AIDONIA AND ELEPHANT MAN TO JOIN CITY SPLASH 2026 LINEUP JANET KAY, CARROLL THOMPSON, BXKS AND MANY MORE ALSO CONFIRMED
City Splash has announced an explosive second wave of artists for its 2026 edition.
Celebrating the impact of Caribbean and African culture in the UK and beyond, the festival returns to Brockwell Park, continuing its legacy as the largest one-day Caribbean and African music festival globally and London’s biggest independent one-day festival.
Leading the new additions is dancehall icon Aidonia, who returns to London this May to celebrate two decades of hits, culture and energy. Widely regarded as the voice of modern dancehall, Aidonia is best known for tracks including Yeah Yeah, Bruck It, Fire Ball and Pretty Please, and will bring his unmistakable stage presence to City Splash 2026.
Also joining the lineup is the legendary Elephant Man, also known as the Energy God. Raised in Kingston’s Seaview Gardens, Elephant Man rose through the ranks with Scare Dem Crew before launching a global solo career, blending dancehall with hip hop influences and collaborating with artists such as Busta Rhymes and Mariah Carey. Expect high-octane energy when he hits the Brockwell Park stage.
The second wave also welcomes Janet Kay and **Carroll Thompson with Luton-born rapper BXKS, genre-blending artist Ciel, singer-songwriter Donae'o, R&B standout Eric IV and soca artist V'Ghn.
Also confirmed are DJ duo DJ Nate & English Fire, selectors Movie Star Johnny & Andrew Fresh, reggae band Abacush, tastemaker Bryan Gee, Daddy Chulo, Mexy, reggae powerhouse Empress Ayeola, Jordss, Kryptic, Nubian Idol, Sherii Ven Dyer, Sinister Escapone, soundsystem Sovereign Syndicate and Jamaican reggae artist Unstoppable Fyah.
With its deep roots in sound system culture and community, City Splash once again promises to transform Brockwell Park into a powerful celebration of music, heritage and unity, cementing its place as the home of Caribbean and African culture in the UK.
