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Harry Styles Reveals Meltdown Festival Lineup for June

4/7/2026

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Harry Styles has unveiled the lineup for this year's Meltdown Festival at London's Southbank Centre, June 11–21.
Styles will perform a solo concert on June 16 as part of a program featuring Kamasi Washington and Mulatu Astatke.
The lineup includes indie acts Warpaint and Nilüfer Yanya, and pop artists Erika de Casier and Fousheé.
Tickets go on sale April 9 for Southbank members and April 10 for the public.

History

Historical Context

The Meltdown Festival, launched in 1993 by David Bowie at London's Southbank Centre, featured 20 artists, including Suede and The Cure, attracting thousands. This annual event has evolved, with Harry Styles curating a recent lineup that includes Kamasi Washington and Warpaint, reflecting its commitment to cultural diversity and emerging talent, ensuring its significance in the contemporary music landscape.

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Story summary

Harry Styles has unveiled the lineup for this year's Meltdown Festival at London's Southbank Centre, June 11–21.
Styles will perform a solo concert on June 16 as part of a program featuring Kamasi Washington and Mulatu Astatke.
The lineup includes indie acts Warpaint and Nilüfer Yanya, and pop artists Erika de Casier and Fousheé.
Tickets go on sale April 9 for Southbank members and April 10 for the public.

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