All Points East returns to Victoria Park this August, and its opening Friday brings together some of the biggest names across R&B, Afrobeats, soul, electronic music and UK music.
Tems and Jorja Smith will co-headline the festival on Friday 21 August, with a line-up that also includes Nia Archives, Ayra Starr, KWN, Odeal, Destin Conrad, Uncle Waffles, DJ EZ, Maverick Sabre, Katy B and more.
There will also be a special one-off performance from Elmiene with The Sunday Service Choir, while Shy FX takes over a stage with a line-up including ENNY, Femi Koleoso, Breakage with MC GQ and Champion.
All Points East 2026: Tems and Jorja Smith date and location
Date: Friday 21 August 2026
Location: Victoria Park, Grove Road, London E3
Gates open: 2:30pm (2pm for VIP & Primary Entry)
Last entry: 8:30pm
Box office closes: 8pm
Primary Entry and selected VIP ticket holders can enter from approximately 2pm. The event is 14+ only. Anyone aged 14–17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian aged 18 or over.
Who is performing?
The Friday line-up includes:
Jorja Smith + Tems
Nia Archives
KWN
Ayra Starr
Odeal
Elmiene & The Sunday Service Choir
Destin Conrad
Uncle Waffles
DJ EZ
Maverick Sabre
Katy B
Wesley Joseph
Sekou
Bellah
Bricknasty
ENNY
Shy FX
and more.
What are the All Points East set times?
The official All Points East set times for Friday 21 August are now live. Tems will perform on the East Stage from 7:10pm to 8:10pm, before Jorja Smith closes the festival from 9:25pm to 10:55pm.
Other key performances include kwn from 5:35pm, Odeal from 6:20pm, Nia Archives from 8:15pm and Ayra Starr from 8:25pm.
East Stage
| Artist | Set time |
|---|---|
| Olympia Vitalis | 2:35pm–3:00pm |
| Maverick Sabre | 3:25pm–3:55pm |
| Destin Conrad | 4:20pm–5:05pm |
| kwn | 5:35pm–6:20pm |
| Tems | 7:10pm–8:10pm |
| Jorja Smith | 9:25pm–10:55pm |
West Stage
| Artist | Set time |
|---|---|
| Wesley Joseph | 3:15pm–3:45pm |
| Katy B | 4:10pm–4:40pm |
| DJ EZ | 5:05pm–5:50pm |
| Odeal | 6:20pm–7:05pm |
| Nia Archives | 8:15pm–9:15pm |
North Arena
| Artist | Set time |
|---|---|
| Bellah | 2:40pm–3:10pm |
| Sekou | 3:35pm–4:05pm |
| Elmiene & The Sunday Service Choir | 4:35pm–5:20pm |
| Shivani Day | 5:20pm–5:50pm |
| Uncle Waffles | 5:50pm–6:25pm |
| Crazy Cousinz | 6:25pm–6:55pm |
| Keyrah | 6:55pm–7:40pm |
| Ayra Starr | 8:25pm–9:15pm |
X Stage
| Artist | Set time |
|---|---|
| Rage | 2:20pm–3:20pm |
| ENNY | 3:25pm–3:55pm |
| Saint Ludo | 4:00pm–5:00pm |
| Femi Koleoso | 5:00pm–6:00pm |
| Shy FX | 6:00pm–7:00pm |
| Champion | 7:00pm–8:00pm |
| Breakage with MC GQ | 8:00pm–9:00pm |
E3 Stage
| Artist | Set time |
|---|---|
| XO | 2:50pm–3:15pm |
| Tyler Lewis | 5:00pm–5:30pm |
| Jael | 6:00pm–6:30pm |
| Kels | 8:10pm–8:40pm |
Rising Stage
| Artist | Set time |
|---|---|
| Mychelle | 2:50pm–3:15pm |
| Konyikeh | 3:45pm–4:15pm |
| Demae | 5:00pm–5:30pm |
| Common Saints | 6:30pm–7:00pm |
| Bricknasty | 8:10pm–8:40pm |
Which All Points East performances clash?
One of the evening’s biggest clashes is between Nia Archives and Ayra Starr. Nia Archives performs on the West Stage from 8:15pm to 9:15pm, while Ayra Starr plays the North Arena from 8:25pm to 9:15pm.
Both performances finish only 10 minutes before Jorja Smith begins on the East Stage, so fans hoping to secure a good position for Jorja may need to leave slightly early.
Anyone planning to see kwn, Odeal and Tems will also need to move quickly. kwn finishes on the East Stage at 6:20pm, just as Odeal begins on the West Stage. Odeal then finishes at 7:05pm, five minutes before Tems starts back on the East Stage.
Tems also overlaps with Champion, who plays the X Stage from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, and the beginning of her set clashes with Keyrah at the North Arena.
All advertised set times remain subject to change, so festival-goers should check the official All Points East app before travelling.
How to get to All Points East
All Points East takes place at Victoria Park in East London. The festival recommends Mile End or Bethnal Green Tube stations, both approximately a 10–15 minute walk from the park. Nearby Overground options include Cambridge Heath and Bethnal Green.
There is no public parking at the festival or immediately around Victoria Park, so organisers recommend travelling by public transport, walking or cycling.
What can you bring?
Festival-goers are allowed one bag each, no larger than A4 size. All Points East is a fully standing event and chairs are not permitted. Outside food and drink are also prohibited, although visitors can bring an empty reusable water bottle or unopened plastic water containers of up to 500ml. Free drinking-water points are available inside.
There is no re-entry, so once you enter the festival site you will not be able to leave and return.
All Points East 2026 festival map
All Points East has six performance areas: the East Stage, West Stage, North Arena, X Stage, E3 Stage and Rising Stage. Tems and Jorja Smith both play the East Stage, while Nia Archives appears on the West Stage and Ayra Starr plays the North Arena.
With several tight gaps and clashes, save the map before arriving and plan your route between stages. The official festival and accessibility maps are available through the All Points East website and app.
All Points East 2026 tips: five things to know before you go
1. Prepare for dust
Dust was one of the biggest complaints at All Points East 2025, with attendees recommending sunglasses, a face covering and shoes you do not mind getting dirty. Organisers have added extra ground protection for 2026, but conditions remain dry, so it is worth arriving prepared. NME reported on the 2025 dust problems.
2. Choose your position carefully for sound
Sound at Victoria Park can vary depending on where you stand. If Tems or Jorja Smith is a priority, arrive early and avoid relying on a position at the far edge or back of the crowd. If the vocals sound distant, try moving towards a more central position.
3. Plan your route before the evening rush
kwn finishes on the East Stage just as Odeal begins on the West Stage, while Odeal finishes only five minutes before Tems starts back on the East Stage. Nia Archives and Ayra Starr also clash, so screenshot your chosen schedule and map in advance.
4. Use quieter sets for food, toilets and water
Queues for toilets, bars and food vendors are likely to be busiest during main-stage changeovers. Refill your water bottle and get food before the evening headline rush rather than waiting until Tems or Jorja Smith is about to begin.
5. Decide how you are getting home
Most festival-goers will leave immediately after Jorja Smith finishes at 10:55pm, making the exits and nearby stations extremely busy. Choose your station and group meeting point beforehand, and either leave slightly early or be prepared to wait for the main crowd to disperse. The festival confirms that there is no shuttle service from the exits to nearby transport hubs.
With Tems and Jorja Smith at the top of a line-up spanning Afrobeats, R&B, soul, jungle, garage and UK alternative music, Friday 21 August is shaping up to be one of the standout days of All Points East 2026.
Distract will be updating this guide as more festival information becomes available.
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