All Points East 2026 Guide
Five big London festival days across two weekends in Victoria Park – everything you need to plan it properly, without the guesswork or the mid-crowd panic.
The most useful thing you can do before you arrive: decide your exit station and agree a meeting point. Do it now, before the day gets busy.
Quick links
Tickets · Security & entry · Hotels · Getting there · Lineup by day · Overview · Who it’s for · Dates & location · Free days (In The NBHD) · First-timer tips · Common mistakes · What people say · Accessibility · Related festivals · Map · FAQs · Final booking links
All Points East 2026 is five separate day events in Victoria Park, East London across 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30 August 2026. No camping — you go in, you watch your headliner, you go home or to a hotel. In theory it’s simple. In practice, the part that catches people out is always the leaving. The exit is where the day either lands well or falls apart. If you’re weighing up London festivals, also see our Lovebox Festival 2026 guide.
The format works better than a camping festival for a lot of people. You can control your environment more — you know where you’re sleeping, you can prepare your route precisely, and you’re not managing a tent at midnight. But it still needs a plan. This guide is that plan.
Scroll on for: the lineup by day, what each ticket costs, where to stay, how to get there and back, and the specific details that make the difference between a great day and an overwhelming one.
What makes All Points East different:
- Five separate lineups — you choose your exact day, not a full weekend
- City festival — no camping, real bed, real transport home
- Exit planning matters more than arrival — the end of the day is where most people go wrong
- Sound is strong near the stage, drops noticeably further back — positioning matters
What’s new for 2026
- Tyler, The Creator headlines twice — two separate days (28 & 29 Aug) with different support lineups. A two-day ticket is available.
- Outbreak Fest takeover returns — 23 Aug, strictly 16+. Deftones, IDLES, Interpol and more.
- Lorde and Twenty One Pilots headline the two remaining days — 22 and 30 Aug.
- In The Neighbourhood free programme returns 24–27 Aug between the two weekends (full programme TBC).
APE 2026 at a glance
- Best for: one-day headline trips with a real bed at the end
- Format: five separate day tickets — no camping, no wristband village
- Prices: GA from £64.95 (Outbreak) to £84.95 (Tyler)
- Hardest part: leaving after the headliner — plan your exit station before you go in
- Easiest base: Stratford (transport) or Bethnal Green (closest)
- Sunday warning: no Night Tube on 30 Aug — sort your exit in advance
- Age: 14+ general · 16+ Outbreak day (23 Aug) only
Quick fit check:
- Best for: one-day headline trips, London weekends, anyone who prefers a hotel bed to a tent
- Not ideal for: camping festival atmosphere, late-night wandering between stages, low-crowd environments
Last updated: 22 March 2026 — lineup, ticket prices and travel guidance checked against the official All Points East site and Ticketmaster event pages. Jump to: tickets · hotels · travel.
About this guide: Built using official sources first — festival site, travel guidance, ticket pages — then cross-referenced with consistent attendee feedback to flag real-world trade-offs. Affiliate disclosure: some links earn WarnFestivals a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Sources checked: Official APE site · Official lineup · Official travel guidance · Official event info & rules · Ticketmaster lineup listings
Lineup by day (2026)
Lineups drop in waves — what’s below is everything confirmed so far across the official APE site and Ticketmaster. Worth checking back in June/July when the later-stage slots usually fill in.
Headliners: Lorde · Outbreak Fest (Deftones, IDLES and more) · Tyler, The Creator (two nights) · Twenty One Pilots
Saturday 22 August 2026 – Lorde
GA from £79.95 + booking fee · Get tickets
- Lorde (headline)
- PinkPantheress · Zara Larsson · Djo · 2hollis · Oklou
- Also listed: Audrey Hobert, Rose Gray, Esha Tewari, ML Buch, Fabiana Palladino, Sienna Spiro, Erika de Casier, Erin leCount (plus more TBC).
This is the day to plan to arrive earliest. Lorde’s sets are dense and atmospheric — getting a position you can hold is worth the extra time. The crowd builds steadily and the field fills from mid-afternoon.
