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Harry Styles’ Meltdown

Thu 11 – Sun 21 Jun 2026

Harry Styles brings his iconic self-expression and creative curiosity to Meltdown

The globally influential artist curates the 31st edition of Meltdown, the world’s longest-running artist-curated music festival, in our 75th anniversary year.

American Express is a supporting partner of Harry Styles’ Meltdown.

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Your chance to win tickets to see Harry Styles at Meltdown

The only way to see Harry Styles’ headline Meltdown gig on Tuesday 16 June is by entering our prize draw.

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Highlights

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More info for Warpaint
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Gigs

Warpaint

The four-piece LA band conjures their own world through intricate guitar lines and hypnotic vocals
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Erika de Casier
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Gigs

Erika de Casier

Trip-hop textures and one-of-a-kind pop structures create the artist’s dreamy, effortlessly cool sound
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Fousheé
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Gigs

Fousheé

Revel in next-level songwriting, stirring vocals and an eclectic, genre-bending sonic palette
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for Kamasi Washington: Fearless Movement Live
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Gigs

Kamasi Washington: Fearless Movement Live

The jazz saxophonist leads his band in songs from his expansive 2024 album, Fearless Movement
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Beverly Glenn-Copeland & Elizabeth Copeland
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Gigs

Beverly Glenn-Copeland & Elizabeth Copeland

The legendary musician shares his latest album, a spellbinding love letter of memory, grief and joy
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Devonté Hynes Ensemble
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Gigs

Devonté Hynes Ensemble

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Devonté Hynes premieres his sublime new compositions
Royal Festival Hall

Free events

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More info for Erika de Casier
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Gigs

Erika de Casier

Trip-hop textures and one-of-a-kind pop structures create the artist’s dreamy, effortlessly cool sound
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Erika de Casier
Erika De Casier wearing a black long sleeve shirt, looking over her shoulder
Gigs

Erika de Casier

Trip-hop textures and one-of-a-kind pop structures create the artist’s dreamy, effortlessly cool sound
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Erika de Casier
Erika De Casier wearing a black long sleeve shirt, looking over her shoulder
Gigs

Erika de Casier

Trip-hop textures and one-of-a-kind pop structures create the artist’s dreamy, effortlessly cool sound
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Erika de Casier
Erika De Casier wearing a black long sleeve shirt, looking over her shoulder
Gigs

Erika de Casier

Trip-hop textures and one-of-a-kind pop structures create the artist’s dreamy, effortlessly cool sound
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Erika de Casier
Erika De Casier wearing a black long sleeve shirt, looking over her shoulder
Gigs

Erika de Casier

Trip-hop textures and one-of-a-kind pop structures create the artist’s dreamy, effortlessly cool sound
Royal Festival Hall

While you’re with us

Jeppe Hein: Appearing Rooms
People enjoying the Jeppe Hein Fountain at the Southbank Centre

Jeppe Hein: Appearing Rooms

A summer favourite returns to our site with water fountains to splash around and cool down in

Shopping
Wooden displays in the Southbank centre shop, featuring books, plushies, and colourful merchandise

Shopping

A vibrant range of inspiring books, homeware, prints, accessories and more.

Klaus Weber: Thinking Fountains
Two statues; a green human body with water spouting from its neck and another of human legs with water pouring down from above displayed outdoors

Thinking
Fountains

Water cascades and spouts over Klaus Weber’s bronze figures.

Modified Social Benches
Two children eating ice cream on a red cirrcular bench

Modified Social Benches

Benches that challenge the space and distance we place between one another.

William Pye's Zemran
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William Pye's Zemran

Pye’s beautiful stainless steel sculpture sits overlooking the Thames.

Natura Nostra Forest
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Natura Nostra Forest

Our growing pocket forest creating a natural oasis.