TK Maxx presents Southampton Summer Sessions has revealed the final line-up of globally renowned artists and international stars headlining the 2026 edition of the much-awaited annual summer concert series, set in the heart of one of the UK’s most dynamic cities.
Transforming the iconic Guildhall Square at the centre of Southampton’s bustling Cultural Quarter into a hub for unmissable live music, Southampton Summer Sessions is bringing 10 nights of world-class headliners and a genre-spanning line-up packed with something for everyone: from lovers of vintage surf rock to dance-driven Ibiza anthem enthusiasts, pop-punk fans, alternative rock aficionados and beyond.
Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald will kick off proceedings on 12 June with support from English rock band The Coral and Nathan Evans and The Saint PHNX Band. On 13 June, iconic Blur bassist Alex James brings his special Britpop Classical show to the city, before Pete Tong gets the party well and truly started with Ibiza Classics on 14 June.
America’s band The Beach Boys will bring their beloved hits to Southampton on 18 June, joined by special guests 10cc. On 19 June, new-wave legends Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark will take to the stage with Peter Hook & The Light and Andrew Cushin, while Paul Weller (pictured) is set to thrill at his already sold-out show on 20 June.
Iconic musician Billy Ocean promises a set full of hits on 21 June, joined by very special guest Marti Pellow, before acclaimed rock bands Skunk Anansie and Garbage offer up a very special co-headline show on 23 June. Beloved American pop-punk band Bowling For Soup will co-headline Summer Sessions on 26 June along with punk-folk band Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls. Rounding off a phenomenal summer in Southampton are Scottish pop-rockers Deacon Blue, who will close out the festivities on 27 June with support from Liverpudlian rock band Lightning Seeds.
Set against the backdrop of the city’s cultural centre, Summer Sessions is bringing world-class music experiences and iconic global artists right to the heart of Southampton. A beloved fixture in the cultural calendar, 2026 sees the third iteration of the successful annual event.
Tickets for all shows are available now.
Southampton Summer Sessions 2026 Schedule
- 12 June: Amy Macdonald with support from The Coral & Nathan Evans and The Saint PHNX Band
- 13 June: Alex James’ Britpop Classical
- 14 June: Pete Tong Ibiza Classics with support from Todd Terry
- 18 June: The Beach Boys with support from 10cc
- 19 June: Orchestral Manoeuvres in The Dark with support from Peter Hook and The Light & Andrew Cushin
- 20 June: Paul Weller with support from Miles Kane [SOLD OUT]
- 21 June: Billy Ocean with very special guest Marti Pellow
- 23 June: Skunk Anansie & Garbage
- 26 June: Bowling For Soup & Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls
- 27 June: Deacon Blue with support from Lightning Seeds