AEG Presents reschedules LIDO and moves festival to August

AEG Presents has announced that LIDO is unable to take place in June but will instead move to a late August date.

The organising team said that Victoria Park’s ground conditions would not be ready to host LIDO. Therefore, some shows have been cancelled.

Maribou State will now perform on August 31. Unfortunately, the June 12 event featuring CMAT, Father John Misty and Sharon Van Etten and the June 14 event featuring Bombay Bicycle Club and Metronomy cannot be rescheduled and will be cancelled. Ticketholders will receive a full refund.

Protecting the condition of Victoria Park is of paramount importance to LIDO and to London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH). Last summer’s drought led to well‑reported dust issues, but the extensive reseeding and improvement programme delivered by AEG has been highly successful, and the park is now in great condition for everyday community use, unhindered and fully open to local residents and visitors to LBTH. Following one of the wettest winters in recent history, AEG’s advisors recommended giving these newly improved areas a little more time before starting the festival programme. This ensures the progress made is protected and continues to benefit the community throughout the spring and early summer.

This decision was made solely by the event organisers, and LBTH has permitted the change to ensure the outcome best supports park users and the wider community. There is no impact on LBTH, and all financial commitments and AEG’s support for community programmes in the borough remain fully protected. LBTH has also confirmed that this adjustment allows LIDO organisers to continue to deliver proposed capital investment for Victoria Park.

Jim King, CEO of AEG Presents UK and European Festivals, said: “We’re committed to delivering the best and most sustainable event experiences for fans, artists and the community, and to doing so responsibly. The improvement works mean Victoria Park is in great condition for everyday use, and this one‑off adjustment simply protects that progress before hosting a major event. Moving LIDO to August means stronger events this year and a park that’s even better placed for the years ahead. We thank LBTH for their understanding in permitting this accommodation, which supports the best outcome for park users and local residents.”