Sunday 23 August 2026 – Outbreak Fest (strictly 16+)
GA from £64.95 + booking fee · Get tickets
- Outbreak Fest (festival takeover)
- Deftones · IDLES · Amyl and The Sniffers · JPEGMAFIA · Interpol · Mannequin Pussy
- Also listed: EsDeeKid, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, Basement, Wisp, Deafheaven, Show Me The Body, Blawan, Ecca Vandal (plus more TBC).
⚠️ Outbreak day is strictly 16+ only. Under-16s will not be admitted regardless of ticket. Also worth knowing: this is the loudest, most intense day sonically and in terms of crowd energy. If that matters for your planning, factor it in.
Friday 28 August 2026 – Tyler, The Creator (day 1)
GA from £84.95 + booking fee · Get tickets · Two-day ticket also available
- Tyler, The Creator (headline)
- Rex Orange County · Turnstile · Mariah the Scientist · Vince Staples · Jean Dawson
- Also listed: Clipse, Ravyn Lenae, Sexyy Red, Yebba, Ghostface Killah, SYD, Faye Webster, Danny Brown, AG Club, La Reezy, Mustard & Friends Takeover (plus more TBC).
Saturday 29 August 2026 – Tyler, The Creator (day 2)
GA from £84.95 + booking fee · Get tickets · Two-day ticket also available
- Tyler, The Creator (headline)
- Daniel Caesar · Baby Keem · Dijon · Samara Cyn · Quadeca
- Also listed: Jim Legxacy, Khamari, Mike, Partyof2, Mustard & Friends Takeover (plus more TBC).
If you’re doing both Tyler days, plan where you’re staying between them now rather than leaving it — it affects which route makes sense and how tired you’ll be going into day two.
Sunday 30 August 2026 – Twenty One Pilots
GA from £69.95 + booking fee · Get tickets
- Twenty One Pilots (headline)
- Wunderhorse · Ren · bbno$ · PVRIS · Nova Twins · Dead Pony · Kid Kapichi · LEAP
- Plus more TBC.
⚠️ Sunday Night Tube warning: Night Tube does not run on Sunday nights. This is the one that consistently catches people off-guard — plan your route home or book a hotel before you go in. A tired, post-concert scramble for a bus at midnight is not the ending the day deserves.
What the headliners are like to plan around
Lorde — theatrical and precise, the kind of show where position genuinely shapes the experience. Aim to arrive by early afternoon, find a spot with good stage sightlines, and stay there. The crowd builds steadily and repositioning late is stressful.
Tyler, The Creator — chaotic-good energy, high crowd density, very physically involving. If large close-packed crowds are difficult, the edges of the field are a real option — the sound carries well at APE and the show still lands with more space around you.
Twenty One Pilots — high-production theatrical show, devoted crowd. Good day for anyone who wants a clear event arc: support acts, build, headline, done. The Sunday timing makes exit planning especially important.
Official lineup pages: Official lineup · Ticketmaster lineup listings
Tickets for All Points East 2026
Each day is a separate event with its own ticket — you’re not buying a weekend pass, you’re buying into a specific lineup. That’s actually one of the things I appreciate about APE: there’s no pressure to be there for all five days. You pick the one or two that matter to you, and that’s your festival.
2026 GA ticket prices (from, + booking fee):
- Sat 22 Aug – Lorde: from £79.95
- Sun 23 Aug – Outbreak Fest (16+): from £64.95
- Fri 28 Aug – Tyler, The Creator: from £84.95
- Sat 29 Aug – Tyler, The Creator: from £84.95
- Sun 30 Aug – Twenty One Pilots: from £69.95
Prices are tiered — earlier releases are cheapest, later ones cost more for the same ticket type. VIP Pit and VIP Garden upgrades are available on most days. Two-day tickets for Tyler (28+29 Aug) also available.
- Ticket style: Day tickets per event date (22 / 23 / 28 / 29 / 30 August 2026).
- Camping: No.
- Age: 14+ general · 16+ Outbreak day · under-16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+.
- Add-ons: VIP Pit, VIP Garden, Early Entry, accessible tickets (requires Nimbus Card ID or AXS access registration).
A note on buying safely: only use official sellers — Ticketmaster or AXS. The grey market for APE tickets is active and the fakes are convincing.
