The full 2026 Eden Sessions line-up, including a bumper set of special guests, boasts the biggest line-up ever in celebration of the charity’s 25th anniversary and will see the event surpass 150 shows.
Across the 10 nights, 26 artists will perform to an intimate crowd in front of the iconic Biomes, including an extra-special six-hour line-up on Saturday, 11 July, headlined by The Maccabees.
Rising alt-pop star MEEK joins Mika to perform in front of the Biomes on Sunday, 12 July. While the North London performer may be new to the scene in her current iteration, her infectious, unapologetic songs are rapidly racking up the streams. Georgia Meek is no stranger to a hit, having written for and collaborated with the likes of Rita Ora, Martin Garrix and Alan Walker.
MEEK’s debut hit single “Fabulous” has struck an instant chord with a growing fanbase, with its accompanying video directed by Sophie Muller – known for iconic videos including No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak”, Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s “Murder on the Dancefloor and Blur’s “Song 2”.
Rock group American Hi-Fi join Bowling for Soup and Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls on Sunday, 5 July to up the ante on noughties punk rock nostalgia. Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, the band’s self-titled debut album, released in 2001, features the hit single “Flavour of the Weak”. The show guarantees to transport the crowd back to the carefree era of American Pie, Van Wilder and Freaky Friday.
Other special guests joining this year’s packed-out line-up include British singer-songwriter Alfie Templeman, taking to the stage ahead of Bastille on Thursday, 9 July, and critically acclaimed alt-rock group Everything Everything, who will be joining The Maccabees on Saturday, 11 July for an extra-special day festival, joined by five special guests including Sunderland-based Tom A. Smith and Texas-born, Devon-based Tummyache for an epic line-up.
Opening the Eden Sessions this year with Wolf Alice on Tuesday 16 June is Irish-Cornish band Girl in the Year Above. An up-and-coming BBC featured artist, the Celtic group is creating a buzz in the music scene, combining emotive storytelling with an indie-folk sound that’s earned them a spot on the Peaky Blinders film soundtrack.
Full line-up and special guests
- Tuesday 16 June - Wolf Alice, Girl in the Year Above
- Thursday 18 June - Snow Patrol, The Florentinas
- Saturday 20 June - Becky Hill, Tom Aspaul
- Friday 26 June – Pixies, Gans
- Sunday 5 July – Bowling for Soup and Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls, American Hi-Fi
- Thursday 9 July – Bastille, Alfie Templeman
- Friday 10 July – Ben Howard, This Is The Kit, Clara Mann
- Saturday 11 July – The Maccabees, Everything Everything, Tom A. Smith, Tummyache, The Velvet Hands, Matilda Finn Frances – doors from 3pm
- Sunday 12 July – Mika, Meek
- Wednesday 15 July – CMAT, Katy J Pearson
Simon Townsend, Eden Sessions director, said: "The Eden Sessions have always been about creating unforgettable moments in an extraordinary place, and we're thrilled to share the full Sessions line-up complete with star-studded special guests. This is our biggest ever line-up to celebrate 25 years of the Eden Project, bringing together incredible artists spanning genres and generations in one of the most distinctive and intimate live music settings.”
The Eden Sessions will mark a major milestone this summer as the iconic live music series celebrates its 150th Eden Session, in a year that also sees the Eden Project celebrate its 25th anniversary as an education charity and global botanic garden.
The 150th Session will welcome back indie-pop heroes Bastille on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The band previously played an unforgettable sold-out show at the Eden Project in 2017, with coverage later broadcast on BBC Four as part of the Live at Eden series.
In 2019, the Eden Project partnered with global live events company AEG Presents to deliver the Eden Sessions. This pivotal moment in the Session’s history expanded its national and international reach, enabling the booking of more major artists and helping spread Eden’s mission even further. In January 2025, Volvo Car UK extended its partnership as the Presenting Partner of the Eden Sessions and Official Electric Car Partner of the Eden Project.
The Eden Project is a unique cultural venue, combining world-class horticulture and show-stopping artists. As part of the Eden Sessions experience, all ticket holders also get free two-day access to the gardens and Biomes - on the day of the show and the day after.
Tickets for all of the Eden Sessions are available through www.edensessions.com.
