New Gen Festival 2026

Join us for a celebration of music, dance and all things creativity at this major West London Festival - New Gen Festival - by and for youth.

You can expect:

• LIVE MUSIC (5–9pm): a dynamic, fast-paced programme combining emerging artists, breakthrough acts, DJs, cyphers, dance, and Tik-Tokers! 
• AMPLIFY STAGE (2–9pm): an intimate and inclusive space with a focus on participation through open mics and community programming. Sing, rap, rhyme...express yourself your way!
• DANCE BATTLES (2–5.30pm): spectacular breaking competition from Battle of the Boroughs for ages 7–16 on our dedicated dance floor, open to all levels.
• DROP-INS: creative tasters and football activations.

Our headline artists include:

• DJ set from Fumez the Engineer
• Lefty
• DeeOrSlim
• Young Athena
• Chloe Banks
• DJ Kwamz
• more soon! 

Fumez the Engineer's music hits hard because every track sounds clean, powerful and full of energy, making every bar stand out. His signature sound has helped shape UK drill and made some of the biggest tracks in the scene even more iconic.

Young Athena is one of London's most exciting rising artists, blending powerful vocals, fearless songwriting and unmatched stage energy. With major co-signs, festival performances and over 150 live shows already under her belt, she's quickly becoming one to watch.

On the Amplify Stage

There will be sessions hosted by Notting Hill Academy of Music students (acoustic and indie-folk), Asian Music Publishing and DIAXPORA.fm, C2 & H-Jay, The Metaphorest (spoken word), MIND on Music and Ealing Music Service (Alice Gross Songwriting Competition). 

Be sure to keep up with the latest news at our website newgenfestival.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok.

Calling 7-16 year olds to dance it off

Battle of the Boroughs Tickets

For dancers aged 7-16, take part in Battle of the Boroughs. Friendly dance battles for all levels. The format is 2v2 and you can either come with a partner or we'll pair you up with another dancer. Qualifying rounds are 2-4pm, semis and finals are 5-5.30pm. Open to beginner, intermediate and advanced.

Terms & Conditions of Entry to New Gen Festival

Full terms and conditions will be displayed outside the Festival site. Here are a few key ones: 

• Media Consent: by entering the site you give consent for your image to be included in any audio or visual recording to be used in any media at any time. This includes in photographs and videos made to promote the event, and filming carried out by police and security staff. 
• Alcohol is not on sale on the site and is not permitted to be brought on site. 
• No weapons or objects that could be used as weapons are permitted on the site. 
• Security searches will be carried out on all visitors, artists, and crew entering the site. 
• Anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or carer while on the Festival site. Maximum ratio of 3 under-14s to one responsible adult. 
• After 6.30pm, the programme is for 11+ only and under-11s will need to leave the site. 
• Doors are now closed
• There is no re-entry after 6.30pm. I.e. if you leave the site, you can return (if you display your wristband and subject to security searches) up until 6.30pm, but after that point you will not be permitted to re-enter. 
• Refunds are not offered for purchased tickets. 
• Doors are now closed 

[Image by Nadine Scarlett]

Find us

This exciting one-day festival takes place at Walpole Park, part of the Ealing Summer Festival programme. Walpole Park is around 0.6 miles / 1 km from Ealing Broadway Station.