Davido has announced his first-ever festival in London, revealing that the Davido & Friends Festival will take place at Crystal Palace Bowl on Friday, August 14, 2026.
The Grammy-nominated artiste made the announcement on X, confirming he will not only headline the event but also arrange the entire day’s lineup himself.
Presale tickets go live on March 26 at 10 am GMT, with general sale following on March 27 at the same time. Davido confirmed the show will be his only outdoor performance in London this summer.
The festival is part of Palace Bowl Presents, a new series at Crystal Palace Bowl running from July 31 to August 16. The series features a rotating lineup of global headliners across multiple dates, with gospel artists Tasha Cobbs and Kirk Franklin already announced for August 2.
Davido’s August 14 date is billed as a UK festival exclusive show, with the rest of the lineup yet to be announced. The “& Friends” branding has fueled speculation about potential guest appearances, though the artist has offered no hints on who those guests might be.
Crystal Palace Bowl, established in 1961, is one of London’s most iconic open-air venues. The natural amphitheatre holds up to 15,000 people, with the stage facing an ornamental lake.