If a price looks noticeably below the figures above, it’s almost certainly too good to be true. A rejected ticket on the day is not worth the saving.
Rules and entry info: Official event info & rules
Which day to buy if you’re unsure: pick the headliner you’d most regret missing. APE works best when you’re there for a specific reason rather than going because it’s on. One well-planned day beats two days of vague FOMO.
Security & entry
Entry at APE is well organised, but queues build quickly — especially mid-afternoon when most people arrive.
- Bag policy: small bags only (A4 size or smaller). Expect a bag search on entry — larger bags slow you down and may be turned away.
- Prohibited items: aerosols, glass, large bags, professional cameras with detachable lenses, selfie sticks, drones. Full list on the official event info page.
- ID: bring it if you look under 25. Outbreak day (23 Aug) is strictly 16+ — ID will be checked and refusal at the gate is real.
- Busiest arrival window: 3pm–6pm on most days. If you want to get in smoothly and find your spot, aim to arrive before 2pm.
- Ticket: have it pulled up and ready before you join the queue — on your phone or printed. Don’t rely on data signal at the gate.
The simplest way to avoid entry stress: go light, go early, have your ticket ready. Every minute you spend at the gate is a minute you’re not inside finding your spot before the crowd builds.
Free days: In The Neighbourhood (In The NBHD)
Between the two ticketed weekends, APE runs In The Neighbourhood — a free programme in Victoria Park across approximately 24–27 August 2026, in partnership with Tower Hamlets Council.
Previous years have included outdoor cinema, live music, street food markets, open-air theatre, yoga, children’s workshops, drag shows and sports sessions. No ticket, no wristband, no queue to get in — just the park.
For anyone staying in London across the full week, the NBHD days are worth building in. The pace is completely different from the festival days — quieter, free to move around, no crowd pressure. A good counterpoint to the busy weekend days.
Official In The Neighbourhood page — 2026 programme TBC.
What All Points East actually is
APE is best described as a series of very large outdoor gigs that happen to share a park. There’s no wristband village, no 3am stage to wander to. You arrive, you watch music, you leave. For people who want a camping-weekend atmosphere, that’s a limitation. For people who want a clean, well-structured day out, it’s the whole point.
What works well: real bed, real food, you can leave the moment you’ve had enough, Tube home with no traffic nightmare.
What takes adjustment: your experience is heavily shaped by where you stand and how well you’ve planned your exit. Both are entirely within your control — which is what this guide is for.
- Best for: Friends / Groups · Adults / 25+ · Couples — anyone who wants a big headline show without the full festival commitment
- Vibe: City energy, strong food and drink options, concentrated around headliner sets
- History: APE launched in 2018 — headliners over the years have included The Chemical Brothers, The Strokes, Bon Iver, LCD Soundsystem, Mitski, RAYE and Chase & Status
Who it’s for (and who it’s not)
This is for you if…
- You want a big headline show with a real bed at the end of the night.
- You like being able to plan your day precisely — APE has a clear structure and a predictable format.
- You’re comfortable with a simple route: Tube in, festival, headline, Tube out.
- You want to be able to leave on your own terms — day tickets mean no sunk-cost pressure to stay longer than feels right.
Not ideal if…
- You want the camping-weekend feeling — APE is a gig, not a village.
- Large dense crowds at exits are a hard limit — post-headliner leaving can be very congested around the gates and stations.
- You’re sensitive to noise with no control over it — the area immediately in front of the stage is very loud; positions further back are significantly quieter but the mix can feel thin.
- Unpredictable sensory environments are difficult — dust on dry days, crowd density variation and long queues at busy bars are all real factors here.
Reality check:
- A lot of people go for one day and go home — having a specific plan is completely normal.
- Where you stand matters a lot, and it’s entirely plannable in advance — see the first-timer tips section for detail.
- The exit is the hardest part of the day if you haven’t thought it through. It’s the easiest part if you have.
Dates & location
- Festival days: 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30 August 2026
- Free NBHD days: 24–27 August 2026 (programme TBC)
- Where: Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets, London E3 5TB
- Camping: No
- Age: 14+ general (16+ Outbreak day)
Hotels — where to stay
Sorting accommodation before anything else is the right order for APE. Where you stay determines your entire exit strategy — and the exit strategy determines whether the day ends well.
