Somerset House Summer Series with American Express announces 2026 festival line-up

Palace head to Somerset House this summer with a discography that has seen them become a cherished force in a new wave of British guitar bands. With memorable appearances at festivals such as Glastonbury and Coachella, to their sold-out headline show at London's Hammersmith Apollo capping-off their last tour – the start of this new chapter under the London stars at Somerset House is a combination destined to be something special.

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Thee Sacred Souls bring their warming blend of classic and contemporary Americana soul to Somerset House next summer for a night of soaring bliss that marks their unstoppable rise over the past few years. Across two stunning albums released through the acclaimed Daptone Records (including 2024’s swooning ‘Got A Story To Tell’), their mirroring of a classic sound complete with a fresh twist has seen them reap countless fans alongside star turns on the beloved NPR’s Tiny Desk series and the revered COLORS session series. 

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One of the UK’s greatest songwriters Ian Broudie comes to the Somerset House courtyard, as the Lightning Seeds play Summer Series. Crafting timeless anthems such as ‘The Life Of Riley’, ‘Pure’, ‘Lucky You’ and the generational ‘Three Lions’ - Lightning Seeds have become a seminal and beloved band soundtracking the beautiful cracks and mannerisms in British life. With a special show under summer skies, it promises to be a magical occasion, toasting a true icon in UK music. 

Speaking about playing as a part of Somerset House Summer Series, Ian Broudie of Lightning Seeds says: “We are very excited to headline one of London’s grandest and most iconic venues. It’s going to be a very special day and we can’t wait”.

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One of the most influential and beloved bands in UK Indie history, The Cribs head to Somerset House Summer Series for a special London headline show. Since emerging from Wakefield in the early 2000s, their stature as a blazing live force has rung true with anthems such as ‘Mens Needs’, ‘Hey Scenesters’, ‘We Share The Same Skies’, I’m A Realist’, ‘Mirror Kissers’ and tracks from their latest album ‘Selling A Vibe’ - which became the highest-charting album of their career when released earlier this year.

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Agnes Obel brings her stunning and all-encompassing soundscape to Somerset House Summer Series in 2026, following a rapturously received return to the stage including a headline turn at London’s Royal Albert Hall.  A true modern great, her performance at Somerset House is primed to be an emotional and breathtaking night for an artist unafraid to carve her own world and welcome everyone to it. 

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Sitting as one of the most influential bands of the past decade for guitar-music coming out of London and the UK as a whole, Black Country, New Road head to Somerset House this summer. Their acclaimed work has seen them become a pillar of 21st century alternative music - with latest album ‘Forever Howlong’ signalling a stunning new chapter that saw them headline a sold-out night at London’s Brixton Academy. Black Country, New Road add a huge summer headline stage to their story in a city whose scenes have been shaped around their every move.

Speaking about their show at this year’s Somerset House Summer Series, Black Country, New Road say: “We are very excited to be playing at Somerset House. It is one of London’s most beautiful and prestigious courtyard venues. Some of us have very fond memories of a summer’s evening some years ago seeing our friends performing on the same stage. The sun was going down over the Thames and it was very loud. We hope to recapture some of the same magic we felt that evening.”

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A defining figure in modern British jazz, Grammy-award winning saxophonist Venna brings a hotly anticipated headline show to Somerset House Summer Series this summer.  After previously collaborating with the likes of Beyonce, Burna Boy and Wizkid, Venna’s acclaimed debut album ‘MALIK’ arrived at the end of 2025 featuring collaborations with the likes of Jorja Smith and Leon Thomas. Promising to be a jaw-dropping display of an innovative force in modern music, expect Somerset House to be enraptured come July when Venna brings a showstopping masterclass to the courtyard.

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At the forefront of boundary-breaking culture when it comes to Punjabi music, Raf-Saperra presents a very special night at Somerset House Summer Series, capturing a rise that has seen him become a blazing new light for an entire genre. Combining that traditional Punjabi folk bedrock with modern hip-hop bite, he heads to Somerset House fresh from headline dates across the UK and Europe. His turn at Somerset House promises to not only be defining in his career but an entire scene of artists redefining modern culture and bringing it to the world. 

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When it comes to musical innovation, there’s not many who can come close to The Flaming Lips. For over 40 years, their experimentation has refused to sit still across seminal albums such as ‘The Soft Bulletin’, ‘Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots’, and many more. With a live show that has been celebrated as one music fans simply need to see at least once in their lifetime, The Flaming Lips bring their pioneering experience to Somerset House next summer.

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