All Points East returns to Vicky Park for its seventh edition in 2025. Since debuting in 2018, the festival has garnered a reputation for building some of the most exciting line-ups in the UK. Its headliners are often indie or dance-focused big-hitters, while its undercards are packed with cult heroes and rising stars you can say you saw first. As well as the ticketed weekend events, look out for All Points East In the Neighbourhood, the festival’s free midweek programme of community activities including film screenings, live sports, theatre, family fun and more.
When is All Points East 2025?
All Points East returns in its usual slot in 2025, taking place in Victoria Park over the weekends of August 15-17 and August 22-24.
How much are tickets?
Each show is priced differently, as are the different levels of access on offer. Ticket prices for all 2025 shows are yet to be announced, but so far, general admission tickets range from £68.85 to £79.75, with VIP offerings available for between £112.65 and £154.75. If you want to beat the crowds to a prime spot, you can nab a primary entry ticket. There are also payment plans available if you’d prefer not to drop the full ticket price all at once. Really want to go but can’t afford to drop the full ticket price all at once? Payment plans are available.
Every year APE also organises a free mid-week programme in collaborating with Tower Hamlets Council for locals called In The Neighbourhood. Details of 2025’s edition haven’t been released yet but previous years have seen free cinema screenings, street food, sports activities, live music and more.
Who’s on the lineup?
If your music preferences lie in the Venn diagram of indie, soul and electronic then this is the festival for you. The festival recently announced that Cleo Sol and Sault will take over APE on August 15, also joined by the renowned Reggae artist Chronixx. Edinburgh producer and DJ Barry Can't Swim will headline on August 22, where Orbital, Avalon Emerson, The Blessed Madonna, Confidence Man, Marlon Hoffstadt and more will join him. Pop superstar RAYE will top the bill on August 23 joined by Tyla and Doechii, while August 24 will see the return of the Maccabees, bolstered by an indie extravaganza of a support bill. The reunited band will be joined by the likes of CMAT, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Cribs, and Nilüfer Yanya, among others.