From 31 July to 16 August 2026, Crystal Palace Park’s historic Concert Bowl will once again come alive with performances from some of the world’s most renowned artists. The festival builds on the park’s rich musical heritage, drawing audiences from across London and beyond to enjoy unforgettable live music in the iconic Crystal Palace Bowl.

We'll keep this page updated with everything you need to make the most of your visit, but please also check the Palace Bowl Presents website for the latest event information.

Palace Bowl Presents 2026 programme

Friday 31 July: Grace Jones

Saturday 1 August: Mahrajan Festival

Sunday 2 August: Gospel Garden (Kirk Franklin, Tasha Cobbs Leonard)

Wednesday 5 August: Tom Jones

Thursday 6 August: Gary Numan

Friday 7 August: City Pop Waves - Masayoshi Takanaka

Saturday 8 August: Roots Picnic

Sunday 9 August:  Roots Picnic

Thursday 13 August: Bastille & The Wombats

Friday 14 August: Davido & friends

Saturday 15 August: Lenny Kravitz

Sunday 16 August: Jimmy Eat World

Getting here

Crystal Palace Park is well served by public transport and cycling routes. Visit our Getting here page for more information.
There is no public parking at these events. Palace Bowl Presents strongly advises visitors not to drive and travel by public transport.

Public access to the park

Event set-up at the Crystal Palace Bowl will begin on Friday 24 July 2026, with breakdown expected to be completed by Thursday 20 August 2026.

All areas outside the event perimeter will remain open as usual during build and break periods.

Access to the Dinosaur Playground, Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, Brown & Green Café and the National Sports Centre will remain unchanged. Some routes through the park will be temporarily closed during the events, with clear signage directing visitors to alternative paths.

Traffic and transport

There is no public parking at this event and customers are advised not to drive, and to use public transport to travel to the event.

Crystal Palace Station may be busier than usual between 22:30-23:30 on all event dates.

A designated private taxi / Uber pick up point will be identified and planned for 2026 to minimise the impact of collections on local residents.

Sound checks

Sound checks may take place on the day before and on each event day. Times of sound checks will be agreed with Bromley Council in advance. Sound checks will not take place on any other days. No sound checks will begin before 10:00.

Good neighbours

Palace Bowl Presents has arranged additional cleaning across the local area, both within the park and surrounding streets, including dedicated litter-picking teams.

Additional toilet facilities will be installed at key locations around the park and along main routes to transport hubs.

Further event information

For everything you need to plan your visit, including timings, accessibility, entry requirements and ticket information, please visit the Palace Bowl Presents website.

Resident info sessions

Palace Bowl Presents held two local resident sessions ahead of the events, providing an opportunity for local residents to receive key information, learn about event timings and ask questions.

Wednesday 20 May 2026 – Brown & Green Café (SE20 8DS), 18:00–20:00 (in person)
Wednesday 27 May 2026 – 18:00–19:00 (online)

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