Odeal, Ayra Starr and Kwn will also perform at the festival in East London.
All Points East 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest music festivals. Held in Victoria Park, the festival has announced exciting additions to its line-up. Taking place across several weekends in August, the acts confirmed for Friday, 21 August include Jorja Smith, Tems, Odeal, Ayra Starr, and kwn.
Jorja hails from the West Midlands, England. In 2016, she made her debut and has been wowing the music world with her soulful voice. Her first single was "Blue Lights", and her hits include "Be Honest" and "On My Mind." Over her career, she has been awarded the BRIT Critics’ Choice Award and was named Best British Female Artist at the BRIT Awards.
Tems, real name Temilade Openiyi, was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She is famous for her music, which combines Afro and R&B sounds. Her singles include "Damages," "Free Fall", and "Free Mind." She featured on Wizkid’s "Essence," which hit the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 and notched up a Grammy Award nomination. She also went on to win a Grammy Award for "Wait for U."
The German-Nigerian singer Odeal fuses Afro and R&B sounds. Born in Germany and raised in Nigeria, Spain, and the United Kingdom, he brings different influences to his music. He rose to prominence with his single "Soh Soh." The track went on to win him the MOBO Awards for Best Newcomer and Best R&B/Soul Act.
Ayra Starr, real name Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, is a Nigerian pop and Afrobeats star. In 2021, she released her debut single, "Bloody Samaritan" and has since built a firm following. Over her career, she has won Best African Music Act and Best International Act at the MOBO Awards. Her singles include "All the Love" and "Rush."
Kwn is a British singer, songwriter, rapper and producer. His famous singles include "Worst Behaviour," which entered the UK singles chart, and its remix entered the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. His singles also include " No Cinderella " and Eyes Wide Open.
Launched in 2018, All Points East has attracted artists from around the world. The 2026 line-up also includes Deftones, Lorde and Tyler, the Creator. On 22 August, Lorde will perform alongside an all-female line-up including 2Hollis, PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson. On 23 August, it welcomes Outbreak Fest. Tyler, the Creator will appear on 28 and 29 August. Twenty One Pilots will headline the event on 30 August.
Tickets to All Points East 2026 go on sale from 13 March. Check in with FACT for the best things to do in London.
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