Music lovers are spoilt for choice with exciting and eclectic London music festivals taking place year-round. Pick from a wide range of summer festivals or day festivals in London, featuring everything from electronic to jazz music.
1. Multitudes
Find a selection of the most exciting orchestral artists and performers at Southbank Centre's debut Multitudes arts festival. Set to reimagine the concert hall experience and push the boundaries of the genre, experience live orchestral music with a contemporary spin from resident and visiting orchestras.
When: 16-30 Apr
2. La Linea
Move your feet to the upbeat Latin sounds at La Linea, London's biggest and longest-running Latin American music festival, with a 90% female lineup in 2026. Catch performances from Silvana Estrada, Sara Correia, Caifanes and more at top venues across the capital.
When: 20 Apr-6 May
3. Brick Lane Jazz Festival
Continue the 2026 music festival season with the soothing and eclectic sounds of Brick Lane Jazz Festival. This popular event brilliantly showcases London’s bubbling underground music scene, with performances from new and established, genre-defying artists.
When: 23-26 Apr
4. GALA
Head south to Peckham Rye Park for the Spring bank holiday where you’ll find some of the biggest names in electronic music at GALA. This year's stacked lineup includes Conducta, Call Super, Peach and a back-to-back from Antal, Hunee and Palms Trax. Join the crowds of party people in the sun and let the good vibes take you late into the night.
When: 22-24 May
5. High Lights Festival
Nestled within the trees of Barking Park in east London, experience groundbreaking immersive live shows at High Lights Festival. Returning for its third edition, this electronic music spectacular is set to feature exciting acts such as Hybrid Minds, Scorpion Kings and the influential underground band FUSE.
When: 22-31 May
6. Cross The Tracks Festival
Celebrate the Spring bank holiday weekend with music from Little Simz, Joy Crookes, KOKOROKO and more, plus craft beer and street food, at Cross The Tracks Festival. This one-day event brings the sounds of soul, funk and jazz to south London's Brockwell Park.
When: 24 May
7. City Splash
Move your feet to dub, roots and dancehall music at City Splash, a one-day festival celebrating the musical heritage of Caribbean and African communities in the UK. The first wave of artists announced for 2026 include Beres Hammond, Gyptian, Jada Kingdom and more.
When: 25 May
8. Mighty Hoopla
Sing your heart out at Mighty Hoopla, an unashamedly pop-loving festival in Brockwell Park. Popular with London’s LGBTQ+ community, this festival encourages all to have fun without judgement. Enjoy glitter makeovers, lip-sync battles and performances by Lily Allen, Scissor Sisters and lots more in 2026.
When: 30-31 May
9. We Are FSTVL
We Are FSTVL is back for summer 2026 after a one-year hiatus! Head to Upminster where you can move to beats from the biggest names in electronic dance music. The last edition's lineup featured Eric Prydz, Chase and Status, Jamie Jones and more.
When: TBC
10. Hampton Court Palace Festival
Savour the historic atmosphere during a summer night of music at Hampton Court Palace Festival. Enjoy a picnic in the palace gardens and grab a glass of champagne, before seeing Sophie Ellis-Bextor, The Stranglers, Elvis Costello, David Gray, Pete Tong Ibiza Classics and more in 2026.
When: 10-20 Jun
11. Meltdown
Head to the Southbank Centre to enjoy a celebration of art and music alongside the river Thames at the country's longest-running, artist-curated music festival. Harry Styles is in charge of the 2026 Meltdown lineup, which this year brings together a diverse range of artists spanning jazz, pop, indie rock and electronic music. Highlights include performances from Warpaint, Kamasi Washington, Devonté Hynes, Jon Hopkins and Yussef Dayes, alongside a headline concert from Styles himself.
When: 11-21 Jun
12. LIDO Festival
Get tickets to Victoria Park's music festival taking place over a weekend in June, LIDO Festival. This year's exciting lineup celebrates huge names and globally loved artists, with performances from the likes of Bombay Bicycle Club, CMAT, Maribou State, Father John Misty, Metronomy, Kelis and more.
When: 12-14 Jun
13. Flamenco Festival
Discover a slice of Spain in London at the annual Flamenco Festival from Sadler's Wells. Taking place at multiple venues across two weeks, find some of the most influential names in the genre for a series of upbeat performances and music events.
