Bastille and The Wombats will co-headline at the Crystal Palace Bowl on Thursday, August 13, with general admission tickets still available from £63.35. Doors open at 5pm, and the event is part of the new Palace Bowl Presents festival running from July 31 to August 16.
Co-Headliners and Their Hits
Bastille, formed in London in 2010, features Dan Smith, Kyle Simmons, Will Farquarson, and Chris "Woody" Wood. Their breakout single "Pompeii" reached number two on the UK charts and helped their debut album "Bad Blood" top the charts. Subsequent albums "Wild World" (2016) and "Give Me The Future" (2022) also achieved number one status.
The Wombats, formed in 2003 by Dan Haggis, Matthew Murphy, and Tord Øverland Knudsen, gained fame with their 2007 album "A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation," featuring hits like "Let's Dance to Joy Division." Their 2022 album "Fix Yourself, Not The World" became their first number one on the UK albums chart.
Setlists and Support Acts
According to setlist.fm, Bastille's average 2026 setlist includes "Pompeii," "Things We Lost in the Fire," "Good Grief," "Flaws," and "Happier." The Wombats' festival setlist features "Moving to New York," "Kill the Director," "Greek Tragedy," and "Let's Dance to Joy Division."
Support acts include alt-pop band Cherryholt from Stamford, Lincolnshire, and female indie rock duo Prima Queen, fronted by Louise Macphail and Kristin McFadden. DJ Propaganda will perform between acts.
Ticket Details and Venue History
Tickets range from £63.35 for general admission to £52.15 for local residents and £113.75 for VIP. Cheaper entry is available before 7pm. The Crystal Palace Bowl, opened in 1961, has hosted legends like Pink Floyd, The Beach Boys, and Bob Marley's final London show.
Fans can expect a night of 2010s electropop and alt-rock, with both bands delivering high-energy performances. The festival continues through August 16, offering multiple opportunities to experience the historic venue.
