Wolf Alice, My Bloody Valentine and more to play Robert Smith-curated Teenage Cancer Trust gigs

The line-up for 2026’s Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) gig series, curated by The Cure’s Robert Smith, has been announced.

Earlier this year, it was confirmed that Smith would curate the 2026 series, after The Who’s Roger Daltrey stepped back as curator last year following 24 years overseeing the shows.

Playing the 2026 series, which will come to the Royal Albert Hall in March next year, include Wolf Alice, My Bloody Valentine, Elbow, Garbage and more.

The My Bloody Valentine gig on Friday, March 27 will also see the return of Chvrches after hiatus with a stripped back performance.

See the full list of gigs below. Tickets go on sale here from 9am GMT on Friday, December 12.

MARCH 2026
23 – Elbow and MRCY
24 – Robert Smith’s Comedy Favourites – Maisie Adam, Bridget Christie, Jack Dee, Andy Hamilton, Dom Joly, Miles Jupp, Athena Kugblenu, Stewart Lee and Dara Ó Briain
25 – Mogwai, Craven Faults and Annika Kilkenny
26 – Manic Street Preachers and The Joy Formidable
27 – My Bloody Valentine and Chvrches (stripped back)
28 – Garbage and Placebo (stripped back)
29 – Wolf Alice and Nilüfer Yanya

Smith said: “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.

“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.”

He added: “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!”

2025’s TCT gig series saw shows from The Who and The Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter.