Summer Festival Guide

TERMINAL V 2026 SHARES PHASE TWO OF LINEUP AND REVEALS £1 MILLION SITE INVESTMENT

December 3, 2025 by Alex Jukes

Upgraded stages, expanded amenities, a phase two reveal that includes 20+ more acts, exclusive B2Bs, 999999999, Anetha, Patrick Mason, Ben Techy x Luciid, Clouds x Tommy Holohan, DJ Gigola x Øtta, I Hate Models, Pegassi, SIM0NE X SPFDJ, Special Request, Will Atkinson, Alex Farell and the most ambitious festival production in Terminal V history awaits in 2026.

Terminal V Festival
18 – 19 April 2026
The Royal Highland Centre + Showground, Edinburgh

Tickets go back on sale Thursday 4th December at 9am: https://terminalv.co.uk/festival

To join the waitlist go to Skiddle and hit remind me:https://www.skiddle.com/festivals/terminal-v-festival/

Following a seismic Phase One reveal, Terminal V now announces another electric shock wave with Phase Two of its 2026 lineup featuring more techno heavyweights, future disruptors and cutting-edge artists. Returning to the Royal Highland Centre & Showground on 18 – 19 April 2026, next year’s edition, with six stages, 100+ artists and 40000 visitors, will be the most powerful in the festival’s already rich history. Tickets are on sale from Thursday 4th December at 9am.

Phase Two introduces another expansive list of artists across the spectrum of techno, industrial, rave and contemporary club sounds, with each bringing their own energy to Terminal V’s continually evolving sound.

Bringing together some of the most exciting names in contemporary club culture, the Phase Two lineup spans heavyweight techno innovators, fast-rising talents and boundary-pushing collaboration. Leading the charge is a serious selection of B2Bs including a hybrid sound rooted in modern rave, steppy percussion and hard-edged groove from Ben Techy x Luciid, a heavyweight meeting of Clouds x Tommy Holohan, bass-driven club and techno momentum from Dart x Kyle Starkey, distinct yet complementary worlds of hard-edged rhythm from DJ Gigola x Øtta, Benwal x Helena Lauwaert plus SIM0NE x SPFDJ and sets from BYORN, Emilija, I Hate Models, Nicolas Julian, Pegassi, Santøs, Alex Farell, Lola Cerise, Fumi and Will Atkinson. This collective of artists represents a broad sweep of the sounds shaping Europe’s dancefloors right now – high-velocity techno, modern rave, trance-leaning power, industrial pressure and cutting-edge club futurism.

This latest announcement builds directly on the momentum of Phase One, which introduced a razor-sharp cross-section of global techno from Detroit icon Robert Hood to the UK debut of Sara Landry’s ETERNALISM, to breakout stars such as Ben Hemsley alongside Mall Grab, Klangkuenstler, East End Dubs, Clara Cuvé, Somewhen, Patrick Mason, Anetha and more. A third lineup announcement will arrive early next year and round off the biggest Terminal V bill to date with more than 100 artists set to feature.

Alongside the artist reveal, Terminal V also confirms a landmark £1 million investment into site development and production upgrades for 2026. Following feedback, this is a transformative step designed to elevate every aspect of the festival experience. These improvements will roll out across all stages, facilities and audience areas and underpin Terminal V’s continued rise as one of Europe’s leading large-scale electronic music festivals.

The changes include every stage being fully upgraded and redesigned, new PA systems and advanced speaker setups for a radically improved sound experience and collaborations with a leading global sound partner to deliver the most precise Terminal V audio yet. There will also be a welcome return of the beloved Area V stage in its original format, plus five additional, newly developed stages for deeper immersion and scale as well as brand-new chillout zones and expanded indoor and outdoor seating.

There will also be a significantly widened food offering with options for all budgets plus vegan and dietary-friendly vendors, double the number of toilets with upgraded cleaning teams operating continuously, the return of festival lockers, large-format venue maps and improved directional signage across all major routes, twice as many digital display towers providing live schedule updates and festival announcements, a full lighting review, enhanced walkway illumination for safer movement day and night and a redesigned VIP environment with capped capacity, upgraded viewing areas, faster service points and exclusive facilities for a next-level premium experience.

