Harry Styles Curates Genre-Defying Meltdown Festival at Southbank Centre for 75th Anniversary

From June 11 to 21, 2026, Harry Styles will take the helm of the Meltdown Festival at London’s Southbank Centre, celebrating its 75th anniversary. The lineup showcases a diverse array of genres, including electronic, jazz, pop, and experimental music, inspired by Styles's musical influences. Styles will perform on June 16, alongside Warpaint's exclusive 2026 appearance, Stephen Fretwell, Ninajirachi, and Shabaka Hutchings during the opening weekend. Other performers include Erika de Casier, Foushée, Kamasi Washington, and Nilüfer Yanya. Midweek features Getdown Services and Mulatu Astatke, while later acts comprise Beverly Glenn-Copeland, bar italia, Orlando Weeks, and the Devonté Hynes Ensemble. The festival concludes with performances by Yussef Dayes, Jon Hopkins, and James Murphy. Tickets will be available on April 9 and 10, 2026. Previous curators have included David Bowie and Grace Jones.