Little Simz to Headline Cross The Tracks 2026

Finish the lyric, Sim Simma…

We are so honoured (and slightly emotional) to announce our most requested headliner to date, the one and only, Little Simz!

Crowned as one of the most exciting voices to have emerged out of Britain, Little Simz is an unstoppable force whose creative ambition continues to grow and expand. Her back-to-back albums Sometimes I Might be Introvert (2021) and NO THANK YOU (2022) were both among the most critically acclaimed records of recent times, establishing her as a singular and unique voice in British music. Now, she is ready to enter the next chapter of her career with her sixth studio album, Lotus.

Fresh off the buzz of her biggest live shows to date at Manchester’s Co-op Live and London’s The O2, Simz is setting the stage for her first-ever London-festival headline performance at Cross The Tracks 2026.

She’ll be joined by London-based Afrobeat collective KOKOROKO, the infectious and original voice of Nigerian-born, London-based Obongjayar, celebrated neo-soul musician Lady Wray, rising Scottish soul star Brooke Combe, and genre-blending Irish hip hop band Bricknasty.

But wait, there’s more! Also new to the bill is multi-instrumentalist SHOLTO, London-based singer-songwriter Bel Cobain, soul and R&B trio The Womack Sisters, legendary reggae sound system Channel One, member of the Brighter Days Family Reek0, Franky Bones Ensemble with artist and producer Goya Gumbani and respected rapper Sonnyjim. Plus, genre-blending electronic duo 2fox and the London two-piece, who draw inspiration from their Ethiopian roots, ZENA.

With so much more still to come, you might be wondering: “How on earth can this lineup possibly get any better.” But trust us, we’ve still got a few icons up our sleeve.

Heading into our 7th year, you already know Cross The Tracks is the correct way to kick off your festival season.