Cross the Tracks 2025 in Brockwell Park: set times, full lineup, tickets and everything you need to know
After weeks of legal uncertainty, this year's day festivals in Brockwell Park are officially going ahead. Following Wide Awake on Friday (May 23) and Field Day on Saturday (May 24), next up in the south London park is Cross the Tracks.
On Sunday (May 25) Cross the Tracks is set to deliver its usual resplendent, groove-tastic display of soul, funk and jazz. This year's lineup is headed up by Londoners Michael Kiwanuka and Ezra Collective.
Heading to Cross the Tracks this weekend? Here's your ultimate guide to the 2025 event, from the full set times and remaining ticket availability to the weather forecast.
When and where is Cross the Tracks 2025?
Cross the Tracks is taking place at south London's Brockwell Park (SE24 9BJ) on Sunday May 25 2025.
Timings
Doors open at midday, and last entry is 8pm. Music curfew is 10.30pm.
What's the full Cross the Tracks 2025 lineup and set times?
Here's exactly who's playing at Cross the Tracks 2025 on what stage, and when.
Mainline
30pm-1pm – LULU.
30pm-2pm – JGRREY
20pm-3.15pm – Lynda Dawn
45pm-4.45pm – Cymande
15pm-6.15pm – Jordan Rakei
05pm-8.15pm – Ezra Collective
9pm-10.30pm – Michael Kiwanuka
Terminal
30pm-1pm – Ellie Harris
30pm-3pm – Thee Sinseers & The Altons
30pm-4.20pm – Skinshape
50pm-5.40pm – Nala Sinephro
10pm-7pm – Bashy
40pm-8.30pm – Baby Rose
9pm-10pm – Free Nationals
D-Railed
30pm-1pm – Summer Banton
20pm-1.50pm – Jessy Blakemore
15pm-2.45pm – Nia Smith
10pm-3.40pm – RUBII
05pm-4.45pm – Shaé Universe
10pm-5.50pm – TBP Presents the Soul Cypher with Lizzie Berchie, Ayanna, [KSR]
50pm-6.40pm – The Blues Project: SENSES Block Party
05pm-7.55pm – Bilal
20pm-9pm – Naomi Sharon
30pm-10.30pm – Sinéad Harnett
Locomotion
30pm-1pm – Marla Kether
20pm-2pm – Salami Rose Joe Louis
20pm-3.10pm – Fabiana Palladino
40pm-4.30pm – Jaz Karis
5pm-6pm – Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
6pm-8pm – Channel One
8pm-10pm – Gilles Peterson
Funk Junction
Midday-1pm – Naima Adams (DJ) & Sammseed
1pm-3pm – Alex Rita & Errol
3pm-5pm – Aba Shanti-i
5pm-6pm – Last Nubian feat Achanté
The Caboose
05pm-12.40pm – Essence Martins
55pm-1.25pm – Mychelle
45pm-2.20pm – Olympia Vitalis
45pm-3.20pm – daste.
45pm-4.20pm – Allysha Joy
45pm-5.20pm – Moses Yoofee Trio
45pm-6.20pm – Jazzbois
45pm-7.20pm – Dargz
45pm-8.20pm – Tia Gordon
20pm-8.40pm – BexBlu
40pm-9pm – Kaicrewsade
10pm-10pm – Egyptian Lover
Heritage Stage
30pm-2pm – Handson Family (DJ set)
2pm-3.15pm – Glade Marie
15pm-4.30pm – The Shejay + Exhibit 69
30pm-6.30pm – Sarah Love b2b Mr Thing
30pm-7pm – Carroll Thompson + Janet Kay live PA
7pm-8pm – IG Culture
8pm-9.30pm – Colin Dale
9pm-10pm – Handson Family (DJ set)
Timings are subject to change.
How to get to Cross the Tracks festival
Festivalgoers are explicitly advised not to drive to the fest, and instead take public transport. The nearest tube is Brixton and the closest train is Herne Hill.
Are there any tickets left for Cross the Tracks?
Some tickets are still available, with general admission from around £76 and VIP from around £120. You can buy tickets here.
What's the weather looking like?
While weather over the bank holiday weekend is looking a bit mixed, the good news for Cross the Tracks is that Sunday is looking like the best of the bunch. The Met Office reckons Sunday afternoon onwards will range in temperature from 14C to 19C, with less than a 5 percent chance of rain. It'll be a bit windy.
Afterparties
The official afterparty is at Bricks in Brixton, with tickets on Resident Advisor on final release for around £14. There is also an unofficial afterparty at Effra Social, which is free entry.
The last month or so has seen Brockwell Park's day festivals put in the spotlight, with anti-festival campaigners Protect Brockwell Park on the one side and Lambeth Council and festival promoters Brockwell Live (supported by community group SayYesLambeth) on the other.
released a statement saying the events will go ahead.
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