The late May Bank Holiday Weekend is set to be a scorcher, and there is no better place to enjoy the sunshine than at the beloved south London electronic music festival GALA. London's trendiest electronic music enthusiasts will converge on Peckham Rye Park from Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24. This year's lineup is a who's who of the biggest names in dance music, but there is more than just electronic sounds on the bill. Major artists in UK hip-hop and grime are playing GALA 2026, including Casisdead, Giggs, Novelist, and D Double E.
When and Where Is GALA 2026?
The festival takes place at Peckham Rye Park (SE15 3UA) from May 22 to 24, 2026. The entrance is opposite Colyton Road. Timings are as follows: Friday from 2pm to 10.30pm, Saturday from 12pm to 10.30pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 10.30pm. Last entry for general tickets on Friday is 6pm, and on Saturday it is 5pm.
Full Lineup and Set Times
Friday, May 22
Joy Stage: Keyrah (2pm-3.30pm), Ikonika and Shannen SP (3.30pm-4.50pm), Lil Silva and Bok Bok (4.50pm-6pm), Casisdead (6pm-6.45pm), Desiree (6.45pm-8pm), Benji B and Judah (8pm-9.10pm), Giggs (9.10pm-10.30pm).
Patio Stage: Mona Yim (2pm-3.30pm), Qendresa (DJ) (3.30pm-5pm), D Double E (5pm-5.30pm), Izco (5.30pm-6.30pm), Novelist (6.30pm-7.15pm), Conducta (7.15pm-8.45pm), Todd Edwards (8.45pm-10pm).
Pleasure Dome: Carré and Beatrice M. (2pm-3.30pm), Mia Koden w/ SP:MC (3.30pm-5pm), Bakey w/ SP:MC (5pm-5.45pm), Objekt (5.45pm-7.30pm), Hamdi w/ D Double E (7.30pm-8.20pm), Mala w/ Sgt Pokes (8.20pm-10pm).
1908 Stage: Mi-El (2pm-3.30pm), CCL (3.30pm-5.30pm), DJ Fart in the Club (5.30pm-7pm), Tim Reaper (7pm-8.30pm), Djrum (8.30pm-10pm).
Donna's Stage: Facta and K-Lone (2pm-4.30pm), Surusinghe (4.30pm-6pm), George Daniel and Oscar Farell (6pm-7.30pm), Or:la and Pariah (7.30pm-9pm), Paranoid London (Live) feat. Josh Caffé (9pm-9.45pm).
Corner Stone: Born N Bread (2pm-2.30pm), Tilly Indigo (2.30pm-3.30pm), Winner 1 (3.30pm-4.30pm), Abimbola (4.30pm-5.30pm), Winner 2 (5.30pm-6.30pm), Onai (6.30pm-7.30pm), Infinite Sands (7.30pm-8.30pm), Elladhc (8.30pm-9.30pm).
Saturday, May 23
Joy Stage: Sophie McAlister (12pm-2.30pm), Logic1000 (2.30pm-4pm), Bullet Tooth (4pm-5.30pm), X Club. (5.30pm-7pm), DJ Seinfeld (7pm-8.30pm), Saoirse presents TEM₀₀ (A/V) (8.30pm-10.30pm).
Patio Stage: The Cause FM (12pm-2.30pm), Job Jobse (2.30pm-5.30pm), Sedef Adasï (5.30pm-7pm), Sonja Moonear (7pm-8.30pm), Call Super (8.30pm-10.15pm).
Pleasure Dome: Peach (ambient and downtempo set) (12pm-1.30pm), CK (1.30pm-3.30pm), DJ Sweet6teen (3.30pm-5.30pm), Steffi x Virginia (Live) (5.30pm-6.45pm), Midland (6.45pm-8.15pm), Peach & Prosumer (8.15pm-10.15pm).
1908 Stage: No Plastic and Zaytoona (12pm-2pm), Tasha (2pm-3.30pm), Kia and Priori (3.30pm-5.30pm), Tikiman and Richard Akingbehin (5.30pm-7pm), Livwutang (7pm-8.30pm), Verraco (8.30pm-10pm).
Donna's Stage: Rob Mello (12pm-2.30pm), Niks (2.30pm-4pm), Detroit In Effect (4pm-5.30pm), Radioactive Man (Live) (5.30pm-7pm), Bashkka (7pm-8.30pm), Freakenstein (8.30pm-10pm).
Corner Stone: S3BA (1pm-3pm), Mika (3pm-5pm), Meilgaarden (5pm-6.45pm), Tai Lokun (6.45pm-8pm), Elkka (8pm-10pm).
Sunday, May 24
Joy Stage: Minna (12pm-3pm), Dee Diggs and Omoloko (3pm-4.30pm), Cassy (4.30pm-6.30pm), Chaos In The CBD (6.30pm-8.30pm), Seth Troxler (8.30pm-10.30pm).
Patio Stage: Anthea (12pm-2pm), Laurine and Cecilio (2pm-4pm), Dyed Soundorom (4pm-6pm), Christian AB (6pm-8pm), Lil' Louis (8pm-10pm).
Pleasure Dome: Sarahtonin (12pm-1.30pm), Bjørn Torske (1.30pm-3pm), Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy (3pm-4.30pm), Gilles Peterson (4.30pm-6pm), Talaboman (6pm-8pm), Todd Terje (8pm-10.15pm).
1908 Stage: Kléo (12pm-2pm), Musclecars (2pm-3.30pm), Charlie Dark and Ruby Savage (3.30pm-5pm), Joe Claussell (5pm-7pm), Antal and Hunee and Palms Trax (7pm-10.15pm).
Donna's Stage: System Olympia (12pm-2pm), Mad Professor (2pm-3pm), CC:DISCO! (3pm-4.30pm), Isaac Carter (4.30pm-6pm), Amaliah and Jennifer Loveless (6pm-8pm), Moxie (8pm-10pm).
Corner Stone: Savanna Small (12pm-1.30pm), Oscillation (1.30pm-4pm), Zjoso (Tripou) (4pm-5.30pm), Sticky Dub (5.30pm-7pm), Jaxx TMS (7pm-8.30pm), Mr Redley (8.30pm-10pm).
All timings are approximate and subject to change. Check the GALA website for the most up-to-date listings.
How to Get to GALA Festival
The nearest train stations are Peckham Rye and Honor Oak Park. There will be designated parking spaces for e-bikes, as well as a taxi and pick-up area on East Dulwich Road.
Tickets for GALA 2026
Some tickets are still available on Resident Advisor, though only for Friday and Sunday. At the time of writing, tickets start from £76.50. There is also an official resale platform on Resident Advisor.
Weather Forecast
The weather is looking glorious. Festivalgoers should ensure they stay well hydrated and apply sun cream. The day-by-day breakdown: Friday is sunny with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Saturday is sunny with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C, with a slight chance of rain between 4pm and 8pm. Sunday is sunny with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. All three days will have high levels of pollen and UV.
