What is the LIDO Festival in London?
lido festival takes place on the historic lido field in tower hamlets, east london. As a fan-first festival, we celebrate globally loved artists who take the lead on the event curation, alongside emerging talent, community engagement, and creativity at the heart of east london. Named after the lido that previously occupied the site, it is a large, flat greenfield site. The lido field has hosted smaller festival stages and is the site of a successful christmas tree concession. It has recently been used as a street food market and entertainment space.
Is the LIDO Festival good?
LIDO 2025 proved it’s more than a lineup — it’s a vibe. Whether you came for the music, the outfits, the politics, or just to drink canned cocktails in the sun, this year’s festival delivered something deeper: an ecosystem of sound, sweat, and shared moments. English trip-hop pioneer Massive Attack’s headlining performance at LIDO marked a major milestone: a large live music event powered entirely by batteries. Replacing the diesel generators that typically power live stages with batteries didn’t just reduce the event’s carbon footprint.
Why is it called Lido Festival?
Named after the lido that previously occupied the site, it is a large, flat greenfield site. The Lido Field has hosted smaller festival stages and is the site of a successful Christmas tree concession. It has recently been used as a street food market and entertainment space. LIDO Festival takes place on the historic Lido Field in Tower Hamlets, East London. As a fan-first festival, we celebrate globally loved artists who take the lead on the event curation, alongside emerging talent, community engagement, and creativity at the heart of East London.