Written by Natasha Clough
All Points East’s lineup for 2026 was revealed at the end of 2025. The London festival has continued to provide a stacked series of artist-curated days every August, with this year being better than ever. Lorde was announced as the Saturday headliner for 22nd August back in November and early line-up reveals included big pop acts PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson, with more exciting artists announced recently. Let’s take a look at the final lineup.
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Lorde
Since her debut album ‘Pure Heroine’ landed in 2013, New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde has remained one of the most influential voices in pop music. For many, she soundtracked the Tumblr era of the early 2010s with a darker, minimalist alternative pop that broke away from the EDM-heavy sound of the time. From the highly acclaimed electropop of ‘Melodrama’ to the 1970s-inspired psychedelic sound of ‘Solar Power’, the singer has constantly evolved with every project. Lorde’s latest album, ‘Virgin’, returns to her confessional electropop sound with a raw exploration of themes such as body politics, gender identity and heartbreak.
Some might remember Lorde’s performance at the first-ever All Points East festival back in 2018. She may not have been on the main stage that year, but she delivered a truly unforgettable performance that ended with the iconic ‘Green Light’ from her sophomore album ‘Melodrama’. Her festival return to the UK feels particularly special as her surprise set at Glastonbury last year saw her perform ‘Virgin’ in its entirety for the first time live, drawing a massive crowd.
PinkPantheress
The internet’s favourite popstar, PinkPantheress, is set to join Lorde at All Points East after wrapping up her recent tour across North America and Europe last month. Pink’s growth in confidence as a performer has been impressive to witness since her TikTok beginnings with viral songs like ‘Pain’ and ‘Just for Me’. If you were lucky to catch one of her more recent shows, you would see how her blend of UK garage, pop, and drum and bass transforms every venue into a dance floor. Her sets feel like a Y2K music video, complete with dancers and a DJ (touring DJ Joe). Expect plenty of tracks from ‘Fancy That’ as well as classic hits. Of course, it won’t be a complete set without Zara Larsson making an appearance for the iconic ‘Illegal’ remix.
Zara Larsson
Speaking of Zara Larsson, the Swedish pop star, who has been a staple of UK radio since the early 2010s, is a key artist in this APE lineup. The singer reached international heights with her viral track ‘Midnight Sun’ that debuted last year. Known for high-energy choreography and colourful Y2K stage outfits, she embodies the full live pop package. Larsson’s music serves as the perfect summertime soundtrack; her shows blend recent electro-pop tracks with her big throwback hits.
Djo
Djo, Stranger Things star Joe Keery’s solo music project, was added to the APE lineup back in February. Many will be familiar with his viral hit ‘End of Beginning’, but the artist has also delivered three albums with unique sonic identities. He has tapped into a range of genres from psychedelic rock to synth-pop. His latest album, ‘The Crux’, shifts from his synth-heavy sound to a more guitar-driven one. Djo’s shows are known for immersing the audience with rich instrumentation from his live band and playing songs that encourage passionate sing-alongs.
Artists to Look Out For
Lorde’s All Points East takeover is filled with plenty of other acts to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for fun indie pop or electronic club tracks, the finalised lineup has a bit of everything.
American singer-songwriter Audrey Hobert brings a fun, self-deprecating storytelling to pop music, embodying the spirit of singing into your hairbrush in your bedroom and making up dance routines with your sibling. You might be most familiar with her viral hit ‘Sue me’ off her debut album ‘Who’s the Clown?’ If you catch her, expect the energy of a chaotic musical theatre performance crossed with a karaoke sing-along.
Australian DJ and producer Ninajirachi blends electro house, hard dance and electropop for a high-energy club sound. Describing her music as ‘girl EDM’, the artist’s debut album ‘I Love My Computer’ propelled her into being a recognised rising voice in electronic music. Like PinkPantheress, you can feel the influence of being raised in the internet age in her work.
British singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro’s soulful jazz-pop sound has made her a rising star with hits like her breakout single ‘MAYBE’ and ‘Die On This Hill’. At just 20 years old, her 60s-inspired music shows a love of old-school singers like Nina Simone and Frank Sinatra. Powerful, cinematic vocals and an intimate connection with the audience characterise Spiro’s live shows.
You can also expect Danish artist Erika de Casier to bring her nostalgic R&B and electronic sound, a dreamy, ambient alternative pop from France’s Oklou and atmospheric alternative pop from Erin LeCount.
Lorde’s All Points East day is set to be one of her biggest London gigs in recent years and the lineup reflects an array of exciting voices in pop music. With tickets now sold out, we anticipate an amazing day of live music in Victoria Park.
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