South Facing Festival returns this year to Crystal Palace Park for two weeks of back-to-back concerts by some of the biggest names in the music industry. 

The likes of Richard Ashcroft, Becky Hill, London Grammer, Jungle, Bombay Bicycle Club and many more will be performing. 

The open-air concerts are hosted in the 'Bowl' and in previous years have created unforgettable moments for fans of music.

But before you head down to the park, we've got everything you need to know from support acts to gate times. 

When is South Facing Festival at Crystal Palace Park and what time do doors open?

The series of outdoor concerts start on Friday, July 29 with London Grammer, followed by shows on July 30, August 5, 6 and 7. 

Gates open at varied times depending on the show. 

  • Friday, July 29: Gates open at 6pm.
  • Saturday, July 30: Gates open at 3pm
  • Friday, August 5: Gates open at 6pm
  • Saturday, August 6: Gates open at 5.30pm
  • Sunday, August 7: Gates open at 5.30pm

Is South Facing Festival at Crystal Palace sold out? 

Tickets for the dates went on sale a few months back and if you want to grab some tickets you are in luck. 

As there are some tickets still available to get now via the website. 

Who is performing at South Facing Festival?

There are a number of great acts performing over the two weeks and we've got them all listed for you here. 

July 29:

  • London Grammer
  • George Fitzgerald
  • Tora-I  
  • Oklou

July 30:

  • Jungle 
  • Kelly Lee Owens 
  • The Avalanches
  • Nine8
  • Skinny Pelembe
  • Poison Anna

August 5: 

  • Bombay Bicycle Club
  • Jordan Rakei
  • Nilufer Yanya

August 6: 

  • Richard Ashcroft
  • Ride
  • BDRMM
  • Tess Parks
  • Steve Lamacq
  • Alan McGee

August 7:

  • Becky Hill 
  • Sinead Harnett
  • Jodie Harsh 
  • Jaguar Skills
  • DJ Carter & B Live
  • Charlie Boon

What time does South Facing Festival at Crystal Palace Park finish? 

If you're worried about getting the last train home and want to find out the festival finishing end time then you are in luck. 

The concerts are expected to end no later than 10:30pm. 

But if you want to beat traffic, you are encouraged to leave slightly earlier.