Now in its fourth year, South Facing might still be a fledgling festival compared to some of the other events on the calendar, but it continues a long and impressive legacy of live music events at the Crystal Palace Bowl, which has previously hosted the likes of Elton John, Bob Marley, Vera Lynn and Pink Floyd. South Facing brings the same level of thrilling eclecticism with its line-ups for summer 2025.
When is South Facing 2025?
South Facing will return to Crystal Palace Bowl for several summer dates. Festival organisers have announced programming on August 8, 16, 22, 23, and 24.
How much are tickets?
Ticket prices vary depending on the show and the tier you’re interested in. General admission for events announced thus far starts at £39.50. Discounted tickets are available for kids for select nights of the festival, while early bird tickets are cheaper and tickets for some events can be reserved with a £10 deposit.
Who’s on the lineup?
The Crystal Palace bash has confirmed a diverse mix of events for its 2025 run. Multi-platinum Dutch dance duo Tinlicker play their biggest London show yet on August 16 while Basement Jaxx will also play two headline shows on August 22 and 23. The series also features takeovers from Flackstock, an intimate day festival celebrating the life of TV presenter Caroline Flack while raising money for mental health charities, and Love Motion festival, whose line-up features Nile Rogers and Chic, Louie Vega and Dimitri From Paris.
What time does South Facing 2025 start?
Timings are yet to be announce,d but last year gates open for weekday events at 4pm, while weekend events kicked off between 12pm and 2pm. Keep an eye out for official set times closer to the festival on South Facing’s website.