The Trentham Estate are delighted with the return and complete line-up to their 4-day event TRENTHAM LIVE 2026 taking place at the stunning surroundings at Trentham Gardens in Staffordshire taking place from Thursday 20^th August through to Sunday 23^rd August.

Over four days at the historic gardens and lakeside setting, the event will showcase a strong live music line-up. The Fratellis will open the event on Thursday 20^thAugust, supported by The Subways. On Friday 21^st August, 80's legends Madness will headline, joined by The Coral. Saturday 22^nd August sees 90's boyband Five headlining the stage with support from The Wanted 2.0 and to complete the line-up on the final day sees legendary icons The Human League with support from the fabulous Haircut 100 on Sunday 23^rd 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!"

Trentham Live 2026 promises to be an unforgettable weekend of music and shared memories.

Tickets for the Trentham Live 2026 taking place this August are available from - https://trentham.co.uk/events/trentham-live/

THE FRATELLIS

The Fratellis are a Scottish rock band from Glasgow, formed in 2005 and made up of lead vocalist and guitarist Jon Fratelli, bassist Barry Fratelli, and drummer Mince Fratelli, with live support from keyboardist Will Foster. They quickly built a reputation playing local gigs before releasing their debut EP and then their breakthrough album Costello Music in 2006, which reached number two on the UK Albums Chart and spawned hits like "Chelsea Dagger" and "Whistle for the Choir," helping them win the 2007 BRIT Award for Best British Breakthrough Act.

Known for their energetic indie-rock sound and memorable melodies, the band has continued to release music, tour internationally, and evolve their style across multiple albums while maintaining a strong fan following.

MADNESS

With 15 UK Top 10 singles, global smashes including Our House, and unforgettable appearances everywhere from Top of the Pops to the roof of Buckingham Palace, Madness remain the original Nutty Boys of Camden. Formed in North London, Madness have grown into one of Britain's most successful and best-loved bands, selling millions of records worldwide and inspiring generations of artists. More than four decades on, their music, spirit, and style are woven into the fabric of British culture. The band, which became a British institution and soundtracked a nation, returned last year with a new album, Hit Parade, a journey through the band's greatest hits.

Emerging from the ska revival of the late 1970s, Madness initially made their mark with their 1979 debut single, The Prince, a tribute to ska pioneer Prince Buster, followed by their breakout hit One Step Beyond. Their playful blend of ska, pop, and quirky humour quickly captured the nation, leading to a string of hits including My Girl, Night Boat to Cairo, and the anthemic House of Fun, which became the band's first UK number one.

The early 1980s saw Madness evolve musically, incorporating Motown, soul, and British pop influences. Their 1982 album The Rise & Fall produced Our House, a global hit that cemented their international profile and introduced them to MTV audiences in the United States. Madness continued to record and tour, releasing beloved albums such as Keep Moving, Mad Not Mad, and their reunion-era classics The Liberty of Norton Folgate and Can't Touch Us Now, as well as their 13th studio release, Theatre of the Absurd Presents C'est La Vie, which brought them their first UK Number one album.

Beyond the charts, Madness became a live institution. From their annual Madstock festivals in the 1990s to headlining major cultural events, including performing atop Buckingham Palace for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and appearing at the London Olympic Games closing ceremony, the band demonstrated an enduring connection with fans of all ages. Their playful, theatrical energy has also extended to projects like The Get Up! vaudeville revue.

Over more than four decades, Madness have remained a uniquely British institution: mischievous, melodic, and timeless. Their music continues to resonate across generations, proving that the spirit of the Nutty Boys is very much alive.

FIVE

Formed in 1997, Five went on to sell more than 20 million records worldwide and chart in more than 20 countries. They remain the only UK act to reach the Top 10 with all 11 of their singles, including three No.1 hits. Their debut album, the double platinum Five, entered the Official Charts at No.1 in 1998. Follow up album Invincible matched that success with its own double platinum certification in 1999. The band toured the world with shows across the UK, US, Europe, South America, Australia and Asia.

Their recent Keep On Movin' tour marked the first time all five members performed together on stage in more than 25 years.

Joining the line-up is The Wanted 2.0 - the next chapter in the history of one of Britain's biggest ever pop bands, who are ready to take to the stage with their explosive energy and chart-topping anthems. Founding members Max George and Siva Kaneswaren now carry the torch as 'The Wanted 2.0', the definitive place to hear all the global smash hits by this powerhouse UK band.

THE HUMAN LEAGUE

The Human League have influenced generations of fans and musicians for over four decades and continues to reach a new generation through the innovative sounds and songs they created in the 1980s, which remain hugely influential even today.

The group have become a landmark in the British music scene, with their innovative music and style which influenced fashion, sound and club culture in the Europe, the UK, the US and beyond.

Since 1978, The Human League have released nine studio albums, including the multi-platinum-selling DARE, four EPs, over thirty singles, several compilation albums, two US #1 singles and have sold more than 25 million records worldwide.

The group has inspired new generations of artists, written some of the all-time classic pop songs, had #1 singles and albums across the world and yet, as they look to their fifth decade, they remain fiercely independent and true to their roots.

The Human League will be supported by British pop group Haircut 100.

Haircut 100 was formed by Nick Heyward, Les Nemes and Graham Jones after moving to London in 1980. It didn't take long for them to make waves in what would be a crowded decade for British new wave; their 1982 debut Pelican West peaked at No.2 on the UK Albums Chart and with playful and dynamic tunes including 'Favourite Shirt (Boy Meets Girl)', 'Favourite Day' and 'Love Plus One', remains on the 80s most memorable records.