Lorde Headlines Opening Day of 2026 All Points East

Lorde, the Grammy-winning New Zealand singer-songwriter, has been announced as the headliner for the opening day of the 2026 All Points East festival in London. The 29-year-old artist, known for her introspective pop sound, will perform at Victoria Park on Saturday, August 22, 2026, marking her return to the UK stage following the current leg of her world tour.

The festival, an annual event that draws diverse music acts to the east London park, confirmed Lorde's slot alongside a supporting lineup featuring PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson, 2Hollis, Oklou, Audrey Hobert, Rose Gray, Esha Tewari, ML Buch, and Fabiana Palladino. Additional performers are expected to be revealed in the coming months. Organizers described the booking as a highlight, stating, "All Points East is honoured to welcome global superstar Lorde as a headliner for next summer. A Grammy-winning artist and cultural force, Lorde is known for her genre-defying sound, introspective lyricism and striking creative vision."

Lorde joins other announced headliners for the festival: Deftones on August 23, and Tyler, The Creator, who will take the stage for a two-night residency on August 28 and 29. The event's schedule spans...