Europe’s only celebration of alternative East & South-East Asian culture returns

Eastern Margins announces the second edition of Margins United - an expanded, multi-venue festival. Celebrating the full spectrum of ESEA creativity - from music and art to food and fashion - Margins United brings underground culture and community to the forefront. Following its sold-out debut in 2024, Margins United continues its mission to carve out space for ESEA music, food, fashion, art and community in the UK’s cultural calendar - platforming artists and collectives who define the underground and defy expectations.

When: 27th September 2025
Where: Archives, Tottenham (London, UK)

Last Updated: 17/09/2025



At the heart of the festival is Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, J-pop icon and trailblazer, returning to the UK stage after two years for a rare live performance. Joining her: global hitmaker Jax Jones + Friends, LA alt-pop riser Emei, and Tokyo rap innovator Tohji, linking with Loota for an exclusive collaboration.

Across the day, boundary-breaking sounds from Billionhappy, Jianbo, Effie, Peterparker69, Lucy Tun, plus a debut Deejay Nye b2b Tingrunrun set.

At night, Minna-no-Kimochi headline the afters with their euphoric Japanese hypertrance, alongside underground heroes Hainafromchina b2b dj g2g, Dirty K, Clair, AC(dot Robot), Poi, and special takeovers from Katsute100 and Rada.

The much-loved Eternal Market returns - expanded for 2025. Over 20 independent traders, food vendors, publishers and designers will fill the Archives with community spirit. Expect everything from pandan cakes, zines and chilli oils to fashion, books and football shirts. Returning favourites include Lil Wong Bakes, Yang’s Noods, Fatboy Zine and Two Hot Asians, alongside new makers such as Yicrafts, Dora the Drawer and Four Winds Mahjong.

This year also marks the launch of an exclusive fashion collaboration between the Tropical Futures Institute and Dover Street Market, available only at Margins United.



ABOUT EASTERN MARGINS
Founded in 2018, Eastern Margins has become a leading platform for alternative Asian culture in the UK - curating events, club nights, creative partnerships and now their flagship festival, Margins United. With roots in the underground and eyes on the future, Eastern Margins continues to build a home for the artists and communities who are too often left on the fringes