SXSW London 2026 lineup revealed
SXSW London 2026 has unveiled a heavyweight first wave of performers led by Tiwa Savage, Earl Sweatshirt, ODUMODUBLVCK, Rachel Chinouriri and Circa Waves, as the festival prepares to take over East London
SXSW London 2026 has dropped a heavyweight first lineup, led by Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage, U.S. rap icon Earl Sweatshirt, Nigerian genre‑shifter ODUMODUBLVCK, rising alt‑pop favourite Rachel Chinouriri, and indie mainstays Circa Waves, as the festival prepares to take over East London from June 1 to 6.
The announcement marks the festival’s return to Shoreditch, where SXSW London will once again spread across venues, clubs and cultural spaces for a week of global music discovery.
This year’s opening wave blends established names with breakthrough talent, including soft‑rock siblings Infinity Song, Hackney’s own Amaria BB, experimental producer‑DJ Sega Bodega, and acclaimed post‑punk outfit Shame. Grammy‑winning hitmaker Fraser T Smith and legendary DJ Pete Tong also join the bill, with Tong appearing exclusively for industry pass holders.
Organisers say the 2026 edition builds on the success of last year’s debut, doubling down on SXSW’s mission to spotlight underground scenes alongside internationally recognised artists.
The festival aims to create a space where discovery and star power sit side by side — a hallmark of the original Austin event now taking root in London.
Adem Holness, Head of Music at SXSW London, said the lineup reflects the communities shaping the future of music: “At a moment when technology can generate endless music, what really shapes the future are the communities and scenes where artists push culture forward in their own contexts. From artists like Sega Bodega reimagining live electronic performance, to bands like Shame building careers on their own terms, and artists like ODUMODUBLVCK bypassing genre and fusing his cultural influences into something entirely his own. The future of music isn’t uniform.”
Holness added that bringing emerging artists and established acts together across East London creates a unique environment where audiences can stumble upon something new moments before catching a global name.
Music wristbands are now on sale, starting at £25 for a one‑day pass or £79 for the full festival. Head HERE for tickets.