When: 16-29 Jun
14. Start of the Line
A brand-new music, arts and culture festival is coming to Morden Park in south-west London this June. Start of the Line is a one-day festival that aims to bring together world-class artists and local talent, alongside top food and drink, creative workshops and family-friendly activities. Headliners include pioneering British soul collective Soul II Soul, chart-topping indie pop band The Hoosiers and acclaimed postpunk artist Billy Nomates.
When: 20 Jun
15. 51st Festival
Dance to the pioneers of house music and breakthrough acts at 51st Festival, with performers hailing from the UK, Europe and the Americas. Explore all things house with sounds of garage, disco, afro and soul filling the air.
When: 27 Jun
16. British Summer Time Hyde Park
Check out the stellar international artists on stage during British Summer Time, taking place in Hyde Park over three summer weekends. The lineup for 2026 includes Garth Brooks, Maroon 5, Mumford and Sons, Duran Duran, Pitbull and Lewis Capaldi. During the weekdays in between performances, visit Hyde Park for Open House, a programme of street food, pop-up bars, free open-air film screenings, daytime DJs and entertainment.
When: 27 Jun-12 Jul
17. Country on the Common
After a successful debut last summer, Country on the Common is returning to Tooting Common for a packed weekend celebrating the hottest stars in country and blues music. This year's edition features top acts including Seasick Steve, Cody Pennington, Kezia Gill, Vernon Kay and Elles Bailey. In between sets, check out a host of fun activities such as line dancing, rodeo bull riding, axe throwing, lasso lessons and more.
When: 4-5 Jul
18. Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope takes over Alexandra Palace with a programme packed with live music, DJs and comedy, as well as a dedicated family area with arts and crafts, theatre and circus activities. This year's exciting lineup includes Rudimental, Groove Armada, MJ Cole, Black Grape and many more.
When: 11 Jul
19. Somerset House Summer Series
Jam to live tunes in the centre of the city during the Somerset House Summer Series in the building's elegant courtyard. See an exciting lineup of emerging and established musical artists which this year includes The Flaming Lips, Agnes Obel, The Cribs, Benjamin Clementine, Lightning Seeds and Grammy award-winning saxophonist Venna.
When: 16-26 Jul
20. BBC Proms
Be dazzled by the greatest classical music festival in the world as the BBC Proms bring amazing concerts to the Royal Albert Hall and other venues in the capital. Enjoy two months of brilliant performances at affordable prices with this British institution.
When: 17 Jul-12 Sep
21. KISSTORY Festival
Get ready for a summer's day filled with old-school vibes and all your favourite anthems, as much-loved KISSTORY Festival returns to Blackheath in Lewisham this summer. This year's lineup features Ms. Dynamite, Joel Corry, Kevin Lyttle, Alison Limerick and global dance pioneer Todd Terry, plus loads more!
When: 25 Jul
22. Junction 2
Find stages championing the best of dance music under canopies of leaves at Junction 2 for its 10th edition. This three-day festival (set over two summer weekends) combines electronic dance music with a beautiful outdoor setting in Boston Manor Park. This year's lineup features Nina Kraviz, Jeff Mills, Miss Monique, I Hate Models, Funk Tribu and more.
When: 25 Jul-2 Aug
23. Uptown Festival
Bring the family and friends for a boogie at Uptown Festival in Blackheath, with musical acts spanning all the genres and a fun atmosphere that brings people together. Plus, all activities including rides and meet and greets are included in the ticket price.
When: 26 Jul
24. Boiler Room: London
Join fellow music lovers at the second edition of open-air Boiler Room: London in Burgess Park. A popping lineup curated by Recess is set to feature sets from members of the collective as well as special guest DJs in the dance music space. This south London party is not one to miss.
When: 31 Jul
25. Labyrinth on the Thames
Following a successful debut last summer, this music festival series returns to the spectacular grounds of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. This year's edition of Labyrinth on the Thames features epic headline performances from The Kooks, Dom Dolla, Peggy Gou, Overmono, Moby and more across the first three weekends of August.
When: 31 Jul-16 Aug
26. Palace Bowl Presents
Gary Numan is the latest artist announced to headline Palace Bowl Presents, a brand-new festival series taking over the iconic Crystal Palace Bowl this summer. The series will feature an eclectic lineup of global headliners performing across multiple events, including Grace Jones, Kirk Franklin, Bastille and The Wombats.
When: 31 Jul-16 Aug
27. Ealing Blues Festival
Head to the leafy suburb for the annual Ealing Blues Festival. This community-run event attracts international stars on the blues, ska and reggae circuits, alongside the best local talent. This year's lineup features headline performances from Robert Finley, Bob Log III and Misty in Roots. In between sets, browse stalls selling crafts and incredible food. The Ealing Blues Festival is part of the Ealing Summer Festivals series, which also includes a jazz festival (25-26 Jul) and a comedy festival (23-24 and 30-31 Jul).