The 2026 site will be fully enclosed with reinforced perimeter fencing and newly installed overhanging SteelShield barriers. This major security upgrade eradicates fence-jumping and ensures a safer, fully protected festival environment for everyone.

Consistently ranked among DJ Mag’s Best Festivals in the World, Terminal V continues to evolve at a pace matched only by the scene itself, which is why 40,000 people from all over the world travel in numbers to the festival.

With two phases now revealed and one more still to come, the 2026 edition of Terminal V is set to be very special and unlike anything anyone has ever experienced before.

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Mumford & Sons to headline BST Hyde Park 2026

January 14, 2026November 28, 2025 by Anna Hyams

American Express presents BST Hyde Park is delighted to welcome Mumford & Sons back to the Great Oak Stage on Saturday 4 July 2026 – ten years since their last legendary appearance.

For a band born in West London’s grassroots music scene, this is more than a show. It’s a homecoming. They will be joined by special guest The War On Drugs, with more artists to be revealed. Tickets on sale Thursday 4 December at 10am.

Mumford & Sons have travelled the world since 2008, headlining festivals, topping charts, and collaborating with icons like Dylan, Springsteen and Neil Young. But London has always been the band’s anchor, and Hyde Park remains one of their most cherished stages.

Their upcoming album Prizefighter, arriving 13 February, was created with Aaron Dessner at Long Pond Studio and features Hozier, Gracie Abrams, Chris Stapleton and Gigi Perez. It follows RUSHMERE, their 2025 UK No. 1 album that powered a sold-out global arena tour.

Mumford & Sons say: “Hyde Park is woven into our story, it’s where so many memories were made. Coming back a decade later, with all this new music, feels incredibly special. London is and always will be the band’s home. We can’t wait.”

The 2026 set will celebrate every corner of the band’s catalogue from early favourites and modern classics to brand-new songs performed for the first time. Expect one of the biggest sing-alongs Hyde Park will see all summer.

AEG Presents CEO Jim King says: “Their last Hyde Park show was a milestone for BST. Having them return at this moment in their career is something we’re incredibly proud of.”

The War on Drugs have steadily emerged as one of this century’s great rock and roll synthesists, removing the gaps between the underground and the mainstream, between the obtuse and the anthemic, making records that wrestle a fractured past into a unified and engrossing present. Led by Adam Granduciel, The New Yorker called them “the best American ‘rock’ band of this decade” in support of their album, A Deeper Understanding, for which they won the 2018 Grammy for Best Rock Album and were nominated for a BRIT Award for International Group of the Year. 2020 saw the release of LIVE DRUGS, followed by 2024’s LIVE DRUGS AGAIN, featuring live interpretations of songs throughout their career, including off their 2014 breakthrough, Lost In The Dream. Co-produced by Granduciel and Shawn Everett, their fifth studio album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, “chips away some of their hazier edges in favor of sharper melodies, broadening the borders of the meticulous yet joyously simple sound [Granduciel] has perfected” (Pitchfork, Best New Music). It landed on numerous 2021 best albums of the year lists and garnered a second GRAMMY Award nomination (Best Rock Song) and BRIT Award nomination. The band headlined Madison Square Garden in support of its release.

Previously announced 2026 BST Hyde Park headliners are country star Garth Brooks (Saturday 27 June), Pitbull on Friday 10 July, and Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi (Saturday 11 July and Sunday 12 July), with many more stars to be announced. More information can be found on www.bst-hydepark.com.

Tickets:

Amex presale begins – Thursday 27 November – 10am GMT

Artist presale begins – Monday 1 December – 10am GMT

AXS presale begins – Wednesday 3 December – 10am GMT

General on sale – Thursday 4 December – 10am GMT

www.bst-hydepark.com | @bsthydepark

Ministry of Sound Finalise Winter Plans including NYE

November 14, 2025 by Alex Jukes

After a landmark year, Ministry of Sound shows no sign of slowing down as it powers into the winter season. Between now and a huge New Year’s Eve celebration with Girls Don’t Sync and Paul Woolford, the club rolls out a packed schedule spanning house, techno, trance, disco and UKG, each night bringing its own crowd, vibe and unmistakable SE1 magic.

