Your guide to All Points East and Field Day festivals at Victoria Park

As was the case in 2021, All Points East has amalgamated with Field Day, combining forces to offer six days of music across two weekends.

It’s always one of the biggest events in London’s summer calendar, and this year looks to be no different. Here’s what you need to know…

When and where are All Points East and Field Day?

Victoria Park in east London is the home of both festivals, with six days booked out, starting on August 19 and closing on August 28.

Field Day is sandwiched in between the All Points East action, taking place on Saturday August 20.

Who’s on the All Points East and Field Day line-ups?

Friday August 19

Damon Albarn’s Gorillaz will headline the opening day, with Bristol punks Idles and US hardcore favourites Turnstile among the other top-billed acts. Elsewhere things are pretty eclectic (as is the case on other days), with rap titan Pusha T, pop experimentalist Yves Tumour and the Mercury Prize-nominated Self Esteem standing out.

Saturday August 20

This first Saturday welcomes Field Day, which is very much the dance music-focused part of proceedings. Two legends of electronic music — The Chemical Brothers and Kraftwerk — are co-headliners, but there are some top-tier names throughout: Peggy Gou, Moodymann, Floating Points, Squarepusher and more.

Thursday August 25

Aussie psych-rocker Tame Impala is top of the bill on the Thursday installment, with one of the festival’s tighter line-ups in support: be sure to catch US indie-pop artist Caroline Polachek, Yorkshire synth-wielders Working Men’s Club and LA musician Sudan Archives.

Friday August 26

Rock music is the presiding force here, with The National headlining. Fleet Foxes and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard are the two other biggest names, but we’ll certainly be making our way to see the ever innovative Low and art-pop artist Perfume Genius beforehand.

Saturday August 27

Aside from Field Day, this is probably the danciest line up of the lot, with Disclosure as headliners, the and the likes of Fred again.., Joy Orbison and Sherelle dropping in for some floor-filling sets. James Blake and Charli XCX are the other two biggest names of the day.

Sunday August 28

Closing the festival are the always magnetic Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, who are making their only UK festival appearance of the year. Michael Kiwanuka will bring his soulful sounds to the main stage, and there will also be the chance to see The Smile — aka Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner — in one of their first festival outings as a trio.

How to get tickets for All Points East

Tickets are sold separately for each day, and there is space remaining for each one. Currently, prices start at £68, with the exception of Field Day, which begins at £79.50.

Head here to buy yours.

How to travel to Victoria Park for All Points East and Field Day

As always with a London festival, public transport is the way to go — organisers have confirmed that there will be no parking on-site or in the immediate vicinity of Victoria Park.

Mile End on the District, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines, and Bethnal Green on the Central line are the two best options for travelling via the Tube — both are around 10 to 15 minutes away on foot. On the Overground, Cambridge Heath is your best bet.

For the bus, 8, 277, 309, 339, 388, D3, D6 are the nearby routes, but there may be route diversions on the day. Check the TfL website for more information closer to the time.

There will also be a designated taxi pick-up spot, with signs at the event directing attendees to that area. And if you want to cycle, there is dedicated bike parking at Victoria Park, although you’ll need to bring your own lock.