News: Blue Announced For Huge London Outdoor Show At The Royal Hospital Chelsea
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Blue have been announced as a headliner for a spectacular open-air summer concert as part of the Live At Chelsea concert series, which returns in 2026 for the first time in four years.One of Britain’s biggest pop forces of the 21st century, the group will continue their 25th anniversary celebrations in the magnificent surroundings of the Royal Hospital Chelsea on Thursday 11 June.
Blue are known for their iconic mega hits ‘All Rise’ and ‘One Love’, as well as three No.1 smashes in the shape of ‘Too Close’, ‘If You Come Back’, and ‘Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word’ (with Elton John); as well as achieving another six Top 10 singles.
Their first three albums all topped the UK Album Chart, and combined with their ‘Best Of’, have amassed a remarkable 12 x Platinum certifications in the UK alone. The two-time BRIT Award winners (British Pop Act and British Breakthrough Act) have also enjoyed huge success right across Europe as well as Australia, Japan and New Zealand.
Blue are also riding a new wave of global success in the digital era, with both ‘One Love’ & ‘All Rise’ surpassing 100 million Spotify streams and explosive growth across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. With 3.75M monthly listeners and billions of social media views, their connection with fans is bigger and brighter than ever. The group have recently announced their brand-new studio album, ‘Reflections’, which will be released on January 9 2026.
Set within the 17th-century grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea – designed by Sir Christopher Wren and home to the world-famous Chelsea Pensioners – Live At Chelsea transforms one of London’s most historic and beautiful landmarks into a world-class outdoor stage.
Situated beside the River Thames and moments from Sloane Square, the venue combines breathtaking grandeur with accessibility, offering audiences a truly unique live experience in the heart of Central London.
Known for its intimate atmosphere and extraordinary setting, Live At Chelsea unites heritage and music under the summer sky. Previous performers include Max Richter, Paul Weller, Tom Jones, Simply Red, Toto, Gipsy Kings, Ludovico Einaudi, Jeff Beck, Kaiser Chiefs, and James Blunt, cementing the series as a highlight of London’s summer music calendar.
Tickets via LiveAtChelsea.com.
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