All Points East 2026 guide: tickets, bags and travel

Photo: Irid Escent via Wikimedia Commons.jpg), CC BY-SA 2.0. The photograph shows Victoria Park in September 2017, not the 2026 festival setup.

All Points East runs across six ticketed days in Victoria Park from Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 30, 2026. Jorja Smith and Tems open the first weekend, followed by Lorde and an Outbreak Fest day led by Deftones. Tyler, The Creator headlines both Friday and Saturday of the second weekend, and Twenty One Pilots close the festival on Sunday.

The difficult part is not choosing an artist. Entry depends on a live ticket inside the official All Points East app, gate and age rules differ by day, gates close at 8:30 p.m., and the festival does not allow readmission. There is also no public parking at the event. A ticket holder who gets those details wrong can miss more than a support act.

The short answer: download and update the All Points East app before leaving Wi-Fi, sign in with the account used for the ticket, and confirm that the mobile ticket loads. Bring no more than one A4-sized bag, arrive before the 8:30 p.m. last-entry cutoff, and choose the route home before entering. A screenshot is not a dependable substitute for the changing mobile ticket.

This guide was checked on August 21, 2026. Set times, ticket inventory, entrances and transport conditions can change during the festival, so use the official app and event messages for the final same-day decision.

All Points East 2026 dates, gates and age rules

Each headline day is a separate ticketed event. A Friday ticket does not cover Saturday, and the rules for younger visitors are not identical across the six days.

Primary Entry and the listed VIP ticket types open earlier, usually at 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. depending on the day. Check the ticket rather than joining an early queue on the assumption that general admission opens at the same time.

The box office closes at 8 p.m. and the gates close at 8:30 p.m. for every ticketed show. That is a last-entry cutoff, not a recommended arrival time. Leave room for the walk from the station, security and a ticket problem.

The app is the entry method, not an optional festival extra

All Points East says the official app is the method of entry for every 2026 show. The app also contains the site map, current set times, updates and a personal schedule. Download it from the link on the official festival site rather than choosing an app with a similar name in a store search.

Current Reddit threads show the same problem across Lorde, Outbreak Fest and Twenty One Pilots buyers: a confirmation email exists, but the "My Tickets" area is missing or the AXS login does not load. A purchase confirmation is useful evidence for support, but it is not the entry credential.

Before travelling to Victoria Park:

1. Update the All Points East app and the phone operating system only while there is enough time to fix a problem.
2. Sign in using the same email and AXS details used for the order.
3. Open "My Tickets" and verify the correct date and quantity.
4. Keep the purchase reference and the cardholder's details available for support.
5. Charge the phone and carry a compliant power bank if needed.
6. Do not post the ticket barcode or a screen recording online.

The mobile ID changes to reduce copying. Do not rely on a screenshot, printed QR code or emailed order page unless the organizer directly confirms that method for your ticket. If the app still fails, use the AXS Help Centre or the contact route shown in the order. Deal with it before entering the festival queue.

Set times and the map are live in the app

The 2026 set times are now available in the official app. That is a better source than a copied social graphic because the organizer warns that performance times can move. Build a personal schedule, then take a reference screenshot of the stage order and map for navigation if the app becomes slow. The live mobile ticket still needs the app.

Do not plan only around the headliner. Victoria Park is a large standing site, and moving between stages, water points, toilets and food queues takes time. Pick the two or three acts that matter most, note their stages, and leave a margin between them. A minute-by-minute plan usually collapses after the first long queue.

The official event map and accessibility map are linked from the festival FAQ. Save the map before arrival, but follow steward instructions if an entrance or internal route changes.

The bag rule is one A4-sized bag per person

All Points East permits one bag per person, no larger than 297mm by 210mm by 210mm. Every person and bag may be searched. Going without a bag is the quickest option if that is practical.

The event does not allow outside food or drink, except for an empty reusable plastic or metal bottle, or water in an unopened plastic container of up to 500ml. Free drinking-water points are marked around the site. Golf umbrellas, chairs, seats and tables are prohibited, and every ticketed day is a standing show.