November brings a flurry of debuts, sold-out sessions and some of the year’s most in-demand line-ups. The month kicks off on 1 November with Stanton Sessions: Halloween Special – The Ministry Doll Massacre, transforming the club into a haunted house of bass and breakbeats. On 7 November, Danni Gato headlines his biggest-ever UK show with Khenya and guests, followed by Trance Sanctuary Presents: Kearnage on 8 November, a euphoric sell-out.

Mid-month, Dyzen and Script each deliver their largest UK headline sets to date on 14 and 21 November, joined by rising names and global collaborators. Gok Wan’s Isolation Nation returns for back-to-back editions on 15 and 22 November, spreading its trademark house unity.

Closing the month, 28 November sees melodic house trio and Afterlife and Armada associates Goom Gum play. The following night, 29 November, From The Archives: The Gallery revives one of the club’s most legendary trance nights for a special heritage edition with Sander Van Doorn and Tall Paul b2b Seb Fontaine, while Bresh makes a long awaited debut at Ministry the same night with its signature high-energy Latin vibes.

December delivers a mix of nostalgia and festive euphoria. Disco Daddy lights up 6 December with Norman Jay, Michael Gray and Carly Foxx, before UKG Brunch: Christmas Special on 13 December brings endless garage and funky house fun. Pitch Records takes over on 20 December with Max Chapman, Leon and guests.

After the holidays, Smoove returns on Boxing Day, followed by BackTo95 on 27 December for a journey through classic house and garage anthems. The season culminates on 31 December with MOS:NYE, a defining finale featuring state-of-the-art production and a marathon of house, techno and dancefloor anthems across all four rooms.

In the Box are garage and house tastemakers Girls Don’t Sync and UK chart topper and master of all forms of house, Paul Woolford, plus Emerald and PRESTi, while in 103 Jam House presents Djammin, Maximum b2b Meeshy, Omari b2b Ossie and Krissy b2b Nicky Summers. In The Loft, Ittman Presents: Talk Nice Sounds for the freshest selections and in Baby Box, Joe NBO and Travis Casa complete this most epic party.

Tickets for all shows are available here

Halfmoon Festival Koh Phangan Reveal Headliners For Winter Season of open-air jungle and beachfront celebrations

November 14, 2025 by Alex Jukes

As Europe heads into winter and the festival calendar quiets down, Thailand’s iconic Halfmoon Festival is heating up and is the perfect way to escape it all. Halfmoon offers the perfect alternative with sunshine, sea views, incredible music and a global community of like-minded travellers. Over more than two decades, Halfmoon Festival has been a bucket list getaway bridging international electronic culture with local artistry, spectacular visual performance and soul-stirring and spiritual celebration.

From December through February 2026, Koh Phangan’s open-air jungle celebration will host a fresh run of bi-weekly shows featuring major international talent including Blazy, Blastoyz, Ghost Rider, Reality Test, WHITENO1SE, Querox Berg, Silver Panda, Mr.Black, Blanka, Ranji, Tezla, IARA, Tali Muss, Don’t Blink, Dirty Andy and Javier Gonzalez. Heading into 2026, the January and February headliners offer a stacked selection of progressive trance, psytrance, melodic techno and deep house. Highlights include NEELIX, the legendary German producer, bringing his progressive psytrance energy to the dancefloor as well as Liquid Soul known for his deep rolling basslines, layered psychedelic textures and euphoric melodies.

The new year will also see some Halfmoon favourites return such as Ghost Rider, known for his melodic, electro-house beats and Javier Gonzalez, bringing tech-house and afrohouse percussive, tribal grooves. Other names include Audiomatic, Dilby and Sun Diary with more to be announced.

With its unique two-day format and famously high definition and super sized production, all in an otherworldly island setting, Halfmoon Festival has long offered one of the most transportive dance music experiences in the world. Each edition kicks off at the stunning Harmony Beach Club where you ease in with beachside beats, fire dancers and exotic performers, making for plenty of daytime fun. There are pool parties and endless tropical cocktails to enjoy as the sun sets over the Gulf of Thailand and leads into day two.

