Canterbury Summertime Live: The new 2026 festival announces Madness, Becky Hill & More
Canterbury returns to the Live Music scene with news of a brand new weekend event in 2026 (Pre-sale Ticket Links here).
Becky Hill
A brand-new weekend of concerts is coming to Kent next summer as Canterbury Summertime Live launches in August 2026, bringing a huge festival experience to the historic heart of the city.
Canterbury Summertime Live is a brand-new series of concerts coming to Kent’s UNESCO World Heritage city in 2026. Set against the stunning backdrop of St Lawrence Ground, home of Kent Cricket, this August weekender will bring together some of the UK’s most exciting artists and festival-style line-ups, attracting over 40,000 music lovers to Canterbury across the weekend. The prestigious open-air venue will feature world-class production, international street food traders, and a premium selection of drinks, creating a true festival atmosphere at Kent’s biggest concert site.
Organisers have confirmed the first artists to perform at the debut event — dance-pop star Becky Hill, who will headline on Saturday 8th August, and ska-pop legends Madness, headlining on Sunday 9th August 2026.
Tickets for Becky Hill and Madness at Canterbury Summertime Live 2026 go on sale Friday 12th December at 9am for Madness and 10am for Becky Hill via http://canterburysummertimelive.com/
For Pre-sale tickets to Becky Hill Sign up here: https://canterburysummertimelive.com/becky-hill/
For Pre-Sale tickets to Madness Sign Up here: https://canterburysummertimelive.com/madness/
BECKY HILL
A two-time BRIT Award winner and one of the UK’s most in-demand live performers, Becky Hill has carved out a reputation as one of British pop’s most powerful and authentic voices. With over 10 billion career streams, six UK Top 10 hits, and collaborations with global names including David Guetta, Chase & Status, Sigala, Wilkinson, and MNEK, Becky’s catalogue of euphoric anthems — from Remember and Crazy What Love Can Do to Disconnect and Afterglow — has dominated radio and dancefloors alike.
A fierce advocate for women in dance music, Becky’s combination of powerhouse vocals, raw honesty, and electrifying stage energy make her one of the most compelling live acts of her generation.Her headline set in Canterbury promises an unforgettable night of euphoric dance anthems and festival energy.
MADNESS
Madness rose to fame as one of the defining bands of the two-tone ska revival, blending ska, pop and new-wave with humour and distinctly British storytelling. With 15 UK Top 10 singles, global smashes including “One Step Beyond,” “Baggy Trousers,” and “It Must Be Love”, and their UK No. 1 single, “House of Fun, and unforgettable appearances everywhere from Top of the Pops to the roof of Buckingham Palace, Madness remain the original Nutty Boys of Camden. The band who became a British institution and soundtracked a nation, released new Top 10 album ‘Hit Parade’ this November - a journey through the band’s greatest hits.
More major artists and full weekend line-ups for Canterbury Summertime Live 2026 will be announced in the coming weeks, with organisers promising “a huge celebration of music in one of England’s most beautiful and historic cities.”
Tickets for Becky Hill and Madness at Canterbury Summertime Live 2026 go on sale Friday 12th December at 9am for Madness and 10am for Becky Hill via http://canterburysummertimelive.com/
