Isn’t it wild how sometimes the stars just seem to align—and not just literally? Lorde fans have stumbled upon a clandestine ticket-buying trick for the 2026 All Points East festival, letting them snag passes before the general sale even kicks off. With the New Zealand songstress headlining alongside heavy hitters like Tyler the Creator and Deftones, and her euphoric Ultrasound tour lighting up UK arenas after a four-year pause, grabbin’ tickets feels a bit like catching a rare cosmic wink. Maybe it’s that Mercury magic in retrograde playing tricks or a lucky Mars transit pushing fans into fast-action mode—either way, if you’re itching to beat the clock and secure your spot for next summer’s biggest musical bash, you’ll want to lean in closely. Curious how they’re pulling it off and where you can jump in? Keep scrolling, because this astro-tuned hack might be your golden ticket. LEARN MORE

Lorde fans have discovered a hidden hack to buy 2026 All Points East tickets before general sale opens.
In case you missed it, the New Zealand singer-songwriter is headlining next year’s festival alongside Tyler the Creator and Deftones.
The news comes in the midst of Lorde’s Ultrasound tour, where she is playing UK arenas for the first time in four years in celebration of new album Virgin.
Described as ‘euphoric’ by fans, the UK run has been well received so far, and you can buy tickets for her final shows in Glasgow (Wednesday, November 19) and Birmingham (Thursday, November 20) via StubHub, Viagogo, and Ticombo.
Speaking about Lorde’s All Points East headline spot, organisers said: “All Points East is honoured to welcome global superstar Lorde as a headliner for next summer.

Lorde will headline All Points East next summer (Getty/Joseph Okpako/WireImage)
“A Grammy-winning artist and cultural force, Lorde is known for her genre-defying sound, introspective lyricism and striking creative vision. Since her breakthrough with Pure Heroine in 2013, she has redefined the contours of modern pop-merging poetic storytelling with minimalist, emotionally resonant production.”
So, with All Points East tickets sure to be in high demand, how can you buy tickets before general sale even opens? Find out everything you need to know below.
Lorde will headline All Points East on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
General sale starts at 9am on Thursday, November 20 via Ticketmaster. Prices start from £69.95.
If you simply can’t wait that long, resale tickets are already available via StubHub. Prices start from £423.
To avoid ticket scams and ensure a money-back guarantee, always purchase resale tickets through verified sites.

Tickets for her Ultrasound gigs are still available, too (Getty/NDZ/Star Max/GC Images)
The Kiwi hitmaker will be in good company at All Points East, as the likes of PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson and Oklou have also made the Saturday, August 22 lineup.
You can find a full list of the artists joining Lorde on the bill so far below:
Featured Image Credit: Getty/Joseph Okpako
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