SailGP Portsmouth: Craig David and Jess Glynne announced as headliners of Apres-Sail event in July
Jess Glynne and Craig David have been announced as headliners of a SailGP concert in Portsmouth next month
Singers Craig David and Jess Glynne will appear at the SailGP Grand Prix in Portsmouth next month, which is expected to attract 20,000 people.
The pair will headline the SailGP’s Après-Sail experience, after a weekend of high-speed racing on July 25 and July 26. Jess Glynne will appear on Saturday and Craig David on Sunday night.
The performances will take place on the main stage in front of the Waterfront Grandstands, with fans able to follow the action live across big screens throughout the Race Stadium.
Craig David will also take to the decks for a sample of his TS5 DJ set, in SailGP’s new Vela Beach Club, which launched this year in Rio de Janeiro. Drawing its spirit from the Latin term ‘vela’, meaning ‘sails’, guests will enjoy “elevated race viewing in stylish lounge spaces”.
SailGP’s chief marketing officer, Leah Davis said: “Portsmouth delivered an incredible atmosphere for SailGP’s debut last year, and we’re building on that momentum as one of our most iconic stops in 2026.
“Having Jess Glynne and Craig David headline our Après‑Sail music programme brings an incredible new energy to the weekend, pairing world‑class racing with world‑class live music. It’s the perfect blend of high‑speed sport, summer atmosphere and headline entertainment that SailGP has become known for.”
After its debut last year, SailGP returns to Portsmouth this summer with close-to-shore racing and entertainment. The organisers say that across the weekend, fans can expect live DJs, roaming performers, interactive activations and high-speed racing from the league’s cutting-edge F50 catamarans, flying just metres from land. The official SailGP Simulator will also give fans the chance to test themselves against the world’s best.
The Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth marks the eighth stop of the SailGP 2026 Season. Thirteen national teams will compete on identical, hydrofoiling F50 catamarans, including the home Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team, led by Olympic gold medallists Dylan Fletcher (driver) and Hannah Mills (strategist).
Tickets are on sale now via Tickets.SailGP.com/Portsmouth, with a range of options available including:
- VELA Beach Club - premium waterfront hospitality with live music, DJ sets and the best in food and drink
- Premium Waterfront Grandstand - for the best views of the racecourse
- Waterfront Grandstand - high-energy, full racing action, suitable for all ages.
The other venues in the SailGP season are Perth, Auckland, Sydney, Rio, Bermuda, New York City, Halifax in Nova Scotia, Sassnitz, Valencia and Geneva.