RALLY Festival 2026 Announces Full Lineup with Blood Orange as Headliner
RALLY, one of London's premier music festivals, has officially revealed its complete artist roster for the 2026 edition, set to take place in Southwark Park this August. The festival, which has quickly established itself as a standout event in the UK's day festival scene despite facing challenging weather in its early years, promises its most impressive lineup yet for its fourth installment.
Blood Orange Takes Curatorial Role for 2026 Edition
In a significant development announced last November, RALLY 2026 marks the first time the festival will be co-curated by a musician, with acclaimed artist Blood Orange confirmed as both headliner and creative collaborator. This partnership has shaped a diverse bill featuring cutting-edge pop, electronic, and dance music acts for the August Bank Holiday weekend, specifically Saturday, August 29.
The lineup includes notable performances from Daniel Avery with a full band, Time Out 2025 award favorite james K, and dance pioneers Optimo (Espacio). Festival organizers have emphasized this year's theme, 'Make Your Reality', which aims to highlight the dancefloor as a space for collective artistic expression amid growing digital saturation.
International Acts and Festival Details
RALLY 2026 will feature several exclusive performances, including the UK debut of Jump Source, the collaborative project of Montréal-based DJs Priori and Patrick Holland. Other confirmed acts include GENA (a new project from Liv.e and Karriem Riggins), prominent DJs Parris and Roman Flügel, and critically acclaimed artists like Norwegian electronic duo Smerz and experimental US rockers YHWH Nailgun.
The full alphabetical lineup for RALLY 2026 includes:
- Basic Chanel
- Ciel & DJ Voices
- Daniel Avery (live)
- dexter in the newsagent
- Gabi
- GENA
- Harri Pepper
- james K
- Jonny Rock
- Jump Source
- keiyaA
- Kiss Facility
- mark william lewis
- Nabihah Iqbal (DJ)
- Optimo (Espacio)
- Paquita Gordon
- Parris
- Roman Flügel
- Smerz
- spirit blue
- Tariq Al-Sabir
- thredd
- Voice Actor
- YWHW Nailgun
- Yuka Mizuhara
Ticket Information and Festival Growth
Presale tickets for RALLY 2026 will become available on February 27, with general sales starting March 2. Fans can register for presale access through the official RALLY website. Since its inception, the Southwark Park-based festival has carved a distinctive niche within London's competitive festival market, overcoming early weather challenges to become a celebrated annual event that showcases both established and emerging musical talent.
The 2026 edition represents a milestone for RALLY, combining artistic curation with a diverse musical offering that reflects London's vibrant cultural landscape. Festival organizers anticipate strong demand for tickets given the quality and variety of this year's lineup, which blends international stars with local favorites across multiple genres.