The second night then transforms the Magical Forest into a surreal nighttime playground. Surrounded by palms and jungle canopy, three custom-built stages – The Prime Stage, G Floor, and The Cave – are all curated with their own soundtrack and host everything from melodic techno and psychedelic trance to house, indie, hip-hop and experimental live sets. Fire shows, LED visuals and vivid production make this a vibrant, sensory stimulating rave like no other.

With over 2,000 accommodation options on the island ranging from beachside bungalows to luxury resorts, Koh Phangan offers easy access to wellness retreats, waterfalls, hiking, local markets and the festival itself. Daily ferries from Koh Samui and a growing number of direct flights into Surat Thani and Samui Airport mean it’s never been easier to escape to paradise.

For full artist lineups, ticket packages and travel tips heads to www.halfmoonfestival.com

HALFMOON FESTIVAL THAILAND

Every 2 Weeks Until June 2026

2 Days, 4 Stages

Tickets: www.halfmoonfestival.com

Locations:

Day 1 – Harmony Beach Club: 99/5 , moo 1,

Bantai, Koh Phangan,, Surat Thani, 84280

(14:00 till Midnight)

Day 2 – Halfmoon Magic Forest: 72/39 moo 2, Ban Tai,

Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280

(21:30 till Sunrise)

Zamna Presents: Art With Me Miami Reveals Full 2025 Lineup

November 14, 2025 by Alex Jukes

CamelPhat, Sofi Tukker and WhoMadeWho join Eric Prydz, Luciano, Dixon b2b Jimi Jules and Lee Burridge amongst others for Art With Me Miami 2025

Date: December 5 – 6, 2025

Location: RC Cola Plant + Green Space at Mana Wynwood | Miami, FL

Tickets: https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/zamna-presents-art-with-me-miami-2025/?

Art With Me has unveiled the full lineup for its 2025 Miami edition, which returns December 5 – 6 with an expanded experience at a new venue, the RC Cola Plant + Green Space at Mana Wynwood. The festival partners with Zamna and Disco Presents to deliver two days of music, art and immersive culture during Art Basel Miami Beach and Miami Art Week.

New additions to the lineup include CamelPhat, Sofi Tukker, and WhoMadeWho (Live), joining previously announced acts Eric Prydz, Luciano (two sets, including the debut of his new Alive live show), Dixon b2b Jimi Jules, Lee Burridge presents All Day I Dream, LP Giobbi and Neil Frances presents Club NF.

Additional performances come from Christian Löffler (Live), Parra for Cuva (Live), Anthony Middleton, Nick Morgan, Enamour, Lauren Ritter, Patrik Khach, Pippi Ciez, Santiago Garcia, Tim Green and Matt Caines.

Says Matt Caines, Co-Founder of Art With Me, “Art With Me has always been about something bigger than a party – we curate, with intention, a balanced and elevated experience made to inspire through art and creativity. After eight years of growth and challenges, this new chapter in Wynwood marks a powerful evolution. The lineup reflects that growth – a different kind of energy, rooted in intention, art, and integrity. What we’re creating at Mana Wynwood isn’t just another event – it’s the next evolution of what Art With Me stands for. It shows our passion for creating something unique that stands out, something more meaningful and special than just a typical music festival.”

Now in its fourth year, Art With Me Miami 2025 will transform Mana Wynwood into a walkable, multisensory playground built around six core pillars: Art, Dance, Breathe, Play, Care and Eat. The setting blends industrial architecture and lush green zones, hosting large-scale installations, wellness programming, culinary experiences, and family-friendly activities alongside its curated music stages.

Tickets: Single-day and weekend passes are available now at https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/zamna-presents-art-with-me-miami-2025/?

