Nestled in the lush surroundings of Brockwell Park, Cross The Tracks has grown into a must-visit London festival. It’s a vibrant, innovative space where community, culture, and music converge to celebrate the very best in jazz, funk, and soul. The first wave of acts for its highly anticipated 2026 lineup includes Mercury Prize-winning powerhouse Little Simz taking the headline slot.
Little Simz has long been hailed as one of Britain’s most exciting and dynamic artists. Her critically acclaimed back-to-back albums, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert (2021) and NO THANK YOU (2022), cemented her as a singular voice in contemporary music. Now, with her sixth studio album, Lotus, on the horizon, Simz is ready to step into a new chapter of her career. Fresh from headline shows at Manchester’s Co-op Live and London’s The O2, Cross The Tracks 2026 will mark her first-ever headline festival performance—an unmissable moment for fans.
Joining her on the lineup is a diverse mix of talent spanning multiple genres. London-based Afrobeat collective KOKOROKO, the genre-defying Obongjayar, neo-soul luminary Lady Wray, rising Scottish soul star Brooke Combe, and Irish hip hop innovators Bricknasty will all grace the stage. Also announced are SHOLTO, singer-songwriter Bel Cobain, soul and R&B trio The Womack Sisters, legendary reggae sound system Channel One, Reek0 of the Brighter Days Family, Franky Bones Ensemble with Goya Gumbani, respected rapper Sonnyjim, electronic duo 2fox, and the Ethiopian-inspired London two-piece ZENA.
With a steadfast commitment to diversity, the festival consistently ensures a 50/50 gender balance, giving a platform to emerging talent alongside established international acts.
After a spectacular 2025 edition featuring Jordan Rakei, Free Nationals, Cymande, BaSeun Kuti & Egypt 80, Lynda Dawn, RUBII, BexBlu, Olympia Vitalis, and headliners Ezra Collective and Michael Kiwanuka, expectations are already sky-high for 2026.
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