Garbage's Shirley Manson to curate Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall 2027
"Being invited to curate is one of the greatest honours that has ever been bestowed upon me."
Garbage icon Shirley Manson has been announced as the curator of Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall 2027.
Following the phenomenal success of The Cure frontman Robert Smith's 'Cure-ation' of the concert series this year, Shirley Manson will take the helm for the iconic shows next spring.
Taking place at the Royal Albert Hall from Monday 15th to Sunday 21st March 2027, Shirley Manson will cherry-pick the artists on the week-long line-up.
To celebrate the announcement, a video of Garbage’s cover of ‘Lovesong’ from this year’s Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall has premiered. Watch it here:
Taking over the mantle from TCT at the Royal Albert Hall founder and curator Sir Roger Daltrey, Robert Smith recruited artists including Wolf Alice, Elbow, Manic Street Preachers, Placebo, My Bloody Valentine, Mogwai and Garbage to perform in 2026.
The seven concerts raised £1.4 million for the Teenage Cancer Trust, providing vital support for young people with cancer across the UK.
Shirley 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.”
Robert Smith adds: “Having played a few Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall shows with The Cure, it was a real honour to curate the series in 2026, bringing together so many of my favourite artists to perform for such a great cause.
“The response and support from the audience, in the hall itself and all around the world, was really incredible. Garbage were one of the highlights of a stellar week, and I am very sure Shirley, with her great energy, commitment and values, will do a fantastic job in 2027.”