Lineup:

Friday, December 5:

Eric Prydz, CamelPhat, Luciano (2x sets), Dixon b2b Jimi Jules, Neil Frances presents Club NF, Parra for Cuva (Live), Amog, Ella Romand, Luca Saporito, Matt Caines, Nick Morgan, Santiago Garcia

Saturday, December 6:

Sofi Tukker, Lee Burridge presents All Day I Dream, LP Giobbi, Christian Löffler (Live), WhoMadeWho (Live), Zamna Soundsystem, Anthony Middleton, Enamour, Facundo Mohrr, Lauren Ritter, Patrik Khach, Pippi Ciez, Tim Green

elrow Makes Cologne debut at Bootshaus this December

November 12, 2025 by Alex Jukes

Tickets | Website | Instagram

The world’s most colourful party brand lands at Germany’s #1 club on 12th December with Andrea Oliva, Discip, Latmun, Nic Lorenz, Tini Gessler and more

Get ready for colour, chaos and confetti as elrow, the world’s most iconic and theatrical electronic music brand, is making its Cologne debut at none other than Bootshaus, which is ranked among the Top 10 clubs in the world by DJ Mag.

On Friday, 12 December 2025, Bootshaus will be transformed into an immersive, larger-than-life world of sound and spectacle as elrow takes over for a night that promises to be one of the most talked-about events of the year.

Bringing its ‘Themed Electronic Wonderland’ concept to Cologne for the very first time, elrow will unleash its signature mix of outrageous production, theatrical performers, immersive décor and relentless energy, backed by a heavyweight lineup of global house and techno talent.

Leading the lineup, Andrea Oliva brings his trademark blend of rolling house grooves and Ibiza-honed energy. Rising German talent Discip delivers his raw, percussive techno sound that’s been igniting dance floors across Europe, while UK favourite Latmun brings his infectious tech-house rhythm and playful dance floor edge. Local standout Nic Lorenz adds a dose of precision and high-octane selections, while Tini Gessler, a key name in the elrow family, brings her vibrant, melodic take on house and techno to embody the brand’s colourful spirit.

They’re joined by Enchanted, Foret, Antipolar, Kaufmann, Kevin Arnold, O’Doyle, Nicole Da Silva, Tolstoi, and Unxpected, rounding out a lineup that perfectly captures the high-energy, kaleidoscopic essence of elrow.

From the main room to the open-air spaces, every corner of Bootshaus will be reimagined in full elrow style – think wild costumes, characters roaming the dance floor and a storm of colour and confetti raining down to the beat of pulsating house and techno.

Says the Bootshaus team “We’re beyond excited to host elrow’s first-ever show in Cologne. This collaboration brings together two strong international brands that both stand for creativity, energy, and a deep passion for electronic music.”

Founded in Barcelona, elrow has grown into a global nightlife phenomenon, staging sold-out events across more than 80 cities and major festivals including Tomorrowland, Amnesia Ibiza and Fabrik Madrid. Its arrival at Bootshaus marks a milestone moment for Cologne’s underground scene and is a rare fusion of two powerhouse brands united by their commitment to pushing boundaries and delivering unforgettable experiences.

Terminal V Festival announces initial lineup for 2026 Scotland edition

November 12, 2025 by Alex Jukes

Terminal V Festival 2026

Date: 18th & 19th April 2026

Location: The Royal Highland Centre + Showground – Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB

Sign-up for tickets here – Tickets on-sale 18th Nov @ 9am

Website | Instagram

The walls are set to shake and the earth will rumble once more as Terminal V Festivalreturns to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre & Showground on 18th and 19th April 2026. Marking another chapter for one of Europe’s most formidable electronic events, next year’s event will unfold across two epic days, with 40,000 ravers and five fully immersive stages headlined by over 100 cutting-edge artists for a weekend of unrelenting energy and precision production.

Simon McGrath, Co-founder of Terminal V says “This will without doubt be our biggest line up yet. Every artist reflects the energy and evolution of Terminal V, and this April will see our most diverse edition yet. 2026 is shaping up to be our most powerful edition so far.”

The 2026 lineup is a razor-sharp snapshot of contemporary electronic music and collision of heavyweights, legends, disruptors and future icons of techno. Set to perform are the likes of Detroit godfather Robert Hood whose loopy sound helped characterise early minimal and remains in a class of its own.

