What Magazine Open‑Air is
Broadwick Live is opening a new outdoor music series this month titled Magazine Open‑Air. Spread across the final two weekends in August, the event will turn Magazine London on the Greenwich Peninsula into what organisers call a “roofless dancefloor,” letting crowds party beside the River Thames beneath London’s skyline.
Lineup highlights
The series launches on Friday 14 August with Italian house unit MEDUZA and Our House, the collaborative project featuring James Hype. Saturday 15 August brings b2b sets from Mancunian producer Josh Baker and London DJ Max Dean.
Sunday 16 August shifts the tone to soul and R&B, with the Soulection Experience collective presenting DJs including Joe Kay, DJ Tunez and Wayne Wonder for an evening of R&B, hip‑hop and soulful electronic selections.
The next weekend features a techno b2b on Friday 21 August between Amelia Lens and Sara Landry. Saturday 22 August is geared toward disco fans, with German producer Purple Disco Machine taking a turn for nu‑disco. Magazine Open‑Air closes on Sunday 23 August with an R&B and slow‑jam‑led finale.
Format, timings and what to expect
Organisers have emphasised that Magazine Open‑Air “isn’t exactly a ‘festival’” but a curated series, with each day presenting its own distinct programme. That makes each date a standalone experience rather than part of a multi‑stage festival spread.
Most events let punters start dancing from early afternoon: Saturday 15 August and Friday 21 August will open at 4pm for their b2b shows, while the other days begin at 2:30pm. All events wrap up by 10pm, offering sunset views over London’s landmarks and a reasonable window to catch transport home.
Venue and transport
Magazine Open‑Air takes place in the riverside event space Magazine London on Greenwich Peninsula. The location shares transport links with The O2 Arena and is a short five‑minute walk from North Greenwich station, making evening travel convenient for attendees.
Tickets and access
Tickets are on sale now, with pricing varying by event. VIP packages are available and advertise perks such as on‑stage viewing spots, access to a VIP bar and fast‑track entry for those wanting an elevated experience.
How it fits Broadwick Live’s London portfolio
Magazine Open‑Air expands Broadwick Live’s roster of large outdoor venues across the capital. The promoter already runs other riverside and dockside sites, including Silverworks Island at the Royal Docks, which recently hosted back‑to‑back shows by Italian‑American DJ Anyma.
Why it matters
Magazine Open‑Air arrives at a moment when daytime, riverside parties have strong appeal: curated lineups, shorter running times and reliable transport links make the series an easy option for Londoners seeking high‑profile DJs without an overnight commitment. The mix of house, techno, disco and R&B across six days gives variety across the two weekends and a compact way to see big names in an open‑air setting.
Whether you’re chasing nu‑disco from Purple Disco Machine, a Soulection‑led soul evening, or hard‑hitting techno b2b action, Magazine Open‑Air sets out to offer focused, day‑to‑evening party slots with classic London convenience.
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