Trentham Live set to return with four days of live music this summer
By Liana Snape 7th May 2026
A complete line up has been revealed ahead of the return of a four day music event at the Trentham Estate this summer.
Trentham Live 2026 will feature four days of live music in the 'stunning' surroundings of Trentham Gardens from Thursday 20 August through to Sunday 23 August.
The Fratellis will open the event on Thursday 20 August, supported by The Subways before Madness headline on Friday 21 August, joined by The Coral.
On Saturday 22 August boyband Five will headline the stage with support from The Wanted 2.0 and to complete the line-up, the final day sees The Human League with support from Haircut 100 on Sunday 23 August.
Kerrie Pope, Head of Events at Trentham said, "Following on from 2024's successful event, we are really excited about 2026.
"What an incredible line up we have coming to Trentham consisting of different music genres this Summer. We know that people will really enjoy an exciting weekend of live music, in our unique historic setting at affordable prices.

"There's an electric and special atmosphere at Trentham Live and it's amazing to see the festival get bigger and bigger each year as friends and families come together to party.
"We are delighted to have confirmed the line-up that we have, starting off with The Fratellis, Madness and boyband Five and to complete the Trentham Live event finishing off with The Human League ending the weekend in style".
Senior Director Alastair Budd added: "We're delighted to bring these wonderful acts to our Trentham Estate here in Staffordshire. Trentham is a must-see venue, not only in Staffordshire and the Midlands, but nationally as well. We can't wait to welcome thousands more visitors back again in 2026."
Tickets for the Trentham Live 2026 taking place this August are available on the website here.
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