Harry Styles' Meltdown takes place at the Southbank Centre.
The Southbank Centre has announced that Harry Styles will curate the 31st edition of Meltdown. The world’s longest-running artist-curated music festival forms part of the venue’s 75th anniversary celebrations. Running from 11 to 21 June, the festival will bring together music, dance and creative communities.
Each year, the Southbank Centre invites an iconic artist to curate their own edition of Meltdown. The result is a programme that reflects their personal tastes and creative influences across its stages. Previous curators have included George Benjamin, David Bowie, MIA, and Yoko Ono.
Harry rose to fame as a member of One Direction before establishing himself as a solo artist. He has since won multiple Brit Awards and Grammy Awards. Now, he is turning his hand to curating his own edition of the festival, Harry Styles’s Meltdown.
Harry said: “My goal as the curator is to share the music and art that I love, and to celebrate the rich history of the venue. We both share a passionate belief that music is a vital part of life. It brings us together and the Southbank Centre has been at the heart of it, providing easy access to great music for the past 75 years.”
The full line-up for Harry Styles’s Meltdown has now been announced. His curatorship reflects his wide-ranging musical influences, spanning pop, soul, electronic and rock. The programme will also showcase voices from underground scenes and emerging British talent, alongside a headline performance from the star himself.
Harry Styles' Meltdown line-up
Harry Styles' Meltdown opens on 11 June with Warpaint, who set the tone with their hypnotic, guitar-led sound. On 12 June, the programme continues across different venues, with Stephen Fretwell delivering songwriting and storytelling, Shabaka leading a collaborative performance, and Ninajirachi bringing high-energy electronic sounds.
On 13 June, audiences can choose between Erika de Casier and Fousheé. On 14 June, jazz takes centre stage as Kamasi Washington performs twice: first reimagining classics by John Coltrane and Miles Davis, then presenting music from Fearless Movement. On the same night, Nilüfer Yanya also shares her indie sound.
On 16 June, Getdown Services offer dance music. On 17 June, Ethio-jazz pioneer Mulatu Astatke brings a set spanning his influential career. On 18 June, the indie trio bar italia perform alongside Beverly Glenn-Copeland. On 19 June, Orlando Weeks combines music and visual storytelling, while Devonté Hynes premieres new compositions.
The closing weekend builds momentum. On 20 June, Jon Hopkins collaborates with Maddie Ashman and Leo Abrahams in an improvised set, followed by a performance from Yussef Dayes. The night culminates in a DJ set by James Murphy.
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Where: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
When: 11 to 21 June 2026
Contact: Visit https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk for more information.