Bring a light waterproof layer instead of assuming an umbrella will pass security. Keep medication in its original packaging where possible. Visitors who need food, drink, equipment or a larger bag for medical reasons should contact the accessibility team before the event rather than argue the exemption at the gate.

E-lockers are available inside the event and can be opened repeatedly during the show. They are limited and can be booked in advance through the link on the general information page. A locker does not let a prohibited or oversized item through the entrance.

There is no readmission after entry

Once the ticket has been scanned, you cannot leave and return. That rule affects more than smokers or people meeting friends. Medication, a warmer layer, a power bank and the route home all need to be sorted before the first scan.

Choose a meeting point inside the site in case messages stall. Make it specific, such as one named side of a welfare point or a fixed map feature. "By the main stage" is not useful once tens of thousands of people move at the same time.

All Points East is cashless. Bars, food traders and concessions accept chip-and-PIN and contactless payments, and there are no cash machines inside. A physical bank card is a sensible backup if a phone wallet or banking app stops loading.

How to get to Victoria Park

The event address is Victoria Park, Grove Road, London E3. There is no public event parking in the park or its immediate area. The organizer recommends public transport, walking or cycling.

Mile End is served by the Central, District and Hammersmith & City lines. Bethnal Green is served by the Central line, while Cambridge Heath and Bethnal Green Overground are also nearby. The normal walking estimate from Mile End or Bethnal Green is roughly 10 to 15 minutes, but the final route depends on the ticket entrance and event controls.

Hackney Wick is the nearest step-free rail station listed by the accessibility guide, at an approximate distance of 321 metres from the park route used in that guide. Mile End, Bethnal Green and Cambridge Heath are not listed as step free for this journey. Check the official accessibility page because the event site is mostly grass and stage routes are not all hard standing.

Buses 8, 277, 309, 339, 388, D3 and D6 pass near the park, but road closures can divert them late in the evening. Cyclists can use the designated bike parking and must bring a lock. Bikes, scooters and skateboards cannot enter the ticketed site.

Do not book a taxi to the gate at headline finish time. The designated taxi and private-hire pickup area sits outside the road closures, about 500 metres from the event exit according to the organizer. Save that point and the walking route before the show.

The route home changes after 9 p.m.

Temporary road closures are expected to begin at about 9 p.m. on ticketed days and continue until around midnight. They cover parts of Grove Road, Old Ford Road and surrounding streets used by the departing crowd. That is why a rideshare pin that looks close to the park in the afternoon may not work at 11 p.m.

The Central line has Night Tube service on Friday and Saturday nights. The District and Hammersmith & City lines do not have Night Tube service, and Night Tube does not run on Sunday night. Check the live TfL journey planner on the day, particularly for the Sunday events.

Queues are likely at nearby stations after the headliner. Agree whether the group will wait, walk to a different station or use the signed taxi area. Do not improvise a distant pickup point through a residential road closure after the phone battery has dropped to five percent.

Visitors using accessible facilities should account for the full exit distance. The organizer says there is no shuttle from the event exit gates to park gates or public transport. People who find the main exit surge overwhelming can wait briefly for the heaviest crowd to pass and ask the welfare team for help finding the appropriate route.

In The NBHD is the free midweek programme

The ticketed shows pause between the two weekends. In The NBHD runs in Victoria Park from Monday, August 24 through Thursday, August 27 with free music, DJs, film, theatre, sport, family activities and food. It is a separate community programme, not a free way into a headline concert.

Opening times and activities vary by day. Check the Tower Hamlets event listing and the festival app before travelling. Families should choose a specific activity and time rather than assuming every part of the programme runs all day.

Accessibility and ground conditions

All Points East is a standing festival on a site that is predominantly grass. Limited hard-standing paths do not run to every stage. Rain can create mud and puddles, while hot weather leaves little shade. These are practical limits for wheelchairs, mobility aids and anyone who cannot stand for a full festival day.

The main-stage viewing platform and ground-level viewing area require the correct pre-booked accessible ticket. Other facilities include accessible lanes, toilets and personal-assistant arrangements, but availability and proof requirements apply. A standard ticket cannot simply be upgraded at the platform on the day if the area is full.

