Manic Street Preachers, Wolf Alice, Garbage, and numerous others have been confirmed for next year's special series of Teenage Cancer Trust performances at London's Royal Albert Hall.
This yearly event consistently showcases incredible talent, with Robert Smith from The Cure taking charge of the 2026 edition.
Robert Smith states: “Teenage Cancer Trust does remarkable work, and I am very proud they invited me to be the ‘Cureator’ for their March 2026 concerts at the RAH. I aimed to create a truly unforgettable and can't-miss week—a series of shows that people dream about—and I am thankful to all the artists who accepted my invitation to perform. These events will be very special; every band, whether headliners or special guests, and every comedian, is either legendary or at the top of their craft… often both! It’s going to be an amazing seven nights, and I can barely wait to be part of it all. See you there!”
The opening night on March 23rd features an exclusive performance by Mercury Prize winners Elbow, along with special guest MRCY.
Guy Garvey from Elbow remarks: “We’ve never performed at the Royal Albert Hall before, and we have always supported Teenage Cancer Trust. It’s also an honor to share the stage with MRCY. It’s going to be an incredible evening.”
A night of curated comedy is scheduled for March 24th, followed by Scottish post-rock group Mogwai on March 25th.
Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai expresses: “We are extremely excited and honored to be playing at the Royal Albert Hall in support of Teenage Cancer Trust. It’s been 20 years since we last played there, and being invited by Robert Smith is a privilege as The Cure has always been a significant influence on our music.”
The powerful Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers will perform at the Royal Albert Hall on March 26th, alongside The Joy Formidable.
James Dean Bradfield, the vocalist for Manic Street Preachers, shares: “We had the fortune of playing one of Robert Smith’s Meltdown shows in 2018, and now we’re honored to be invited by him to participate in the 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust shows he is overseeing, which support such a worthy cause. It's our first performance for Teenage Cancer Trust as a band, and it's a return to one of our favorite London venues, plus we have a couple of surprises planned for that night. So, no excuses. See you there.”
my bloody valentine will take the stage at the Royal Albert Hall on March 27th, with the rare appearance of CHVRCHES as the supporting act.
Garbage will headline on March 28th, featuring a stripped-down set from Placebo.
Shirley Manson states: “When Robert Smith approached us about the possibility of performing for Teenage Cancer Trust, we were all incredibly excited as he is a respected figure in our community. We are honored to support him and look forward to helping raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust, a cause very dear to our hearts. I hope our fans will come out to support. It should be a fantastic evening. In the Royal Albert Hall no less.”
Lastly, Wolf Alice will conclude the Teenage Cancer Trust shows for the year with an electrifying set on March 29th, joined by the amazing Nilüfer Yanya.
Kate Collins, Chief Executive of Teenage Cancer Trust, commented: "The concerts at the Royal Albert Hall are crucial in assisting Teenage Cancer Trust in transforming the lives of young individuals with cancer.
For over 20 years, our Honorary Patron Sir Roger Daltrey has curated star-studded lineups annually. For 2026, that responsibility has been handed over to Robert Smith, and he has done an outstanding job.
Once again, some of the biggest names from the music and entertainment sectors will be making us sing, dance, and laugh—but more importantly, they will be raising vital funds and shining a bright light on the needs of young people with cancer. We are immensely grateful for Robert’s support, to all the artists performing, and to everyone purchasing a ticket.
Here’s to an extraordinary week of legendary performances and ensuring that young individuals with cancer receive the specialized care and support they require.
Tickets will go on sale at 9am on Friday, December 12th // www.teenagecancertrust.org/gigs
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Manic Street Preachers, Wolf Alice, Garbage, and several others have been announced for next year’s special series of Teenage Cancer Trust performances at London’s Royal.