Davido is the latest headliner announced for Palace Bowl Presents, a brand-new festival series in the iconic Crystal Palace Bowl. Davido will perform a UK festival exclusive show on Friday 14 August, as well as curating the rest of the day’s lineup – to be announced.
Palace Bowl Presents will feature an eclectic lineup of global headliners taking place from Friday 31 July to Sunday 16 August.
Davido, often referred to as “The King of Afrobeats,” is a global force in music with over 6 billion streams and more than 2 billion video views across his 15-year career. As the most followed Afrobeats artist across social media, the American-born, Nigerian-raised icon has been a forerunner in propelling Afrobeats to the world stage.
In 2025, Davido surprised fans again with 5ive, an album that seamlessly blends Afrobeats with international pop influences. The single Offa Me reached the top 5 on both the UK and US Afrobeats charts, underscoring his global impact. After a sold-out world tour and historic performances at festivals across multiple continents, Davido returns to London to headline his first outdoor festival at Crystal Palace Bowl.
Palace Bowl Presents will take place at the historic Crystal Palace Bowl, one of London’s most iconic open-air venues. Established in 1961, the Bowl and its famous ‘Garden Party’ events have played host to some of the most eclectic acts in British festival history, from prog to punk, rock to reggae, pop to the proms. As well as Bob Marley’s final London show, the Crystal Palace Bowl has seen concerts from artists including Pink Floyd, The Beach Boys, Lou Reed, Curtis Mayfield, Gil Scot Heron, Ian Dury, Vera Lynn and many more.
Local residents from postcodes SE19, SE20 and SE26 will be eligible for discounted tickets for Palace Bowl Presents.
Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets are available to Mastercard cardholders from Friday 27 March at 10AM. Check out priceless.com/music for details.