Tiwa Savage, Odumodublvck Lead SXSW London 2026 Line-Up
The SXSW London 2026 lineup has been officially announced, featuring a mix of global stars and emerging talent set to headline the festival’s second edition in East London. Scheduled to run from June 1 to 6, 2026, the event promises to transform Shoreditch into a hub of music, culture, and artistic collaboration. This year’s lineup reflects a blend of UK-based talent and international artists, showcasing the diversity and vibrancy of today’s music scene.
Headlining the festival are Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage, Nigerian rapper-singer ODUMODUBLVCK, and American rapper Earl Sweatshirt. They will be joined by US sibling group Infinity Song, British alt-pop singer-songwriter Rachel Chinouriri, and London-based artist Amaria BB. The announcement also includes electronic innovator Sega Bodega, post-punk act Shame, indie rock band Circa Waves, Grammy-winning producer Fraser T Smith, and legendary DJ Pete Tong. With this mix, the SXSW London 2026 lineup highlights the festival’s commitment to blending established names with fresh, groundbreaking talent.
Events will be held across multiple venues, clubs, and cultural spaces in Shoreditch, enabling audiences to experience live performances in unique settings that celebrate the intersection of music, technology, and culture. Organizers emphasize that the festival is not only about performances but also about fostering creative communities and offering opportunities for artistic collaboration.
Adem Holness, Head of Music at SXSW London, explained, “At a moment when technology can generate endless music, what really shapes the future are the communities and scenes where artists push culture forward in their own contexts. SXSW London brings those global scenes together in one place. From artists like Sega Bodega reimagining live electronic performance, to bands like Shame building careers on their own terms, and artists like ODUMODUBLVCK bypassing genre and fusing his cultural influences into something entirely his own. The future of music isn’t uniform.”
The festival has also partnered with nearly 100 industry contributors drawn from organizations such as Universal Music Group, Tileyard, KOKO, Village Underground, and Dreamland Margate. These professionals play a key role in curating the lineup, identifying breakthrough artists, and ensuring that the SXSW London 2026 lineup maintains its reputation as a platform for musical discovery.
Following the success of its inaugural European debut in 2025, the 2026 edition continues to reinforce SXSW London’s position as a destination for emerging talent and globally recognized acts. Attendees can expect a variety of performances that cross genres and cultural boundaries, offering a comprehensive music experience that reflects both local and international trends.
By hosting the festival across multiple venues, SXSW London encourages audiences to explore the broader Shoreditch arts scene while enjoying live music performances. This approach aligns with the festival’s vision of creating a cultural ecosystem where innovation and creativity intersect, making the SXSW London 2026 lineup one of the most exciting in Europe this year.
With headliners spanning Afrobeats, rap, alt-pop, electronic, indie rock, and post-punk, the lineup ensures that fans of all genres will find something compelling. From Tiwa Savage’s high-energy Afrobeats performance to ODUMODUBLVCK’s genre-blending rap and Earl Sweatshirt’s introspective lyrics, the festival is shaping up to be a dynamic celebration of music and culture.
Source: SXSW London – Official Announcement
