The essential annual concert series benefiting the Teenage Cancer Trust is returning to the Royal Albert Hall from March 23–29, 2026, with a spectacular and eclectic lineup personally curated by guest 'Cureator,' Robert Smith of The Cure.
Following the remarkable 25-year tenure of Honorary Patron Sir Roger Daltrey, Smith steps in as the first guest curator, hand-selecting a week of shows in association with Aldi aimed at raising crucial funds for specialized care for young people with cancer.
The newly announced headliners are a who’s-who of alternative and rock royalty: Elbow, Mogwai, Manic Street Preachers, my bloody valentine, Garbage, and Wolf Alice. Smith will also present a special night, Robert Smith’s Comedy Favourites, featuring major stars like Jack Dee, Stewart Lee, and Dara Ó Briain.
Highlights include the Manic Street Preachers' show on March 26, which marks the 150th show in the series' history. Other standout performances include Garbage, who will be joined by Placebo for a rare, stripped-back set, and Elbow, who will be supported by MRCY on the opening night. Mogwai, who last played the venue 20 years ago, will be joined by Craven Faults and Annika Kilkenny. The pioneering my bloody valentine will deliver their unique sonic assault, supported by CHVRCHES in a fiercely electronic set.
Smith expressed his pride in curating an "unforgettable, unmissable week," noting that every act is either "legendary or at the top of their game."
Since 2000, the concert series has raised over $36 million for the charity, which is the only one in the UK dedicated to providing specialist nurses and support for young people facing cancer. Tickets for this vital week of events go on sale at 9 am on Friday, December 12th.
