Cross The Tracks has unveiled its third wave of artists for the 2026 festival, with drum & bass legends Fabio & Grooverider and The Outlook Orchestra leading the new additions. The London festival takes place at Brockwell Park on Sunday 24 May 2026.
Fresh off their sold-out UK tour, Fabio & Grooverider and The Outlook Orchestra will bring their acclaimed orchestral drum & bass experience to south London. The show features outstanding orchestral renditions of jungle and drum & bass classics, reimagining iconic tracks in ways never before experienced. Widely regarded as one of the most legendary partnerships in music, Fabio & Grooverider remain at the forefront of the scene they helped build, championing jungle, drum & bass and beyond on a global scale.
Also joining the lineup is Knucks, leader of UK rap’s new wave. The rising rapper has earned praise from Wretch 32, Stormzy, Novelist and Kenny Beats, cementing his reputation as one of the most innovative voices in British hip-hop. His addition to Cross The Tracks continues the festival’s commitment to showcasing emerging UK talent alongside established names.
The third wave announcement brings an eclectic mix of genres to Brockwell Park. Singer, rapper and producer Mereba joins the bill alongside Scottish composer and producer corto.alto, explosive jazz group Moses Yoofee Trio, and neo-soul sweetheart Lizzie Berchie. Multi-disciplinary artist Demae, rising north London star Ama Louise, and 2026 MOBO Awards Best Newcomer nominee namesbliss complete the new additions.
Paul Stephan, described as one of rap’s most exciting prospects, will join Bexblu onstage during the festival. The diverse lineup reflects Cross The Tracks’ reputation for championing innovation across jazz, funk, soul and hip-hop.
Mercury Prize-winning artist Little Simz headlines the festival, supported by Joy Crookes, London-based Afrobeat collective KOKOROKO, Obongjayar, and celebrated neo-soul musician Lady Wray. The lineup also features legendary funk band WAR, DON WEST, Brooke Combe, and Channel One.
Heading into its seventh year, Cross The Tracks has established itself as London’s biggest jazz, funk, soul and hip-hop festival. The single-day event consistently brings together global legends and emerging stars, with 2026 shaping up to be another standout year for the Brockwell Park gathering.
The full lineup includes Little Simz, Joy Crookes, Fabio & Grooverider and The Outlook Orchestra, Knucks, KOKOROKO, Obongjayar, DON WEST, WAR, Mereba, corto.alto, Moses Yoofee Trio, Lady Wray, Brooke Combe, Bricknasty, SHOLTO, Lizzie Berchie, Bel Cobain, Demae, Ama Louise, The Womack Sisters, Channel One, Reek0, Sonnyjim & Goya Gumbani with Franky Bones Ensemble, BexBlu, Paul Stephan, namesbliss, Charlotte Dowsson, Brother Wallace, The Josh Barry Experience, 2fox (live), and ZENA.
More information and tickets are available at www.xthetracks.com.
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Luke Dyson
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