When: 1-2 Aug
28. Jazz Cafe Festival
Move to the soulful rhythm of a host of legendary acts at Jazz Cafe Festival, as it returns to Burgess Park for one day only in 2026. This year's headliner is American R&B star Ari Lennox. She'll be joined by more than 20 artists across four stages, including Greentea Peng, Smino and Durand Bernarr.
When: 2 Aug
29. Maiden Voyage
Dance to the sound of house, garage and techno music at Maiden Voyage, a one-day festival in Lee Valley Showground. Each of the four stages are specially curated by some of the hottest names in the industry including the likes of Pxssy Palace, Adonis, Live from Earth and Unfold.
When: 8 Aug
30. All Points East
Grab tickets to blockbuster festival All Points East in Victoria Park. The 2026 headliners include Jorja Smith, Tems, Lorde, Deftones, Tyler, The Creator and Twenty One Pilots. You can also enjoy a midweek programme of comedy, food and outdoor film screenings.
When: 22-30 Aug
31. Rally
Join the crowds that flock to Rally in Southwark Park to enjoy a day of bass-heavy electronic music. Expect a fine-tuned selection of talented names, with a focus on DIY culture and grassroots movements, headed up this year with a live performance from Blood Orange.
When: 29 Aug
32. Body Movements
Grab your mates and head to Southwark Park for Body Movements, a one-day electronic music festival that celebrates queer rave culture. Get ready to dance to what is set to be another packed lineup, in a space that welcomes all bodies and identities. This year's lineup in includes the likes of Byron Yeates, Michelle Manetti, GIDEÖN, Jay Jay Revlon, Samantha Togni and many more.
When: 30 Aug
33. South Facing Festival
South Facing Festival ensures the party never ends, with two weeks of outdoor concerts at the iconic Bowl amphitheatre in Crystal Palace Park. The gigs on offer span the musical spectrum, and 2025's performers included Basement Jaxx and Flackstock.
When: Aug TBC
34. Big Smoke Festival
Don't miss high-energy performances from a lineup handpicked by Skepta himself at his very own Big Smoke Festival, as part of South Facing Festival in Crystal Palace Park. Last year saw the iconic rapper take to the stage alongside Central Cee, JME, Frisco, Chip, Chy Cartier and more.
When: Aug TBC
35. Battersea Park in Concert
Pack a picnic and head to Battersea Park in Concert where you can enjoy a selection of magnificent live music acts and delicious food stalls. Pop open a bottle of fizz and watch the sun set to a live soundtrack from the likes of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Jools Holland.
When: 29-31 Aug
36. Waterworks
Dance to the sound of some of the biggest names in electronic and underground dance music at Waterworks in Gunnersbury Park. The music festival takes place across two days in mid-September to see off the summer season, and the lineup boasts an extensive list of local and international DJs.
When: 12-13 Sep
37. Soho Jazz Festival
Lose yourself in the sound of live jazz at the grassroots Soho Jazz Festival, which each year features a packed schedule of emerging artists and headline performances across four days. Expect interactive experiences and a vibrant festival atmosphere at this multi-venue celebration of the genre, which is celebrating its 40th year in 2026.
When: 16-19 Sep
38. Pitchfork Music Festival
Lose yourself in the wide selection of genres and artists on the bill at multi-venue Pitchfork Festival London, the younger sibling of the original festival based in Chicago. Expect alternative, indie, electronic, dance and beyond at some of London's coolest spots.
When: 2-8 Nov
39. EFG London Jazz Festival
Discover up-and-coming artists and world-class musicians as the EFG London Jazz Festival takes over London this November, with a host of concerts scattered around the city. This year's exciting lineup includes International stars such as Fatoumata Diawara, Ben Folds, Samara Joy, Morcheeba, The Meltdown and GoGo Penguin.
What: 13-22 Nov
Need to know
What are the top festivals in London?
London has many fantastic music festivals in 2026, from day festivals to month-long music festivals – take your pick depending on what music or entertainment you're into!
What to expect at London day festivals?
Day festivals in London happen throughout the year and tickets usually grant you access to a variety of music performances, live acts and more. Most one-day festivals in London provide tasty food options, bars and even funfair rides. Be sure to check specific event pages for more information before you go.