Well, nobody saw that coming (or did they). Wireless Festival 2026, which was set to take over Finsbury Park from 10th to 12th July, has been cancelled after the Home Office denied headliner Ye entry into the UK. The good news? Ticket holders will receive automatic refunds with no further action required.
But, we've just realised that your summer weekend has opened up. Luckily, London absolutely does not stop, and there's actually a lot happening on those exact dates, and we want to help you make the most of the time. So here's some ideas on how to fill a weekend in London if you originally had Wireless tickets.
The UK has said no, to Ye.
Festivals in London on 10th to 12th July
- BST at Hyde Park BST's final weekend of 2026 falls on exactly the same dates as Wireless. The lineup includes Lewis Capaldi, Pitbull, with day tickets still available for individual acts.
- Kaleidoscope Festival at Alexandra Palace Park
Kaleidoscope brings its blend of live music, DJs and comedy back to
Ally Pally, with Rudimental, Groove Armada, MJ Cole, Black Grape,
Roni Size and the Amy Winehouse Band on the bill, plus comedy from
Russell Kane and others.
Fun events in London taking place that weekend
Friday 10th July 2026
- Sauna Rave - Exactly what it sounds like, sweating it out to banging techno in an actual sauna. One of London's most unhinged nights out and genuinely unmissable if you've never done it. Buy tickets here.
- Live Music at Perola Bar - Joia brings live music to one of London's most underrated neighbourhood bars. Intimate, warm and the kind of night that feels like a proper discovery. Buy tickets here.
Saturday 11th July 2026
- Primadonna At Skylark Roof Garden - Main character energy on a Paddington rooftop. DJ sets, drinks and a crowd that's dressed for it. This is your festival replacement sorted. Get your tickets here.
- London Craft Breweries Tasting Tour - Hit multiple of London's best independent breweries in one afternoon. Get your tickets here.
- Sonny's Riverside Brunch - Lazy riverside brunch with great food and free-flowing drinks. The kind of Saturday afternoon that makes you forget you ever had festival plans. Get your tickets here.
- The Luck And Neat Brunch - Bottomless drinks, big energy and brilliant food at the one and only DJ Luck and MC Neat brunch. Buy tickets here.
- Mr Fogg's Murder Mystery - Immersive, theatrical and genuinely brilliant. Solve a murder in Mayfair over cocktails and a three-course feast. A proper alternative to standing in a field. Get tickets here.
Rooftop bars and summer drinking spots
Swap the field for the tap room.
- London Bridge Rooftop - Heated, covered, views of The Shard, DJs and bottomless packages. Basically, a festival without the mud. Book ahead.
- People's Park Tavern, Victoria Park - Massive beer garden, on-site brewery and burgers. The kind of pub that makes a Saturday disappear.
- Exale Brewing, Walthamstow - Great craft beer in a tap room with proper outdoor space. Low-key, community feel, with rotating taps.
- Queen of Hoxton, Shoreditch - New seasonal rooftop theme, cocktails, DJs and that skyline. Book now before everyone else has the exact same idea.
- 1864 Rooftop Bar - Panoramic city views and a cocktail list to match. Come here if your version of a festival is a great drink with a great view.
Browse everything that's on across the city via our what's on in London guide - updated daily.
