Shirley Manson to curate Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall line-up for 2027

Manson is the second guest curator of the concert series, following The Cure singer Robert Smith, who curated the 2026 shows featuring headliners Wolf Alice, Elbow, Manic Street Preachers, My Bloody Valentine, Mogwai and Garbage, as well as a Night of Comedy.

The week-long run of events raised £1.4 million for the charity, contributing to over £36 million that has been raised since Teenage Cancer Trust Honorary Patron Sir Roger Daltrey first launched the series in 2000.

Alongside the announcement, Teenage Cancer Trust has released a video of Garbage's performance of The Cure's "Lovesong" from their concert in support of the charity.

Speaking about taking the lead as next year's guest curator, Manson says: “To follow in the footsteps of the great Sir Roger Daltrey and most beloved Robert Smith by being invited to curate next year’s run of shows is one of the greatest honours that has ever been bestowed upon me.

"I consider it an immense privilege to continue helping raise funds and awareness for our all too often forgotten teenagers in the UK who are living with cancer and the struggle that this entails. I hope to curate a fine week of entertainment, calling upon some of my favourite artists to join the cause. I am so looking forward to seeing it all come together at the Royal Albert Hall next year and I hope to see you there.”