Pitchfork London reveals first wave of artists for 5th anniversary

One of the mainstays in London’s cultural calendar is back to bless the capital for its fifth edition. Pitchfork Music Festival London will return from Tuesday 4th November to Saturday 8th November 2025, kicking off with specially curated weekday events taking place across a smattering of iconic London venues, including Roundhouse in Camden, Colour Factory in Hackney, and many more. 

The festival’s first full wave of artists has been revealed, comprising stunning acts who mirror Pitchfork’s eclectic genre tastes. Headliners include alt-rock legends King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, who will open the festival with an orchestral performance at the Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday 4th November; while French pop star Oklou will bring her dreamy futuristic pop catalogue to Roundhouse on Friday 7th November, with internationally celebrated auteur Laurie Anderson unleashing a career-spanning set the following day backed by live band Sexmob. Oklou’s headline set will be supported by Erika De Casier, Malibu and Nick León for an electrifying two room event.

Elsewhere in the city, 10K Global (run by the rapper MIKE) will take over Colour Factory on Thursday 6th November for a label showcase featuring Sideshow, Abysia Kim, Niontay, with more to be announced. East London will be blessed with the return of Dalston Takeover, gracing some of the most iconic venues with an E postcode on Saturday 8th November. Cutting-edge acts like Panchiko, Indigo De Souza, Momma, underscores, and Jay Som are fronting the bill, with more names on the way.

To punch a ticket and find out more details, head over to Pitchfork Festival's website.  

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