Launched in summer 2025, LIDO puts artists first and hands them control, for a festival entirely programmed by the headliners.
They bring their favourite artists, collaborators, newly tipped artists and their own style to each day. From the acts to the artwork and stage design – every aspect is personal to them. Named after Victoria Park’s Lido Field, the event offers hand-picked music line-ups with a strong focus on sustainability, as well as community events during the week.
LIDO Festival’s first edition welcomed headline performances from Massive Attack, Jamie xx, Outbreak Fest with headliner Turnstile, Charli XCX and London Grammar, offering a meticulously curated line-up of artists, blending established names with rising talent. The festival’s first ever midweek programme In the neighbourhood provided free arts and wellbeing activities for the local community, reinforcing LIDO’s commitment to cultural enrichment.
The festival not only showcased world-class music but also set a new benchmark for sustainable large-scale events through a landmark green power strategy delivered in partnership with Grid Faeries and Ecotricity, amongst other partners. London’s first main stage powered by a 3MWh solar-charged battery was combined with hydrogen and portable battery technologies, sustainable food concessions, and zero landfill waste management, achieving 32 hours of 100% battery operation and setting a new standard for environmentally driven live events. By embedding sustainability at its core, LIDO Festival aims to redefine what it means to be a responsible, forward-thinking live music event. With an uncompromising focus on reducing environmental impact while delivering an unforgettable experience, LIDO is on the path to becoming not only London’s newest festival but also one of its greenest.
The first name announced for 2026 was Maribou State, headlining LIDO Festival on Saturday 13 June 2026 with Kelis, Folamour, Theo Parrish and Moodymann set to support.
Next up is CMAT, the Euro-Country superstar-in-the-making who is set to illuminate East London's Victoria Park on 12 June alongside fellow guitar-toting luminaries in Father John Misty and Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory. Getdown Services, Beverly Glenn-Copeland and Elizabeth Copeland, Katy J Pearson, Junior Brother, Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle and Zakia have also been announced.
