The Human League set to headline Sunday at Trentham Live 2026
They're joining the festival line-up alongside Haircut 100 in Trentham Gardens
Trentham Live has revealed The Human League as the headline act for Sunday, 23 August, at its 2026 music festival.
The announcement marks the next addition to the four-day summer event, which will run from Thursday, 20 August, to Sunday, 23 August, at the Trentham Gardens.
Celebrated for their ground-breaking music and style, The Human League have left a mark on the British and international music scene. With a career spanning over four decades, the band continues to captivate audiences with their 1980s hits.
Since forming in 1978, The Human League have released nine studio albums—including the multi-platinum DARE—four EPs, more than 30 singles, and numerous compilation albums. Th
Supporting The Human League at Trentham Live will be Haircut 100. Formed in London in 1980 by Nick Heyward, Les Nemes, and Graham Jones, the band quickly made a name for themselves with their debut album Pelican West, which reached No.2 on the UK Albums Chart.
Kerrie Pope, Head of Events & Marketing, said:
“It’s a real honour to host The Human League at Trentham in 2026.”
“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.”