Robert Smith Takes Reins From Roger Daltry To Curate Teenage Cancer Trust 2026 Concert Lineup

Robert Smith of the Cure will curate the 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust benefit concerts at the Royal Albert Hall. Smith takes over from the Who’s Roger Daltrey, who stepped down last year from the role he held for the previous 24 years. “Teenage Cancer Trust does the most fantastic work,” Smith said in a statement. “It is a great honor — and a real thrill — to be asked to curate the 2026 shows at the Royal Albert Hall.” Past lineups have featured frequent appearances by Daltrey and the Who, along with Oasis, Coldplay, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, and Eric Clapton. “With The Cure’s long and outstanding support for Teenage Cancer Trust, Robert appreciates the vital work this charity does,” Daltrey said. “It has been a challenge to find the right person to take them on — but Robert, a true musical great, is the perfect curator for the 2026 concerts.” The annual benefit concerts raise funds to provide support for young cancer patients, with Daltrey helping the organization raise over $40 million since 2000. (Rolling Stone)

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