Lorde announced as All Points East 2026 headliner

Lorde will headline All Points East in London next summer, taking the top spot at Victoria Park on 22nd August.

The New Zealand artist has had a major year following the release of her fourth album Virgin, which saw her return to her trademark synth-pop sound and receive widespread acclaim. Lorde marked the release with a surprise Glastonbury set and a sold-out UK tour that wraps up this week.

Joining her at All Points East are PinkPantheress, Oklou, Rose Gray, Audrey Hobert, ML Buch and Zara Larsson, with more names to be announced. The show marks Lorde’s only UK festival appearance of 2026.

Tickets go on general sale Thursday 20th November via allpointseastfestival.com.

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Elsewhere in Victoria Park’s summer schedule, Deftones will headline Outbreak Fest on 23rd August, and Tyler, the Creator will host two days at All Points East on 28th and 29th August.

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