All Points East 2026 takes place across five ticketed days and one free midweek programme at Victoria Park in East London, running from Friday 21 August to Sunday 30 August 2026. Headliners confirmed so far include Jorja Smith and Tems, Lorde, Deftones (as part of the Outbreak Fest takeover), Tyler, the Creator across two nights, and Twenty One Pilots in a UK-exclusive headline appearance. In between the two ticketed weekends, the free community programme In the Neighbourhood runs across several days with open access to the site.
Whether you are trying to figure out which days to attend, how to get to Victoria Park, what the All Points East bag policy means for what you carry in, or where to store your luggage while you enjoy East London — this guide has everything you need.
All Points East 2026: Dates and Day-by-Day Breakdown
All Points East is structured differently from most UK festivals. Rather than buying a multi-day pass, each ticketed event is a separate day festival with its own lineup and its own ticket. You pick the day or days that match your taste and buy accordingly.
| Date | Event | Headliner(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 21 August | Ticketed — R&B and Afrobeats day | Jorja Smith and Tems (co-headliners) |
| Saturday 22 August | Ticketed — Pop and alternative | Lorde |
| Sunday 23 August | Ticketed — Outbreak Fest (rock and metal takeover, strictly 16+) | Deftones |
| Monday 24 – Thursday 27 August | In the Neighbourhood (free, no ticket required) | Various community acts |
| Friday 28 August | Ticketed — Hip-hop and R&B | Tyler, the Creator |
| Saturday 29 August | Ticketed — Hip-hop and R&B | Tyler, the Creator |
| Sunday 30 August | Ticketed — Alt-rock and pop-punk (UK exclusive) | Twenty One Pilots |
Gates open at 14:00 on most ticketed days, with Primary and VIP ticket holders gaining entry from 13:00.
A two-day ticket combining Friday 28 and Saturday 29 August for Tyler, the Creator’s back-to-back headline appearances is available, making it the only multi-day ticket option in the 2026 programme.
All Points East does not offer on-site camping. It is a non-residential event — you attend, you enjoy the festival, and you return to your accommodation afterwards.
All Points East 2026 Location: Victoria Park, East London
All Points East is held at Victoria Park, Grove Road, London E9 7BT — one of the oldest and most beloved public parks in the capital. Spanning 86 hectares in Tower Hamlets, Victoria Park opened to the public in 1845 and has hosted music events regularly since the 1990s. The park sits at the heart of East London, bordered by the neighbourhoods of Hackney, Bow, and Mile End.
For the festival, the site occupies the western section of the park, with multiple stages, bars, food markets, and festival areas installed across the open lawns. The festival entrance and stage positions vary slightly depending on the specific day, so check the official All Points East app for the exact map closer to your event date.
The surrounding neighbourhood is one of the most vibrant parts of East London, with excellent cafes, restaurants, pubs, and bars along the park edges and in nearby Hackney and Bethnal Green. It is well worth arriving early to explore the area before the gates open.
All Points East 2026 Lineup in Full
The 2026 programme is one of the most genre-diverse in the festival’s history, spanning R&B, Afrobeats, pop, indie, alternative rock, hip-hop, metal, and post-punk.
Friday 21 August — Jorja Smith and Tems
British R&B star Jorja Smith and Nigerian Afrobeats and R&B powerhouse Tems co-headline the opening day. Other confirmed acts for the day include Ayra Starr, kwn, Odeal, Nia Archives, Elmiene and The Sunday Service Choir, Destin Conrad, DJ EZ, Bellah, Sekou, Uncle Waffles, and Wesley Joseph.
Saturday 22 August — Lorde
New Zealand pop artist Lorde headlines the Saturday. Supporting acts include PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson, Djo, Sienna Spiro, 2hollis, Oklou, Audrey Hobert, Rose Gray, Erin LeCount, Erika de Casier, Esha Tewari, ML Buch, and Fabiana Palladino.
Sunday 23 August — Outbreak Fest (16+ only)
The Sunday of the first weekend is the Outbreak Fest takeover, a rock and metal-focused event operating under its own identity within the All Points East framework. This is a strictly 16+ event and ID will be checked at entry. Headliners include Deftones, with IDLES, Amyl and The Sniffers, Interpol, AFI, JPEGMAFIA, Show Me The Body, Mannequin Pussy, Deafheaven, Blawan, and others confirmed on the lineup.
Friday 28 and Saturday 29 August — Tyler, the Creator
Grammy Award-winning rapper and producer Tyler, the Creator takes the headline slot across two consecutive nights. His supporting bill for both days includes Rex Orange County, Turnstile, Clipse, Danny Brown, Sexyy Red, Baby Keem, Ravyn Lenae, Mariah the Scientist, AG Club, Vince Staples, Daniel Caesar, YEBBA, Mustard and Friends, Jean Dawson, Dijon, Fakemink, Rochelle Jordan, La Reezy, Lovespells, Syd, Faye Webster, Samara Cyn, Westside Gunn, Ghostface Killah, and more.
