Garbage lead singer, Shirley Manson, to curate Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall 2027

Following the monumental success of the 2026 concert series curated by Robert Smith (lead singer and co-founder of The Cure) Teenage Cancer Trust is proud to announce that Shirley Manson will take the helm as guest curator for 2027. 

Shirley Manson said: “To follow in the footsteps of the great Sir Roger Daltrey and most beloved Robert Smith by being invited to curate next year’s run of shows is one of the greatest honours that has ever been bestowed upon me. 

“I consider it an immense privilege to continue helping raise funds and awareness for our all too often forgotten teenagers in the UK who are living with cancer and the struggle that this entails. I hope to curate a fine week of entertainment, calling upon some of my favourite artists to join the cause. I am so looking forward to seeing it all come together at the Royal Albert Hall next year and I hope to see you there.”

Garbage, the iconic Scottish-American band, was formed in 1993 and still boasts all its original members, consisting of lead singer Shirley Manson, Duke Erikson, Steve Marker and revered ‘90s producer Butch Vig. After three decades of making records and touring together, they remain a vigorous force and are heralded internationally as one of the most influential and respected bands of their generation. The New York Times, in its interview with Shirley Manson last year, described her as the Godmother of Rock.

The band’s most recent studio album, Let All That We Imagine Be The Light, was released in 2025 to a rapturous reception, with some calling it their best album since their debut.

During a career-spanning set at the Royal Albert Hall earlier this year, as well performing classic Garbage songs, the band performed a cover of ‘Lovesong’ by The Cure. You can enjoy that performance and more classic Teenage Cancer Trust concert moments at our Unseen page.

Our Royal Albert Hall shows have seen some of the biggest acts in the world rock this incredible venue. Relive the experience through the heritage of one of the most popular events in the music calendar.

Cancer can tear your teenage and young adult years apart. And without the right support, it can have a devastating impact on the rest of your life. 

That’s why we’re here. Through our expert nurses, youth workers, and dedicated hospital units, we provide specialised care and support to help young people get through cancer and rebuild their lives after treatment.

We help young people hold onto their identity, independence and aspirations in the face of cancer. And we bring them together to support each other, making sure they don’t miss out on all the things that make being young special and unique.

When cancer tears your teens apart, we’ll help pick up the pieces.