Harry Styles Announces Lineup for 2026 'Meltdown Festival' in London

LONDON - Harry Styles will curate the 2026 edition of Meltdown Festival, bringing a carefully selected lineup to London's Southbank Centre from June 11 to 21.

"Music is my life; every artist involved in this year's Meltdown festival means so much to me, both as a fan and a musician," Styles said in a statement. "It's a true honor to host legends who have paved the way for the generations that follow them, as well as new acts that have inspired me to push my creative boundaries."

The festival's program reflects Styles' broad musical interests, blending established alternative acts with emerging voices in indie, jazz, electronic and pop. Styles is also set to headline the Royal Festival Hall during the festival.

Artists scheduled to perform include Stephen Fretwell, Dev Hynes (also known as Blood Orange), Orlando Weeks, Nil fer Yanya, Bar Italia and Warpaint. The lineup also features newer acts such as Bristol-based duo Getdown Services and Australian DJ and producer Ninajarichi.

The jazz segment will include performances by Kamasi Washington and Mulatu Astatke, along with U.K. artists Yussef Dayes and Shabaka Hutchings. Experimental pop acts Erika de Casier and Foushe join ambient and electronic performers including Jon Hopkins, Beverly Glenn-Copeland and James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, the latter cited by Styles as a key influence for his recent album "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally."

Further lineup details, including ticketing information for Styles' show at Royal Festival Hall, will be announced soon. Tickets for the rest of the festival will be available to Southbank Centre members at 10 a.m. BST on Thursday, April 9, via the venue's website. General sale begins at 10 a.m. BST on Friday, April 10.

Styles follows previous Meltdown curators including Robert Smith of The Cure, David Byrne, Grace Jones, Nick Cave, Jarvis Cocker and Little Simz.

"Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and the Official U.K. Albums Chart upon its release March 12. The album's lead single, "Aperture," reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, while "American Girls" topped the U.K. singles chart. Styles will support the album with the Together, Together Tour, beginning May 16 at Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam.