Teenage Cancer Trust Returns To The Royal Albert Hall In 2026 With Robert Smith–Curated Line-Up

Teenage Cancer Trust’s historic annual concert series returns to the Royal Albert Hall from 23rd–29th March 2026, unveiling a hugely ambitious line-up personally curated by The Cure’s Robert Smith. Stepping into the role after Sir Roger Daltrey’s 25-year tenure, Smith delivers a week-long programme that spans alternative rock, post-rock, shoegaze, synth-pop, comedy and beyond—bringing together artists he describes as “either legendary or at the top of their game.”

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Across seven nights, the Hall will host performances from Elbow, Mogwai, Manic Street Preachers, my bloody valentine, Garbage and Wolf Alice, each joined by notable special guests including MRCY, Craven Faults, Annika Kilkenny, The Joy Formidable, CHVRCHES, Placebo, and Nilüfer Yanya. The series also features an all-star comedy night — Robert Smith’s Comedy Favourites — showcasing a roster of acclaimed stand-ups: Maisie Adam, Bridget Christie, Jack Dee, Andy Hamilton, Dom Joly, Miles Jupp, Athena Kugblenu, Stewart Lee and Dara Ó Briain.

The announcement also marks a milestone: Manic Street Preachers’ headline set on 26th March will be the 150th Teenage Cancer Trust show held at the Royal Albert Hall, continuing a tradition that began in 2000 and has since raised more than £36 million to support young people with cancer throughout the UK.

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James Dean Bradfield of Manic Street Preachers

The concerts fund Teenage Cancer Trust’s vital work providing specialist nurses, youth workers and comfortable, age-appropriate hospital units for teenagers and young adults navigating diagnosis, treatment and recovery. With cancer remaining the leading disease-related cause of death in young people, the charity stresses that the need for this work continues to grow.

Chief Executive Kate Collins emphasised the significance of this year’s series: “Some of the biggest names in music and entertainment will once again be raising essential funds and shining a spotlight on the needs of young people with cancer. We are so grateful for Robert’s support, to every artist performing and everyone who buys a ticket.”

As in previous years, the Ultimate Backstage Experience will return, offering young people supported by the charity exclusive behind-the-scenes access before taking in one of the shows from prime seats.

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Tom Ogden of Blossoms for Teenage Cancer Trust 2024 (John Stead)

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 12 December via the Teenage Cancer Trust website.

Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall 2026 – Dates & Line-Up:

MARCH 2026
23rd – Elbow + MRCY
24th – Robert Smith’s Comedy Favourites – Maisie Adam, Bridget Christie, Jack Dee, Andy Hamilton, Dom Joly, Miles Jupp, Athena Kugblenu, Stewart Lee, Dara Ó Briain
25th – Mogwai + Craven Faults + Annika Kilkenny
26th – Manic Street Preachers (150th TCT Show) + The Joy Formidable
27th – my bloody valentine + CHVRCHES
28th – Garbage + Placebo (stripped-back set)
29th – Wolf Alice + Nilüfer Yanya

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