Welcome to LIDO: London’s Eco-Conscious New Festival

Welcome to LIDO: London’s Eco-Conscious New Festival

A fresh wave is sweeping through London’s festival scene this June — say hello to LIDO Festival, the first-ever multi-weekender in Victoria Park’s historic Lido Field

. Running across two weekends (June 6–7 & 13–15), LIDO combines big-name headliners, boutique events, and sustainability credentials that your average festival can only dream of.

🌱 Setting a Green Standard

Powered by a 1 MW battery system charged with renewable energy, LIDO’s opening day is totally free of diesel emissions — the UK and AEG’s greenest festival yet

The battery grid slashes generator use by around 50%, cutting CO₂ emissions by nearly 48 tonnes compared to traditional gig setups

On top of that, day one features an exclusively meat-free menu, combining vibe with conscience

🎤 Weekend Lineup Highlights

Friday, June 6 – Opening night blasts off with dream-pop legends Massive Attack, flanked by chilled masters Air, hip-hop innovators like Yasiin Bey & The Alchemist (FORENSICS), and more

Saturday, June 7 – Expect dancefloor magic with headliner Jamie xx, joined by heavyweights such as Skrillex, Sampha, Arca, and DJ Harvey

Friday, June 13 – Outbreak Fest b2b celebration, with hardcore and punk acts like Turnstile, Danny Brown, Glassjaw, and more

Saturday, June 14 – Pop’s dynamite Charli XCX headlines her own “Party Girl” day, surrounded by avant-garde talent (A.G. Cook, Bladee, etc.)

Sunday, June 15 – A dreamy finale courtesy of London Grammar, Celeste, Róisín Murphy, and The Blessed Madonna completes the festival’s musical arc

Curated by artists, LIDO isn’t just about headliners. Midweek (June 9–12), In the Neighbourhood events—community-driven, free-of-charge—include theatre, fitness, family activities, DJ sets, street food, and more

The design remains human in scale, with thoughtful site plans, fully accessible facilities, and local engagement baked into the festival’s DNA .

🌟 Festival First Impressions

AEG’s green gamble: Jim King, head of AEG festivals, hailed LIDO as “a significant step” in environmental solutions within music

Strong support: Industry voices call it “eco-friendly live entertainment at scale”

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Local impact: Organisers work closely with Tower Hamlets Council to ensure community-centricity and venison-free foodbanks alike

.In short, LIDO isn’t just the next big music event—it’s a bold statement. From jaw-drop headliners and underground gems to carbon-cutting tech and neighborhood heart, it offers more than just music—it offers musical moments with meaning.