Last year's WAH In The City proved that Silverworks Island had all the ingredients to become one of London's most exciting outdoor electronic music venues. The industrial backdrop, planes banking overhead and the sheer scale of the site gave it a character that felt completely different to anywhere else in the capital. This year, Broadwick Live hasn't stood still.

Returning for 2026, the site has been refined across almost every area. The Main Stage arena has been resurfaced; a full d&b audiotechnik KSL sound system promises even more impact; Stage 2 has been completely redesigned with Cake Architects; and the VIP experience has moved alongside the Main Stage. Throw in a new food village showcasing independent London traders, improved entry routes, better crowd flow and additional Elizabeth Line services after the event, and it's clear this isn't simply another edition of the same festival.

Of course, none of those improvements matter if the music doesn't deliver. Fortunately, WAH has never struggled on that front. From Pendulum's live return and Andy C's Alive show to heavyweight sessions from Kings of the Rollers, Bou, K Motionz, Kanine, Sota and dozens more, there's no shortage of reasons to spend the day wandering between stages. Here are five sets we've already highlighted in the timetable.

Pendulum (Live)

There's a reason this sits at the top of our list. Pendulum's live show has become something people organise their entire day around. Whether you've followed them since Hold Your Colour or discovered them much later, seeing the band perform outdoors with thousands of people around you is a different experience to catching a DJ set.

Expect live instrumentation, huge vocal moments and the sort of atmosphere that turns strangers into a choir by the second chorus. It's difficult to imagine a bigger closing statement for the festival.

Andy C: Alive

Some artists become part of the furniture because they're simply expected to deliver every single time. Andy C sits comfortably in that category. His Alive concept adds an impressive visual dimension, but the real appeal remains his ability to control the pace of an entire field. Very few DJs build tension and release with the same consistency.

Kings of the Rollers present Royal Rumble

If Pendulum is the emotional centrepiece, Royal Rumble is where things could get wonderfully chaotic. Dillinja, DJ Hype, Mampi Swift, Harriet Jaxxon, S.P.Y, Monty and Kings of the Rollers sharing the same stage isn't something you see every weekend. If you're after rewinds, dubplates and that unmistakable feeling of DJs trying to outdo each other, this should be high on your list.

Bou feat. Eksman

Bou understands festival crowds better than most. He knows exactly when to lean into the biggest hooks and when to let the low end do the talking. Eksman has spent decades proving why he's one of the UK's most respected MCs, and together they rarely leave a crowd standing still for very long.

Viridity B2B Vio.let

One of the strengths of WAH line-ups is that they don't rely solely on established names. Between the headline slots are artists steadily building reputations of their own, and that's often where you'll discover your favourite set of the day. Viridity and Vio.let feel like exactly that sort of booking.

We'll be making the most of the site improvements, checking out all three stages and, inevitably, changing our plans every couple of hours once the music starts. If you're heading to Silverworks Island on 5 July, come and say hello if you spot the Drum and Bass UK team. We'll have cameras in hand and probably be debating where to head next.