The North Face Climb Festival 2026 Turned London's Royal Docks Into a Deep Water Solo Spectacle

The North Face Climb Festival returned to London for its 2026 edition, transforming the Royal Victoria Dock into a two-day arena where the world's top climbers went head-to-head above open water. Held on 17 and 18 July, the sell-out event drew close to 16,000 climbers, creators and fans, fusing elite competition, athlete workshops and a full festival lineup into the headline moment of The North Fa