In his first year at the helm of the annual Teenage Cancer Trust concerts, The Cure singer Robert Smith has pulled together a stellar lineup for next year’s shows. The spring 2026 gigs will kick of on March 23 with sets from Elbow and MRCY, followed by a night of comedy featuring some of the goth rock vocalist’s favorite funny people, Maisie Adam, Bridget Christie, Jack Dee, Andy Hamilton, Dom Jolly and others.
The March 25 lineup consists of Mogwai and the Craven Faults with special guest Annika Kilkenny, followed by the Manic Street Preachers and the Joy Formidable on March 26, My Bloody Valentine and a “stripped back” set from Chvches. On March 28, Garbage will topline with a rare stripped set from Placebo as part of that band’s 30th anniversary career celebration next year. The week will cap off on March 29 with headliners Wolf Alice and support from singer Nilüfer Yanya.
Smith took over as curator of the popular fundraising charity series this year, replacing longtime patron and curator Roger Daltrey of The Who. While Smith’s name is now on the official roster, it’s not his first Teenage Cancer Trust go-round, as the Cure played the charity concert in 2006 and 2014.
“Teenage Cancer Trust does absolutely amazing work, and l am very proud they asked me to be ‘Cureator’ of their March 2026 concerts at the RAH,” said Smith in a statement. “I wanted to make it a truly unforgettable, unmissable week – a run of shows to dream about – and I am so grateful to all the artists who accepted my invitation to perform. These will be very special events; every band, both headliners and special guests, and every comedian too, is either legendary or at the top of their game… indeed in most cases, they are both! It is going to be a fabulous seven nights, and I can hardly wait to experience it all. See you there!”
Next year’s shows will take place at the Royal Albert Hall, with tickets going on sale on Friday (Dec. 12) at 9 a.m.; click here for more ticketing information. You can also enter to win tickets to the show here.
Check out the poster for the 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust lineup below.
