The essential guide to Victoria Park’s All Points East 2025

15 May 2025 Local Hub Editor

From Friday 15 August to Sunday 24 August, Victoria Park will once again be the heartbeat of East London’s summer as All Points East returns. Over two weekends, the festival brings together some of the world’s most exciting artists, while weaving in a strong community thread through its free midweek programme, “In The Neighbourhood.”

In The Neighbourhood returns from Sunday 17 to Wednesday 20 August, inviting everyone to join Victoria Park’s free-entry midweek celebration. This four-day programme, in partnership with Tower Hamlets Council, offers live music, DJs, cinema, workshops, fitness, theatre, creative play, and street food—all reflecting the borough’s cultural diversity.

Friday 15 August – Headliner: Cleo Sol – Soulful and intimate

Cleo Sol needs little introduction: her honeyed voice and poignant lyricism have cemented her as one of Britain’s most emotive singers. From motherhood and personal growth to quiet resilience, her songs feel both deeply intimate and universally resonant. In the breadth of Victoria Park, her set will likely echo with hushed reflection, then rise into collective harmony as thousands of voices join in.

Surrounding her performance, Friday’s bill bursts with variety: Chronixx brings reggae warmth and movement; SAULT’s rare live show adds intrigue and socially charged soul; NAO layers futuristic R&B; Ms. Dynamite delivers UK garage energy; Gospel legend Kirk Franklin brings choir-driven vitality; plus Gotts Street Park, Sasha Keable, Mariah the Scientist, and Soulection’s Joe Kay round out a richly varied musical evening.

Saturday 16 August – Headliner: Chase & Status – Electronic intensity

Saturday shifts the energy spectrum with Chase & Status at the helm. The duo are drum-and-bass royalty, blending blazing beats with stadium-sized anthems. Their production brings gritty basslines and club-ready drops—perfect for a late-summer night under open skies.

Within their orbit, expect dancefloor heavyweights like Overmono, Nia Archives, Dimension, Joy Orbison, Shy FX, SP:MC and more, creating a non-stop, high-octane electronic journey from dusk till party lights go down.

Friday 22 August – Headliner: Barry Can’t Swim – Cosmic groove

As the second weekend begins, Barry Can’t Swim brings a cosmic, groove-soaked sound that blends funk, house, and electronic soul. Their headlining turn promises a lush auditory experience – warm, danceable, and enveloping – a perfect kick-off to weekend two.

Joining them are Confidence Man, Orbital, the ever-boundary-pushing Shygirl, and electronic curators like The Blessed Madonna, Myd, Leon Vynehall, and Marlon Hoffstadt, crafting a vibrant and exploratory electronic-leaning night.

Saturday 23 August – Headliner: RAYE – Bold and brilliant, with heart

RAYE brings headline power and personal story to the stage on Saturday. Fresh from chart domination and a Mercury Prize, her set is built for dynamic contrast: vulnerable piano ballads, fiery pop bangers, and brutally honest songwriting.

Adding depth, she’s joined by her sisters (Absolutely and Amma), making this more than just performance – it’s family debut meets pop triumph. Supporting acts such as Tyla, Doechii, JADE, and others make it one of the most electrifying, female-led festival days of the summer.

Sunday 24 August – Headliner: The Maccabees – Indie favourites reunited

Sunday closes the festival with a wave of nostalgia and indie charm as The Maccabees return. Their jangly guitars and melodic lyricism once defined an era, and their reunion promises to feel both nostalgic and newly invigorated, a fitting emotional crescendo to the weekend.

Sharing the stage with them are Bombay Bicycle Club, CMAT, Black Country, New Road, Dry Cleaning, The Cribs and more, offering everything from anthem-filled choruses to introspective post-punk—an ideal sonic blend for fans who love both reflection and sing-alongs.

Whether you’re there for Cleo Sol’s intimate soul, Chase & Status’s pulsating beats, Barry Can’t Swim’s cosmic warmth, RAYE’s empowering pop, or The Maccabees’ reunion anthems, All Points East 2025 crafts a soundtrack to East London’s summer that is eclectic.

All Points East tickets start at £79.95, with VIP and accessible upgrades to ensure music is shared by all.

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One thought on “The essential guide to Victoria Park’s All Points East 2025”

Peter

22 May 2018 at 8:07 am

A nice article but the truth is, there will be again:

– unbearable noise pollution around the park
– tons of litter including broken glass in the grass
– millions of nitrous oxide capsules everywhere
– intoxicated yobs harassing people
– public urination (including indecent exposure)
– ticket touts and drug dealers on every corner
– late night disturbance when the crowds head home
– fights, shouting, abuse and a lot of blue lights and sirens

No one offers any protection against all these issues for local residents.

– Police say it is all not crime but anti-social behaviour so it is not of interest to them
– Council say it is not to do with them but we should contact organisers
– Organisers make enough money not to care

These events are out of proportion, extremely poorly managed and only profit driven. Community events associated with them are only a smokescreen. Security provisions are amateurish and the damage caused to the park immense.