The GALA Festival 2026 is set to take place in Peckham Rye Park, South London, from May 22 to May 24, 2026. This year’s event promises an exciting lineup featuring major artists across electronic music, UK hip-hop, and grime.
Festival Highlights
Festival goers can expect a diverse array of performers. Artists such as Casisdead, Giggs, Novelist, and D Double E are scheduled to grace the stage. GALA 2026 continues its tradition of unique curation, with each stage curated by different entities including Rinse FM, NTS, The Cause, and others.
Event Schedule
Below are the festival timings for each day:
| Day | Opening Hours | Last Entry Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 22 | 2pm – 10:30pm | 6pm |
| Saturday, May 23 | 12pm – 10:30pm | 5pm |
| Sunday, May 24 | 12pm – 10:30pm | 5pm |
Lineup and Set Times
Friday, May 22
- Joy Stage:
- Keyrah: 2pm-3:30pm
- Ikonika and Shannen SP: 3:30pm-4:50pm
- Lil Silva and Bok Bok: 4:50pm-6pm
- Casisdead: 6pm-6:45pm
- Giggs: 9:10pm-10:30pm
- Patio Stage:
- Mona Yim: 2pm-3:30pm
- D Double E: 5pm-5:30pm
- Novelist: 6:30pm-7:15pm
Saturday, May 23
- Joy Stage:
- Sophie McAlister: 12pm-2:30pm
- DJ Seinfeld: 7pm-8:30pm
- Patio Stage:
- The Cause FM: 12pm-2:30pm
- Call Super: 8:30pm-10:15pm
Sunday, May 24
- Joy Stage:
- Minna: 12pm-3pm
- Seth Troxler: 8:30pm-10:30pm
- Patio Stage:
- Anthea: 12pm-2pm
- Lil’ Louis: 8pm-10pm
Ticket Information
Tickets for GALA 2026 are currently available on Resident Advisor, with prices starting at £76.50. As of now, tickets are still available for Friday and Sunday only. There is also an official resale platform for ticket exchanges.
Weather Forecast
Festivalgoers can look forward to warm and sunny conditions throughout the weekend. Here’s the forecast:
- Friday: Sunny, highs of 27°C
- Saturday: Sunny, highs of 28°C, slight chance of rain
- Sunday: Sunny, highs of 29°C
Stay tuned for more updates on GALA Festival 2026. For more news and information, visit El-Balad.
