The Who, the Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, James Arthur and The Corrs are among the acts announced for this year’s Teenage Cancer Trust gig series in London.
The 2025 edition of the charity’s annual run of concerts is due to take place at the Royal Albert Hall between March 24-29. The aforementioned bands will join GK Barry, who will bring a special live performance, and Micky Flanagan who is set to host a night of comedy, at the historic venue.
For two decades, the iconic series has featured the best in music and comedy, raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust and driven by Teenage Cancer Trust Honorary Patron and The Who frontman Roger Daltrey.
Carter and Paul Cook, Steve Jones and Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols will open the string of shows on March 24, with support from Kid Kapichi and The Molotovs. Then, on March 25, Flanagan will take over for an evening of comedy.
James Arthur will headline the iconic venue on March 26, alongside yet-to-be-announced special guests, followed by The Who on March 27 and 30 with support from Level 42. On March 28 The Corrs will perform, also with special guests to be revealed shortly. TikToker and podcaster GK Barry will then take over on March 29 for GK Barry Live! With Very Special Guests.
Tickets go on sale this Friday (January 31) at 9am, and will be available here.
Steve Jones of Sex Pistols performs at O2 Forum Kentish Town on September 26, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)
Steve Jones, bassist Glen Matlock and drummer Paul Cook of Sex Pistols reformed to acclaim last year with former Gallows frontman Frank Carter stepping in on vocal duties in the absence of estranged singer John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten. They’ll be performing as this lineup at the Royal Albert Hall.
Speaking to NME ahead of the shows, Jones told us: “It’s gonna get sweaty and you’re gonna love it. It’s entertaining, high-energy and it’s a good vibe, man. It’ll give you a buzz, which is needed these days! If you like rock’n’roll, that is…”
The Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall shows are:
MARCH
24 – Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock of Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter
25 – An Evening of Comedy hosted by Micky Flanagan
26 – James Arthur
27 – The Who
28 – The Corrs
29 – GK Barry Live!
30 – The Who
Meanwhile, Andrea Corr of The Corrs says: “We’re thrilled to be performing at the Royal Albert Hall for Teenage Cancer Trust. This charity is close to our hearts because it provides essential care and support to young people facing the toughest battles of their lives. Music has an incredible way of bringing people together and inspiring hope.”
Andrea Corr of The Corrs. CREDIT: Mark Holloway/Redferns
James Arthur added: “I’ve always admired the great work Teenage Cancer Trust does for young people when they are going through such difficult times. It’s an honour to be asked to be part of it and I can’t wait to perform to support the great work that the charity does.”
Kate Collins, Chief Executive of Teenage Cancer Trust, said: “We are delighted that some of
the biggest names from across the music, and entertainment industry are performing at this year’s Teenage Cancer Trust gigs at the Royal Albert Hall. We couldn’t be more grateful for their commitment to raising vital funds for young people with cancer.
“These concerts, brainchild of – and driven by – the legendary Roger Daltrey since 2000, have raised a phenomenal £34 million to fund Teenage Cancer Trust’s work across the UK – making our specialist support possible across the UK so that young people with cancer get the expert, individual care and support they need at this unique and critical stage of their lives.”
Previous years have seen Kasabian, Wet Leg, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, The Chemical Brothers, Courteeners and more take over the iconic venue for the charity.
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