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Wireless Festival Closes 20th Anniversary With Drake’s Three-Day Run and 150,000 Attendees in 30°C Heat

Videos of fans packed together in 30°C heat underscored organizers’ new on-site hydration measures.

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Overview

  • Canadian rapper Drake made history as the first artist to headline all three days of Wireless Festival’s 20th edition, delivering themed setlists each night.
  • Organizers recorded roughly 150,000 attendees over July 11–13 at London’s Finsbury Park, marking the festival’s highest turnout.
  • Fans shared social media footage showing tightly packed crowds enduring 30°C heat, with some describing the experience as “not for the weak.”
  • In anticipation of high temperatures, festival staff deployed additional water stations, designated cooling zones and on-site medical assistance to bolster attendee safety.
  • Surprise guest appearances from acts like Vanessa Carlton, Central Cee and Yeat punctuated each day’s performances, enhancing the festival’s celebratory atmosphere.