Strobe lighting and pyrotechnics are likely during many main-stage performances. The 2026 access and sensory maps are linked from the official accessibility page. Save them in advance and speak to First Aid and Welfare for current information about sudden loud effects.

Apps and files to prepare before the festival

An offline map can get you to a station, but it cannot show a sudden closure. The offline maps travel index explains which navigation apps document downloaded search and routing. The power-bank flight guide covers airline rules for visitors flying into London.

Mobile data for All Points East

A United Kingdom Roaming eSIM can provide data for the festival app, TfL updates, maps and group messages when the phone connects to a supported UK network. It cannot make a rotating ticket valid, guarantee reception in a packed field or bypass a road closure.

The live catalog showed 18 United Kingdom plans when checked on August 21. Current plan records display the data amount, validity, retail price, top-up status and listed UK networks before checkout. That makes it possible to compare the actual trip fit instead of buying an undefined festival bundle. Roaming eSIM also provides 24/7 support for plan and setup questions.

For a London-only trip, start with the country plan. Compare the Ireland and UK Roaming eSIM when the itinerary also includes Ireland, a Europe Roaming eSIM for several listed European stops, or a Global Roaming eSIM only when its published coverage fits the wider route.

Install while reliable Wi-Fi is available and follow the selected plan's activation rule. The installation timing guide, phone compatibility checker and travel data calculator handle those separate decisions.

Save the hotel address, station route, map and order reference offline even after installing. Mobile data is a useful second path. It is not an exit plan.

Ten questions visitors are asking about All Points East 2026

1. Where are my All Points East tickets?

The official All Points East app is the entry method for every 2026 show. Sign in with the same AXS details used for the purchase and open "My Tickets." If the section is missing or login fails, update the app and contact AXS before travelling. The order email alone is not the ticket.

2. Can I use a screenshot of my All Points East ticket?

Do not depend on one. The AXS mobile ID changes, and current festival guidance directs visitors to the live ticket in the app. A screenshot or printed confirmation may fail at the scanner.

3. What time is last entry to All Points East?

Gates close at 8:30 p.m. for all six ticketed shows. The box office closes at 8 p.m. Arrive earlier so a station delay, security queue or app problem does not put the ticket at risk.

4. Can I leave All Points East and come back?

No. There is no readmission after your ticket is scanned. Bring every permitted item you will need and settle meeting plans before entering.

5. What is the All Points East bag policy?

You may bring one bag per person, no larger than A4 dimensions: 297mm by 210mm by 210mm. Bags are searched, and arriving without one should make entry simpler.

6. Can I bring food or water?

Outside food and drink are prohibited. You may bring an empty reusable plastic or metal bottle, or unopened water in a plastic container up to 500ml. Free refill points are available inside.

7. Are there lockers at All Points East?

Yes. Limited medium and large e-lockers can be booked in advance and accessed during the show. They do not override the entrance bag size or prohibited-item rules.

8. Which station is best for All Points East?

Mile End and Bethnal Green are the recommended Tube options for many visitors, usually followed by a 10 to 15 minute walk. Hackney Wick is the nearest station listed as step free. Use the entrance on the ticket and live TfL information to choose the final route.

9. Is there parking at Victoria Park for All Points East?

No public event parking is available at Victoria Park or in the immediate area. Use public transport, walk or cycle. Only pre-booked accessible Blue Badge arrangements are treated separately, subject to availability and documentation.

10. Will phone signal work at All Points East?

It may, but no mobile provider can promise normal speed in a dense festival crowd. Load the mobile ticket before joining the queue and save the map, meeting point and route home offline. Do not delete or reinstall an eSIM in the field just because data becomes slow.

What to check on your festival day

Open the official app and verify the ticket, set times, map and any entrance update. Check TfL status, the weather and the battery before leaving the accommodation. Carry one permitted bag at most, an empty bottle, a waterproof layer, payment backup and the cable for the power bank.

Then decide the route home while the streets are still quiet. The festival ends with a crowd, not with a private departure slot. A clear station choice and one fixed meeting point will matter more than another screenshot of the lineup.