Kanye West will headline all three nights of Wireless Festival 2026, marking his first UK performances in more than a decade.
The rapper, also known as Ye, is set to take over Finsbury Park on 10, 11 and 12 July, delivering three separate headline sets as part of what organisers are calling a “three-night journey” through his catalogue.
Kanye West confirms UK live comeback at wireless
Wireless organisers confirmed the booking as a major moment for the festival, with West returning to a UK stage for the first time since 2015.
His last appearances in the country included a headline slot at Glastonbury Festival and a surprise show at KOKO. He previously headlined Wireless in 2014.
The 2026 edition will now centre entirely around West, who will perform across all three nights of the event.
Three headline sets spanning Kanye’s biggest albums
Organisers say each night will reflect different eras of his career, drawing from albums including:
- The College Dropout
- Late Registration
- Graduation
- My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
- The Life of Pablo
In a statement, Wireless said the shows will celebrate a catalogue that has “pushed boundaries and redefined hip hop”.
The announcement follows the recent release of his latest album Bully, which arrives after multiple delays.
Tickets and line-up details
Tickets for Wireless Festival 2026 go on general sale on 8 April. The rest of the line-up has not yet been announced.
Given the scale of West’s involvement, demand is expected to be high, particularly with this marking his first sustained UK run in years.
Global tour dates and live return
Alongside Wireless, West has scheduled a run of international shows throughout 2026, including dates in the United States, Europe and Asia.
He is set to perform at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on 1 and 3 April, with additional concerts planned across countries including France, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands.
Controversy and public response
West’s return to major live stages follows a turbulent period in his career.
In recent years, he has faced widespread criticism over antisemitic and racist remarks, leading to the loss of major brand partnerships.
Earlier in 2026, he issued a public apology via a full-page advert in The Wall Street Journal, addressing both Jewish and Black communities. He later stated in an interview with Vanity Fair that the apology was not intended to restore his commercial standing, but reflected genuine remorse.
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