We’ve made it, the best time of the year. Overwhelming in the best way possible, the summer festival season is about to kick off in London once again. If you’re feeling lost, here’s your ultimate guide to the festival schedule this summer:
Wide Awake Festival @ Brockwell Park 23rd May
We kick off the London festival season with Wide Awake. Now in its fourth year, the cult favourite festival is back with another lineup of independent artists, both well-known and under the radar. Our favourites on the lineup are Kneecap, Fcuckers, Acopia, BDRMM, and Chanel Beads. Tickets are still available here.
Field Day @ Brockwell Park 24th May
Photo by Danny North
Renowned electronic festival Field Day is back in a big way. Moving to its new home in Brockwell Park, the festival takes over the bank holiday weekend with its roster of major and eclectic electronic artists. You’ll find us at Mall Grab, 4AM Kru, Modeselektor, Jayda G, Girls Don’t Sync, Folamour, and of course, Peggy Gou! Grab your tickets here.
Lido - Jamie XX @ Victoria Park 7th June
This year brings us the brand new Lido festival series, kicked off by Jamie XX and his carefully curated lineup. What we appreciate the most about these Lido festivals is the consistency between the headliner and the rest of the lineup, with the likes of Arca, Sampha, and Romy also gracing the festival. Secure your tickets here.
Outbreak Festival @ Victoria Park 13th June
The beloved Outbreak Festival is branching out this year, extending its beloved Manchester weekend with the addition of a London outing.
With a slightly different lineup than the Manchester dates, we’ll be front row at Turnstile, Danny Brown, Julie, Alex G, Knocked Loose, and Speed. Meet us in the mosh pit and grab tickets here.
Lido - Charli XCX @ Victoria Park 14th June
The next highlight on the Lido series is headlined by none other than Charli XCX. Brat summer is hitting the London festival scene, with a unique blend of indie/dance artists joining Charli in Victoria Park. We’re most keen for 070 Shake, Bladee, Magdalena Bay, and the Dare. Secure your tickets here.
Wireless Festival @ Finsbury Park 11th-13th July
This one is special. To commemorate their 20th anniversary, Wireless Festival have done the impossible and secured Drake for a three-night residency. We’re guessing that he’ll play a different set each night, a testament to his versatility as an artist. While the lineup is yet to be fully announced, the likes of Burna Boy, BBK, and Summer Walker will also accompany the 6 God in Finsbury Park. Tickets have already sold out but keep an eye on official resale facilities here.
Jazz Cafe Festival @ Burgess Park 3rd August
Iconic venue Jazz Cafe is back with its summer festival, this time headlined by the prodigious Masego. What really catches our attention here is the debut UK show of acclaimed rapper Westside Gunn, also joined by his Griselda compradre, Benny the Butcher. Grab tickets here.
All Points East @ Victoria Park August
Where to start with All Points East! The iconic summer festival series is back with another heavy-hitting lineup:
Chase & Status 16th August: Arguably our favourite day in the All Points lineup, with a punchy dance offering lead by Chase & Status, Overmono, Sammy Virji and Nia Archives
Barry Can’t Swim 22nd August: The Friday night party slot has been given to Barry and we couldn’t be happier. He’s joined by a bustling lineup including Confidence Man, Shygirl, DJ Heartstring, Interplanetary Criminal, and Pretty Girl.
Raye 23rd August: Homegrown hero and already headlining All Points East, Raye leads a star-studded lineup of pop and R&B, namely Doechii.
The Maccabees 24th August: The Maccabees are back, reuniting for the first time in eight years and joined by Bombay Bicycle Club, Dry Cleaning, and Nilufer Yanya
Cop all tickets for All Points East events here.
Rally Festival @ Southwhark Park 23rd August
Last but not least is Rally Festival, the indie event of our dreams. We were lucky enough to attend last year and were blown away by the attention to detail, lineup, stage builds, and everything in between. This year is not holding back on the lineup front, led by the one and only Floating Points, with other highlights including Geordie Greep and MIKE. This is one of those lineups where you can dig a little deeper and discover plenty of new artists, so best take a look and cop your tickets here