Live At Chelsea will return in 2026 for the first time in four years, bringing live music back to the magnificent surroundings of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. 

Kicking off the long-awaited series will be The Proclaimers, the first act announced for the 2026 line-up. The beloved Scottish duo will headline on Saturday 13 June 2026, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of London’s most distinctive open-air concert events.

Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 38 years ago with their debut album This Is The Story and Top 3 single ‘Letter from America’. Since then their enduring appeal across generations has have over the years seen them enjoy huge success across the globe. The Proclaimers songs are timeless, capturing a gamut of human emotions, written with poignancy, emotional honesty, political fire and wit. Their hit songs, such as ‘Sunshine on Leith’, ‘I’m On My Way’, and ‘Let’s Get Married’ feature at weddings, funerals and everything in-between.  

There is of course one song – ‘(I'm Gonna Be) 500 Miles’ - an early celebration of falling head over heels in love that is known the world over and has become a staggering global anthem. The Proclaimers have carved out a niche for themselves in the netherworld where pop, folk, new wave and punk collide. In the process, they have enjoyed Gold and Platinum singles and albums in UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.