Charlie Hedges and Jeremiah Asiamah launched their brand-new Radio 1 Live Lounge show with a huge announcement, revealing the Live Lounge Month 2026 line-up ahead of its return from Monday 5 October.
BBC Radio 1’s iconic Live Lounge Month returns this October, bringing a world-class line-up of global superstars, huge names and breakthrough artists to the station’s legendary stage.
Live Lounge Month 2026 will run from Monday 5 October - Friday 30 October, with performances taking place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12pm on Charlie and Jerry’s brand-new Radio 1 show. Each Live Lounge performance will feature exclusive live versions of the artists’ biggest hits alongside special cover tracks.
Today, Charlie and Jerry revealed the line-up during their first show, giving listeners a taste of what’s to come when Live Lounge Month gets underway next month. The duo will welcome some of the biggest names in music to the iconic Live Lounge throughout October, alongside some of the most exciting breakthrough artists in the world right now.
Radio 1’s Live Lounge Month 2026 line-up is:
Monday 5 October - Blossoms
Wednesday 7 October - Nothing But Thieves
Friday 9 October - Sam Smith
Monday 12 October - Stella Lefty
Wednesday 14 October - Chase & Status
Friday 16 October - Jorja Smith
Monday 19 October – beabadoobee
Wednesday 21 October - Rachel Chinouriri
Friday 23 October - Odeal
Monday 26 October - Anderson .Paak x Cordae
Wednesday 28 October – To be revealed soon
Friday 30 October - Royal Blood
Charlie says: “Absolutely buzzing for Live Lounge Month 2026! The line-up is SO exciting, we’re bringing some of the world’s biggest artists to Radio 1. I can’t wait for Jerry and I to take our amazing Radio 1 family - the listeners - on this journey with us. It’s going to be such a special month. Bring it on… Live Lounge Month 2026, LET’S GO!”
Jerry says: “Is this real life? What a privilege and what a line-up for my first Live Lounge Month. I can’t wait to showcase artists like: Jorja, fresh off a No.1 album, Anderson .Paak, Blossoms and more… Bring it on. Hope you’re ready, because I ain’t, it’s going to be a surprise and a big VIBE!”
Aled Haydn Jones, Head of Radio 1, says: “Live Lounge Month is always one of the biggest moments in Radio 1’s music calendar, bringing some of the biggest artists in the world to the Live Lounge alongside some of the most exciting new names in music. It’s the unexpected covers, incredible stripped-back performances and those special moments we know our listeners love.
“This year’s line-up is incredibly exciting, and I love that Charlie and Jerry are revealing it in their very first show together. They’re going to bring a brilliant energy to the Live Lounge especially throughout October, and I can’t wait for our listeners to hear what they’ve got in store.”
All performances can be heard on Radio 1 and BBC Sounds every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12pm from Monday 5 October, and will be available to watch on Radio 1’s BBC iPlayer and YouTube channels.
Over the years, some of the biggest names across the globe have performed in Radio 1’s Live Lounge, with alumni including Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande, Noah Kahan and Olivia Dean. Past Live Lounge tracks from Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Bruno Mars have attracted over 50 million views each on Radio 1’s YouTube channel.
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