Escape the Algorithm

We’ve spotted London’s best breaking through talent and curated a festival line up full of your next favourite artists.

One wristband grants you access to:

  • 8+ hand-picked venues in a walkable Shoreditch footprint

  • 50+ grassroots artists

  • Talent across Music, Comedy, Dance and Spoken word

  • Talks from some of the industries best experts

  • Intimate stages no matter venue size

  • Street food and iconic bars

  • Zero headliners. Zero hierarchy.

  • Tell everyone you heard them here first.

Don’t miss someone you really want to see! One of the special things about this festival is the smaller, more intimate spaces. So don’t get caught out! Venue capacities are monitored, so if you’re keen to see a particular artist - you will need to get there early to avoid disappointment! More info coming soon.

Getting there

Our venues are all in close walking distance to each other. There are a number of train, tube and overground stations that are close to the Sofar Fringe footprint.

Sofar Fringe can be reached via: 

Shoreditch High Street
(Overground - Windrush)

Old Street
(Underground - Northern Line and National Rail)

Liverpool Street
(Underground - Elizabeth Line, Central Line, Circle & District, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Line, Overground - Weaver Line and National Rail)

The neighbourhood is also served by many local buses. We’ll provide a map once our venues are announced.

Wristband exchange and info point

Wristband exchange is open from 1pm at 83 Rivington Street. We recommend coming to collect your wristband as early as possible to avoid missing any artists you’d like to see. 

Please bring your ID and proof of ticket confirmation with you. You cannot pick up wristbands for anyone but yourself.

Accessibility
information

Sofar Fringe is a place where everyone can enjoy grassroots music and art.

We have curated line ups and spaces for those who are neurodivergent or prefer moments of calm. However, due to the unique nature of some of our spaces, unfortunately not all venues are wheelchair accessible or have accessible bathrooms. We are delighted to offer accessibility tickets for our early-bird price of £30, no matter when you buy them, for those that need them.

To purchase accessibility tickets, to discuss any specific access needs, or if you would like any further information, please contact us at fringeaccessibility@sofarsounds.com.

Should your access request require a telephone conversation please provide your phone number and someone will contact you.

Our venue page has detail accessibility characteristics of each space. Most venues will be floor seating or standing but will have chairs available for those who need them. We encourage you to get in touch if you require any further information, and we’ll be happy to find out for you.

We also are able to provide carer tickets for free.