Meltdown essentials

Meltdown isn’t Meltdown without our free Riverside Stage.

And this year’s no different – read on to discover our newly announced open-air parties full of DJs, cabaret, drag and invitations to dance.

But hold on – Christine and the Queens isn’t done adding more to Meltdown. We’ve got stunning new support acts, and more tickets for gigs already on sale. One month to go – don’t hesitate now.

Image credit: © Rémy Solomon

Under the sun

Faggamuffin Bloc Party

FRI 9 JUN

Get Meltdown started with a sound system celebration of QTBIPOC Pride and visibility at carnival, including Lady Lykez, Cartel The Bandit, Roxxxan, Donnie Sunshine, Janelle Wynter and DJ Biggy C.

Rain Crew Summer Jam

SAT 10 JUN

Dust off your best moves for a day of workshops and DJ sets with Rain Crew, and if you’re in a battling mood, step up to compete for a prize.

Reign Down with We Are Dopamine

SUN 11 JUN

Make your way out onto our terrace for a day of skilful DJ sets as The SheJay presents We Are Dopamine.

A royal invite

Christine and the Kings with Pecs & Sisu

FRI 16 JUN

Let fun reign supreme on our Riverside Terrace as you’re royally entertained by Pecs’ lordly drag kings and Sisu’s dynasty of DJs.

The Bitten Peach

SAT 17 JUN

Cabaret artists and DJs stoke up an outdoor party proudly presented by The Bitten Peach, a group working to empower queer Asian artists.

Reign Down with Loud LDN

SUN 18 JUN

Fit in one final dance at the Riverside Stage for Christine and the Queens’ Meltdown, led by all-female/non-binary DJ collective Loud LDN.

New support acts

Django Django

+ Girl Ray

FRI 9 JUN

serpentwithfeet

+ Shaé Universe

FRI 9 JUN

Let’s Eat Grandma

+ Metteson

SAT 10 JUN

Nxdia

+ Beth McCarthy

SUN 11 JUN

Warpaint

+ Amie Blu

MON 12 JUN

Johnny Jewel

+ Zola Jesus

WED 14 JUN

Bat For Lashes

+ Avalon Emerson & The Charm

THU 15 JUN

BitterSuite Presents Witness Bodies Tilted

SUN 11 – SUN 18 JUN

Take part as a Witness in this immersive multi-sensory experience, with a live score inspired by the music of Christine and the Queens.

Extra tickets released

Christine and the Queens’ Meltdown

FRI 9 – SUN 18 JUN

We’ve just released more tickets for loads of our Meltdown gigs, including some of our sold out shows – book now, you don’t want to miss out!

Image credit: © Rémy Solomon