East London Block Party Returns This Saturday With Silverwingkiller, thistle., Ain't And More
The Shoreditch festival returns for its fourth edition this weekend, bringing together over 20 of the UK's most exciting emerging artists across four grassroots venues.
East London Block Party returns to Shoreditch this Saturday (25 July), transforming four of East London's best-loved grassroots venues into a sprawling celebration of new music. Following three consecutive sold out editions, the festival has firmly established itself as one of the capital's essential dates for anyone looking to discover their next favourite artist before everyone else.
Running from 1pm until 3am across Colours, The Old Blue Last, Strongroom and Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes, this year's event brings together more than 20 rising acts spanning indie, post-punk, electronic and everything in between.
The 2026 line-up features Silverwingkiller, Ain't, thistle., wing!, Truthpaste, alphabet, kiosk, cruush, Bone China, MM'99, Cracked Lime, Casual Smart, Adore, Potato, Canned Pineapple, Heavy Wild, Huarinami, Honest Work, Slumber, Dreamwave and benchwarmer, alongside DJ sets from Faris Badwan of The Horrors, Mandrake Handshake, Lover1k and Slippery People.
We're also delighted to once again be teaming up with Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes to host one of this year's stages. The Still Listening Magazine x Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes stage shines a spotlight on six artists you need to start listening to, beginning with Bone China before Cracked Lime, MM'99 and Huarinami take over throughout the evening. Silverwingkiller then headlines the stage before Lover1k keeps the party going into the early hours with a late-night DJ set.
If you're looking for recommendations, Silverwingkiller feel destined for a breakout year. Pairing post-punk intensity with electronic experimentation and industrial textures, they've quickly become one of the most exciting new names on the UK underground. MM'99 continue to build momentum with their explosive live shows, while Huarinami's emotionally rich songwriting and Cracked Lime's infectious, left-of-centre indie rock make them equally essential additions to your schedule.
Part of the joy of East London Block Party has always been wandering between venues and stumbling across artists you've never heard before. It's the kind of festival where today's opening act can easily become tomorrow's headline name.
With final release tickets now more than 90% sold, this weekend looks set to continue the festival's run as one of London's best showcases for grassroots music.
East London Block Party takes place on Saturday 25 July from 1pm until 3am across Colours, The Old Blue Last, Strongroom and Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes in Shoreditch.
