Somerset House reveals full line-up for 2026 concert series
Somerset House Summer Series has announced its return for 2026, with a stacked line-up of headliners for the 11 shows slated for this July in London‘s famous courtyard.
The shows, which will run between July 16th to July 26th, will see Naïka, Palace, Thee Sacred Souls, Lightning Seeds, and The Cribs headline the first set of shows.
Looking ahead at the opportunity, Ian Broudie of the Lightning Seeds says: “We are very excited to headline one of London’s grandest and most iconic venues. It’s going to be a very special day and we can’t wait”.
Following this, on July 21st, Agnes Obel will take to the stage, followed the next day by indie boundary-pushers Black Country, New Road. The band has shared of the opportunity, “Some of us have very fond memories of a summer’s evening some years ago seeing our friends performing on the same stage. The sun was going down over the Thames and it was very loud. We hope to recapture some of the same magic we felt that evening.”
The series will also see Venna take to the stage, as well as Raf-Saperra, The Flaming Lips, and, concluding the run of shows, Benjamin Clementine.
The summer festival has always been at the forefront of the most exciting names in music, hosting the likes of Rosalia, Adele, Patti Smith, Amy Winehouse, Olivia Dean, Black Midi, Jorja Smith, St.Vincent, Tems, Giggs, and Beabadoobee in past iterations.
Looking ahead at the shows to come, Matthew Cook, head of live events at Somerset House, says: “Featuring artists spanning a variety of genres and generations, this year’s edition promises to deliver spectacular performances, in the unique setting of the Somerset House open-air courtyard.”
Cook added, “From creative trailblazers who have led the way for bold new genres, innovators whose impact can be felt across a vast array of musicians today, distinctly individual talents who continue to surprise, and future greats carving out their own path – Somerset House Summer Series once again stands as a testament to the power of the Arts. We can’t wait to welcome artists and fans to our home this summer.”
See the full list of artists and dates below.
Somerset House – Summer Series 2026 dates:
July:
- 16 – Naika
- 17 – Palace
- 18 – Thee Sacred Souls
- 19 – Lightning Seeds
- 20 – The Cribs
- 21 – Agnes Obel
- 22 – Black Country, New Road
- 23 – Venna
- 24 – Raf-Saperra
- 25 – The Flaming Lips
- 26 – Benjamin Clementine
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