The core principle: your hotel should sit between the festival and a low-friction route home. Somewhere that means you’re not making complex decisions at 11pm when you’re tired and the streets around Mile End are packed.
Stratford — the practical choice
- Why it works: biggest hotel selection in East London, strong late-night transport, simple Central line connection in both directions.
- The journey: Central line to Mile End, then a 12-minute walk — straightforward and the same route every time.
- Good for: groups who need a clear single meeting point, anyone who wants maximum transport flexibility.
Shoreditch / Liverpool Street — for the London weekend
- Why it works: excellent food and bar options before the festival, and a strong hub for onward National Rail if you’re heading out of London the next morning.
- The journey: Central line or Overground options depending on exact hotel location.
- Good for: couples or groups who want the festival to be part of a broader London trip.
Bethnal Green / Hackney — closest to the park
- Why it works: shortest distance after the show — a 10–15 minute walk or a short cab. Premier Inn London Hackney is a reliable option in this area.
- Good for: anyone for whom minimising post-show travel is the priority. On the Sunday (30 Aug, no Night Tube), this is the lowest-stress option.
Our recommendation: for a first visit or solo trip, Stratford gives the most options if anything goes wrong. For repeat visitors who know their exit, Bethnal Green/Hackney is the lowest-stress finish to the day.
Book early: East London fills fast on these weekends — the Tyler days especially. Prices go up noticeably in the weeks before.
Getting there — and getting out
The travel planning is the part of any APE trip that most people underestimate. Not because it’s complicated — it genuinely isn’t — but because having every step mapped out in advance is what makes the day feel manageable rather than reactive.
Note on the Travel button: it links to train tickets for getting to London. Use it to price your main route in. For the final leg to the park, use the official APE guidance below — station arrangements can change year to year.
Getting there by train
Most people arrive via London Liverpool Street, then switch to the Central line for Mile End or Bethnal Green — both around a 10–15 minute walk from the festival gates.
If you’re travelling from outside London, book advance train tickets early. August prices rise sharply in the weeks before the event, especially on Tyler and Lorde days when demand spikes.
By Tube / Overground
Mile End (Central / District / H&C) and Bethnal Green (Central) are both around a 10–15 minute walk. Cambridge Heath (Overground) is a quieter alternative worth knowing.
Most out-of-London visitors aim for Liverpool Street first, then switch. Bethnal Green is often the better arrival station — one line from Liverpool Street, direct walk, no complex navigation needed at the end of a long day.
By car
Don’t drive to the festival. No public parking on site and post-show road closures make pick-ups slow.
Blue Badge parking is available — book via the accessible ticket process. Otherwise drive to a station and Tube the last leg.
Taxis / cycling
PHV pick-ups use a designated point a short walk from exits — follow signage, don’t try to hail on the street.
Post-show Ubers surge heavily around Mile End. Book in advance or walk a few streets before requesting. Cycling is popular — bike parking is in the park, bring a good lock.
Travel micro-plan — what actually works
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Option A — Stratford base (most flexible)
Train to Liverpool Street → Central line → Mile End → 10–15 min walk
Best for: first-timers, groups, anyone who wants maximum backup options -
Option B — Bethnal Green base (lowest stress exit)
Train to Liverpool Street → Central line → Bethnal Green → 12 min walk to hotel
Best for: Sunday 30 Aug (no Night Tube), avoiding post-show crowds -
Option C — Liverpool Street hub (same-day travel)
National Rail into Liverpool Street → Central line → Bethnal Green or Mile End
Best for: travelling in and out of London on the same day
Reality check: the last 20 minutes of your day matter more than the first 8 hours. Plan your exit before you arrive — not after the headliner finishes.
The exit plan — do this now, not later:
- Decide your exit station before you go in and write it in your phone notes or tell everyone in your group. Don’t leave this to a discussion after the headline.
- Pick a meeting point inside the festival (a food stall, a landmark) and a second one outside near your station exit. Groups split in the crowd — having both means you’re not stuck.
- If queues and crowds are a stress point, leaving 5–10 minutes before the final song makes a significant difference. The headliner won’t notice. The crowd difference will.
