Planning All Points East in London? Tyler, The Creator headlines the festival day on 28 August at Victoria Park with Rex Orange County, Turnstile and Mariah The Scientist. Check the line-up, entry and transport details, then plan your ticket purchase for this one-day festival
All Points East: Tyler, The Creator takes over Victoria Park with a genre-spanning Friday
All Points East returns to London's Victoria Park as a series of major one-day programmes spread across two weekends, with Friday, August 28 belonging to Tyler, The Creator. Gates for that day open at 14:00, while categories with earlier entry are scheduled for access from 13:00. The concept is not a classic multi-day camping festival: each music day functions as a separate event in a large city park, with its own headliner and curated line-up.
Tyler's performance is one of the key moves of this edition because he is the first artist in All Points East history to be given two consecutive headline days. Friday and Saturday do not have the same programme. Tyler, The Creator headlines both days, but two different line-ups have been built around him. Friday brings together Rex Orange County, Turnstile and Mariah The Scientist among the prominent names, while Saturday features Daniel Caesar, Baby Keem and Dijon. The audience can therefore choose one day according to their own musical taste or connect both into a broader picture of Tyler's current creative period.
Tickets for this event are in demand.
Why Friday is different from a typical rap festival day
Tyler, The Creator has for years built his performances as an extension of his own visual and musical world, and he comes to London after a very active recording period. CHROMAKOPIA earned him nominations in multiple categories at the 2026 Grammys, including Album Of The Year and Best Rap Album, while the album cover won the award for Best Album Cover. After that, he released DON'T TAP THE GLASS, an album that further emphasized rhythm, dance and the physical energy of the music.
Friday is not put together as a one-dimensional rap evening. Rex Orange County brings a softer pop, soul and indie sensibility, Turnstile pushes the programme toward hardcore and alternative rock, while Mariah The Scientist represents contemporary R&B. Further down the list are Clipse, Vince Staples, Sexyy Red, Ravyn Lenae, Yebba, MUSTARD, Jean Dawson, Rochelle Jordan, Zack Fox, AG Club, BB Trickz, Ecca Vandal, fakemink and a range of other artists.
That combination explains the identity of the day well. The programme moves between hip-hop, R&B, indie pop, hardcore, alternative rock and electronically coloured production. For visitors, that means planning makes sense: part of the audience will come primarily for Tyler, but it is worth leaving room for artists from a completely different genre circle as well.
Confirmed names for Friday
- Tyler, The Creator
- Rex Orange County
- Turnstile
- Mariah The Scientist
- Clipse, Vince Staples, Sexyy Red, Ravyn Lenae, Yebba and MUSTARD
- AG Club, BB Trickz, Changeline, Ecca Vandal, Evenson, fakemink, Hutch, Jean Dawson and La Reezy
- Liim, Love Spells, Maddy Street, Pour La Vie, Rochelle Jordan, Saam Sultan, Sade Olutola, Shady Nasty, supermodel* and Zack Fox
Exact performance times may change, so it is useful to check the schedule in the APE app on the day of arrival. Set times are published there, and the app is also used as the entry method for all festival days.
All Points East is a series of different days, not one line-up stretched across the weekend
One of the biggest differences compared with many classic festivals is the way the programme is structured. During the festival period, Victoria Park does not get one line-up that is simply divided by day, but rather a series of clearly profiled events. In 2026, Jorja Smith and Tems headline the first Friday, Lorde Saturday, while Outbreak Fest with Deftones takes over Sunday. After the free In The Neighbourhood programme from Monday to Thursday come Tyler's two days and the final day with Twenty One Pilots.
In The Neighbourhood further explains the character of the entire project. Between the two major weekends, Victoria Park hosts a free-entry programme that includes music, DJs, family activities, fitness, cinema, food and drink. This means the location does not function only as a fenced concert space, but also as part of a broader summer programme in East London.
For the audience coming only on August 28, the most important thing is that a one-day ticket is valid precisely for that day. There is also a two-day option that connects Friday and Saturday with Tyler, The Creator. The difference lies primarily in the supporting programme: Friday is oriented toward Rex Orange County, Turnstile and Mariah The Scientist, while Saturday moves toward Daniel Caesar, Baby Keem and Dijon.
It is worth securing tickets in time.
Victoria Park as part of the experience, not just the concert address
Victoria Park is located in Tower Hamlets, East London, and is one of the city's most historically important public parks. It opened in 1845 and covers around 86 hectares. Its story is connected to the development of the East End and the need for a large public green space in a part of London that was growing rapidly in the 19th century. For a festival visitor, the practical impression is more important: it is a large green location within the city, not a stadium or an enclosed arena.
The festival uses the eastern part of the park. Most of the event area is grass, while hard-surfaced paths do not lead to every stage. Between performances, visitors should therefore expect walking across a large open area and moving between different zones. If you want to switch stages during the afternoon, it is worth looking at the site map in advance.
The organizer is currently warning about hot, dry and dusty conditions in the park and recommends hydration and protection from the sun and dust. Free drinking-water points are available on site. An empty reusable bottle may be brought in, as may water in unopened plastic packaging up to 500 ml.
