Davido Announces Huge London Crystal Palace Bowl Headline Show

Davido is bringing the heat to London this summer!

The Afrobeats titan has been announced as a headline act for the brand new Palace Bowl Presents series, set to take over the iconic Crystal Palace Bowl. And, in a major win for fans, his set is being billed as a UK festival exclusive.

The August date, billed ‘Davido & Friends,’ is already shaping up to be one of the season’s hottest tickets, especially with the hitmaker teasing a specially curated lineup of guests.

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Set for Friday, August 14, the show will see the chart-topper return to the capital following a global run that has only amplified his standing as one of Afrobeats’ leading forces.

The performance forms part of the wider Palace Bowl Presents series, which runs from July 31 through to August 16 and features a diverse mix of acts including Grace Jones, Sir Tom Jones, and Bastille.

Speaking on the trek, Davido said:

“London, you have always shown me love and now it’s time for me to give it back! Crystal
Palace Bowl, Davido & Friends is going to be something special. 15 years in the making and we’re celebrating in the city that has always had my back. Let’s go!”

The GRAMMY nominee has a stacked live itinerary that includes Coachella 2026 and a Vienna spectacle.

Tickets for Davido & Friends go on general sale at 10AM GMT on Friday, March 27 via palacebowlpresents.co.uk. Mastercard holders will also have access to a preferred ticket window from the same time.

Notably, local residents in SE19, SE20, and SE26 will be eligible for discounted tickets.

Exciting times!