Kaleidoscope Festival

11 Jul 2026

Gates open 13:00

Alexandra Palace Park

Kaleidoscope Festival returns to Alexandra Palace on Saturday 11 July for a one-day celebration of music, comedy, culture and family fun, set against some of London’s best panoramic views.

Headlined by Rudimental, the genre-spanning line-up also features Groove Armada (DJ set), MJ Cole (live), Black Grape, Roni Size and The Amy Winehouse Band, alongside top comedy talent led by Russell Kane. With multiple stages, immersive experiences underneath the Palace, a dedicated family area and an anything-goes spirit, Kaleidoscope is a festival that truly lives up to its name.

All ages welcome
Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21

World-Cup Football Screening:

New announcement: if England make it through, we’ll also be screening the World Cup quarter-final live on the big screen in the Palace’s West Hall, so festival-goers won’t miss a moment of the action!

Age restriction: 18+ only

Important Football booking information:

  • If you bought your Kaleidoscope Festival adult ticket via DICE, simply join the Wait List for the football add-on. If England progress, you’ll be notified when tickets go on sale
  • If you bought your Kaleidoscope Festival adult ticket via Ticketmaster, Skiddle, AXS or Gigs & Tours, you can join the Wait List either by calling our Visitor Services team on 020 8365 4343 or emailing visitor.services@alexandrapalace.com (please include your full name in the email). If England progress, we will contact you to let you know tickets are on sale  
  • If you’d like to watch the football but don’t yet have a Kaleidoscope Festival adult ticket, you’ll need to buy one first. We recommend booking via DICE, then joining the Wait List to be notified when football add-on tickets go on sale
  • A Kaleidoscope Festival adult ticket does not give entry to the quarter-final screening, you will need to purchase an additional ticket for entry to the screening

 

“This is one festival that truly lives up to its name.”

Time Out

“A community festival on steroids.”

The Times

“10,000 sun-kissed, beer-swigging punters take over the grass bank in front of the Pally and let their hair down under the laser lights with a peach of a panorama across the city.”

The Nudge

“Stepping out onto a broad dark promenade where the whole of London is laid out beneath you like a glittering circuit board. As a sight, Kaleidoscope was unbeatable.”

Evening Standard
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“This is one festival that truly lives up to its name.”

Time Out

“A community festival on steroids.”

The Times

“10,000 sun-kissed, beer-swigging punters take over the grass bank in front of the Pally and let their hair down under the laser lights with a peach of a panorama across the city.”

The Nudge

“Stepping out onto a broad dark promenade where the whole of London is laid out beneath you like a glittering circuit board. As a sight, Kaleidoscope was unbeatable.”

Evening Standard
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