January 26th marks the start of the annual event’s live music celebration, focusing on independent venues and emerging artists. Check out some of the acts who are playing, and why it’s crucial in 2026.

It’s been ten years since his last solo album ‘24K Magic’.

‘Kiss Off’, from the Femmes’ debut album, sees an expanded, psychedelic cover on the Warhols’ ‘Pin Ups’ record, alongside the Grateful Dead and The Beatles.

The release comes with soaring new single ‘Union Station’.

The singer-songwriter has returned with her first music since 2023.

The festival will play host to the likes of Stereolab, Ty Segall and Allah-las.

Lillie West’s newest songs see her taking a different route from her previous fully instrumental album — embracing ethereal vocals and layered harmonies. 

The American singer-songwriter drops first single ‘Where’s My Phone?’.

The events take place in March to raise money for the charity, with The Cure frontman curating a phenomenal line-up for their 24th edition.

The new album is out on March 6th.

The solo project from Divorce’s Felix Mackenzie-Barrow will be released on March 6th. 

The tour will take place this March and includes a stop at O2 Academy Brixton.

Over 50 new names join the 2026 bill as Boomtown expands its genre-spanning Chapter 5 programme.

The band will bring their iconic album to London in August.

The Cure, Gorillaz and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds confirmed as headliners.

The rockstar behind some of the genre’s defining hits unveiled as main act for second year in a row.

The likes of Fatboy Slim, Courteeners and Wolf Alice join the lineup. 

After a successful run of dates in 2025, including a show at The O2, the Canadian will return for 6 dates in 2026.

The songwriter’s debut album is due in Spring 2026.

The Canadian indie-pop outfit share new single ‘Straight Drop’.