents on an intimate stage.

GDIF runs from Friday, Aug. 28 through Saturday, Sept. 12. Events are free; however, tickets are required for most performances. Reduced crowd capacity and staggered show times will be enforced to help adhere to social distancing guidelines. Dancing City will not be ticketed; however, there will only be a certain amount of people allowed in at any one time. Please remember to bring a face covering and enjoy the shows! For more information, visit festival.org/gdif.