Hot Chip to headline at Alexandra Palace’s Kaleidoscope Festival in 2023

British electronic pop legends Hot Chip have been announced to headline Alexandra Palace’s Kaleidoscope Festival in Summer 2023.

On July 15, 2023, Kaleidoscope Festival will host its fourth event, which coincides with a celebration of Alexandra Palace’s 150th anniversary.

Headliners for previous years have included Flaming Lips, Beth Orton, Groove Armada, Happy Mondays and Orbital.

Hot Chip, who have recently released their eighth album Freakout/Release, over the last 18 years have established themselves among similar artists such as the Pet Shop Boys and Depeche Mode.

They will now become the first ever band to play at all three of the festival’s stages.

Festival director Simon Fell said: “I can’t wait to see Hot Chip headline on our main stage.

“They’re the perfect fit for the festival and I know this show will be something we won’t forget, the sun setting over London on a warm July evening, and those Hot Chip sounds floating across the park. Just what you need to get you through the winter.

“Kaleidoscope is only in its fourth year but is already establishing itself as one of London’s most exciting cultural events.

“Alongside legendary headliners, we’ll be bringing a line-up of live music, all-star DJs, comedy, spoken word, plus a few surprises too.

“In 2023 Alexandra Palace celebrates its 150th anniversary and I love that Hot Chip will be making a little bit of venue history at Kaleidoscope, as they’ll become the first ever band to play all three music stages at the Palace: Theatre, Great Hall and now the Park. Bring on next year and join us for an unbeatable festival like no other.”

The festival will be a culmination of alfresco gigs on offer in the Palace’s award-winning park.

Early-bird tickets went on sale on Monday.

Picture: Kaleidoscope Festival Picture: Lloyd Winters