LIDO Festival 2026: Maribou State Headlines as London's Eco-Conscious Music Event Returns

October 15, 2025
LIDO Festival 2026: Maribou State Headlines as London's Eco-Conscious Music Event Returns
  • The 2024 festival marked its second edition, following a successful debut in June 2024, with more lineup details to be announced.

  • The inaugural 2025 edition of LIDO Festival in London showcased top artists like Massive Attack, Jamie xx, Charli XCX, and London Grammar, emphasizing sustainability through solar power, hydrogen energy, zero landfill waste, and community activities.

  • Organized by AEG Presents, the festival aimed to curate high-quality lineups and promote community engagement, establishing itself as a significant event in London's live music scene.

  • Building on its success, the 2026 edition is scheduled for June 20 in Victoria Park, with tickets set to go on sale on October 24, 2024, and will feature a lineup of genre-crossing artists and exclusive UK festival appearances.

  • Jim King, CEO of AEG Presents UK and European Festivals, praised the first year's success, highlighting the festival's focus on sustainability, vibrant city atmosphere, and high-quality performances.

  • The festival's emphasis on eco-conscious practices was recognized when IQ Magazine named it one of the 2025 Green Guardians.

  • The 2026 festival will return to Victoria Park, with Maribou State announced as the headliner, marking their biggest London show to date, scheduled for June 20.

  • Maribou State, an acclaimed Hertfordshire electronic duo, has released three albums including 'Hallucinating Love' in 2025, and is known for their emotive, genre-fluid sound that blends organic and electronic elements.

  • Maribou State expressed excitement about performing in London again, describing their upcoming show as their biggest in the city and recalling positive past performances at venues like Oslo and Alexandra Palace.

  • The duo, consisting of Chris Davids and Liam Ivory, has collaborated with artists like Khruangbin and Charli XCX, and their recent album 'Hallucinating Love' has received positive reviews for its euphoric melodies.

  • Since forming in 2011, Maribou State has achieved international recognition, performing at major venues such as Glastonbury and the Sydney Opera House, and touring extensively across the UK, Europe, and North America.

  • The festival continues to focus on curated lineups, community activities, and sustainability, promising a vibrant summer event in London with more acts to be announced.

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