Harry Styles' 2026 UK Stadium Tour to Support Small Music Venues: £1 Levy on Tickets to Benefit LIVE Trust
Harry Styles has announced that he will be donating £1 from every ticket sold for his 2026 UK stadium shows to support small music venues across the country. The pop star revealed his Together Together tour, which includes six nights at Wembley Stadium, with two additional shows added due to high demand. This initiative is expected to raise around £780,000 for the LIVE Trust, an organization dedicated to safeguarding grassroots music venues in the UK.
Recent reports have highlighted the financial struggles faced by many small music venues in the UK, with over half of them failing to turn a profit and some at risk of closure. Styles' decision to include a £1 levy on ticket prices follows similar actions taken by other artists like Pulp, Katy Perry, Radiohead, Ed Sheeran, Kneecap, Lorde, and Wolf Alice. Coldplay and Sam Fender have also contributed to supporting small venues through donations from their tours and awards.
The Music Venue Trust, a charity that supports the grassroots music scene, has praised Styles' contribution, emphasizing the importance of artists at the top level stepping up to provide long-term support for the foundation of the live music ecosystem. The government has expressed support for the grassroots levy scheme, aiming for at least 50% of tickets for stadium and arena shows in 2026 to include the levy. While the funds raised have not yet been distributed to venues, an announcement regarding the first phase of funding is expected soon.
Styles' upcoming tour, following the release of his fourth album, Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally, is highly anticipated by fans. The tour will visit seven cities, including Amsterdam, London, São Paulo, Mexico City, New York, Melbourne, and Sydney, with extended residencies in each location. Ticket prices for the shows range from £44.10 to £466.25, with additional fees, and fans have expressed mixed reactions to the pricing, particularly for the more expensive seats.
Despite some concerns over ticket prices, Styles' return to the stage is eagerly awaited, especially after his successful album Harry's House won the album of the year award at the 2023 Grammy Awards. As he prepares for his tour and upcoming performances, Styles continues to show his support for the music industry and small venues through his charitable contributions.