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Grace Jones has been announced as one of the headline acts for a new summer concert series at London’s Crystal Palace Park, with Sophie Ellis-Bextor also confirmed for the line up.

The show forms part of a newly launched festival programme at the historic Crystal Palace Bowl called Palace Bowl Presents.

Running from July 30 to August 16, the debut 2026 edition will feature 12 live events. On Tuesday February 17, organisers revealed that Grace Jones will headline on Friday July 31.

The celebrated singer, actress and author is expected to perform songs spanning her career, including favourites such as ‘La Vie En Rose’ and ‘Slave To The Rhythm’, alongside a selection of special guests.

Among those joining the bill are Sophie Ellis-Bextor, whose track ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’ has enjoyed renewed popularity in recent years, and London collective Soul II Soul.

Tickets are available here. Residents living in SE19, SE20 and SE26 postcodes can access discounted entry for Palace Bowl Presents.

Gary Numan has also been added to the programme, with his performance scheduled for Sunday August 6. He will share the evening with Marc Almond performing Soft Cell material and solo songs, as well as Ladytron.

On Thursday August 13, Bastille and The Wombats will appear as co headliners. Earlier in the run, the first ever Gospel Garden Festival will take place at the venue.

The Gospel Garden Festival is set for Sunday August 2 and is being billed as the largest outdoor gospel event in London. Kirk Franklin and Tasha Cobbs Leonard will headline in a UK exclusive appearance, with additional performances from Fred Hammond, Mercy Chinwo and Jerub.

Jones’ upcoming appearance follows her performance at last year’s Montreux Jazz Festival, where she shared the bill with artists including Neil Young, Pulp, Sam Fender, RAYE and Diana Ross.

Although she has not released a studio album since 2008’s ‘Hurricane’, Jones appeared on Beyoncé’s ‘Move’ from the 2022 album ‘Renaissance’ and on Janelle Monáe’s ‘Ooh La La’ from 2023’s ‘The Age Of Pleasure’.

For Sophie Ellis-Bextor, the Crystal Palace date comes after she is due to perform next month at a major Wembley show supporting the trans community. The line up for that event includes Wolf Alice, Beth Ditto, Adam Lambert, Sugababes, Bimini, Beverley Knight, Rahim Redcar, Fat Tony, GottMikk, HAAi, Jasmine.4.T, Kae Tempest, Kate Nash, MNEK, Romy, Sink The Pink and Tom Grennan.