The Human League confirmed to headline Sunday night at Trentham Live 2026
They’re the next act announced for the 2026 series
Trentham Live is excited to reveal the Sunday headline act for its 2026 music spectacular. Next year’s four-day event promises to raise the bar once again. Trentham Live 2026 will take place from Thursday 20 August to Sunday 23 August, with four major live shows set against the iconic backdrop of Trentham Gardens.
On Sunday 23 August, The Human League will take the headline slot.
The Human League have influenced generations of fans and musicians for over four decades and continues to reach a new generation through the innovative sounds and songs they created in the 1980s, which remain hugely influential even today.
The group have become a landmark in the British music scene, with their innovative music and style which influenced fashion, sound and club culture in the Europe, the UK, the US and beyond.
Since 1978, The Human League have released nine studio albums, including the multi-platinum-selling DARE, four EPs, over thirty singles, several compilation albums, two US #1 singles and have sold more than 25 million records worldwide. The group has inspired new generations of artists, written some of the all-time classic pop songs, had #1 singles and albums across the world and yet, as they look to their fifth decade, they remain fiercely independent and true to their roots.
Trentham Live has become a standout summer fixture on the UK festival calendar, drawing audiences from across the country and offering a weekend that appeals to music lovers of all ages.
The Human League will be supported by British pop group Haircut 100.
Haircut 100 was formed by Nick Heyward, Les Nemes and Graham Jones after moving to London in 1980. It didn’t take long for them to make waves in what would be a crowded decade for British new wave; their 1982 debut Pelican West peaked at No.2 on the UK Albums Chart and with playful and dynamic tunes including ‘Favourite Shirt (Boy Meets Girl)’, ‘Favourite Day’ and ‘Love Plus One’, remains on the 80s most memorable records.
“It’s a real honour to host The Human League at Trentham in 2026”, said Kerrie Pope, Head of Events & Marketing. “Few bands have shaped modern music in the way they have, and their live shows are always something special. It promises to be a weekend of unforgettable music and shared memories.”
Tickets for The Human League at Trentham Live 2026 go on general sale on Friday 19 December at 10.00am through Ticketmaster.
Pre sale tickets for Trentham members will be available from Friday 19 December at 9.00am.
More information about tickets and pre-sales is available www.trentham.co.uk/trentham-live and www.ticketmaster.co.uk