All Points East London 2026: Your Complete Festival Guide

If you’re planning your London summer around music, this is one festival you don’t want to get wrong. All Points East is back in 2026, taking over Victoria Park with a format that mixes major headline shows, curated lineups, and a full week of free city programming in between.

What makes it stand out is how it’s structured. You’re not committing to a full weekend with camping. Instead, you pick your days, build your own lineup, and plan around it.

Here’s exactly how to do it right.

What makes All Points East different

All Points East runs as six separate day events across two weekends, with a free mid-week programme in between. That means you can go all in for multiple days or just pick one lineup that works for you.

The lineup curation focuses on pairing major global headliners with carefully selected supporting acts across indie, R&B, electronic, and alternative scenes. Each day is built around a distinct sound and audience, rather than mixing genres randomly, which is why the experience feels different depending on when you go.

But that is not all. 2026 is also bringing Tyler, The Creator for the first time. Headlining two consecutive nights, this is something the festival has never done before.

Dates, headliners, and how to pick your day

The festival runs across two weekends in August, all at Victoria Park. Each day has its own identity, so your experience depends entirely on which lineup you choose.

Friday, August 21 — Jorja Smith & Tems

This is your smooth, R&B-heavy opening day. With Jorja curating the lineup alongside her label, the curation feels more intentional. Alongside Tems, you’ve got artists like Ayra Starr and Odeal, which keeps the sound rooted in Afrobeats, soul, and contemporary R&B.

The crowd here tends to build gradually through the day and peaks closer to the evening, so you don’t need to rush in early unless you want a strong spot near the stage.

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Saturday, August 22 — Lorde

Easily one of the biggest draw days of the festival. This lineup leans into alt-pop and electronic, with names like PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson bringing in a wide, younger crowd.

Expect this to be one of the busiest days in terms of footfall, especially by late afternoon. If you wish to get close to the stage for Lorde, you’ll need to arrive earlier than usual and hold your spot.

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Sunday, August 23 — Deftones (All Points East x Outbreak Festival)

This is a completely different shift in tone. The Outbreak collaboration turns this into a rock, punk, and alternative-heavy day with acts like IDLES, Interpol, and JPEGMAFIA.

The crowd is more intense, the pits are active, and the energy is noticeably heavier throughout the day.

Important: This day is strictly 16+, and ID checks are taken seriously at entry.
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Friday, August 28 — Tyler, The Creator (Night One)

The first of two Tyler headline shows, and one of the most stacked hip-hop lineups of the festival. You’ve got a mix of big names and cult favourites like Rex Orange County, Vince Staples, Clipse, and Yebba.

This day leans more into variety within hip-hop and R&B, so even if you’re not there just for Tyler, the lineup of the day will carry an experience to fit your interest.

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Saturday, August 29 — Tyler, The Creator (Night Two)

Same headliner, completely different feel. This lineup swaps in artists like Daniel Caesar, Baby Keem, and Faye Webster, giving the day a more melodic, genre-blending tone compared to Night One.

If you’re deciding between the two, it really comes down to which supporting lineup you prefer. If you’re a Tyler fan, the 2-day pass gives you two entirely different shows.

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Sunday, August 30 — Twenty One Pilots

The closing day is built for scale. This is their only UK show of 2026, which means demand is high and the crowd will be one of the biggest of the festival.

The lineup includes artists like Wunderhorse, Pvris, and Nova Twins, building up to a high-energy, production-heavy headline set. Expect a full singalong crowd, big visuals, and a proper festival finale atmosphere.

If you’re planning multiple days, try to mix your picks. Each day feels like a different mini-festival, so switching genres across days keeps the experience from feeling repetitive.

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In The Neighbourhood

Between the two ticketed weekends, All Points East runs In The Neighbourhood, a free mid-week programme inside Victoria Park, typically between August 24–27.

This is part of the same festival setup, but without ticketed entry. The site opens up for public access, meaning you can walk in without a ticket and experience a lighter version of the festival environment.

Instead of headline concerts, this programme focuses on community and daytime activities. You’ll find outdoor cinema screenings, street food markets, smaller live performances, fitness sessions, workshops, and family-friendly events spread across the park.

It’s essentially the festival without the main-stage crowds, making it an easy way to experience the atmosphere if you’re not attending a paid day.

What to expect once you’re inside

This is a full-scale outdoor festival setup.

You’ll have:

• Multiple stages with staggered performances.
• Food traders across cuisines.
• Bars across the site (fully cashless).
• Dedicated viewing areas and accessible facilities.

A few things to keep in mind are that there’s no re-entry, so once you’re in, you’ll need to stay inside for the duration. Bag sizes are restricted to A4 or smaller, and it’s best to avoid bringing one altogether if you can.

Outside food and drinks aren’t allowed, except for small sealed water bottles. Also, plan your timing carefully as the last entry is usually around 8:30 PM, with a strict 11 PM curfew in place.

Key details

Dates: August 21–23 & August 28–30, 2026
Location: Victoria Park, London E9 7BT
Format: Day festival (no camping)
Tickets: Starts £69.95
VIP Passes: Starts £109.95
Tyler, The Creator 2-day Pass: Starts £177.90
Free events: August 24–27 (In The Neighbourhood)

All Points East is one of those festivals where planning ahead genuinely changes your experience. Pick your day based on the lineup, book early, and get your logistics sorted before you arrive.