Hitmakers including Chase & Status, RAYE, and The Maccabees will take over Victoria Park this August as All Points East 2025 returns for another genre-blending, crowd-dazzling season. With five days of performances spread across two weekends, the festival continues to be a barometer of what’s cool now and what’s next. Think: curated chaos, era-defining headliners, and one very stylish crowd. Here’s everything you need to know before heading East.
When is All Points East 2025?
All Points East 2025 runs across two weekends, beginning on Friday 15 August and concluding on Sunday 24 August. Whether you're into soul, jungle, R&B or a bit of everything, there's a day for every kind of taste and tempo.
Who’s Performing?
Friday 15 August – Provenance
Cleo Sol (L), Nao (R)
Opening night sets the tone with ‘Provenance’, a one-off showcase led by the luminous Cleo Sol, reggae icon Chronixx, and the elusive and experimental collective SAULT. This world-exclusive performance is more than a headline—it’s a statement. The evening is rounded out by live performances from analogue-soul trio Gotts Street Park, tastemaker DJ and Soulection co-founder Joe Kay, and genre-defying R&B talents like Nao, Ms. Dynamite, and Sasha Keable. Club culture gets its moment too, with a back-to-back set from Jordss and the “Goddess of Rhythm” Karen Nyame KG, while Kirk Franklin brings gospel energy to a night already steeped in soul, spirituality and sonic storytelling. The No Signal collective curates the North Arena, offering a deeper dive into the global Black music canon.
Saturday 16 August – RTRN II DANCE curated by Chase & Status
Chase & Status (L), Overmono (R)
The tempo shifts dramatically as Chase & Status bring their RTRN II DANCE concept to Victoria Park for the first time. It’s a full-throttle homage to the UK’s rich dance music heritage, featuring some of the most legendary names in drum & bass, garage, jungle and more. Alongside their own headline set, expect electrifying performances from Overmono, Sammy Virji, Nia Archives, and Dimension. DJ royalty SHY FX returns with his iconic cuts, while SHERELLE b2b CLIPZ, Jyoty b2b Ahadadream, BAMBII, Arthi, and Hamdi keep the energy high and the basslines rolling. Expect dancing, sweating, and the sort of collective euphoria that only a Chase & Status rave can bring.
Friday 22 August – Barry Can’t Swim
Scottish producer and electronic darling Barry Can’t Swim headlines this Friday with a blissed-out blend of house, jazz, and club-ready grooves. He’s joined by the legendary Orbital, whose futuristic synths and '90s rave nostalgia remain as vital as ever, plus underground favourites like Avalon Emerson, The Blessed Madonna, and Prospa. Live sets from Confidence Man, SHYGIRL, Interplanetary Criminal, Leon Vynehall, and DJ HEARTSTRING bring genre-hopping brilliance to the fore, while French DJ Myd and rising stars like Sam Alfred, Saint Ludo, and Pretty Girl add international flavour to a night that blends joy, experimentation, and pure dancefloor escape.
Saturday 23 August – RAYE
Raye (L), Tyla (R)
After becoming the first artist to win six BRIT Awards in one night, RAYE returns to the stage with a headline show that promises both power and vulnerability in equal measure. Her genre-bending storytelling—equal parts ballad, banger, and soul confession—takes centre stage in what’s likely to be one of the festival’s most emotionally charged moments. She’ll be joined by rising global acts Tyla, the South African pop-R&B star behind viral hit "Water", as well as genre-defying performers Doechii and Jade, all contributing to a day of fierce female artistry and creative fearlessness.
Sunday 24 August – The Maccabees
The Maccabees (L), The Cribs (R)
Closing the festival with indie nostalgia and heart, The Maccabees reunite for their first show in eight years. It’s a major moment for fans of early 2000s British indie—and a rare chance to hear favourites like “Toothpaste Kisses” and “Pelican” live once again. Supporting acts include festival mainstays Bombay Bicycle Club, post-punk favourites Dry Cleaning, and cult-loved The Cribs, making for a Sunday that feels both familiar and exhilarating. Expect plenty of sing-alongs, stylishly dishevelled denim, and probably a few emotional tears in the crowd.
Event Timings
Most festival days: Gates open at 2pm, with early entry at 1pm for VIP and Primary Entry ticket holders.
Friday 22 August: Gates open at 3pm, early entry at 2pm.
Last entry: 8:30pm
Box Office closes: 8pm
All Points East 2025 Tickets
Tickets are available now at www.allpointseast.com.
Ticket options include:
General Admission
Primary Entry
VIP Garden
VIP Garden + VIP Pit
Early booking is advised—particularly for Friday 15 August and Saturday 23 August, both of which are expected to sell out.
How to Get There
Underground stations near Victoria Park:
Mile End Station – Central, District, and Hammersmith & City lines (10–15 mins walk)
Bethnal Green Station – Central line (also around 10–15 mins walk)
Night Tube services operate on the Central line Friday and Saturday nights only.
Overground stations nearby:
Cambridge Heath Station – 10 mins walk
Bethnal Green Overground – 10 mins walk
Bus routes serving the area:
8, 277, 309, 339, 388, D3, D6. Some may be diverted at night due to road closures.
