South Facing Festival 2025: A Towering Line-up for London’s Summer Soundtrack

South Facing Festival is back at Crystal Palace Park with its biggest, boldest line-up yet, promising to turn London’s iconic open-air venue into a buzzing musical playground all August long. This year’s roster is a spectacular mix of legends, innovators, and fresh faces spanning everything from grime to disco, folk to electronica.

Kicking off the festivities, Scottish post-rock heroes Mogwai team up with Irish folk trailblazers Lankum for what’s sure to be a mesmerizing night of genre-blending magic. Then, the festival’s heartfelt tribute event Flackstock returns, celebrating the life of Caroline Flack with music, dance, and comedy—all raising funds for mental health charities.

Grime heads will be thrilled by Skepta’s Big Smoke Festival, featuring a killer cast including Central Cee, Chip, Chy Cartier, and an epic back-to-back set from JME and Frisco—grime royalty sharing the stage under one sky. Skepta also shows off his DJ skills with a Más Tiempo takeover, spinning tunes to close the weekend in style.

For fans of chilled vibes and classic beats, the legendary trio of Morcheeba, UNKLE, and DJ Shadow join forces to deliver a night of trip-hop and electronica that’s not to be missed. Hip-hop royalty Busta Rhymes headlines with Redman and Big Daddy Kane joining the party, offering a rare open-air London show packed with energy and old-school flair.

Dance music lovers get their fix with Dutch progressive maestros Tinlicker, ready to light up the stage with euphoric melodies, followed by The Originals curating a lineup of top UK DJs guaranteed to keep the dancefloor alive.

Closing out the festival, dance legends Basement Jaxx bring their high-energy, genre-bending live show back to South London for a two-night homecoming, before Nile Rodgers & CHIC deliver a funky, feel-good finale with soul, house, and disco grooves alongside Louie Vega and Dimitri From Paris.

With amazing food, craft ales, and easy access from across London, South Facing Festival 2025 is shaping up to be the ultimate summer soundtrack.