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Lauryn Hill to Headline Diaspora Calling! U.K. Debut at Milton Keynes on Aug. 7, 2026

The U.K. launch expands Hill’s artist-led platform for African diaspora culture.

Overview

  • Tickets go on sale March 31 at 9 a.m. GMT for the 65,000-capacity Milton Keynes National Bowl.
  • Wyclef Jean, YG Marley and Zion Marley join the bill, with more names to be announced across two stages.
  • The festival adds a street food village and immersive art installations to create a broader cultural showcase.
  • Organisers expect strong demand as this is Hill’s only confirmed U.K. date in 2026.
  • Launched in 2016 at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre, Diaspora Calling! spotlights artists from Africa and the African diaspora in its first U.K. edition.