There’s no shortage of festivals here in the UK, but sometimes you’re looking for something right on your doorstep. We have you covered, at least if you live in London that is.
From chart topping acts and 90s pop icons to one-day metal festivals and everything in-between, discover some of the finest festivals London has to offer in 2026.
Mighty Hoopla
Festival: Mighty Hoopla
Location: Brockwell Park, London
Dates: 30-31 May 2026
Acts: Lily Allen, Scissor Sisters, Five, Jodie Harsh and more
For a one stop shop for everything pop, Mighty Hoopla is the festival for you. Unashamedly brash, undeniably iconic, Mighty Hoopla is a coming together of some of the biggest names in UK pop and some of the wildest outfits you’re likely to see outside of Cirque du Soleil.
Field Day
Festival: Field Day
Location: Brockwell Park, London
Dates: 23 May 2026
Acts: Andy C, Floating Points, Joy Orbison, Eliza Rose and more
One of London’s most beloved longstanding festivals, Field Day returns for 2026 with a one-day party at Brockwell Park. Featuring some of the biggest names from the UK underground such as Floating Points, Andy C, MJ Cole and more, Field Day is the perfect festival for dance music enthusiasts.
GALA Festival
Festival: GALA Festival
Location: Peckham Rye Park, London
Dates: 22-24 May 2026
Acts: Call Super, Hunee x Antal x Palms Trax, Lil Louis, Moxie and more
A celebration of all things house, techno and disco, GALA Festival turns South London’s Peckham Rye Park into one gigantic club. Featuring top-tier stage production hosting global acts such as Call Super, Hunee x Antal x Palms Trax, Lil Louis and many more across three days, GALA Festival acts as a truly community-focused festival in the heart of London.
LIDO Festival
Festival: LIDO Festival
Location: Tower Hamlets, London
Dates: 12-13 June 2026
Acts: CMAT, Father John Misty, Maribou State, Folamour and more
With a self-proclaimed focus on “emerging talent, community engagement, and creativity,” in the heart of East London, LIDO Festival has quickly become a must attend event for every London lover of pop and dance music. With CMAT, Maribou State, Theo Parrish and more joining the 2026 line-up, LIDO Festival offers something for everyone.
Incineration Festival
Festival: Incineration Festival
Location: Camden, London
Dates: 2 May 2026
Acts: Blood Fire Death, Grave Miasma, Fuming Mouth, Afsky and more
Heavy metal. Flames on stage. Face melting riffs and mosh pits in some of London’s most iconic venues is what Incineration Festival is all about. This much loved metal and rock festival returns to Camden in 2026 with the likes of Blood Fire Death, Fuming Mouth, Afsky and more performing at this one day celebration of extreme.
All Points East
Festival: All Points East
Location: Victoria Park, London
Dates: 22-30 August
Acts: Lorde, Tyler, The Creator, Twenty One Pilots, Deftones and more
Spanning five major events over eight days, All Points East takes residency in East London’s Victoria Park with a stacked line-up of hip-hop, pop, punk and more. Over those eight days, we’ll see a two-day residency from Tyler, The Creator, a headline show from Lorde, the return of Deftones, Twenty One Pilots and much more.
Wireless Festival
Festival: Wireless Festival
Location: Finsbury Park, London
Dates: 10-12 July 2026
Acts: TBC
As one of London’s premier hip-hop, rap and grime festivals, Wireless Festival regularly brings some of the biggest names in global music to its East London home. Past editions have seen headline performances from Drake, Skepta, Stormzy and more, so expect something equally as high profile for its 2026 edition.
BST Hyde Park
Festival: BST Hyde Park
Location: Hyde Park, London
Dates: 27 June – 12 July
Acts: Lewis Capaldi, Garth Brooks, Pitbull, Marron 5 and more
Summer has well and truly arrived when BST Hyde Park opens its doors, and its 2026 edition will once again bring some of the biggest artists in the world to London. This year will see Lewis Capaldi, Garth Brooks, Pitbull and Mumford & Sons take to the stage with more yet to be announced.
Brick Lane Jazz Festival
Festival: Brick Lane Jazz Festival
Location: Truman Brewery, London
Dates: 24-26 April
Acts: IAMNOBODI, Alexander Flood, TABLE, Kwame Yeboah and more
You’ll be hard pressed to find a jazz scene that’s as vibrant and diverse than in London, and Brick Lane Jazz Festival is here to honour that. Encompassing both a multi-venue festival and a conference, Brick Lane Jazz Festival showcases the intertwining worlds of jazz, hip-hop and electronica.
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