Sunday 30 August — Twenty One Pilots (UK Exclusive)
Grammy-winning duo Twenty One Pilots — Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun — headline the final day in a UK-exclusive festival performance, their only headline appearance at a UK festival in 2026. The day also features an exclusive on-site exhibit of Twenty One Pilots memorabilia and a dedicated fan space called the Banditø Camp. Supporting acts include Gang of Youths, Jessie Murph, half-alive, Wunderhorse, Ren, PVRIS, bbno$, Nova Twins, Kid Kapichi, Noahfinnce, Honey Revenge, Dead Pony, Mouth Culture, Royal and the Serpent, and more.
A night specifically worth planning your Sunday return journey for: the Night Tube does not run on Sunday nights on the Central line, which is the main line serving the Victoria Park area. This catches many people off guard after the Twenty One Pilots show. Plan your exit in advance — more on this in the travel section below.
In the Neighbourhood: Free Midweek Programme
Between the two ticketed weekends, All Points East hosts its community programme In the Neighbourhood — known as In the NBHD — with free open access to the Victoria Park site. Based on previous editions, this typically includes outdoor cinema, live music, street food, theatre, arts activities, sports and wellbeing sessions, and children’s programming. The vast majority of acts and providers are sourced from local organisations and suppliers across Tower Hamlets and Hackney.
No ticket is required for In the Neighbourhood. The 2026 programme is expected to run approximately Monday 24 to Thursday 27 August, though the full schedule will be confirmed on the official All Points East website. It is one of the most genuinely community-focused elements of any major London festival and is worth checking out if you are based in East London.
All Points East 2026 Tickets
How Ticketing Works
Each day is a separate event with its own ticket. There are no weekend passes or full-programme passes with the exception of the Tyler, the Creator two-day option. This means you only pay for the days you actually want to attend, which is one of the more fan-friendly aspects of the All Points East format.
Festival tickets are sold in tiers — earlier releases are priced lower, with prices rising as availability decreases. The current tier pricing for most general admission tickets is approximately £90–£100 per day, rising toward the final tier.
Two-day tickets for Tyler, the Creator (28 + 29 August) are also available, priced at approximately £177.90.
VIP Pit and VIP Garden upgrade options are available for most days, offering a closer viewing position or access to a premium hospitality area.
Payment plans are available at checkout on the official All Points East website, allowing you to spread the cost over several monthly instalments.
Tickets are available from allpointseastfestival.com and via Ticketmaster. If purchasing from secondary sellers, always use the official resale route where available — unofficial resellers carry the risk of invalid tickets at the gate.
All Points East Bag Policy: What You Can and Cannot Bring
The All Points East bag policy is taken directly from the official AEG Terms and Conditions published on allpointseastfestival.com. These apply to all ticketed events and are enforced at every entry gate.
Bag Size Limit
Only one bag per person is permitted. That bag must be no larger than A4 size: 297mm x 210mm x 210mm (approximately 30cm x 21cm x 21cm). This applies to all bag types — backpacks, tote bags, shoulder bags, drawstring bags, or anything else you carry. Bags exceeding this size will not be permitted on site.
Suitcases, luggage, and large bags are explicitly prohibited. There are no cloakroom facilities at the event for oversized bags. If you arrive with a large bag, you will need to leave it outside the site. Official guidance from the festival recommends using a nearby left luggage service before attending.
Food and Drink
The festival prohibits outside food and drink for ticketed events, making just one exception: you can bring personal water supplies in sealed plastic bottles up to 500ml. Security also allows baby food, as long as you do not pack it in glass containers.
Full Prohibited Items List
The following items are prohibited from the All Points East festival site, based on the official Terms and Conditions:
| Category | Prohibited |
|---|---|
| Bags | Any bag larger than A4 (297mm x 210mm x 210mm); suitcases and luggage |
| Food and Drink | All outside food and drink (except personal water in a sealed plastic bottle up to 500ml) |
| Glass | Glass containers of any kind |
| Cameras | Unauthorised professional photography or filming equipment; GoPros; drones |
| Aerosols | Aerosols |
| Seating | Chairs, seats, shooting sticks, and tables |
| Umbrellas | Golf umbrellas, parasols, and similar items |
| Banners | Banners and flags on poles or sticks (bendable cardboard signs are permitted within reason) |
| Substances | Illegal substances including new psychoactive substances |
| Other | Selfie sticks; selfie sticks attached to phones |
Always check the official event info page at allpointseastfestival.com for the most up-to-date version of this list before attending, as specific rules can vary between individual event days.
London Festival Transport: How to Get to Victoria Park
The official guidance from All Points East strongly recommends using public transport. There is no parking at Victoria Park or in its immediate vicinity, and driving to the festival is not a viable option.
