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Winter Adventure 2026
Tuesday 1 December - Thursday 24 December
This December, Winter Adventure brings a month of free experiences to the Park, turning ordinary evenings into spontaneous fun moments.
From Tuesday 1 December - Thursday 24 December, discover something new every day. You'll explore family-friendly activities, creative workshops, live performances and plenty of opportunities to experience the Park with friends, neighbours and loved ones.
Everyone is welcome. All events are free and open to all, with most experiences not requiring booking. If an event does need free registration, you'll find the details on the event listing.
Leave your details below and we'll keep you updated with new event announcements and programme highlights.
The first week of fun
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Free and welcome to everyone, Winter Adventure takes place from Tuesday 1 December - Thursday 24 December. This is your chance to catch up on what's on this month!
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Why not make it a full festive outing? With regular Christmas markets and delicious dinner and drink options – this is shaping up to be a December to remember on the Park. Read our guide on how to create the perfect winter day out!
Find out moreWith thanks to our partners
With thanks to our partners
Winter Adventure is proudly supported by Bring Energy, CIS Security, Kenson Highways, Kilnbridge, The Live Team, London Stadium, Places for People, URW Westfield Stratford and Vistry.
Frequently asked questions - Winter Adventure
What is Winter Adventure?
Every day from 1–24 December, a different Park venue will ‘open its door’ to reveal a free, short performance, activity or celebration – a Living Advent Calendar that reflects the season, the Park and our local communities.
What are the aims of the event?
Winter Adventure is an invitation to get out and enjoy the best of winter. For 24 days, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park comes alive with free activities designed to bring people of all ages and backgrounds together.
We've created this to help you discover something new, support local talent and create memorable moments close to home, all while celebrating the community spirit of east London.
When are the events?
Winter Adventure is running every day from 1-24 December 2026.
Each event will vary in timings - please do check the event listings for more details.
How do I get to the Park?
The Park is very easy to get to with multiple train, tube and bus options available. Please see the Getting Here page for more information.
How can I attend?
All Winter Adventure events are free.
The majority of them are unticketed, so you can simply turn up and join in on the day!
Some events may require free advance registration due to venue capacity or limited spaces. Where this applies, it will be clearly highlighted on the individual event listing, along with details of how to reserve your place.
We recommend checking the event page before attending to make sure you have the latest information, including timings, accessibility details and any booking requirements.
Where is Winter Adventure?
Each day of Winter Adventure will be hosted at a different place across Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Every respective event is listed on the website and includes the location.
Is everything at Winter Adventure free? Will I have to pay for anything?
Entrance to all activities is completely free, with some additional experiences requiring paid tickets, which will be stated on respective event listings.
Food and drinks from market vendors and from any cafés or restaurants around the Park may require payment unless stated otherwise.
Where can I park for Blue Badge Parking?
For Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Venues:
- Permits must be registered at reception on arrival at both the Copper Box Arena and London Aquatics Centre whenever using these car parks.
For Lee Valley Venues:
Blue Badge parking is for facility users, and they can park for free whilst in the venue, however, they are requested to register at reception each time they visit.
Please be aware that Lee Valley car parks are operated by Better (Greenwich Leisure Limited) and not Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Is the event wheelchair friendly?
Step Free Access is provided across the Park, please refer to individual venue sites for confirmation on internal spaces.
Where are there accessible toilets?
There are public toilets at Riverside East in the south Park and Timber Lodge in the north Park. Both have accessible toilets with Changing Places facilities with and there is an accessible toilet in the London Aquatics Centre located near the café in the reception area.
Will there be toilets and baby changing facilities?
There are toilets at all venues with baby changing facilities. For the Parkland events there are venues close by with these facilities.
What are the expected number of attendees?
As events are taking place in different venues, there are different capacities at each location.
Please note, entry may be limited once the venue reaches capacity so prompt arrival is advised.
Will there be food and drinks available?
Complimentary food and drink will depend on each day's planned activity. Please refer to our Eat & Drink page to explore the Park's general dining offer.
Do I need to bring anything to the event?
For most events - just bring yourselves! Some activities in our sporting venues may ask you to bring your own equipment so please do keep an eye on specific details.
If the activity you have chosen requires you to book please follow venue instruction on bringing tickets.
Please bear in mind that although most activities are inside, some are planned to be outside. So remember to check the weather forecast before you leave the house and be prepared for a range of changeable weather conditions.
Will there be somewhere to store my personal belongings?
Storage will not be possible at the majority of venues so please bring only essential items with you and keep them with you at all times.
Who should I contact if I've lost a personal belonging?
Please contact the venue that you were visiting that evening directly for best chance of retrieval of lost property.
Alternatively, contact Customer Services at customerservices@queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk who will check with the security team and Park Information Point.
Will there be photography and videography happening at the event?
Yes there will be professional photography and filming happening at all evenings of Winter Adventure. By joining us at Winter Adventure, you may be photographed or filmed and these may be shared in marketing materials.