Wolf Alice play Nirvana cover at Finsbury Park homecoming
On July 5, 2026, Wolf Alice captivated a crowd of 45,000 at London's Finsbury Park, marking their largest concert to date. The band, which Ellie Rowsell and Joff Oddie established 16 years ago, delivered a 100-minute performance that featured a rendition of Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' as part of the encore. The festival included acts such as The Last Dinner Party, Lykke Li, and Rachel Chinouriri. Notably, Wolf Alice has earned Mercury Prize nominations for each of their first four albums, clinching the award in 2018 for 'Visions of a Life.' They recently achieved their second number one album and were honored as Best British Group at the Brit Awards. In September 2026, they will join Olivia Rodrigo for 18 dates on her world tour.
Key facts
- Wolf Alice played to 45,000 fans at Finsbury Park on July 5, 2026.
- The band covered Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' during the encore.
- The bill included The Last Dinner Party, Lykke Li, and Rachel Chinouriri.
- Wolf Alice are the only band with Mercury Prize nominations for each of their first four albums.
- They won the Mercury Prize in 2018 for 'Visions of a Life'.
- The band signed a major label deal with Sony in 2024.
- They won Best British Group at the Brit Awards in 2026.
- Wolf Alice will support Olivia Rodrigo on 18 arena dates starting September 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Ellie Rowsell
- Joff Oddie
- Theo Ellis
- Joel Amey
- Ryan Malcolm
- Robert Smith
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Mirrorball Paul
Institutions
- Wolf Alice
- The Last Dinner Party
- Lykke Li
- Rachel Chinouriri
- Florence Road
- Keo
- Mercury Prize
- Brit Awards
- Sony
- Teenage Cancer Trust
- The Cure
Locations
- London
- Finsbury Park
- Coventry
- Kasbah club
- Seven Sisters
- United States