The raucous Sara Landry presents the UK debut of her ETERNALISM show and her only Scottish appearance all year. It is a hard techno odyssey with high-octane beats and avant-garde production inspired by the otherworldly art of Hans Ruedi Giger’s Alien creation. The aim is to create a spiritual gathering that transcends the typical club experience. Klangkuenstler is one of the defining forces in the new wave of industrial techno and his sets are pure adrenaline hits built for the warehouse, while the UK’s breakout house and techno star Ben Hemsley blends euphoric melodies, emotional drops and peak-time power for the new generation, and Australian REVIVE RECORDS founder Restricted will also serve up his unrelenting mix of psy, rawstyle, industrial, hardcore and more after amassing half a billion streams and becoming a fixture in Beatport’s Hardcore/Neo Rave charts.

They’re joined by underground stars across house, techno and bass such as Mall Grab, Anetha x DJ Gigola, Clara Cuvé, East End Dubs, Somewhen x Otta, Paige Tomlinsonand many more with each bringing their distinct edge to the festival’s next evolution.

Built from the ground up for sheer sonic intensity, Terminal V has a deserving reputation for monumental scale and meticulous attention to detail. Every stage is designed as a standalone world with bespoke architecture, high-impact visuals and chest-rattling sound for a sensory overload built for those who live and breathe dance music.

Again ranked in DJ Mag’s Best Festivals in the world this year, Terminal V’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric. What began as an underground gathering has evolved into a benchmark for large-scale electronic rapture, which is why it attracts a devoted international crowd who return year after year.

From daylight euphoria to warehouse darkness, Terminal V captures the full spectrum of modern electronic music in one communal surge of sound and light.

Sign up for tickets now: terminalv.co.uk/festival

Phase 1 Lineup A-Z:

ADRIAN MILLS, ALARICO, ANETHA, BEN HEMSLEY, BEN TECHY, BENWAL, BIANCO, CHLÄR, CLARA CUVÉ, DART, DAVID LOHEIN, DJ GIGOLA, EAST END DUBS, FANTASM, KLANGKUENSTLER, KLOFAMA, KYLE STARKEY, LA LA, MAIN PHASE, MALL GRAB, MORGAN SEATREE, NEGITIV, NOVAH, ONLYNUMBERS, ØTTA, PAIGE TOMLINSON, RAXELLER, RESTRICTED, ROBERT HOOD, SARA LANDRY PRESENTS ETERNALISM, SIMONE, SOMEWHEN, SPRAY, ÜBERKIKZ, VIEZE ASBAK, WINSON, YANAMASTE

Forbidden Forest 2026 Announces First Acts As It Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

November 12, 2025 by Alex Jukes

Phase one highlights include Sub Focus, Michael Bibi, MK, Girls Don’t Sync, DJ EZ, Pendulum DJ, Hannah Laing, Dr Banana, Holy Priest, SHY FX and Chris Stussy for a landmark year featuring the iconic Arcadia Spider stage.

Forbidden Forest is one of the UK’s most dynamic electronic music festivals and this year celebrates its 10th anniversary in spectacular fashion with a first wave of artists for 4-7 June 2026 at Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire led by Michael Bibi, Pendulum DJ, Hannah Laing, Holy Priest and Chris Stussy. To find out more visit; forbidden-forest.co.uk and sign up.

In a UK festival exclusive, the legendary Arcadia Spider – a 50-tonne, fire-breathing installation built from recycled military and industrial hardware – will also land in the heart of Leicestershire’s woodland for this one special weekend only. The monumental structure is known worldwide for its pyrotechnics, aerial performances and 360° sound and will transform the Forest into an electrifying realm of sound and light.

This stage will sit alongside a selection of others from Forbidden Forest, which is known as pushing all boundaries when it comes to stage design and production while offering an intimate, escapist haven for dance music lovers. The entire site becomes an adult playground for the weekend complete with a silent disco, fun fair, plenty of bars, food village, chill out areas, games and much more. 2026 also sees the new addition of its Lakeside Retreat campsite, featuring swimming pools, hot tubs, a sauna, secret DJ sets and more.

