Michael Kiwanuka to Headline Cross The Tracks 2025 Festival

Cross The Tracks 2025 is set to be a highlight of the Brockwell Park bank holiday festivities, with Mercury Prize-winning artist Michael Kiwanuka announced as the headliner. Scheduled for 25th May 2025, this must-attend festival promises an unforgettable day of jazz, funk, and soul. Alongside Kiwanuka, fans can look forward to performances by Jordan Rakei, Cymande, Sinéad Harnett, Bashy, Aba Shanti-I, and Channel One, creating an eclectic lineup that celebrates both established and emerging talent.

An artist in the truest sense, Michael Kiwanuka has captivated audiences since his debut album, Home Again, in 2012. Known for his emotionally engaging style, Kiwanuka has become a leading voice in contemporary soul, and his upcoming album, Small Changes, dropping in late 2024, makes him an unmissable headliner.

Cross The Tracks, now a staple in Brockwell Park, has become more than just a festival; it’s an innovative celebration of community, culture, and music. Each year, the festival offers a welcoming atmosphere that attracts genuine music lovers, making it an inclusive space for artists from a range of genres and backgrounds. The lineup is also carefully curated with a commitment to a 50/50 gender balance, setting a standard for diversity in the UK festival scene. Previous editions have seen legends such as Ezra Collective, Anderson .Paak’s NxWorries, Greentea Peng, and Chaka Khan.

In addition to the main acts, festival-goers can enjoy genre-blending artists like Egyptian Lover, Grammy-nominated Baby Rose, South London’s Jaz Karis, and the soulful Lynda Dawn. Jazz and soul groups Thee Sinseers & The Altons will also take the stage, along with JGrrey, Rubii, and rising jazz trio Moses Yoofee Trio. Festival DJ sets include renowned Worldwide FM founder Gilles Peterson, genre-blending duo musclecars, and eclectic DJ Shy One.

With each edition raising the bar, Cross The Tracks 2025 builds on the success of its previous lineups, which featured icons like BADBADNOTGOOD, En Vogue, Eve, and Ama Lou. This year’s impressive wave of talent promises to make it a standout event in the UK’s 2025 festival calendar. Tickets are on sale now for this always sold-out event, so don’t miss your chance to experience one of the UK’s premier jazz, funk, and soul festivals.