Two of British indie pop’s most beloved acts are sharing a stage for one night only. Bastille and The Wombats announce a joint headline show at the iconic Crystal Palace Bowl in South London on August 13, with additional support still to be announced. Tickets are on sale now.
The pairing makes complete sense. Bastille’s cinematic songwriting and distinctive sound have connected with audiences across the globe like few other British acts of their generation, and their return to live performance has been nothing short of triumphant. Following a two-year hiatus from the stage, the indie pop hitmakers came back in autumn 2025 with their From All Sides UK arena tour, a fifteen-year celebration spanning nine cities and covering rarities, fan favourites, and defining moments across their full catalog.
The Wombats bring their own remarkable story to the Crystal Palace Bowl stage. Since emerging from the late-2000s indie rock scene with debut ‘A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation,’ the Liverpool indie rockers have maintained upward momentum for nearly two decades, building to headline shows at Crystal Palace and The O2, an arena touring cycle across the globe, and a packed Radio 1 tent at Reading 2024 overflowing with the 18-to-24-year-old core audience that has stayed with them twenty years into their career.
Together on one stage at one of South London’s most beloved outdoor venues, this is a summer evening worth clearing the calendar for.