By London Underground
The two recommended Tube stations, as confirmed on the official All Points East travel page, are:
Mile End station — served by the District Line, Central Line, and Hammersmith and City Line. Approximately 10–15 minutes on foot from the festival site. This is the most connected and frequently used station for the event.
Bethnal Green station — served by the Central Line. Also approximately 10–15 minutes on foot.
Both stations are in Travelcard Zone 2, making them easy to reach from central London.
| Station | Lines | Walk to Victoria Park |
|---|---|---|
| Mile End | Central, District, Hammersmith and City | ~10–15 minutes |
| Bethnal Green | Central | ~10–15 minutes |
By London Overground
Cambridge Heath and Bethnal Green Overground stations are both within walking distance of Victoria Park and offer useful connections from north and east London.
By Bus
Several bus routes serve the area around Victoria Park, including the 8, 277, 309, 339, 388, D3, and D6. Be aware that some routes may be subject to diversions due to road closures at the end of events.
Night Tube Note
The Night Tube runs on the Central Line on Friday and Saturday nights only. It does not operate on Sunday nights. Anyone attending the Outbreak Fest day (Sunday 23 August) or the Twenty One Pilots headline (Sunday 30 August) should plan their return journey in advance and not rely on the Night Tube. Overground services, night buses, and taxis are the alternatives on Sunday evenings.
From London Airports
| Airport | Recommended Route | Approx. Journey |
|---|---|---|
| London City Airport | Taxi or Uber direct to Victoria Park | ~15–20 minutes |
| Heathrow (LHR) | Piccadilly Line to Green Park, Central Line to Mile End | ~60 minutes |
| Gatwick (LGW) | Gatwick Express to Victoria, Central Line to Mile End | ~60 minutes |
| Stansted (STN) | Stansted Express to Liverpool Street, Central Line to Mile End | ~60 minutes |
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All Points East bans bags larger than A4, and there are no cloakrooms on site. If you are travelling into London with a large bag, Radical Storage offers secure luggage storage at verified partner locations across East London and throughout the city, from just £5 per bag per day. Book online in minutes, drop off your bag before the festival, and collect it afterwards. All locations for luggage storage London are verified and insured.
All Points East: A Brief History
All Points East launched in 2018 as a new kind of London summer event — not a traditional camping festival, but a series of distinct day festivals each built around a specific headliner and supporting programme. Organised by AEG Presents and Festival Republic and held at Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets, it quickly established itself as one of the most thoughtfully programmed events in the UK calendar, consistently pairing mainstream headliners with genuinely diverse and interesting supporting lineups.
The festival was cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and has run annually since 2021. Past headliners have included Björk, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Bon Iver, LCD Soundsystem, Gorillaz, Kaytranada, Mitski, Barry Can’t Swim, Chase and Status, RAYE, The Maccabees, Cleo Sol, and SAULT. The 2025 edition marked the festival’s return to a strong two-weekend format after several years of varying structures.
Frequently Asked Questions About All Points East 2026
The ticketed events run across five days: Friday 21, Saturday 22, and Sunday 23 August (Weekend 1) and Friday 28, Saturday 29, and Sunday 30 August (Weekend 2). The free In the Neighbourhood programme takes place in between, approximately 24–27 August.
Victoria Park, Grove Road, London E9 7BT. The nearest tube stations are Mile End (Central, District, Hammersmith and City Lines) and Bethnal Green (Central Line), both around 10–15 minutes on foot.
Tickets are available from allpointseastfestival.com and via Ticketmaster. Each day is sold separately, with the exception of a two-day Tyler, the Creator ticket for 28 and 29 August. Payment plans are available at checkout.
One bag per person, maximum A4 size (297mm x 210mm x 210mm). The festival prohibits suitcases, luggage, and large bags, and the site does not provide cloakroom facilities. Security also bans outside food and drink, though you can bring one sealed plastic water bottle of up to 500ml
Most days are open to under-18s accompanied by adults, though the minimum age requirement is 14+ for most events. The Outbreak Fest day on Sunday 23 August is strictly 16+ with ID required at the gate. Check the official website for age restrictions on your specific day.
Conclusion
All Points East 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious editions of the festival since its launch in 2018. Five distinct day festivals across two weekends at Victoria Park in East London offer something genuinely different for each attending audience — from the R&B and Afrobeats warmth of the Jorja Smith and Tems opening day, through Lorde’s pop headliner and the Outbreak Fest rock takeover, to Tyler, the Creator’s two-night hip-hop residency and Twenty One Pilots’ UK-exclusive close.
The format — separate tickets per day, no camping, a free midweek community programme — keeps things flexible and lets you engage with exactly as much or as little of the festival as suits you. Plan your transport, know the bag policy before you leave home, and store any oversized luggage with Radical Storage so you can walk through the gates of Victoria Park without a second thought.