- Night Tube: Fri/Sat only on the Central line. Sunday (30 Aug) has no Night Tube. Plan accordingly — don’t rely on it.
For the latest station guidance and pick-up point details: Official travel guidance
First-timer tips
These aren’t generic festival advice. These are the specific things that matter at APE in particular, based on consistent attendee feedback and what makes the difference between a great day and a difficult one.
- Arrive earlier than feels necessary. Not just to beat queues — though that helps — but because the first hour inside is the best time to orient yourself. Find the toilets, find water, walk the perimeter of your area. Doing that calmly before it gets busy means you’re not doing it in a panic at capacity.
- Pick your position and commit to it. APE is not a festival where you can wander freely between stages without cost. Once the field fills, moving requires effort and energy. Decide where you want to be for the headliner and get there in good time.
- Power bank and a low-data plan. Signal in a packed Victoria Park is unreliable. Download your Tube map, your ticket, your hotel confirmation and your route home before you arrive. Don’t rely on data being available when you need it.
- Bring a layer you won’t resent carrying. August in London is unpredictable. It can be 27°C at 5pm and noticeably cold by 10pm. A light packable layer in a small bag is not optional if you’re staying for the headliner.
- Dust on dry days is real. Victoria Park’s standing areas can generate significant dust when it’s been dry. If you’re sensitive to this — eyes, breathing — a light face covering and eye drops are worth packing.
- Know the rules for your specific day. Age restrictions, bag policy and prohibited items vary. Check the official info for your event date — not the general page, your specific date. Official event info & rules.
What to wear
The APE crowd is smart-casual with occasional standout pieces — not full festival costume, but not just jeans and a t-shirt either. Practically:
- Trainers only — you’re standing on park ground all day. Anything less comfortable will register by mid-afternoon.
- Cross-body bag or zipped pockets — easier to manage in dense crowds and quicker at bars.
- Minimal bag — entry queues move faster with small bags and it’s less to manage once you’re inside.
- One standout piece if you want the APE look — a jacket, sunglasses, a good hat. The crowd has a visual energy and joining it is fun if that’s your thing.
Fashion inspo from previous years (useful for getting the tone): Best crowd fashion (2025) · Crowd looks (2025)
Common mistakes — and how to avoid them
These are the ones that come up most often. None of them are hard to avoid if you know about them in advance.
- Not having an exit plan. This is the big one. Working out which Tube station to use after the headliner — in a crowd of thousands, when tired — is much harder than deciding in advance. Write it down beforehand. Tell your group. It takes two minutes.
- Assuming any position will sound the same. Sound at APE is noticeably position-dependent. Spots at the back of the main field can feel thin and distant. Close to the speakers, the same show feels completely different. If the audio experience matters, arrive early enough to position well.
- Ignoring the dust. Hot dry days produce real dust from the standing areas. It’s not dangerous but it’s uncomfortable, especially if you’re sensitive. Hydrate more than you think you need to, and pack eye drops.
- Overpacking. This is a city festival. You don’t need a camping bag. The lighter you go, the easier the whole day is — entry queue, movement inside, journey home.
- Wrong day ticket. Each date has its own event page, lineup and entry rules. Double-check the date printed on your ticket before you travel. Simple to check, annoying to get wrong.
- Assuming Outbreak day rules apply to other days. The 16+ rule is only for 23 August. All other days are 14+. But age check processes can vary — always have ID if you look young.
What people say
The pattern across multiple years of attendee feedback is consistent enough to be useful for planning.
What works
- Hotel bed instead of a tent — real sleep, real shower
- Strong day-specific lineups — pick exactly who you want to see
- Tube home beats post-festival traffic every time
- No sunk-cost pressure — day tickets mean you leave when you want
What catches people out
- Exit congestion after the headliner — the streets fill fast
- Sound drops noticeably further back in the crowd
- Sunday travel — no Night Tube, needs planning
- It’s not a camping festival — don’t go expecting Glastonbury
Accessibility
APE holds Gold status on Attitude is Everything’s Charter of Best Practice — the highest rating for Deaf and disabled music fans.
What’s available on the day
- Ground Level Viewing Area — less dense standing area with seating options. Good for people who need more space or lower crowd pressure around them.
