Ye (Kanye West) will top the bill on all three nights of Wireless Festival 2026.
The event, sponsored by Pepsi MAX and set for July 10 to 12 at London’s Finsbury Park, will mark the rapper’s first UK appearance in more than a decade and his first London headline slot since his explosive 2014 Wireless performance.
The festival’s official presale opens at 12pm BST on April 7, with general sale following at 12pm BST on April 8 via wirelessfestival.co.uk. PayPal users will get an early advantage, with a special presale beginning at 12pm BST on March 31 and running for up to 48 hours, or until the limited allocation sells out.
Wireless organisers say more acts will be revealed soon.
Kanye is hoping the performance will help rebuild his UK fanbase after losing support over his political views and public controversies.
An insider told The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column: “He has apologised profusely for his behaviour over the last few years and he wants a fresh start.”
The rapper delivered two sets — one in London’s Finsbury Park and another in Birmingham’s Perry Park — in 2014 after stepping in to replace Drake, who pulled out due to illness. His London performance made headlines for a lengthy mid-set rant, while his Birmingham show drew a huge crowd and was praised for its energy and production.
The festival has hosted major names including Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott, Cardi B, and Kendrick Lamar.
The announcement follows the release of his latest record, Bully, adding even more anticipation to his long-awaited UK comeback.
Ye has kept a relatively low profile on the live-performance front in recent years, focusing instead on music releases and sporadic public appearances.
