WHAT’S ON
City Hall Open House 2026: free dates, times and Royal Docks travel
London City Hall opens to visitors in the Royal Docks on 12 and 13 September 2026, with free entry and no ticket required.
- Decision points
- 6 useful sections
- Reading time
- 2 minutes
- Source checks
- 1 named checkpoint
- Last reviewed
- 4 SEPTEMBER 2026
Dates and opening times
The official listing gives Saturday 12 September from 10:00 to 16:00 and Sunday 13 September from 10:00 to 15:00. The venue is City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, London E16 1ZE, in the Royal Docks. Recheck the listing on the morning of the visit.
Entry is free
City Hall says no ticket is required. Free entry does not guarantee there will never be a queue or capacity control, so avoid building a tight onward booking immediately after the visit. Arriving earlier can leave more room for a Royal Docks walk.
What the visit offers
The open house is a chance to visit the home of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. Treat the building as a working civic venue: follow security and staff instructions, and check the organiser’s page for any restrictions on bags, photography or access.
Getting to the Royal Docks
Plan for east London rather than central City Hall’s former riverside location. Use the exact E16 1ZE address and compare DLR, Elizabeth line, bus and walking options in TfL Journey Planner. Allow time for interchange and event demand.
Make a local route
Pair the visit with a Royal Docks waterside walk or another nearby Open House listing rather than crossing the city repeatedly. Check opening windows and booking rules separately for every additional building.
Accessibility and final verification
The event page is the primary checkpoint for access information and last-minute changes. Contact the organiser when a specific adjustment determines whether the visit is workable, and check TfL status before leaving.