- Viewing Platform — for wheelchair users and those for whom ground-level standing isn’t suitable. PA ticket included at no extra cost.
- Accessible toilets — staffed, located at each Viewing Platform and First Aid area.
- Blue Badge parking — available at no extra cost when booking accessible tickets.
Sort this before you travel
- ☐ Register for a Nimbus Card ID or the free AXS access scheme — required to book accessible tickets (do this weeks in advance, not the day before)
- ☐ Book your accessible ticket once registered — don’t leave it late, allocations are limited
- ☐ If using Blue Badge parking: note the car park is locked between ~21:00–23:45 (Fri/Sat) and ~20:30–23:30 (Sun). Plan whether you’re staying until the end or leaving early
- ☐ Decide: Ground Level Viewing Area (more space, standing) or Viewing Platform (elevated, wheelchair-suitable) — choose when booking
- ☐ Check the entry rules for your specific event date — accessibility arrangements can vary day to day
Full details: Official accessibility & ticket page
Festival location map
Address: Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets, London E3 5TB
Aim for Mile End or Bethnal Green on arrival and follow event signage from there. Cambridge Heath (Overground) is worth knowing as a less-crowded alternative if the main stations feel too busy on the day.
FAQs
Is All Points East 2026 a camping festival?
No. It’s a city day festival — you go in, watch the show, and go home or to a hotel. No tents, no camping fields, no Sunday morning pack-down. Most people treat it as a big outdoor London gig.
What are the ticket prices for All Points East 2026?
GA tickets start from: Lorde (22 Aug) £79.95; Outbreak Fest (23 Aug) £64.95; Tyler, The Creator (28 & 29 Aug) £84.95 each; Twenty One Pilots (30 Aug) £69.95. All plus booking fee. A two-day ticket is available for both Tyler nights. Prices may rise in later ticket releases.
What are the age restrictions?
General admission is 14+. Outbreak Fest day (23 August) is strictly 16+ — no exceptions. All under-16s at other days must be with a parent or guardian aged 18+.
Which stations are best for getting to Victoria Park?
Mile End (Central/District/H&C) and Bethnal Green (Central) are the main options — both roughly a 10–15 minute walk. Cambridge Heath (Overground) is a quieter alternative worth knowing. Check official travel guidance close to your date for the latest station and gate info.
Does Night Tube run after the festival?
Night Tube runs on the Central line on Friday and Saturday nights only. It does not run on Sunday nights — this catches a lot of people out after the Twenty One Pilots show (30 Aug). Plan your Sunday exit in advance: Overground, bus, or stay close to the park.
What is In The Neighbourhood?
In The Neighbourhood (In The NBHD) is APE’s free-to-enter midweek programme running between the two ticketed weekends — approximately 24–27 August 2026. It typically includes outdoor cinema, live music, street food, theatre and family activities. No ticket needed. Full 2026 programme TBC — check the official NBHD page.
What’s the biggest mistake first-timers make?
Not having an exit plan. Deciding which Tube station you’re using after the headliner finishes — when you’re tired and the streets are packed — is much harder than deciding in advance. Write it down before you go in.
Are there accessible tickets and facilities?
Yes — APE holds Gold status on Attitude is Everything’s Charter of Best Practice. Options include a Ground Level Viewing Area and Viewing Platform. Booking requires a Nimbus Card ID or AXS access registration. Full details: official accessibility page.
More help: Official FAQs
Ready to plan All Points East 2026?
Buy the day that matters to you, sort your hotel base in East London, and write down your exit station before you travel. That’s the whole plan. Everything else is detail — and the detail is all in this guide.
One last thing: agree a split-up meeting point with anyone you’re going with. Inside the festival and one outside near your exit station. Two minutes of planning, zero minutes of post-show panic.
Key info
- Where: Victoria Park, London
- Address: E3 5TB
- When: 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30 August 2026
- Free days: 24–27 Aug (In The NBHD)
- Genre: City Festival
- Camping: No
- Age: 14+ (16+ Outbreak day)
- Tickets: Day tickets · GA from £64.95–£84.95
- Main hub: Liverpool Street
Most important thing: decide your exit station and meeting point before you go in. Everything else is secondary.