Joining the bill for this milestone edition, Michael Bibi returns to the stage following his inspiring comeback and the Solid Grooves man brings his unmistakable energy and underground sound to the Forest. The genre-defying drum & bass pioneers and spectacular live outfit Pendulum will deliver a high-octane performance that promises to ignite the Arcadia arena.

Rising Scottish powerhouse Hannah Laing returns to Forbidden following a breakout year that’s seen her dominate stages from Ibiza to Glasgow. Completing the top billing, Holy Priest brings his darkly cinematic techno vision to the Forest.

The previously announced Dutch powerhouse Chris Stussy will also return this year after his debut set at the festival went viral in June.

Tickets go on sale 10am Wednesday 19th November via www.forbidden-forest.co.uk

BST Hyde Park announce Maroon 5 as 2026 headline act

February 25, 2026November 8, 2025 by Anna Hyams

American Express presents BST Hyde Park announces their next major headliner for 2026; global sensations Maroon 5 make their Hyde Park debut on Friday 3 July 2026. Tickets go on general sale on Wednesday 12 November. Visit www.bst-hydepark.com.

Over the past three decades, Maroon 5 have become one of the defining pop bands of their generation, fronted by charismatic lead singer Adam Levine. Their breakthrough came with 2002’s Songs About Jane, which took off when “This Love” hit the Top 5 in 2004, followed by hits like “She Will Be Loved” and “Sunday Morning.” The band’s follow-up album It Won’t Be Soon Before Long went multi-platinum, propelled by the chart-topping “Makes Me Wonder.” Over the years, they have collaborated with major names including Christina Aguilera on the globally adored 2011 number one “Moves Like Jagger,” as well as Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Kendrick Lamar, Future and many more.

Their hit-filled run includes the albums Overexposed (2012), V (2014), Red Pill Blues (2017), and JORDI (2021), producing global smashes such as “One More Night,” “Sugar,” “Girls Like You” and “Memories.” Alongside huge headline tours and collaborations, they delivered one of their most high-profile moments when they headlined the Super Bowl LIII halftime show in 2019. More than two decades on with 135 million records sold, Maroon 5 remain chart regulars, continuing to evolve their sound through R&B, pop and hip-hop influences while maintaining their status as one of modern pop’s biggest bands.

Joining them are former collaborators, the GRAMMY® nominated OneRepublic. Since their debut, the band has amassed over 5 billion Spotify streams. Their 2007 debut album Dreaming Out Loud featured the 20-million-selling single “Apologize”, a global smash that earned them a GRAMMY® nomination. This was followed by 2009’s Waking Up, with hits including “All the Right Moves,” “Secrets” and “Good Life.” In 2013, they released the platinum-certified Native, which spawned the global No. 1 single “Counting Stars.” Later albums include Oh My My (2016) and Human (2021). Their 2022 hit “I Ain’t Worried,” from Top Gun: Maverick, surpassed 3 billion streams, and in 2024 they released “I Don’t Wanna Wait” with David Guetta, alongside “Nobody (from Kaiju No.8)” and “Invincible (from Kaiju No.8).”

Their sixth album Artificial Paradise arrived with standout tracks “Hurt” and “Sink or Swim,” followed by a deluxe edition featuring collaborations with Jelly Roll and acoustic versions of their hits. Additional releases included “Chasing Paradise” with Kygo, “Tell Me” with Ikky and Karan Aujla, and a reimagined version of The Supermen Lovers’ classic “Starlight,” titled “Starlight (The Fame).” Most recently, the band released “Beautiful Colors (from Kaiju No.8)” as the ending theme for the second season of the anime series. OneRepublic will tour the UK and Europe from September through November, before heading to Australia in February 2026.

Previously announced as headliners for 2026 are Garth Brooks (Saturday 27 June), Pitbull (Friday 10 July) and Lewis Capaldi (Saturday 11 July and Sunday 12 July), with many more acts to be announced.

Tickets:

Amex presale begins – Friday 7 November, 2025

Artist presale begins – Monday 10 November, 2025

General on sale – Wednesday 12 November, 2025