This year, they’ve gone and booked LCD Soundsystem. If you’ve never seen them live, imagine your friend who always brings the good snacks to a house party – but that friend is actually a ten-piece band who makes you dance until your knees click. They headline the Friday, and I’m already picturing the field full of people in their late-thirties pretending they can still do a full split.
Then, on Saturday, it’s The 1975. Love them or hate them, Matty Healy will probably spend 40% of the set giving a TED Talk on politics, 20% chain-smoking, and the rest playing absolute bangers. It’s like watching a train wreck that also happens to make you cry-sing “Robbers” into your friend’s shoulder.
Sunday brings Charli XCX, which is a brilliant move. She’s basically the human equivalent of a triple-shot espresso at 11 PM. Her show will be a chaotic, glitter-soaked rave where you’ll lose your phone twice and find it in a stranger’s bucket hat.
The “Oh, I Love That One Song” Moments
But the real genius of All Points East is the undercard. This is where you do that awkward head-nod when someone says, “Who do you want to see?” and you reply, “Uh, that band from that one TikTok sound.” Let’s be honest, half the fun is discovering a new favourite by accidentally wandering into the wrong tent.
This year, Raye is playing, and she’ll turn the entire park into a gospel choir. Expect a lot of people crying into their overpriced lager. Also, Beach House is on the bill, which means you can finally have a moment of calm before you sprint to see Pulp – because Jarvis Cocker is still the coolest art teacher you never had.
All Points East 2026 - Lineup, Dates and Tickets Guide - City Bulletin
And let’s talk about the DJ Stage. It’s always located in the part of the park where the Wi-Fi signal goes to die. You’ll be dancing to a house set from Honey Dijon, trying to text your mate your location, and failing miserably. It’s part of the charm, like getting a sunburn on the back of your knees.
