UK pop-rap pioneers Rizzle Kicks have announced their biggest headline show to date, set to take place at Alexandra Palace, London, on Friday, May 22, 2026. The monumental show follows the critically acclaimed release of their new album, Competition Is For Losers, and firmly cements the duo's celebrated return to the music scene. Tickets for the massive London date go on sale at 10 am on Friday, October 31.
The announcement holds special significance for half of the duo, Harley, who shared his personal connection to the iconic North London venue. "The first football team I ever played for was the Alexandra Palace Broncos. I would go to fireworks night there every single year. I would go ice skating every Christmas. Ally Pally was such a big part of my life and now I get to play there. A genuine dream come true.”
Formed in 2011, Jordan and Harley quickly became defining voices of UK pop-rap with a string of infectious hits, including 'Down With The Trumpets,' 'Mama Do The Hump,' and the chart-topping Olly Murs collaboration, 'Heart Skips A Beat.'
After an indefinite hiatus that began in 2016, the pair returned in glorious fashion last year. Their comeback has been characterized by a renewed energy and the release of their third album, which Rolling Stone called, “by some distance, their best to date.”
The band’s resurgence has inspired the term 'Rizzle Kicks weather,' referencing a positive sense of nostalgia and the simple, feel-good energy of pre-Brexit and pre-Pandemic summers. As they bring this energy to 2026 with their largest ever show, Rizzle Kicks are not just performing; they are hoping to rekindle that communal, feel-good vibe for a new era.
The Alexandra Palace show is a must-see event, destined to be an unforgettable night that celebrates the band's history while embracing the acclaimed sound of their new material.
