On Friday, March 27, 2026, Ghanaian Afro-Dancehall superstar Stonebwoy officially announced that his flagship annual event, BHIM Festival, will make its historic United Kingdom debut on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
The festival is set to take place at the iconic 12,500-capacity OVO Arena Wembley in London, marking the first time a Ghanaian artist has headlined and self-produced a full-scale festival at this legendary venue.
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A Decade of Dominance Goes Global
The announcement comes after ten successful editions of the festival in Ghana, including multiple sold-out shows at the Accra Sports Stadium:
The Vision: During an interview on Angel FM and an Instagram Live session, Stonebwoy explained that after a decade at home, "BHIM Fest has to move" to cater to the massive diaspora audience that typically travels to Ghana for the December show.
Not Just a Concert: Unlike a standard solo show, the London edition is being positioned as a full music festival experience, celebrating Afrobeats, Dancehall, and Ghanaian business and culture on an international stage.
Sarkodie Inspiration: Stonebwoy credited the "growing momentum" of fellow Ghanaian artists, specifically citing Sarkodie’s recent sold-out performance at the Royal Albert Hall, as motivation to keep pushing the boundaries for the industry.
Ticket & Event Information
Fans are already generating massive buzz under the hashtags #BhimFestLondon and #Stonebwoy:
| Detail | Information |
| Date | Saturday, August 15, 2026. |
| Venue | OVO Arena Wembley, London. |
| Doors Open | 18:00 (6:00 PM). |
| Presale | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM. |
| General Sale | Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM. |
| Priority Access | Sign up via |
The 2026 "Ghanaian Invasion" of London
Stonebwoy's festival is part of a record-breaking year for Ghanaian music in the UK:
Sarkodie: Announced a 2027 headline show at the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena following his Albert Hall success.
Shatta Wale: His flagship Shatta Fest is also scheduled for London in August 2026.
Kweku Smoke: Recently announced his first-ever headline concert in the UK capital.
"We are taking the African culture with us, we are taking the sound with us, we are taking the business with us. It makes our people happy." — Stonebwoy, March 2026.
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