Grammy-nominated Davido has announced his first-ever curated festival, titled “Davido & Friends Festival,” set to take place on August 14, 2026. The event will be held at Crystal Palace Bowl, established in 1961, an outdoor venue in London capable of holding up to 15,000 people. The show is expected to be one of Davido’s biggest performances in the city this year.
For the first time ever
I present to you…
Davido & Friends Festival.
It’s going down at Crystal Palace Bowl on August 14th 🔥Sign up for first access 🏴 https://t.co/i9Udnxb9XrPre-sale 26 March 10am GMT
Gen-sale 27 March 10am GMT pic.twitter.com/3kjhPbFpZw— Davido (@davido) March 23, 2026
According to early details, Davido will headline the festival while also curating the lineup, with additional artists yet to be announced. The “& Friends” element suggests a guest-heavy show, though no official names have been confirmed at this time.
The festival is part of Palace Bowl Presents, a new concert series at the iconic Crystal Palace Bowl running from July 31 to August 16. The series will feature a rotating lineup of global headliners across multiple dates. Ticket sales are scheduled to roll out in phases, with presale opening on March 26 and general sale beginning March 27.