Live At Chelsea 2026 has its complete line-up. The Chelsea Pensioner Singers have been confirmed as the final addition to the returning concert series, which takes over the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea from 10 to 14 June 2026 for five nights of live music.
The return of Live At Chelsea was first announced back in November 2025, when Scottish duo The Proclaimers were unveiled as the initial headliners. Since then, the bill has grown significantly, with The Beach Boys confirmed as Sunday night headliners in a show that will celebrate 60 years of their landmark album Pet Sounds, and Blue added to Thursday’s bill as part of their 25th anniversary celebrations. The series marks the event’s first outing since 2022, reclaiming its place as one of London’s most distinctive open-air concert experiences.
The Chelsea Pensioner Singers will open for Sparks on Friday 12 June, with the choir made up of residents of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, staff, and volunteers. The group have previously performed at St Paul’s Cathedral, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and St James’s Palace, and a portion of the proceeds from every Live At Chelsea ticket sold goes directly towards supporting the care of the Chelsea Pensioners who call the hospital home.
The five-night run kicks off on Wednesday 10 June with an 80s triple bill: Holly Johnson, who found fame as the voice of Frankie Goes to Hollywood on hits including Relax, Two Tribes, and The Power of Love; Tony Hadley, Spandau Ballet’s legendary frontman behind True and Gold; and synth-pop trailblazers Heaven 17, whose Sheffield sound produced classics like Temptation and Crushed by the Wheels of Industry. The trio represent one of the strongest concentrations of New Romantic firepower on any London bill this summer.
Blue take the stage on Thursday 11 June, riding high after their new studio album Reflections went straight to number one on the UK Albums Chart. The group have racked up five UK number ones, including their Elton John collaboration Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word, and are joined by 911 opening the show. With both One Love and All Rise now surpassing 100 million Spotify streams, their connection with fans has rarely felt stronger.
Sparks follow on Friday 12 June, with Ron and Russell Mael bringing their latest material from their acclaimed 28th studio album MAD! and companion EP MADDER!, released in 2025, alongside a back catalogue stretching back to 1974’s This Town Ain’t Big Enough For Both of Us. Their recent world tour earned rave reviews, with Louder Than War describing it as “a hundred minutes of energetic, thrilling pop songs.”
The Proclaimers headline Saturday 13 June, with support from Hamish Hawke. Craig and Charlie Reid’s catalogue, ranging from Sunshine on Leith and I’m On My Way to the global anthem (I’m Gonna Be) 500 Miles, spans weddings, funerals, and everything in between, and their emotional honesty and political wit have kept them among the most enduring live acts in the country.
The Beach Boys close the run on Sunday 14 June, led by co-founder and chief lyricist Mike Love alongside longtime member Bruce Johnston. They will salute 60 years of Pet Sounds in a show spanning more than six decades of timeless anthems, from Surfin’ USA and California Girls to Good Vibrations and Kokomo. Love was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2025, adding further weight to what promises to be a landmark evening.
Set within the breathtaking 17th-century grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, designed by Sir Christopher Wren and situated moments from Sloane Square beside the River Thames, Live At Chelsea has previously hosted the likes of Paul Weller, Tom Jones, Jeff Beck, Kaiser Chiefs, and Simply Red. Stuart Galbraith, CEO of promoter Kilimanjaro Live, said: “It is really fantastic to be bringing the Live at Chelsea concert series back to life. The Royal Hospital Chelsea is such a unique setting for a summer show and we have some brilliant artists lined up. We are excited to welcome audiences through the gates once again.”
VIP packages offering premium seating and hospitality within the historic grounds are available. Tickets for all shows are on sale now at LiveAtChelsea.com.
Live At Chelsea 2026
| Date | Headliner | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 10 June | Holly Johnson + Tony Hadley + Heaven 17 | |
| Thursday 11 June | Blue | 911 |
| Friday 12 June | Sparks | The Chelsea Pensioner Singers |
| Saturday 13 June | The Proclaimers | Hamish Hawke |
| Sunday 14 June | The Beach Boys |
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