Entry, age restrictions and rules that are easy to overlook
Tyler's days have a 16+ age restriction. Visitors aged 16 and 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 18 years old. Gates open at 14:00, while Primary Entry, VIP Garden and VIP Garden + VIP Pit allow entry approximately one hour earlier, from 13:00. Last entry is at 20:30, and the box office closes at 20:00.
The no-re-entry rule is also important. Once a visitor enters the festival grounds, they cannot leave and later return using the same ticket. For that reason, before going through security it makes sense to check whether you have everything you need for the rest of the day.
- One bag per person is allowed, no larger than approximately A4 size, or 297 x 210 x 210 mm.
- People and bags are subject to security screening upon entry.
- Food and drink cannot be brought in, except for the stated exception for water and an empty reusable bottle.
- Chairs, folding chairs, inflatable seats and similar seating are not permitted.
- The event is entirely standing, with dedicated accessible areas for visitors who need them.
- Payment on site is by card and contactless; there are no ATMs.
Bars, street food, free water, an Info Point, First Aid & Welfare and storage lockers are available on site. For lost items, the first point of contact is lost property by the Welfare / Info area.
Standard entry, earlier access and VIP zones
General Admission provides standard standing entry through the main entrance and access to the main festival area. Primary Entry is intended for those who want to enter earlier and reduce some of the crowding at the beginning of the day.
VIP Garden has separate entry lanes and earlier access, and the area is located next to the East Stage. It includes additional seating, a separate food and drink offering and upgraded facilities. VIP Garden + VIP Pit adds access to a dedicated standing viewing area for performances on the East Stage, with the option of returning to the General Admission area.
For visitors with accessibility needs, there is a Viewing Platform at the Main (East) Stage and a Ground Level Viewing Area. These tickets must be booked in advance, and space is limited. The ground is mostly grass, so people who find moving across this type of surface difficult should review the accessibility map and route information before arriving.
How to get to Victoria Park without a car
The event address is Victoria Park, Grove Road, London E3. Mile End is served by the Central, District and Hammersmith & City lines, while Bethnal Green is served by the Central line. Both stations are listed as approximately a 10 to 15 minute walk from the park. Cambridge Heath and Bethnal Green Overground stations are also nearby.
Bus routes 8, 277, 309, 339, 388, D3 and D6 run close to the park, although diversions may occur after the event because of road closures. Dedicated bicycle parking is available in Victoria Park, but bicycles, scooters, skateboards and similar means of transport cannot be brought into the festival grounds. After the programme ends, there is also a designated taxi and private transport zone approximately 500 m from the exit.
There is no event parking for cars next to or in the immediate vicinity of Victoria Park. The exception is limited Blue Badge parking for eligible users. Because large numbers of people leave at the same time after the headliner, it is best to plan the journey home before entering, especially if the trip involves transfers or the last evening services.
How to structure the day if you are visiting for the first time
The most practical approach is to choose a few priorities and leave the rest of the programme open. Tyler, The Creator is the obvious final focus of the day, but the diversity of the line-up means it would be a shame to spend the entire afternoon at only one stage. Turnstile offers a completely different energy from Rex Orange County, while artists such as Ravyn Lenae, Clipse, Vince Staples or Yebba can completely change the pace between the bigger sets.
The crowd will therefore bring together listeners of contemporary hip-hop, R&B, alternative pop and rock. That is one of the stronger aspects of this day: visitors do not need to like every performance block, but there is enough contrast to discover something unexpected between two favourites.
For a first visit, the practical sequence is simple: activate the ticket in the app before travelling, check the entrance for your ticket category, save the site map, mark a few performances you do not want to miss and leave enough time to move between stages. Because there is no re-entry, everything you need for the evening part of the day should already be with you when you first pass through security.
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Before Tyler's closing set
As the programme moves closer to the evening, most of the audience will naturally start heading toward the East Stage. Tyler's newer projects give him enough material to build the set through several different moods: energetic rap sections, more melodic songs, soul and funk elements and strongly visually designed transitions.
Friday is interesting precisely because of the journey toward the main performance. From Turnstile to Mariah The Scientist, from Clipse to Yebba and Ravyn Lenae, the programme does not try to sound the same from beginning to end. Here, All Points East functions more like a carefully assembled cross-section of contemporary alternative and mainstream music than a single-genre festival.
Visitors staying until the end should expect a large wave of people heading toward exits and public transport stations immediately after the headliner. Before leaving, check the latest information in the app and transport notices for London.
Sources:
- All Points East - programme for Friday, August 28, list of artists, structure of Tyler's two-day appearance and ticket categories.
- All Points East Event Information - gate opening times, age restrictions, no-re-entry rule, rules for bags, water, payment and on-site services.
- All Points East Travel Information - Victoria Park address, recommended stations, bus routes, bicycle parking, taxi zone and parking information.
- All Points East Accessibility - accessible areas, ground conditions and information for visitors with accessibility needs.
- GRAMMY.com - current recording context for Tyler, The Creator, CHROMAKOPIA, DON'T TAP THE GLASS and 2026 Grammy results.
- Tower Hamlets Council - history of Victoria Park, opening year and size of the park.