Labyrinth on the Thames has concluded its largest summer series to date, welcoming 76,000 attendees across eight sold-out dates at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. The 2026 edition set a record as the biggest outdoor contemporary music series ever staged at the UNESCO World Heritage site, expanding on the 57,000 attendees recorded during its inaugural run.
The Thames-side series featured 47 artists delivering more than 70 hours of live music. Notable performances included indie rock group The Kooks celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album Inside In / Inside Out, alongside headline electronic sets from Dom Dolla, Peggy Gou, and Overmono. Adriatique presented their X series, while Anjunadeep Open Air returned for a day-long showcase. The series concluded with final performances from electronic pioneer Moby and East London DJ Michael Bibi, who was joined by surprise guests U-God and Young Dirty Bastard of Wu-Tang Clan.
Production for the series was managed by High Scream, designing visual and lighting setups customized for the historic 17th-century Baroque architecture of the venue.
Alongside the live programming, the event expanded its community and charitable initiatives across the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Labyrinth continued its official charity partnership with the Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice, raising over £40,000 through guest-list donations, contactless site points, a charity pop-up shop, and a dedicated boat party.
In partnership with social impact organization EARNT, the festival launched a food bank initiative that generated more than 3,500 essential donations for local services, including the Greenwich Foodbank, in exchange for concert tickets. The collaboration also organized local litter-picking efforts on Woolwich Common. Additionally, the event provided paid operational experience to students through an ongoing partnership with the University of Greenwich and provided opportunities for independent local businesses and young entrepreneurs via on-site activations.
Labyrinth Events co-founders Nick Castleman and Michael Dicks credited the audience, artists, and production team for the growth of the independent series, confirming that planning is already underway for future events.
